Walled Garden in Teignbridge

Lovely venue in a lovely village. Tables spaced throughout a delightful enclosed garden. It has the feel of peace and idyllic tranquility, far from the bustle of city life.

Have been to Dunsford Walled Garden several times and on Friday the 11th August we had a very pleasant lunch in the lovely garden. The food was excellent, the young man who waited on us was very pleasant and we spent several hours there. Will certainly be going there again soon.

We drove out to the Walled Garden after reading a facebook mention. The village is lovely and the inside of the cafe is quaint, but the outside where you sit is underwhelming. Torn plastic tablecloths, uncomfortable seats, LOTS of wasps, that perhaps might not have been so keen to stay if three of the empty tables had been cleared. Kitchen, looked like it needed a clean up, especially as it’s right behind the till- so in full view. Victoria sponge cake was somewhat dry. Latte which was served in a glass, was a bit tasteless. Server was nice and our order arrived promptly, but It was a disappointing visit/trip. Hillhouse nursery landscove still our No1 for amazing cake and lunch.

What a fantastic place, the staff are so welcoming, its a beautiful setting and the breakfast was divine.. I am definitely going to be back. Got to sample their cakes which looked amazing too..

Had been many times in the past and been very happy with both food and service, however very different on this visit. All four of our tea cups were very dirty and did not seem to have been washed since previous visit. We got them changed and the replacements were still not as clean as we would have liked and the milk jug seemed to have a bit of spinach stuck to the outside. We ordered four cream teas with single scones without being offered a menu and then realised that we could have shared two full cream teas at a cheaper price. We mentioned this to the waiter who reported back and stated that he would have to take back half of our cream and jam! No excuse for dirty cups and service offhand at best, will not be visiting again.

What a cute little tea room in the heart Dunsford. Such amazing views from the upstairs seating area and beautiful garden. This place has so much character. I came with my husband, we enjoyed a roast beef sandwich and a bubble and squeak which were both tasty and just what we needed after a long walk. We then had a cream tea which was astonishing I don’t think I’ve ever tasted a scone quite like that. The staff were polite and lovely to chat to. I definitely think this place has stepped up from the previous owner. I will definitely be coming again and have recommend family and friends to visit also.

Beautiful tea room with a stunning garden! We sat in the sunshine and enjoyed delicious food and cakes. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend

This place seems to be trading off the good reviews of previous owners. Ripped table covers and parasol,dead hanging basket,overgrown garden. Food and drink is not as described ie can of lemonade, with elderflower supposed to be pressed. Not happy!!

Visited today 22/06/23 with family and sat in the overgrown garden,full of bindweed ,with very shabby tables , torn tablecloth and torn parasols.The teacakes were hard and the "elderflower presse" was a can of lemonade with elderflower,not as advertised! The whole experience was extremely disappointing and will not be visiting again or recommending.

Was looking forward to going but was very disappointed, the outside tables area needs a overall, ripped table cloths and parasols, the tea cakes i ,think had been reheated in microwave ,I'm sorry I won't be able to recommend again.

Stayed 2 nights Father’s Day weekend break. What a lovely little gem of a place it is . Our room overlooking the church was quaint and delightful, spotlessly clean and extras in room such as bathrobes, tv tea/coffee etc. breakfast is on another level with platter of fresh berries, granola, yoghurt , honey and pastries. Delicious cooked breakfast and freshly brewed coffee which is also delicious. We had Sunday roast for lunch with cold drinks but unfortunately I didn’t have room for pudding! However next day I did try the tasty homemade scones which had just come out of the oven with clotted cream and jam, perfect. Would certainly go back to stay again - thank you to all staff as you work so hard and long hours to make your customers feel welcome and at home

On a visit to the area for a family weekend and pre booked a Sunday roast. I’m really sorry to say but it was significantly below par. There were 8 of us ordering drinks and lunch, we did not receive any drinks for approximately 50 minutes, we only ordered a few cans of fizzy drinks and 2 milk shake shakes, we most certainly didn’t receive water for the table as described by previous reviewers. Our food eventually arrived over an hour after ordering (this was not freshly prepared) and some parts of the meal was cold eg the roasted parsnips, carrots, potatoes and the meat. The cauliflower/broccoli cheese was very nice but wasn’t enough to save the meal, I’m afraid. The service was less than amiable, all in all it was one of the worst dining experiences we have had in a very long time, so disappointing. I don’t review often but this is definitely a miss. Sorry but it might be great for an afternoon tea, maybe should stay in this lane.

