The Whortleberry Tea Rooms in West Somerset

An excellent and nourishing home made soup, generous portion included a large chunk of nice rustic bread and butter, had set me up on several visits here. Also, real local Miles loose leaf tea sourced from the Miles Tea distribution centre across the road, worth a visit. My fold up walker was easily accommodated, and I noticed it was a dog friendly place. Been here a number of times and the quality and friendly service make me want to return. Thank you for not playing 'demolition music' but instead a calm and muted background of Classic FM Radio.

What an amazing place!! We were told about this whilst staying in Porlock for the week, and managed to visit twice. On both occasions we had the best food. The sandwiches were so fresh and the scones were beautiful, especially with the newly-discovered Whortleberry jam 😋. The home-made cakes were fantastic, and I can’t even begin to describe the Apple and Whortleberry cake served with clotted cream!! The tea room is small and obviously very popular, I’m just glad we don’t live locally as we would probably weigh about a stone heavier! A gem of a place and we look forward to visiting again next year.

Stumbled across this FABULOUS traditional Tea Room on way home. Proper pot of tea for one and great Miles Americano for the other one! The scones are perfecto! Brought pot of Whortleberry Jam home, should have brought 2. Yet to try the Lemon & Ginger marmalade. The soup on next door table made me regret we'd already had lunch and the afternoon tea spread on another table made me wish we hadn't got a dinner booked later. The service is impeccable, cleanliness superb, decor delightful.Their history is printed on menu and makes interesting reading. Thank you for being there!

What a beautiful tea room. Exceptional service, delicious home cooked food and cakes!!! The setting is very picturesque and is cosy and prettily decorated. Like stepping back in time.

Undoubtedly one of the best tearooms I have ever Been to. the owner and staff go above and beyond to make your visit a memorable one. Whatever you order will be to a very high standard and Be sure to buy some of the jam before leaving it’s the best.

Parked in Doverhay car park and walked all the way up the high street, and thank goodness we did, as at the end of the high street is Whortleberry Tearoom. This is a beautiful proper tearoom and everything looks fabulous and really clean and looked after. We ordered sandwiches, scones and cake and it all tasted amazing. This was our first visit but we will definitely be visiting again as soon as we can.

A wonderful jewel in Exmoor. From initial contact with the owners to book my stay at the studio flat through to the clean comfortable studio. My dog loved it. Lovely produce at breakfast. Fabulous cake! Would highly recommend. Helen and Shaun great hosts

I chose the Whortleberry Tea Room to hold a small gathering to celebrate my 60th birthday with my immediate family. I hadn't been to the Whortleberry before but we live locally and I knew its excellent reputation. We were a party of 8 people and we went for afternoon cream teas. Helen and Shaun were very welcoming, and they had arranged a long table to seat us all. Our orders were all different and quite complicated, but they got everything right and our drinks and scones arrived quickly. I am gluten intolerant but I was able to order a GF scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream, which was absolutely delicious. There was a choice of fruit or plain GF scones (and non-GF ones, of course), and a wide choice of leaf teas too. Tea was served in china pots with dainty cups and saucers, a proper English tea. Everyone remarked on how nice the food was, and we all enjoyed ourselves. At the end, Helen brought out a piece of GF whortleberry and apple cake with a candle on top and I received a chorus of 'Happy Birthday'. What a lovely way to celebrate with my family! By the way, my daughter had missed lunch so she ordered a BLT sandwich, which she said was 'really really good!', so we'll be going back again soon, for lunch this time. Parking is limited on the road near the Whortleberry, but there is parking further up the road at the village hall, opposite the Top Ship pub (donation in a box). Take care walking down from there, though, as there's not much in the way of pavement.

Grest home made food at reasonable prices. We had the pea and mint soup which tasted wonderful, topped off with cheese scone. Finished with cake and clotted cream, yum yum.

Super little tearooms!!! Very friendly owners, made to feel very welcome! Amazing homemade cakes, scones and good choice of light lunches! You'll be missing out if you don't visit!!! Just had the soup with a cheese scone... heavenly!!! Only downside was didn't have room for a delicious cake!!!😄

Made to feel very welcome while traveling alone with a dog. Fantastic service, amazing home made scone and local jam, plus a biscuit for the dog. Would highly recommend.

