Wee House of Glenshee in Perth & Kinross

I was cycling from Tomintoul to Bridge of Cally when I got caught in a biblical downpour and then the temperature seemed to suddenly drop about 10 degrees. This was in June! I couldn’t feel my hands and despaired of ever making it. Then I saw The Lair as it is now called. I stopped and the lovely ladies made me hot chocolate, gave me cake and dried my gloves on their Aga. A lovely, warm and welcoming place that saved me in a dark moment. Highly recommended.

Stopped on this great teahouse by accident. Superb service and affordable prices for food stuff. Good selection of guality touristy prdocuts on sale. The neighbour still has deers. Worth a stop.

Now called 'The Lair', it's a small place and very easy to drive past - you'll regret it if you do! Easy parking and with a view over the fence where the neighbour has deer (and a lot of them!). A collection of spotless clean tables, and a well stocked serving area, freshly made cakes and fancies - I do recommend the fruit scones with jam (get them warmed up - fab) - they use china teacups and saucers too! Loads of gifts and those rare things nowadays - post cards! Really friendly staff - I'd give them 5* EVERYDAY.

A little gem on the route for Aberdeen. We ordered coffee and cake, both have room for improvement. Excellent variety of gifts.

Family of 5 stopped in for tea and Cakes, lovely gluten free cakes, fresh and lots of choice. Two ladies were very helpful and knew lots to do around the area. Great wee gift shop also!

Stopped here on the way to Braemar. Great spot, next to the deer. We enjoyed our cakes and a lovely cup of coffee. Service with a smile.

Three of us turned up like drowned rats having motorbiked over Glenshee through the rain and cloud, but the team here were unphased. Happy to let us dry gloves on the Aga, and provided great cake and coffee to get our spirits up!

Lovely wee tea room heading south from Spittal of Glenshee on the A93. Pleasant surroundings, nice staff, reasonably priced for food too. Lots of gifts,nice artwork and tourist information too.

Dreadful customer service Very unwelcoming Such a disappointment as a good location but it was as if we were not wanted The front of house staff need training in customer service Avoid at all costs … I will take my money elsewhere

Great place to stop for a coffee and snack. Friendly people. Interesting shop too.there ia a small visitor information room. Recommended stop on route.

We were served rather abruptly by a tall, slim woman, who told my partner she didn't need to wear a mask. My partner replied she is in the habit of wearing one, only to be told "that's not a very good habit". I didn't know that cafes were now providing free Covid advice but I'd rather consult a health professional. The drinks and cakes were spot on, but the visit was marred by Madam Grumpy.

The setting may be ideal but beware. Either those who run this place are experts in public health and know more than everyone else or they are completely ignoring all regulations re. COVID. None of the staff wear masks, no check in required by visitors and no hand sanitiser on entry/exit. Staff spend most of the time gossiping amongst themselves.

Very disappointed that the serving staff were not wearing facecoverings and not complying with the requirement to collect customer details for track and trace. This suggests poor covid care and little concern for customers.

Went for coffee as it looked lovely and couldn’t believe my ears . Woman opened the door waving her hands around saying I am closed can’t you read the gate . Then continuing to speak to us in the most ignorant manner ! I was boiling and told her how rude she really was. I wouldn’t go near the shop again I’d rather walk down to the river beside it and have a drink to be honest that meet her again. Don’t go near it is my advice !

Bought carry out coffee etc. Curt and unfriendly manner was unacceptable from server.You’re paying for a service so employ people that have the ability to do the job!

Stopped by for a cuppa and they had lovely soup and fabulous cakes. Some gorgeous wee gifts available to buy, lovely ideas.

Gem of place on A93. The staff were very friendly, the coffee was amazing and they had locally produced ice cream to keep the young adults happy. Right next to the tea shop, we chanced upon a parcel of deer which added to the delight! Must stop place for any future trip.