Lovely lunch in the garden of this very very pleasant tea room in Dunsford Devon. Food was produced to a high standard and presented well. Great value and cheerful staff.

Lovely cafe and guest rooms. We had the king size room. Spacious, quaint and the bed was comfortable. Food is very good. We had amazing bacon and egg sandwiches for breakfast - along side cereal and croissants - and a great coffee! The breakfast room/tea room has amazing views over the Teign valley. Definitely worth a visit for a stay or to the lovely cafe. The team here are very welcoming.

Beautiful garden with many nooks and seating areas surrounded by bushes. Best scones we have ever had! Good value for money

What a find. Great food, reasonably priced, and friendly staff. Highly recommend. They also do a great Sunday Lunch, but would suggest booking for this, as it gets very busy.

Popped in for Lunch. Very friendly staff. Great location. Especially the garden. lovely food reasonable price. Will be back.

Great coffee, great atmosphere, thoroughly recommended, fresh bakes, lovely breakfasts, outside garden is a lovely quiet space

Visited for the second time today while travelling for easter. I’d almost forgotten how beautiful both the tearooms itself and the surrounding village is! We had the most delicious quiche today and then a 11/10 cream tea for pudding. Thinking of moving to Devon just...

We went to see the gorgeous daffodils at Steps Bridge and unexpectedly found a charming tea rooms. The building was a stunning thatched structure, but it has modern decor which was tastefully done. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, even though I have some...

Unhygienic , cakes , danish pastries, etc were open and uncovered on the main counter allowing germs from the air and other customers breath etc. to permeate the goods. Against my better judgement I did try a slice of cake and my eyes did not...

On a rainy Sunday my daughter and I went to The Walled Garden and chose roast beef. Now, roasts can be run of the mill, bland or really tasty? I am happy to report that this proved to be the latter. Perfectly cooked, flavoursome Yorkshire...

Popped in after a long walk; treated ourselves to a lovely cup of coffee and couldn’t resist the delicious apple cake with clotted cream! Sat in a covered area outside, friendly staff made a fuss of the dogs and we felt very welcome. Definitely going...

The food, drinks and cakes are simply divine; we could spend our entire day here. The staff greeted us with friendly faces, and the wait time for our food was one of the shortest of the many restaurants we’ve been to. They have many sweet...

For a full English breakfast using good quality ingredients this is the place to visit. We've tried most local places for breakfast and this is in the top two, it's a unique location, the staff are friendly and the food is prepared with care. We've...

My wife and I like to visit different places for Cream Teas, we stumbled across this lovely little cafe. As the name describes it has a lovely walled garden area that’s lovely to sit in and enjoy the sun. We had a lovely cream tea...

Thank you for getting us a room after booking. Com cancelled our room? very friendly staff a d a lovely breakfast didn't need anything to eat for the rest of the day(not like me). Thank again

We are frequent visitors to The Tea Rooms and always enjoyed the location. But lately I had become a little tired of the menu (although my husband liked to revisit old favourites). I love this place now it has been tidied up and the hours...

Was really looking forward to my favourite tea room this afternoon and was pleased to see all the 'art' gone but so saddened to see the reduced menu and all my favourites such as ham and cheese toasties gone (I have travelled 15 miles for...

Visiting family and friends in the picturesque village of Dunsford I visited and stayed at the tea rooms . What a pleasant and beautiful stay I had. My lovely comfy room overlooking the church was spotless and the bed was so comfortable too. Breakfast began...

A really nice tea room with a lovely garden. The scones were excellent, the cake was good too. Really good value for money. Service was quick and friendly.

We were recommended this spot by friends for a cream tea after a walk but we’re pleased to find a lovely little selection for lunch too. We sat in the garden as it turned into a glorious day, watched the little sparrows flit around amongst...

We visited with a friend who lives locally, and we were absolutely delighted with the recommendation. The food was homemade and stunningly good. We sat inside as it was a little cool outside, and it was charming with breathtaking views of the valley and gardens....

Four of us visited for afternoon tea. The staff were friendly but what was on offer was not of the same standard as before when the tea room was run by Ian, There was no proper menu for afternoon tea and we had to view...

Lovely setting and great food. Very welcoming staff, we had such a lovely lunch. Thank you so much for a great expeience.