We've been visiting Exmoor for many years but have never been to the Whortleberry Tearoom before, and we've been missing out! Lovely sandwiches, and dog friendly too, which was perfect for us. We'll definitely be popping in again the next time we're in Porlock.

Popped in for a late lunch with the family, great service, lovely food and amazing cakes. Really good value for money, couldn't fault it 😄

Recommend to visit this little tearoom in Porlock. Did not disappoint at all - warm welcome from the owners Helen and Shaun. Had a light lunch followed by the delicious Apple and Whortleberry cake - served warm with clotted cream. So impressed went back the following day for a cream tea!! Again welcomed and scones delicious. Our dog was welcomed too and Shaun gave her some treats - nice little touch.

Amazing cakes and coffee. Friendly atmosphere with excellent customer service. A lovey family run tea room which I would highly recommend!

Just wanted to say that I had tea and cake here today with my friend. The owners were so lovely and I find the comments left by the previous people to be offensive and unnecessary Why do people think they have the right to be so horrible on trip advisor. Why not discuss with the owners at the time instead of writing a review that the owners could do nothing about after the event

Together with my husband and 2 teenage kids, we arrived here at the end of a 10- mile stretch of the coast path. We could see cakes in the window and only one table taken by customers. I spotted that closing time was 4.30 but this was at 3.58. I opened the door and asked if we could come in for cake and was told “We’re closed.” Well what a shame. If this had been my business I would have at least offered coffees and cakes to go. Shame on you. We promptly crossed over the road and got some much- needed refreshments at the shop, which we enjoyed in the churchyard whilst waiting for the bus. I find this attitude to be quite typical in the Westcountry, where businesses often think they don’t need to go the extra mile being in a beauty spot and having a captive audience. I’ll be sure never to visit your premises again!!

Food was very tasty, service and ambience very good. The apple and whortleberry cake is highly recommended, especially warm with the clotted cream. Yummy.

After a walk around Ley Hill, Exmoor, we treated ourselves to afternoon teas and coffees with scones, clotted cream and delicious whortleberry jam in this delightful Tearoom. 3 adults and a dog all felt very welcome. Thank you.

Very rude service. No food available at 3.30 on a Saturday. Young girl serving got mixed up with our order, said we were wrong when it was actually her. Then announced ‘they said it was wrong. I was right then’ in front of the whole cafe. Made us feel very uncomfortable. We were then brought the bill while only half way through our tea. Then we were told ‘just a reminder we’re closing in a minute.’ Still only half way through our tea. Then the man hovered next to our table until we left. We were there 25 minutes altogether. The most unwelcoming atmosphere and such rude staff. A real shame.

Went for lunch and it was so good went back later for cream tea ! Probably the best cafe in a small town we've ever been in. Attentive service, super quality food and outstanding ambience. Nothing over-the-top bust as it should be - real quality

Popped in tea room whilst staying in Porlock. Family of four plus two dogs. Sat outside in the lovely garden. Very friendly greeting and well catered for. We had two vegan and one gf in our party and we were all catered for extremely well. Staff very knowledgeable. My cheese scone was delicious. Thank you.

Great homemade cake selection, you just can’t walk past the window without gazing at the cakes and being drawn in. The couple that run the place are very friendly and efficient even when fully seated, which they were on the two occasions we visited. The coffee and walnut cake gets a definite 5 stars!

A great interesting cafe. The tea, loose keaf, was superb and all the home de cakes and snacks looked terrific but we opted for a scone and a bit of coffee and walnut. Excellent quality and super service. Really enjoyed it. Will let well behaved pooches in too.

A lovely run traditional tea rooms with superb selection of home made cakes, scones and local jam. The owners are very welcoming, both taking take the time to chat with clients. Spoilt for choice of whether to go for cream tea or one of the huge cakes, which we all elected to do so, and we will have to return for trying the others very soon!