Felt I was not welcome despite being disabled they wanted me outside the traybakes were bland only one staff wearing a mask rest and customers wandering about not caring very limited to traybakes/scones coffees juice and teas been before will not be back

We called in at this fabulous wee coffee shop. We had lattes, a gluten free carrot cake and a delicious lemon blueberry drizzle cake. Staff were very pleasant and welcoming and the service was excellent

Just read previous review and am totally appalled. I was actually in the Wee House with my family and the recount of events detailed are not accurate. We actually witnessed the owner and another customer pursue for payment after the owner was verbally abused. A...

Appalling customer service. Never felt so unwelcome. Felt racially profiled - sandwiches offered to white customers and not to us when we enquired. We ordered, then asked to use the WiFi and weren’t given it - aware that they aren’t an Internet cafe but we...

Lovely place to stop for some lunch or coffee and cakes, staff are friendly and helpful. Not sure why there are a few negative reviews about covid restrictions here, customers have no idea whether the staff who aren’t wearing masks are exempt(it is not a...

We stopped off here whilst travelling around the glenshee area. The tea room is in a lovely setting with some nice outdoor benches. Despite being near to the road it was very peaceful. Delicious coffee and friendly staff. Will definitely come back another time. Also...

Dropped in to this lovely little coffee house and gift shop on my way up north. What an absolute treat, Firstly not to be asked about my mask exemption and to then feel free to browse the lovely gifts and artwork. It was so nice...

A very welcoming visit to the Wee House, so nice not to be questioned about being exempt from wearing a face covering. Lovely atmosphere, great coffee and cake choices as well as other options. Lovely shop if your looking for gifts for loved ones. Will...

I was so disappointed with my visit here last week. I have always stopped here if travelling south and loved it. However, was so shocked to see that covid regulations were not being adhered to. There was hand sanitiser at the entrance. Most of the...

Lovely little place, but disappointed to find that COVID-19 protocols not taken seriously. Staff not wearing masks and customer test and trace "optional". Not only is this is a legal requirement in Scotland currently, but on a main tourist thoroughfare, extremely dangerous.

We enjoyed the comfortable hospitality here, having a cup of tea and a chat with the owner, who was so kind and friendly.

The food was absolutely delicious, healthy and fresh. I had lentil soup with a selection of salads and the mint&white chocolate cake for dessert - so tasty. Really prompt /attentive service 👍

Lovely wee stop on the A93 Snow Roads. Soup and toastie were delicious. Staff were really friendly and helpful and lovely gifts in the gift shop. Perfect place to stop around Glenshee

Popped in here with the grandchildren today for a light lunch before walking them up the hills of Glen shee. We ordered soup and toasties which were very reasonable and very tasty, beautiful setting and the gift shop has some lovely items and not overpriced...

Visited on Monday 31 August 2020. Food was good as was coffee and cake. However we were not asked for contact details which really concerned me. There was an Asian family in at the time one openly sneezing without a tissue with no regard for...

So glad we stopped off on our way to Braemar. Very quaint, picturesque wee tea room. Lovely, friendly staff and the scones (heated) were magnificent :)

Excellent place for food/drinks stop. Recommend Scot cheeseboard. Friendly staff, great gifts too. Faultless.

Stopped by here a couple of weeks ago our way to Braemar, what a quaint wee cafe in a beautiful location. Delicious cakes, coffee and a great selection of gifts from across Scotland. Gabrielle was lovely to speak to and gave lots of information about the local area. Definitely recommend stopping by here on your travels. We will be back! Thanks again.

During our route from the Cairngorms to Dundee we stopped at this tea house. The place was lovely, we spend the afternoon sitting outside with delicious pastry’s and cakes. If you travel down the old military route you should definitely stop her for a nice break!

Het theehuis heeft heerlijk eten en heeft een prachtige locatie. Aardig personeel en een leuke shop.

Very nice people and great food. It is a nice place we’re you can buy souvenirs and they have great cakes. Also very nice staff

What a lovely stop this was! Me and my other half saw the sign posts and so glad we stopped in for lunch. This is such a cosy little place, there’s a variety of gifts dotted around the place which makes time spent in here really interesting. The fire was on, staff were friendly and lunch was just what we needed after a long walk. We even managed a slice of cake and tea (second stomach for dessert and all..)A bonus was finding this otterly adorable print which will have pride of place once we’re back home. Thank you all for taking care of us, if we’re ever in the area again we’ll be sure to pop by!