Stopped in today for a catch up with friends. We sat in the garden and were treated to a plentiful, delicious lunch and great coffee in the sunshine. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and even made sure our dogs got a biscuit treat too! Had...

We've been visiting the Walled garden regularly for 20 plus years and knew the previous owner retired at the end of last year so were looking forward to trying the revamped premises. First impressions were very good, new layout and decor but they struggled to...

I called in today whilst working in the area for a coffee and a breakfast…. Wow what a find… I had a very warm welcome from Nikki and Nick and I sat at a lovely table in the beautiful garden with the sun shining and...

Disappointing visit. We excitedly arrived for Sunday breakfast, but found a dining area clearly not cleaned from the day before; dirty tables, floor, cutlery and glasses, and unprepared bathroom too. The food was average and expensive and served on cold plates so arrived luke warm....

The Tearooms are newly decorated in a contemporary style, whilst maintaining the original features. A chilled out, friendly atmosphere. Child friendly. Dogs welcome outside, on a lead. Great menu with wonderful food, choice of teas and coffees. Just sampling the new menu, but the lemon...

Delicious food and friendly service. We managed to sit out in the garden in the spring sunshine for a sandwich and then a plentiful cream tea each.

We called into this tea room for afternoon snacks and was very pleased with the pleasant surroundings and tasty food. We ordered several cream teas which came with generous sized fresh scones and plenty of cream and jam. Nicely presented with a very good quality...

Well what a lovely set-up with new owners who have refurbished and given a lovely fresh look to the tea rooms. We were met by Charlotte whom was lovely and her colleague Hayley whom was very bubbly and welcoming. There were 6 of us in...

We visited today only to find the Walled Garden has new owners. Today was the second day of their new adventure . We all wish them much success. The property is different now in as much as the decor and carpets have been updated ready...

What a wonderful little place. Sat in the garden for lunch and it was like sitting in an old fashioned English garden. The seats were all arranged in between shrubs and plantings so gave a feel of individual rooms in the beautiful setting. So quiet...

A beautiful spot with friendly service and great chips! The service was quick once we'd let them know we were there

Called in for coffee and cake, coffee lovely and hot, cakes and scones delicious in lovely surroundings and friendly staff, well worth a visit.

Our family had a lovely cream tea here. The choice of food is very good. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The tea room was very clean, bright and had charming decorations. We're looking forward to visiting again.

6 of us visited this charming place on one of the hottest days of the year..the staff were amazing and proactive and super lovely..the food was deeeeliscious too.....will definitely be going back again

We came across this lovely cafe by chance and what a wonderful place! We were warmly greeted and shown to the garden where the table and chairs were dotted amongst the the beautiful wild flowers and bushes, making each table private and of course, socially distanced! We ordered sandwiches which were fresh and packed full of filling. Although we didn’t have anything sweet, we did see the cakes and scones being delivered to other tables and they looked delicious. I would definitely recommend this this little gem. We will hopefully be back before we leave for home!

If it’s the Peak District your going to you won’t get anywhere better to stay for a few days than in the Walled Gardens!What a beautiful and tranquil site to stay on. The location of pods being within the walled gardens with only ducks and birds greeting you at the gate as you enter disturbing the silence!We had a fabulous stay on this site in these newly built and expensively kitted-out pods! Our hosts Daisy and Andrew did everything to make us feel at home and very, very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they certainly went the extra mile in hospitality! The pods are beautifully and expensively furnished with everything you need to make your up-market stay perfect and get your sleep 100% assured on their lovely beds! If you’ve forgotten something, Daisy and Andrew will go the extra mile to ensure you don’t get stressed about it. There’s a shop on site too!If it’s outdoor cooking you want you have your very own BBQ! Forgot the coals, get them reasonably priced at the shop within the garden. If you have guests you can always use the communal BBQ and Pizza Oven!Whatever your age I’m sure staying at this venue is the holiday tonic you need?

We had a buffet lunch as a group of 20+. The food and service were excellent. Definitely worth a visit if your travelling in and around Dartmoor.

Wow is one expletive for the excellent buffet Lunch we recieved from the walled Garden even the member of the family who was gluten free was very well catered for if your in Devon ....go onbtry it you wont be sorry

We have been going for our Christmas Day dinner for many years and, as ever this year, it was excellent in all respects, ie quality, service and value for money. The owner, Ian, is a very good chef and promotes a welcoming atmosphere. We also visit for afternoon tea which is particularly pleasant in the walled garden in the summer and on other sunny days. His range of home baked cakes is not to be missed. In the past we have stayed for B&B which we would thoroughly recommend.