Amazing example of an english tea room, service was exemplary, staff very accommodating including Willow the dog for belly rubs. The home made walnut, Victoria sponge and scones tasted amazing. The Whortleberry jam was beautiful and a first for us. Thank you, we will definately come back.

Had a delicious afternoon tea, one sunny afternoon in the courtyard, which is quite sheltered from the wind. The more expensive package had a selection of teas, a good choice of sandwiches, a very light and fluffy scone each with cream and a choice of jams (go for the whortleberry), and a slice of cake each. My wife went for the coffee and walnut (I can confirm it was good!) and I went for the lemon and orange drizzle cake - also very good. You order just inside the front door and then go to the tea garden out back - tables are sanitized between customers.

Please open soon. Really need one of your breakfasts ! :) So I can have some lunch then have tea and sample the lovely cakes :)

Excellent b and b lodge. Stayed 3 nights in this cosy place mid October 2020. Private entrance and private parking. Would I stay here again? Certainly would! Great breakfast served in the tea room. Many thanks to the owners.

With china plates, cakes and jam! Had a really nice slice of whortleberry cake and tea. On tbe main street. Would visit again if were passing through Porlock.

Chanced upon these tea rooms and pleased we did. Loved the fruitcake which is so often not sold in tea rooms anymore. All very traditional and sweet. Love the loud tick of the longcase clock. Takes me back in time. Good coffee and teas. Very relaxing.

Everything about this cafe is first rate - wonderful staff, lovely food and amazing cakes! Really pleased we found it while in the area and thank you for being so nice!

We had a sausage sandwich, cake, tea cake with strawberry jam. And it was lovely. So thanks to Helen and shaun (the owners).

My wife and I had lunch here today, while on holiday in the area. Such a lovely welcoming tea room. Tea with real china. Tasty toast, sarnies and wonderful cakes! A really heart warming experience, so badly needed in these difficult times.

Traditional tea room... excellent service and food spot. Nice to see a tea room as it should be. Dog friendly and COVID measures done very well. We’ll be back next time we’re in Porlock. Highly recommended.

Wonderful service and a charming tearoom, accidentally ordered the double scone cream tea and thought I'd have to take the other home but they were so delicious and light I didn't leave a crumb! A great range of jams and chutneys to take home too. Faultless cream tea experience!

Lovely home made food and can recommend the chutney which you can purchase in the tea room. Nice town and interesting walks .

We popped in today for cake and drinks. Extremely good Covid precautions are in place. The tea was a great blend, loose leaf and served with nice China, which is a real treat. I enjoyed a flapjack and hubby had Cappuccino cake, both were fabulous

Wanted to visit for lunch but had some problems on the way there. We had 45 minutes before closing when arrived, and unfortunately they were really busy so I had to wait. Got a table and was only able to get scone or cake since they stopped serving lunch because of the time. Scone was delicious. I would serve loose leaf tea, though. I think they could stay open later during the summer definitely and I think they'd still get business.

A lovely place to stop for cream teas etc, fully complying with covid regulations, ask the owner about the whortleberry, interesting history.

This place is becoming a regular must do on my trips down here.Lovely couple running the tea rooms. They do the best cream tea you will find in Porlock. They also have a beautiful selection of cakes. Unfortunately I can't comment on the healthier things they do. Highly recommended.

Excellent service, friendly staff , dog friendly and food was done to perfection, my only slight criticism is the prices for some of the items

Six of us stopped for cream teas today and we weren't disappointed! Lovely, warm, light scones with delicious local whortleberry jam. The owners are so warm and friendly and as we were sat outside, we were lucky enough to meet Willow the gorgeous retriever who loved cuddles. I would highly recommend.

Nice Traditional tea room. Situated on the high Street.China service and loose leaf tea give an edge of elegance. Excellent tea.Scone quality was OK. Maybe could have done with more butter / salt in the mix. Generous jam and clotted cream.Overall worth the visit.

delightful tearoom serving the best tea and scones. Excellen t hygeine and covid safe measures! A little hidden gem!