Stopped off on our way back from a drive through Glenshee. Had tea and cake which was great. However, a special mention needs to got to Steve who shared his local knowledge with us on where to go for walks and also where in the area would be good for dinner in the local area, made to feel welcome from the moment we walked in the door. Highly recommend!!

This is a regular stopping off place when we drive through the fantastic Glenshee. The gift shop stocks a decent range of good quality clothing and giftware, and the cafe does excellent cakes and scones as well as hot snacks. Service is invariably charming.

Good coffee and excellent home baking. Gift shop a wee bitty dear but a lovely warm cafe with ample parking

Lovely quiet cafe in visitor centre/ gift shop. Good selection of home made cakes, and no microwaving of the scones, which is my pet hate! Well worth a stop on this long route south from Braemar.

We recently stopped by and ordered leek and potato only to be surprised it contained cream and milk, not what we were expecting, traditional Scottish Leek and Potato soup does not include these ingredients, we both have a slight aversion to cream we did not enjoy or finish the soup and would never have ordered it knowing the extra ingredients. The proprietor was a bit defensive but did not charge for the soup. However we know people with serious aversions to dairy products and feet the labelling was inadequate.It is a nice place, we have stopped here several times over the last few years but are unlikely to visit in the near future due to this issue.

free parking available, lovely coffeeshop, free small exhibition and shop selling all kinds of things. some picknick tables outside. tried a Victoria Spong slice which was really yummie.

Lovely small cafe. Inside we were warmed by a wood burning stove and an AGA! We enjoyed scones with cream and jam plus coffee. The jam was a bit sweet for our taste. Really good choice of homemade food. The gift shop is super and has very good quality souvenirs not the usual tat! Clean loo. Park outside just off the road. A real find!

This used to be a former pottery but the owner retired and it has been taken over by a local business couple and upgraded into an excellent cafe/gift shop.The cakes are fantastic. Great lunch options and a brilliant selection of gifts. At the back of the premises is a great trove of local information and photos about the area. Well worth a look. The staff are first class and very helpful.The only slight downside for me is that they badly need a new coffee machine! The current one does not give you good coffee. They might even be better to service cafetieres instead.

Myself, partner and her sister popped in twi during our stay in Blairgowrie, for a fortnight. It was all freshly made fare, with stunning coffees Also a lovely gift shop where we got a couple of well made rare breed cow cushions, superbly made. Would highly recommend a visit. We went twice!

Whilst driving in lower Cairngorms we popped in here for a cuppa, having read previous positive reviews. Tea and cake was nice and home made. Goid selection of gifts but they were quite pricey.

I stopped here with my group of 12 Australian's who are on an 8 day tour of Scotland, and they loved it. I personally haven't been beofre, but my guide stops here frequently. I will be coming back!

Came across this little cafe/shop while driving from Edinburgh to Ballater and what a great find. Fresh coffees and delicious cakes and bakes served by friendly staff. Tubs of local ice cream was also available and enjoyed by our grandson. Clean toilets and a variety of things on sale in the shop. Watch out for the sign a few hundred metres before you get to the entrance or you'll miss it.

On a wet day appreciated a coffee stop with tasty cake and friendly staff, also interesting display on local information!

My husband and I were needing a snack break on our way to Balmoral, so we were so happy to find the Wee House of Glenshee! It's right on the main road, so easy to find! There were so many delicious options, from scones to cakes. We chose the strawberry tart and it was awesome! There's also a cute little gift shop!

We stopped here for lunch. This place was a real oasis.

Hot chocolates and strawberry tarts; absolutely delightful. Shortbread to takeaway too which was delicious.