Located in the small village of Dunsford, this restaurant is well worth a visit/detour. The menu is extensive, the service is excellent and the food is superb.

This is my favourite tearoom: tucked away in this small village in the Teign Valley, opposite the church. A little door takes you through the traditional olde-worlde tearoom and then out to the most beautiful and private walled garden. Sorrounded by flowers, plants and thatched roofs you are transported to a peaceful dimension. The cream tea is delicious, ample and fairly priced; excellent choice of cakes and drinks. Lunch seems good too even though we haven’t tasted it. Staff are friendly and welcoming. If you are around the area definitely try it!

Our first visit for dinner. What a dinner. It was delicious. Service friendly and fast. We will be back!

First off, dogs are welcome inside and outside in the garden. In fact, the dogs got a treat, which they were well happy with. We, had a cheese scone with butter; excellent. Light and fluffy, warm and a large size. Tasted fabulous. I expect all their other food will be the same. The garden itself is beautiful. A path winds itself around the garden, with pockets of table, chairs and sun parasol. The flowers are beautiful. The restaurant itself is lovely and there is plenty of seating. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Can highly recommend this establishment.The only drawback is that you have to park on the roadside, which can be busy, but it’s okay. After all, Dunsford is a village and a very pretty one, so you cannot expect a private car park etc.

We have been here a few times and love this charming little restaurant Hidden in a walled garden there are tables dotted about in sections of a lovely cottage gardenThe food is not fancy- but is great. I had a lovely simple prawn salad, and my husband had quiche and saladBoth were great, and the milkshakes are amazing!We will be back!

We stopped here for afternoon tea which was lovely and the walled gardens all in flower, they have accomadation and we stayed for one night, quiet and peaceful and lovely view from the room, breakfast included and well worth the cost

I have been here a few times now and each time is as good as the last, friendly staff, beautiful gardens with the birds singing and good food I will returning as much as I can throughout the summer months

As a group of walkers at the end of an eight mile walk this wonderful garden restaurant was an oasis in a beautiful Devon village. The lunch was superb in every way. My homemade pasty was just that, bursting with flavour. The burger was excellent as well as the omelette, chilli and quiche that our colleagues ordered. We noted there were many gluten free cakes and scones available. Apparently booking for Sunday lunch is Essential. This place was superb!

We were staying at a cottage nearby and thought we would try it. We were meeting friends and had no idea of the best meals in the area so booked for lunch on a wing and a prayer . As it was mother's day ,we knew it would be busy . It was a very pleasant surprise to find that we could sit outside under cover as our friends had a dog and the staff were friendly and the service was excellent . The sunday roast was delicious with plenty of vegetables and good portions of meat .Roast potatoes were perfection. We had desserts as well which were lovely .

We love it here. Scones are excellent, plenty and I mean plenty of jam and cream. I haven’t tried anything else but the menu does look very tempting. Lots of local produce. Highly recommended.

Quirky, but well worth visiting. Great roast beef, very good vegetarian nut loaf, crispy roast potatoes (often a disappointment in most pubs), fabulous deserts, including home-made I've cream. No license so take your own wine. Highly recommended.

Been for morning coffee here twice, both times in glorious weather. Very dog friendly and trying so hard to make interesting gluten free cakes and scones too...... when I talked to the owner/chef he said the lemon cake is also dairy free ... just wish that they updated their menu's to include the gf selection and mention the df lemon cake. NB. the list of gf cakes is just on a black board that I missed first time. It is very quirky going through the inside section to the garden which has tables spread out between the shrubs and perennial borders, and sitting there has amazing views of Bridford Woods. Just brilliant and out of this world. So dog friendly that both times we have been so far they have brought treats out for each of the dogs, so they love going there too :) . Hoping to go again as the autumn colours start as they are open everyday till the end of October and then weekends until December. I reckon they then have a well deserved holiday until the spring. The gf scone was one of the best I have tasted and looked like a scone too.... and the list of teas that are available is impressive with many fruit and herbal teas.

The coffee shop is very dated and old fashioned inside , But as the sun was shining we decided to sit outside in the lovely garden . All the tables outside seamed to all have there own cosy private spaces which was nice . I really enjoyed my gluten free fruit scones very much .

