The Tea Cottage in Bolton

Whilst in the area we visited this cafe for tea and cake. Lovely friendly staff, excellent service and wonderful cake. So good was our experience here the next day we came back for breakfast. Excellent breakfast and very accommodating of someone who went off menu slightly. Next time we are in the area we will definitely be back

A wonderful place to stop off for something to eat or drink. The room inside is beautifully decorated and very clean. There is plenty of seating inside and out. It's disabled access friendly, which I needed (well done), as I have a rollator. The staff are very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Good quality hot chocolate and latte, excellent panini's. Plus there were beautiful cakes on display ready for anyone who needs a sugar rush. I had to stop myself ordering a slice. I would highly recommend a visit. 5 star.

We sat outside on Sat 27th of July, the views of the Abbey and river from the garden at this tea room are stunning. The breakfast sandwich was the best I've had!, nothing greasy or messy, just perfect! The coffee was spot on and my wife's hot chocolate was too.. By far the best little tea room in the area, its spotlessly clean with everything you could ever need for a nice relaxing start to your walk, do check it out.

Sat outside and had tasty, generous and well priced sandwiches served by friendly staff. Also had the carrot cake which was very nice.

At £16.06 for 2 drinks and 2 slices of cake, one of which was extremely small, we left feeling that we had been ripped off and resenting the 'optional' service charge which was clearly not optional as there was no opportunity to decline it. We are not sure how the total charged was arrived at as the actual cost of what was ordered was £14.30. Would not recommend.

This place is maintaining good COVID measures, and serves lovely tea, cakes and scones. The garden has a lovely view too.

We stopped at The Tea Cottage in hope of a tasty lunch. We were not disappointed. COVID 19 precautions were in place, but not to the detriment of an enjoyable lunch. We ordered a ham sandwich and a cheese and tomato sandwich. Sounds simple, but...

Well run, awesome service. The kids enjoyed their chocolate fudge cake, lovely glass of Prosecco for Mum and a beer for Dad in the sun x Table service, friendly, helpful staff.

Excellent food and great service. We always visit when we are in the area. Good managed COVID measures in place and book

My friends and I were impressed with the care taken in these difficult days. The staff all wore visors or masks. Seating was socially distanced and one menu was provided per group. The food and hot drinks we ordered soon arrived and were very good....

My girlfriend & I went walking around Bolton abbey recently on a cold wet tuesday. We called in here for a hot meal and as soon as we entered we were greeted and sat near an open fire to warm through. The food served was...

called in sunday for a snack, lovely. The were very busy for sunday lunch, but I just had carrot cake and coke as Iwasnt hungry, the wife had soup, which she said tasted great. Both were served quickly and with a smile. Must be popular...

Visited on our way to a stay at the Devonshire arms and not disappointed best scones we have had and service excellent.plus it’s dog friendly with a few tables inside bowl and dog biscuits from the chef ! Rest of the food that we saw...

All staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. We all ordered Sunday Lunch, chicken, ham and vegetarian - all arrived looking amazing. The meals tasted outstanding with fresh, home grown veggies. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area. Thank you.

I just had the tastiest Sunday roast I have had in some time, full of flavour and the veggies were fresh and felt straight from the garden :)

We are frequent visitors to this little gem. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Lovely views in the summer and a roaring fire inside in the winter. The croque monsieur is to die for and yesterday we had a gorgeous quiche - Gouda chilli...

Delightful cottage serving gorgeous food and first class tea with spectacular views of Bolton Abbey. Marvellous!!

We came across this Tea Room when looking for somewhere to take a disabled member of the family out for lunch. What a find! Set back from the side of the road you could easily miss this tea room if you didn't look carefully. A...

Lovely little tea room with a roaring fire and friendly service. Just the ticket on an icy, wet day. Had a lovely scone with fruit compote and a big pot of tea. Thank you!

We came in on a cold wet morning to a beautiful warm tearoom. The food was amazing, drinks perfect and the staff very friendly and welcoming. If you want a lovely experience you won’t go wrong here

We booked The Tea Cottage for a birthday lunch due to its great location overlooking the abbey. We were seated upstairs on a large table (there were 13 of us) and from the outset the staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. The food was excellent...

Welcoming host, lovely brew and tasty blueberry and lemon cake, try it after a long walk you won't regret it

Visited for the second time 2 years after the first, service slow but it was a lovely day & half term so very busy. We had great cakes & teas, lemon drizzle was good , prices reasonable. Hopefully will come back in 2020.

A quiet time at 1300 on an autumnal Friday. The menu was varied and looked appetizing, albeit a little pricey I thought. The outside seating area has stunning views towards Bolton Abbey and the toilet block outside that had accessible facilities was in very good...