We popped in here on the way back from Braemar and it was lovely. I had a hot chocolate an dmy partner a pot of tea. We had lemon cake and fruit cake which was home baked and beautiful. There is also a little gift shop inside where you can buy local produce and gifts. Very friendly and welcoming place

Friendly staff and a cosy little spot for a light lunch or, in particular, absolutely delicious home baking with coffee. Will definitely be back

Great location, great home made food, great staff. I ordered a tuna melt toasty and it was delicious (simple and filling), and it gave me the energy to cycle to the top of Glenshee, so thanks girls. The only thing to better the food, was the service (so thanks again girls)

The route up to the Spittal of Glenshee is an awesome one but there isn't a lot to be found there, so finding this lovely little cafe around late morning was joyful. It is not only a nice cafe with a good choice of food and beverages, and a pleasant relaxing atmosphere, but also an excellent gift shop. We bought several things including some splendid Scottish themed children's books for our grandson

Onderweg richting Braemar kwamen we deze lunchroom tegen. Koffie en thee gedronken en het nodige aan cake gegeten. Goede kwaliteit. Leuke plek voor een stop.

Lovely little cafe with gift shop just off the road with parking. Soup was delicious, just what we were looking for. Great selection of cakes and sweet treats

The four of us stopped here for lunch not knowing anything about the place and were overwhelmed at what a great little place this was. The food was excellent, the friendly staff were always helpful and the little shop made for some good browsing after lunch. It is one of those 'out of the way gems'!

This was our second visit here and, once again, we were impressed with the quality of giftware and the standards of cleanliness and service. With the snow beginning to fall outside, we enjoyed a fine pot of tea and a lovely cake before continuing our journey through Glenshee.

We stopped off at Wee House of Glenshee for some respite during our route on the A93 traveling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. We found the delicious homemade broccoli soup and brown bread to be just the thing for a meal break. Then, our lunch was made even better sharing a slice of moist date cake that reminded me a little of the cake I make for sticky toffee pudding - YUM! We were on the last day of a 2-week trip to Scotland and found some lovely gifts in the shop to bring back for friends and relatives. What a charming spot with gracious service! The restroom was clean and tidy, too.

Popped in for a tea and cake on our cycle ride , lovely place , nice tea but the cakes we had were very dry . Victoria sponge especially.. was either over cooked or had been sitting for a day or 2 on the shelf . The sticky date cake was just as dry , didn’t have any sticky to it at all , we were disappointed

Its just like the tardis, small on the outside but stretches on forever inside. A gift shop with lots of goodies and souvenirs to buy. We had a great browse about and then opted for some lunch. My other half chose the Perthshire Meat Platter, which was a great choice and tasted very nice indeed. I had a home-made fruit scone warmed in the aga with Raspberry jam from Heather Hills Farm, all very wonderful.

We had been passing by this place several times over the years, but never had time to stop, or we passed too late.

We found the Wee House on our drive from Ballater to Edinburgh and are happy that we stopped. My wife, two teenage kids and I had a great light lunch.

We popped in here yesterday around 3.45 and received a very warm welcome from who I presume as the owner. She was so pleasant and helpful. We were extremely happy to see they still had one or two scones left so opted for one fruit and one treacle scone with butter and brilliant raspberry jam and two coffees. Everying was excellent and we were impressed by the whole ambiance of the place. Will definitely head back there at some point on our tours round and about. Highly recommend you give this place a try.

Another wee gem I can't resist stopping in at - great home baking, nice and very good value light lunch menu, tea etc served in pretty, antique crockery, some lovely things for sale - jumpers, candles and the like.Lang may it's lum reek, as they say.

Enjoyed a beautiful Scottish cheese platter, and the salmon pate was also delicious. Particularly loved the home made raspberry jam that came with their scone!

Wow what an amazing little hidden gem the Wee House of Glenshee is.

Parking available right outside, and a nice warm welcome inside. Not been here for a while and big changes have been made for the better. Delicious scones warmed in the AGA for 4 mins and a good cup of coffee too, and the gifts in the shop are quality and reasonably priced, as well as informative in the visitor centre through the back

Stopped off for some soup after sledging at Glenshee. Was not disappointed, lovely soup, 2 choices. Alternatives on the menu for those who dont like soup, children's portions available.

Had a really nice lunch. A proper "baked" potato from the aga complete with crispy skin - delish!

Well worth a visit. We stopped off on our way south in November and were pleasantly surprised to find it open and lovely surroundings. Quality stock in the shop. Tasty soup, beautiful salmon pate, and great selection of home baked cakes and scones. Definitely worth a visit!