This restaurant/tea room has a beautiful setting & is dog friendly too.

As others have said - blink & you might miss this gem of a place in the centre of a picturesque 'classic' Devon village. Access is through the cottage & down some steps, but I noticed that there is a door leading from the garden into the street so I'm sure someone in wheelchair or with mobility issues could probably avoid the steps and go straight into the garden. The garden has been well designed offering gravel paths with tables scattered around. As they are sheltered from each other by flower beds with large shrubs and traditional cottage garden plants you feel completely private from other diners, . A lovely place to relax, enjoy the food & take in the day. They describe themselves as 'dog-friendly' (obviously, as long as the dogs are people-friendly and on leads) but they were more than friendly to our dogs - they welcomed them with treats!

The Walled Garden tea rooms is tucked away in a beautiful English village in Devon. From the front you would be unaware of the size of the gardens at the back. When you enter the garden, tables are dotted among shrubs, plants and trees creating intimate and secluded spaces while sharing the garden with others. The food choice is varied and delicious.

Blink and you miss it! So lookout for it situated next to the village shop. The garden is a real delight, with tables concealed in the mature shrubberies so privacy is good. Well behaved dogs welcomed. We tried tea and fruit scones, served warm on white crockery which were very enjoyable. Lovely welcoming atmosphere and reasonably priced. Quite a varied menu so something for everyone. Ammie S - your review does not reflect the reality and your ageist remarks uncalled for, you too will be an older person one day and it comes sooner than you think!

There are more than 5 tables! Beautiful location. What is wrong with being a geriatric and what is wrong with what we like? Fresh scones, cream, jam and tea. Is there a better way to end a walk in the nearby Teign Gorge?

Disappointed here before I gave it another chance but moments in already let down again. For gran and gramps it may excite your pants off. A smll garden and tiny cafe with 5 tables and zero service. I had to wait for another table to be served before me though they arrived long after. Staff wouldn't know who arrives though as they are all out the back talking loudly. The food and drinks were a bit pricey for what you get..thawed out something resembling cafe food. Cute grandmaesque decor and a nice bunch of local artists cards.

One of my favourite tea rooms with, as per the name, a wonderful garden. The garden is divided into small, intimate areas, by the clever planting of various sized shrubs.

16 of us had an "amazing" Christmas meal. All to full to Dance.!! Will be visiting again, probably in a smaller number. So that the staff do not have to put so much into delivering a memorable experience. Well Done

Myself and a friend visited The Walled Garden for lunch on 4th August. We both had the homemade burger and chips. It was delicious and generously sized. We finished with the (huge) Fudge Cake with added Clotted Cream.

We called in to the Walled Garden on the off chance that they did breakfast, and although it was not listed on their menu, they kindly cooked a full English for us - excellent is all I can say!

Second visit to the Walled Garden and even better than the first. Lovely large scones in a beautiful setting. Will definitely be returning!

En una tarde de sol y calor del jardín amurallado fue un lugar encantador para tomar refrigerios. Sé que puede ser difícil conseguir la textura justo cuando el polvo para hornear sin gluten, bollo de queso novia aquí fue el mejor que he tenido. El jardín en sí era un excelente aspecto con plantas bien cuidados y una gran variedad de pájaros volando y salir, también hay una buena vista al otro lado de la valle del Teign.

A menudo nos tomamos unas breves vacaciones en Dartmoor y siempre nos sumergen en el jardín amurallada para una merienda. Las preciosas vistas desde el jardín en sí es un gran entorno al comer el maravilloso scones, cargados con un montón de crema y mermelada. El clima era tan agradable en nuestra visita de este año, que nosotros visitamos el muro de un jardín dos veces!

Excelente relación calidad-precio, ambiente relajado, personal amable y unas vistas fantásticas al campo. Y VINO te permite traer tu pripia bedida alcohólica es una ventaja.

Fui con un amigo para comer el domingo, buena comida y abundante, buena selección de verduras sólo dos opciones, o pollo, cordero y no vegetariana, así que puede ser mejor para comprobar

Lovely tea room with a gorgeous garden with view. Coffee was fab and my husband and I both enjoyed our lunch. Great place and highly recommend.