Most authentic cream tea I had in Somerset. Lovely, charming decor and super friendly service by the owners. During the ever-so-stressful times of COVID, it was our pleasure to just sit, catch our breath and enjoy a relaxing, and delicious afternoon tea.

Very well organised with all the right covid measures in place. Great breakfast, and the bread is to to die for.

We stopped here for an afternoon tea and we have ordered a sandwich and a cream tea. Though that tearoom is small, the food served is fresh and the homemade jam is nice! The tearoom is run by a couple and it’s warm and calm!

This was our first visit to this tearoom, we weren’t disappointed. Lovely fresh sandwiches and amazing homemade cake! We Will definitely visit again.

Superb breakfast, simple but tasty and well cooked. So good I returned later to try the cream tea, even better! Delicious scone, generous portion of cream, local speciality jam and great loose leaf tea. Also very COVID aware.

I popped in for a late lunch with 4 girls - 2 tweens and 2 teens. The food was traditional but good and the surroundings what you d expect of an tea shop. I did get the feeling giggling girls weren’t exactly their target customers and that both staff and other customers would be happier with an more mature clientele but we all enjoyed our meal.

My husband enjoyed a cream tea and informs me the scones were the best he'd had, very light! Delicious toastie for me. Chatted to the proprietors about the history of the tea room and learnt about whortleberry jam. The jam is lovely - a must try! We highly recommend a visit.

After a long walk, we came to this tearoom. It was very clean and there were lots of cakes on offer. They were able to accommodate for my allergy. Would definitely recommend!

We stopped here for a late lunch on our way back from Ilfracombe and I'm so glad we chose here than any of the places we looked at whilst in Ilfracombe. The tearoom has a lovely little courtyard around the back, which we sat in to enjoy our sandwich and cream teas. Food was excellent and the owners were so friendly and helpful, catering for my dietary requirements with no trouble at all. The gluten free scones were delicious Shame we are only here on holiday, otherwise I would make this a regular stop!

Spotlessly clean tea room. Lots of delicious home made cakes for sale. Also offer a good range of preserves.

After browsing through lots of places to spend the weekend l came across the studio at The Whortleberry Tea Room and what a great find. I was looking for accommodation with parking, this can be quite difficult to find in small coastal villages, this place not only has a private dedicated parking space it is also a wonderful place to stay. The studio is located at the rear of the tea room and is ideally located for everything Porlock has to offer. On arrival the hosts Helen and Shaun gave my wife and I a very warm welcome and settled us into the very comfortable studio. Breakfast in the tea room was excellent and was made even better by the service and friendliness of Helen and Shaun. A fantastic weekend break, highly recommended.

Cute little tea shop. The scones were beautiful- homemade. Run by a lovely couple. Worth visiting + good to invest in this gorgeous little village.

My wife and I rang in the New Year in beautiful Porlock and had the pleasure of staying in the fabulous accomodation provided by lovely Helen and Shaun.Whortleberry Studio had everything you could ever want or need for a very comfortable and warm stay. Helen and Shaun even put small bottles of prosecco and some delicious homemade flapjacks in the room to make it feel even more welcoming at this special time of year.Our breakfasts on both mornings were absolutely exceptional. My wife is vegan and I'm vegetarian and we were both catered for beautifully. Our dog was given dog friendly treats by Helen to make him feel as welcomed as we did.Thanks so much once again Helen and Shaun. We'll be back very soon!

I knew that I would like this tea room after the owner kindly replied to my message asking about Christmas opening times! We called in for breakfast whilst staying near Porlock. Toast, coffees and hot chocolate were enjoyed. We look forward to returning.

Called into Porlock after visiting Porlock Weir, where there was nowhere open except the pub and hotel. Parked opposite the post office and noticed the tearooms, what a delightful find. Just fancied hot chocolate and a toasted teacake, which were excellent. Wish I could have done justice to more, the scones looked amazing, very generous portions. Came away with a pot of whortleberry jam though!

On a potter around Porlock we stumbled across this fantastic tea room. We enjoyed a fresh and tasty homemade breakfast. The prices were reasonable, service excellent, the tea was served loosleaf with a China tea set and the selection of cakes was out of this world. Exactly as a team room should be, recommended!