Very accomodating when we arrived with 2 babies and 2 prams. Very helpful staff. Food great. Highly recommend.

What a lovely little place to have a lunch. Seating available both inside and outside. Toilets clean and outside in the courtyard area. Lovely flowers and hanging baskets. Onto the food etc. Usual fare. Gentlemen who took our order helpful and a friendly character. Decided...

Popped in for lunch after a long walk with the dog. Great location with views over the Abbey and river. Friendly efficient service. Best panini and croque monsieur ever tasted.

First visit, busy as it was a beautiful day, service very slow, my ham sandwich came on dry bread with lettuce leaves & red chutney, the ham was very tasty but the white processed bread was gagging, my husbands cottage pie was very greasy &...

A lunchtime stop resulted in the best gluten free sandwich of my 19 years of the coeliac condition. Beautiful ham, gherkins, pickle accompanied by delIcious courgette ‘spaghetti’. The service was knowledgeable, competent and very friendly. Just wish I lived nearer!

Superb place to stop and enjoy our English countryside, great tea and scones with first class service with a smile - Wish all tearooms could be up to this standard

We came on a busy Saturday for an early lunch. The staff were lovely, the view fabulous and the food delicious.

Stopped here for lunch and wow I was blown away. Beautifully presented and the flavour was stunning. Outdoor seating area was beautifully kept and the whole atmosphere was lovely.

Did a 4K walk at Bolton Abbey. Stopped off for lunch and had a lovely Ham Sandwich. Really liked the courgette side dish. Very welcoming to Dogs.

This tea cottage has a lovely balcony view of Bolton Abby and the river. We had chips and gluten free brownie with ice cream. They delivered them together, so we had to eat the brownie first or it would be cold and the ice cream...

Set in a stone house overlooking the Abbey and river, there is much outdoor seating when the weather permits. Food is very serviceable, with sandwiches, teas, light mains and desserts. The food is not the draw here. (It’s fine but nothing special.) It’s the setting....

Good food, service, and a view to die for of Boulton Abbey and the stepping stones. We'd just visited the abbey and wanted a light lunch with a good friend - and this tea cottage fitted the bill perfectly.

Such a nice place to stop off and have a coffee and a cake or even a spot of lunch, I've tried many different things from the cafe and I would highly recommend the sharing combo for two of sandwich's :) staff are friend and...

We had great food. Sweet potato with dip was amazing as was the coffee and walnut cake. Fabulous views Thank you

Visited the Tea Cottage this week and it is truly wonderful... both the idyllic setting (with a view of Bolton Abbey) and the lovely food. It’s even worth paying the exorbitant £10 local car park fee!!

First visit to the Bolton Abbey area and we decided on some light refreshments after our exploration of the ruins etc. All I can say is ‘wow, what a place’. The view is to die for and the food and drink is of exceptional quality....

We were in Bolton Abbey over the weekend and were abit shocked at the overpriced car parking. I was assuming all establishments would be a rip off but the Tea Cottage was really reasonable. Had a croque monsieur to share - generous portion, nicely displayed...

Called in for coffee and was very surprised at the quality and standard of the tearoom. It was brilliant and the staff were very helpful and courteous and friendly. Coffee was excellent and my wife actually bought a handbag which she said was reasonably priced

I don't feel this place should be detailed as, vegan options or vegetarian friendly, as I didn't have a friendly experience at all. I'm a vegan who occasionally eats eggs if they are from a local farm, not from a production line (because the male...

Popped in for coffee and cake. Ordered coffee and walnut cake which came with Greek yoghurt! I asked for clotted cream instead and told I wasnt allowed. Pretty annoying as the coffee and cake was quite good.

I visit whenever I'm out walking in the Abbey. The scones are absolutely delicious and the staff very helpful. We normally sit outside as the view of the grounds and the abbey is just amazing.

We went earlier this week and I had the most delicious Pork Schnitzel and chips. The Head Chef is polish so you can trust that the dish was authentic. Definitely will return.

Louise and I had a superb lunch at the Tea Cottage. We both had Ham sandwich with Onion chutney, salad leaf and sliced Gherkin which was served with spiralised courgette with sunflower pesto, a cream scone and pot of tea. Delicious

Me and my other half went for lunch at the Tea Cottage today. I just wanted to leave a message to say what absolutely beautiful plate of food was presented AND it was completely delicious and hearty and filling and .... well.... it was absolutely...

I ordered cake and tea for me and my wife, when the lady brought our order out, my wife asked if there was any chance she could change the cake for a scone, the lady changed it with no problem at all. Another member of...