All we could hear when we were having our snack was staff talking in the kitchen about their personal toilet habits and wiping their bottoms in the crudest manner possible. Complained to the manager or owner who did not bother to make any comment about the complaint. Ordered a chocolate milkshake but I think that it lacked any chocolate flavoring whatsoever. Was it just a bad day?

We reserved a table for a family celebration for a Friday evening. What we didn't expect was that we would get a whole room with a fabulous view for ourselves! Evening menu has a lot to choose from; a range of starters, mains and desserts is big but not overly confusing. The meals are simple but absolutely delicious, so homely and beautifully presented! Be aware though, the portions are HUGE. We had both vegetarians and meat eaters in our party and we all enjoyed our food equally. Mushroom stroganoff has to be the best meal I've had in ages, felt really bad for not being able to finish it off...! The girl who served us was fantastic - professional and super nice! Overall, do pay a visit to Walled Gardens, especially in the morning when you can have your tea and scones outside in the garden - it's absolutely amazing.

On our Easter escape to Devon we went for a woodland walk towards Dunsford with the aim to have lunch at the local pub, only to find out that the pub was closed. This turned out to be very lucky for us as if it were not for this we would not have discovered the Walled Garden just down the road.The setting was beautiful and had a "secret garden" feel to it which my 3 boys loved. They had fun exploring the gardens while we waited for our food to arrive. The food was absolutely fantastic, very tasty and the portions were generous - so much that we couldn't finish it all and took it home with us in a box! The staff were very friendly and helpful too.If you're in the area I highly recommend a visit to the Walled Garden!

Nice tasty lunch. Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely garden with individual seating areas so can be nice and private.

I adore this place. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the setting is beautiful. Had my wedding reception here in 2011 & guests travelled from yorkshire. It was fabulous and the food was great. Hope to be back soon.

Called in for coffee. Asked for a cafeterie of coffee and the waiter did not know what this was. Was told they no longer do these so I ordered an Americano instead. A pot of (tasted like instant) arrived. When I questioned this I was told that this was filter coffee which is not to my taste and I would not have ordered it. I was also told by the proprietor that "most people can't tell the difference between an Americano and filter". This is insulting - particularly as we are now in a cafe society and excellent coffee is obtainable everywhere.

This is a lovely tea rooms, best in summer when you can eat in the wonderful gardens, loads of birds. Food is good

We happened on this little gem purely by chance - it doesnt look much from outside but the walled garden area is a quiet little haven in a beautiful village. Excellent food with a great choice - all home made. Service was excellent - very friendly people and very good value for money - very glad our daughter needed the loo or we wouldnt have tried it! Definitely worth a visit

We stopped in for sandwiches and tea cakes, a cup of tea and a sit down while out walking. The Walled Garden is very Devon, very English and very good, with a lovely garden to sit out in and plenty of tables inside too.

I love this bedroom,the food is all freshly prepared and a good price, I have taken lots of friends here over the years and they all now take their friends. Friendly staff, and even the birds come for a few crumbs, highly recommend to anyone who wants a lovely meal,or even a cream tea, they are unbelievable. Well done everyone

Took a friend here for lunch as she recommended it. Lovely gardens and friendly service. I was a bit fussy about the salad that accompanied my pasty but it was no problem for them and served with a smile. The vegetarian pasty I had was the best I have ever had, clearly homemade, great pastry and 'proper' Devonshire pasty filling. Too full to have pudding but will definitely be back. Prices are a little steep which would put me off returning more often but otherwise could not fault it.

Lovely setting, slightly overpriced menu £7 for Cream tea, is bit steep and other meals were more expensive than i would have expected, but i must admit i had one of the best pieces of Chocolate Fudge cake i had eaten in a long while.

Serving traditional food in a lovely walled garden setting at the back of the house, parking can be a problem though.