A wonderful cup of tea and genuine home- made food. Melt in the mouth shortbread. Our toastie was freshly made and beautifully presented. Lovely jams to buy too.

The tea was so good I asked where they got it. I was directed around the corner to buy a packet from a local tea and coffee blender. Ethically sourced tea.

Been twice to this delightful tearoom friendly helpful and the tearoom is very clean and tidy. Thank you for the lovely breakfasts before we left to go home this morning and letting our dog be able to come in. Highly recommended and the food is great. You won't be disappointed !!

2 days ago we enjoyed the delicious quiche lunch. Beautifully presented and excellent service from Helen and Shaun. We hope to visit again soon. Our favourite place.

My husband and myself sat in the tea patio with our 2 dogs. We enjoyed toasties and the best fruit scone with jam and cream I have ever had! Friendly service in a cute village. Try the scones!

What a lovely, peaceful little set-up for the two of us and our dog. The room was bright and airy and well-equipped with all you need for a few nights' stay. The full enclosed garden was an excellent bonus as it allowed our little dog to make the most of her stay too! The bed was very comfortable too. Loved the addition of home-made shortbread/flapjack daily! The breakfast was the best we have ever had in a B&B;, with everything cooked the perfection and plenty of it. Regrettably we didn't visit the tea room for tea/cake as we were out all day during our stay but the cakes were baked fresh every morning and looked beautiful.

Excellent homemade gluten free scones, that good I had extra to take home, victoriana style tea room, with g/f menu. Dogs are welcome, and they have an outside garden too. Brilliant.

There are many Cream Tea Cafes in Devon. Most of them are very good, some are ok. Whortleberry Tea Rooms are exceptional. Its like you are eating at a dear friends house and they have spent all day preparing you a delicious lunch.

10 of us popped in just for tea but the menu had Scones n Cream n Jam : ) n gluten free scones :) :) choice of Strawberry or what..... Whortleberry??

Popped in here while on holiday for a snack. Although this was our first visit, we where made to feel welcome. Service excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our cream tea, so much so that we visited the tea rooms again the next day.

Probably the best tea rooms I have ever visited...and I have visited a few! Great cream tea and great toasted sandwiches!

We popped in here on a Sunday morning as the local coffee shop wasn't open. We found the atmosphere to be really awkward and quite unwelcoming.

My friend and I visited this tea room over the bank holiday weekend and had the most wonderful cream tea The strawberry jam was the best I’ve ever tasted as were the scones

We visited and had the best ever cream tea. The scones were to die for beautiful and the jam delicious.

We have enjoyed many a morning coffee and light lunch in Whortleberry Tea Rooms but never again. After a gruelling 3 hour drive we arrived on a Saturday morning at 8.58am looking forward to a Full English breakfast and joined a short queue standing in torrential rain. Proprietor opens the door, allows the first 3 in (apparently they were part of a larger party due for breakfast), turns to us and says "We don't open until 9am" and shuts the door in our faces. Being fair, I have rated what they serve as Very Good, because it is, but I don't care how good the cakes are, lady, you have just lost yourself two local and regular customers.

Super quality produce..my lads slice of Victoria sponge was enormous....they use local Miles read and coffees.

Visited here with a friend and her dog. We were all made to feel so welcome and the tea and cake were lovely. The owners obviously work very hard and should be very proud of the establishment they own. Highly recommended.

Such a beautiful place that accommodated all 15 members of my family after a long day of walking. It was the most delicious cream tea I have ever had and the whortleberry jam was amazing! Thank you for making the last day of our holiday so lovely!!!

Me and my son visited on Sunday afternoon in between all the showers and

Beautiful tearoom and the afternoon teas looked delicious but I ordered a cafetière of coffee and I can only assume that it’s not often asked for as it was very weak even after being left to brew. Disappointing!