Lovely little tea shop with terrace overlooking the Abbey and the fields. We sat outside and enjoyed fresh, tasty lunch with a great view. The gluten free bread was the best I’ve ever tasted. The staff were friendly and efficient, couldn’t ask for anything more....

We visited this tiny tea room amidst a rain storm and had the warmest welcome. They are such a happy bunch which totally reflects in their food. Have the Yorkshire cream tea! Best Jam in the UK...

We had a lovely trip to the The Tea Cottage cafe and sat outside with the dogs, although we might have possibly been able to sit inside but unsure. We had hot drinks, fizzy pop and my favourite was the gluten free chocolate brownie! The...

This is easily the best tea rooms in Bolton Abbey. It is tucked away off the road, and has a small car park avoiding the nearby high charging official car park (though it could be full!) The views and ambiance are second to none. Cosy...

We had a hen party afternoon tea here on a Sunday afternoon and it was great. Peter was really responsive on email beforehand, and put together a great lunch/afternoon tea for us, with delicious soup, open sandwiches and cakes/scones for everyone and really reasonably priced....

Nice food,very small inside but was room outside on a warm March day,with views of the priory. Decent selection of grub,bit expensive but never mind

We visited the Tea Cottage on our way back from a weekend break based in Hull. We decided to explore Bolton Abbey but to have lunch first. There were six of us and were found a good table in one of the rooms. Service was...

We had lunch here recently and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff were really friendly,helpful and welcoming, and there was a lovely atmosphere about the place. The ham and chutney sandwiches were delicious, and very good value for money, and the service was prompt. We...

Great little place with a traditional feel and lovely, lovely food. Nice staff, amazing views, beautiful garden and maintains a old world, cottage feel and charm. Delightful and the perfect refuel spot when visiting the area.

Called in for breakfast, we were made to feel very welcome by the staff. We sat looking out at the abbey watching the snow come down. We ordered two breakfasts and were not disappointed, all was freshly prepared to order. We had two empty plates...

After a delightful walk we ended up here for a restorative lunch and we all had something different and all the food was very nice - freshly made, delicious and attractively presented. What more could you want in such lovely surroundings?

I have visited there today morning with my little Son for a Soup before long walk . Soup was so tasty ,flavorful and went so well with home made Bread . Sitting inside next to the window with amazing view to Bolton Abbey I was...

Excelent service and food! We enjoyed a lot! Place is very nice specially in a sunny day!! Service is the most special, they care about you enjoying everything and try to make your experience perfect

I visited here with a friend and my young daughter for lunch. The lunch menu offered a good selection. We chose a panini and a croque monsieur - both very nice and well presented. We both enjoyed the side salad of courgette and pesto. My...

I came here after deciding against the Cavendish Pavilion as a change because the food had been hit and miss on my recent visits to the Pavilion. What a fantastic choice that was! Superb food and staff, far better than the pavilion, highly recommended

Everytime we go to Bolton Abbey, this is the MUST DO place to go to for lunch overlooking Bolton Abbey. Their food is 5 star every time. We visited this time on new years eve, with 6 dogs in tow and conveniently they had hooks...

We're veggies but usually don't have a problem finding something tasty on a menu. But we were hugely disappointed in our food here. We had a roasted veg sandwich and cauliflower and coconut soup. Roasted veg was cold and tasteless; "brown" bread was standard Chorleywood...

Visited today with friends, the service was good, the food delicious and in a lovely setting. It is dog friendly too. A little bit more expensive but it is a tourist location. The food and service made up for that.

Returned once again to one of our favourite cafes, the Tea Rooms offers everything you would expect in the ideal situation. Exceptional Service, Exceptional Food and a location that is impossible to beat

The food here is superb - way above what you might expect from a small tea shop in busy tourist spot. The staff are really friendly and the open fire a winter treat that almost matches the outside views in the summertime

Had an amazing lunch at The Tea Cottage today. Lovely Christmas decorations and real log fire added to the festive spirit. Paul and his team were friendly and the food was delicious, fresh and well presented. I will make it a regular tea shop stop....

Great little cafe/restaurant under new ownership this week. The new owners are a charming family, the food is delightful and they have made the seating area warm and cosy with a lovely log fire. The soup and sandwiches were amazing and great value.

What a truly amazing tearoom. Recently taken over by a lovely family , who all work in the tearoom. Original ideas for food. We had butternut squash and curry soup. To die for with homemade bread roll. Was amazing. Really lovely setting and the people...

The food here was marvellous! More than your typical 'sandwich'! We order 2 soups which were pumpkin, coconut and chilli - this was very delicious and we also ordered two croque monsiers. Very delicious with a lovely side salad. Good quality produce in a fantastic...