Every year we go to Devon for a couple of weeks and The Walled Garden has always been a highlight of our visit after a long walk through the woods. We usually have two visits during the two week stay. Our visit on Friday 12th August took much longer than usual. Service here has always been a bit hit or miss and the notice as you enter the hallway basically saying that impolite customers won't be tolerated tends to make me think they've had numerous complaints. I accept that it's a very small kitchen and is probably quite tricky to work in but that's not the fault of the customer. When you arrive at street level, as you walk in there's a doorbell noise which goes off announcing your arrival as you descend the stairs and go out the back to the garden, but no one actually acknowledges you, in fact I was glowered at when a member of staff came out of the kitchen! Not all staff are like that and many of them are quite pleasant and efficient. Many of them are quite young and their ability to converse confidently with adults tends to vary as does their ability to take/listen to food orders or answer questions about the menu. The menu itself is adequate for lunchtime offering main meals or sandwiches. Creatures of habit we usually order the sandwiches which are really tasty and come with a choice of white or granary bread and a salad garnish. We also go for cheesy chips which are delicious-well we're on holiday! We order cans of coke or lemonade which are £1.45 which I think is quite steep and have nearly doubled in price in the years we've been frequenting the tearooms. I ordered a raspberry milkshake for a change as my son had that the week before but hadn't told me it didn't taste of any flavour which of course was true. We always have a cream tea or a cake and a coffee/tea. The cream teas are quite expensive(£7) but we order one between two and share it as the single cream teas are £4.50 and my preferred drink is coffee so I order a latte. We arrived at 1pm and it took until well after 3.20pm before we left as the service was so slow. The place wasn't full but the waitresses just kept ignoring us and seemed to make a point of following the locals to their tables and sorting them out first. On this visit they seemed very disorganised. I eventually had to call a young girl over who seemed very clueless but we got there in the end. Needless to say they didn't get a tip when I paid the bill and that didn't go down overly well with the older women who took my payment as she was very short with me and was no doubt gritting her teeth as she just about said thank you! All that said however, we do still love this place and the garden is just so beautiful as are the views over to the hills. The food is good if a little pricey. They don't let you see the bill at the end as they use the order pad to work it out and just give you a total so it might be a good idea to do a rough calculation before going up to pay on the way out. It's a good idea to check the website for opening hours outside the summer season and if you do go in summer pick a dry day as many of the tables are not undercover and only have sun brollies.I do think it's worth a visit but don't expect quick service or a cheap lunch.Finally, if you're taking kids it does say on the menu that they need to be supervised at all times. There are lots of little paths in the garden with tables dotted all over so it's quite nice having a bit of privacy. Unfortunately there were some parents who allowed their kids to run round playing hide and seek but after two kids squeezed past my chair, I moved back to block the path and pointed the next lot in another direction reading loudly from the menu the fact that they're supposed to be supervised. The parents took the hint! It's ok to take kids there and walk them round the garden to view it but it's not a playground and we never allowed our kids to make a nuisance of themselves. Sorry to sound like a killjoy but kids running round in restaurants/tea gardens etc drives me bonkers!

We popped into the Walled Garden after doing a walk to Helltor and had a great experience. The garden is lovely and secluded with a number of different terraced levels.We both opted for the a scone with jam and cream. The scones were beautifully fresh and came with a very generous dollop of clotted cream. At £2.50 each we felt that they were fantastic value for money.Service was really excellent. There was a relatively young team but they cleared the tables and took out order very efficiently. We were in a bit of a rush as we had to catch the last bus, however we had more than enough time to enjoy the scones.

Having read mostly good reviews on trip advisor we decided that it would be perfect to stop here for a cream tea on the afternoon we got to Devon. The scones were nothing to write home about- could get the same anywhere. At the price I would expect something a bit more special. Definitely compares unfavourably with nearby Buckfast Abbey on price and quality. My wife doesn't drink tea so opted for a milkshake. Again, very average. Possibly made with semi-skimmed milk rather than full cream? Most surprising was that it was served in a stainless container rather than a traditional glass. Looked like the one which would have been used in the milk shake machine. Very odd. On a positive note, the surroundings were pleasant, with shrubbery all around the tables, making each one seem secluded and encouraging birds in. Unfortunately it was showery when we were there and so we moved under cover.In summary, nice surroundings but over-priced for only average food.

We had no idea this excellent little tea room existed until we saw a sign advertising it some way outside Dunsford. It’s a bit undistinguished from the outside, and very old fashioned inside (which I liked, but mightn’t be everyone’s choice). On a lovely sunny afternoon it sounded attractive, so we went through to the eponymous, beautifully designed garden, where tables are placed in separate little bushy enclaves, and you aren’t disturbed by other people. We’d only popped in for a cuppa, which we had with a slice of moist, lemony drizzle cake, but with its views over the hills, the sound of bees on the flowers and birds in the trees, it’s a delightful place to spend an afternoon. We liked the sound of the rest of the menu so will be back to try it. And a place where sparrows will come onto your table after crumbs gets my vote every time.