A warm and friendly reception to two wet and weary walkers. Great food (had the breakfast). Lovely strong coffee. Very friendly and efficient service. Enjoyed it so much we ordered several take out sandwiches for the test of our walk. Recommend stopping by if you are in Purlock.

The afternoon cream tea is wonderful and very reasonably priced. Although the whortleberry jam is a little too sweet for my taste, it is preferable to strawberry jam. Spread very thinly on the lovely scone with the clotted cream on top, the sweetness of the jam is less apparent. Would I have another cream tea here? Yes, yes yes.

Visiting porlock for the day, needed a lunctime snack , stopped off and sampled there fab cream teas , lovely warm home made scones! Dog friendly place and friendly staff! 10/10

We came here with visiting friends on a rather wet afternoon in June. I had been here a year ago, and strongly recommended we come here. It was just as warm and charming as I remembered. The owners were friendly and welcoming, and the space is bright and cosy - filled with tempting cakes and homemade jams. Three of us had the cream tea, and one of us had the savoury scone followed by a delicious looking carrot cake (which I understand tasted as good as it looked). The scones were fresh and warm, the clotted cream was generous, and please do go for their speciality - the locally made whortleberry jam - it is truly lovely and unique. The jams are also available to purchase - a lovely reminder of the place. It is also dog friendly. Thank you - we'll be back again!

We always return to this place when we come for the weirfest lovely breakfast and friendly staff! Always stock up the plum jam too! We look forward to seeing you next year!

Soya milk available but only 1 cake vegan. Tea itself was lovely and served in beautiful china. Atmosphere was peaceful and refined.

Popped in here whilst exploring the village of Porlock as we were in need of a coffee and somewhere to feed the baby. We were welcomed by a friendly couple and shown to a table in the window. We ordered a small breakfast, pot of tea and one of the savoury cheese scones with tea. We were accommodated with a pram, which I appreciate as sometimes this can be awkward! The food and drinks were lovely, espcially the scone which was enjoyed by both myself and my 1 year old! We'd visit again if we were in the area.

Decent prices, dog friendly, delicious scones and cakes, local produce including jams and chutneys, and wonderful service.

Very nice welcoming couple. Lovely selection of cakes. Just passing through this time but interested to know that they do b&b;.

New owners running this charming tea room. Cakes were delicious. Good service but seemed a little aloof , a smile would help.

Staying on the near by caravan park and didn’t fancy cooking.....wandered up into the village and found this gem. Well cooked breakfast made with good ingredients, lovely pot of tea and friendly service. Great value for money.

Quite simply one of the most simple, beautiful tea rooms we have been in. Genuinely like sitting in your Nans front room with some cake and a cuppa.

Just spent a brilliant weekend celebrating our anniversary. Helen & Shaun have really made it a lovely place to visit and stay.

Wonderful old fashioned tearoom. Enjoyed a delicious cream tea in clean, friendly surroundings. Will be back next time we are in the area. We wish the new owners every success.

This is a very good tea room/cafe at the western end of the main street. The new owners are really trying very hard to make it a success. The welcome is very friendy and the food on offer is very good - (there is a good selection of cakes). It is quite traditional, (like most places in Porlock) with the emphasis on good service and good quality.

A quaint traditional tea house/cafe in Porlock. We dropped in at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon to be greeted by new owner - Sean. Lovely selection of freshly baked cakes, loose leaf tea from the nearby Porlock blender- Miles, delicious scones & jams. Really lovely afternoon tea & cake, served in pretty crockery. Restaurant is clean, neat & traditionally decorated. You won’t be disappointed.

What a lovely couple running this place! The chocolate cake and flapjacks were to die for, the service superb and the lunches were fantastic ( Toastie, soup and cake). HIGHLY recommend this wonderful, old style, traditional coffee shop!

Read the reviews so visited the tea room. The ham, egg, chips and beans were superb. Really nice owners who made you feel really welcome. Will definitely visit again.

We called in for a snack but got tempted by the good value winter meal deal. Delicious home made burger, chicken pie and homemade crumble for dessert. So lovely to go out for a meal and be served homemade food. Excellent service and very friendly couple who are working so hard to make the tea room a well deserved success.