Although we did not have a meal, we ordered fruit scones, they were served deliciously warmed with butter and the most fantastic jam . The staff or perhaps the owners were lovely, very accommodating. Will definitely go back, a little treasure.

We had lunch here overlooking the beautiful Abbey and river. The open sandwich platter with chips really filled us up! 2 fruit juices and it came to well under £20! Excellent service and lovely staff. A perfect spot for lunch, afternoon tea or just to...

Stopped here for a coffee and cake. Can recommend. Toilets were really clean too. Prices for food were reasonable

Visited with my husband and our small children. Very welcoming and friendly and good coffee too. Has a nice outdoor seating area too.

Stopped for a coffee on way to the abbey. I was surprised to be given a very large mug of coffee which was very good. Also the coffee was reasonably priced.

Today, we took the train from Embsay to Bolton Abbey, which in itself was a lovely experience, but once to had enjoyed exploring, we decided to have a bite of lunch at the Tea Cottage before walking back to the railway station. The food was...

Had a lovely lunch, excellent service, nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious, will certainly go there again.

Prior to our visit to Bolton Abbey, we visited this cafe and found it warm and friendly including outside seating area. Great value for money with huge doorstop sandwiches and plentiful fillings which made it great value for money and filled us up. The menu...

Limited menu but food is good.Pot of tea for 2 gave 6 cups!plenty of outdoor seating.Friendly staff.Great view of abbey & grounds.

Went for a coffee before service in Bolton Abbey. Was dying for the 7.50 full English but didn’t have time. Went back later. Missed breakfast but had a very nice croque monsieur. Big portions, good quality, cheap as chips. Staff very friendly and good location...

On a sunny Monday afternoon a lady with two metal knees struggled up from the river for tea and arrives just after 4pm for afternoon tea. It is open but there is a shut sign. I ask can they squeeze us in . No we...

What a good cup of tea here. Big pot for four people . Lovely setting and sat outside. Beautiful . Great service . Very popular place.

after visiting bolton abbey just needed food and fluid !!!!! very friendly people serving .... couldn't do enough for you the food was amazing and even did gluten free meal for my partner menu limited but I think there is something for everyone on it...

Had the chicken salad special with quinoa and various fruits - and the avocado baguette with honeyed pears - Delicious ! And the most stunning view Of the abbey. Fabulous end to a glorious weekend

Lovely staff, fantastic hot drinks and a brilliant breakfast menu - would absolutely recommend to anyone who finds themselves in the area!

We arrived in Bolton Abbey around noon today with our visitors from Colombia. All of us were famished so the priority was to find somewhere to eat. There aren’t that many options in such a small place but we landed on our feet when we...

I often visit here when out cycling. It has fantastic views of the Abbey. The staff are friendly and the food is brought to the customer following order and payment. I tend to have a lot of tea and toasted fruit bread - most enjoyable....

We had a fantastic meal here a couple of weeks ago. The setting is picturesque with fantastic views over the abbey, and the old building the tea room is housed in has a lot of charm. There's great seating both indoors and outdoors. The main...

Stopped off on the way back to the steam train pod selection of food and drink at reasonable prices great views over the dales

We fancied a bite after spending the morning along the River but Bolton Abbey. This ‘eaterie ‘ is perched on a hill overlooking the Abbey ruins with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside and enjoyed the view, accompanied by sparrows, blackbirds, jackdaw and a...

Nice little tea room serving good cakes, meals and drinks with fantastic views across the fields to the Abbey. Staff friendly. Very clean toilets.

A visited The Tea Cottage this morning for a coffee and slice of cake. The lady who served me was very friendly and the selection of cakes was very good. The coffee was good, and the view over the priory from the outdoor seating area...

Visited The Tea Cottage today on a cycle ride back from skipton, having looked at the menu which was fabulous there was nothing I could really eat as I'm currently following the slimming world meal plan, so I went inside and asked if they could...

What a stunning view from the garden at The Tea Cottage . Much needed break after walking around the ruins of Bolton Abbey and our Schnauzer playing in the river. Very friendly owners, dogs welcome outside and extremely clean facilities. Shame it was overcast as...

The food is always interesting and the home- made scones and cakes are an absolute delight. The staff are helpful and always friendly. It's a place we visit regularly and we're never disappointed. Yorkshire hospitality at its best.

This is the second time my wife and I have visited Bolton Abbey and once again, the place was amazing. When I asked my wife where she wanted to go for a few days, the answer was Bolton Abbey and she said we will go...

The cottage itself is lovely with a varied menu. Our granddaughter had the small roast dinner and the carrots and broccoli were cold. She said the mini hot chocolate was lovely. My husband and I both had the tart of the day which was fine...