Just a practical point first; although the address is shown as Spittal of Glenshee, this shop/cafe is not in the hamlet of that name and is actually situated on the main road, several miles further south (as shown on the map in the listing).

Net op het moment dat we trek krijgen in koffie en een lunch rijden we langs het Wee house. We worden zeer vriendelijk welkom geheten en gaan zitten in het gezellige restaurantje/winkeltje. We worden zeer attent geholpen, en de dame die de bestelling neemt is enthousiast over elk gerecht dat we bestellen. We nemen de super de luxe chocolade melk. Een aanrader. Erg lekker!

Great place for lunch, tea or just a drink. They serve nice cakes and tasteful soups. Also the Scottish cheese platter is an excellent choice. Lovely people!

Excellent little coffee shop, cafe and gift shop. Friendly service, family friendly, lovely gluten free cakes and great value for big hearty portions. Highly recommended, and we're sure to be back.

Stopped in to check out the place and grab something to eat.

We walked to this pearl from our accommodation called the old steadying, Dalnoid. The home made cakes are to die for along with the service. There are lots of interesting gifts to be had along with some useful tourist info. If you drive by this gem and don't stop you will always regret it.

Wij waren al een tijdje onderweg en hadden nood aan rustpauze en een lekker tasje koffie. Wij waren de tearoom voorbij gereden maar keerden op onze stappen terug en gelukkig want het was er heel gezellig. Eigenlijk is het zowat alles in 1, info, winkel, tearoom. Heel vriendelijk welkom ook door de andere bezoekers. Een lekker bakje koffie en of thee en lekker gebak.

My wife and I stopped off here last Saturday during our journey heading north.

What a gem! A wonderful little tearoom serving delicious homemade goodies and light meals. Their Broccoli Stilton soup was absolute heaven! Don't pass this one by.....it's definitely worth a visit.

My sister and I had lunch here, meal was excellent and staff were most attentive. Lovely atmosphere. The gift area is also worth a look, some lovely local crafts.

Lovey tea house - nice and homely. Very nice cakes and friendly service. They also do a great homemade Salmon pate.

Totally unexpected find on the road through Cairngorm National Park, this little tea shop offers snacks and full meals. We enjoyed a sharing platter with duck, pate, local cheeses, and homemade pickle and chutney. Delicious. The shop also offers a great variety of gifts, from writing cards to Scotland blankets, mugs and shortbread.

Völlig unerwartet und eigentlich nur auf der Suche nach nem Kaffee haben wir diesen Laden betreten und waren von der ersten Sekunde an wie verzaubert. Super nette Leute, leckerer Kaffee und jede Menge liebevoll ausgesuchte Dinge die dort zum Verkauf angeboten werden. Wir haben uns gleich in zwei Bilder verliebt und diese auch gekauft. Eines davon wurde uns auf Grund der Größe nachgeschickt, sehr hilfsbereit und unkompliziert gelöst! Wir freuen uns jeden Tag an den Bildern und werden an unsere Zeit in Schottland erinnert, Danke!

Located right at the exit of the Cairngorms, this is the only teahouse you’ll see in the park. Cozy, homely and with great scones, it is absolutely worth the stop. Also the only spot for miles with Wi-Fi by the way;-). They also sell nice souvenirs from the region. The family who runs it is very welcoming. A great little pit stop.

What a lovely place to visit. It has everything a day tripper would want. Nice staff, great food, home baked cakes, visitor shop and a friendly atmosphere.

On a grey and wet day after a difficult drive we got some good coffee and delicious home made salmon paté with oat biscuits and a nice warm rest.

We stopped off here on a day trip to Balmoral for morning coffee. The welcome was very friendly and the gift shop had a lovely range of quality products. We ordered tea for 4, 2 cakes and a treacle scone. All of the cakes are baked in house and this showed - the scone warmed in the red Aga was delicious; the lemon sponge was light and tangy and the coffee and walnut sponge was just delicious. Just a shame it is not a little bit closer to home as it is a wee bit far to become a regular haunt.

Dropped in here on recommendation from the lady in the tourist information centre in Black to pick up a specific guide to the area.

Considering its remote (ish) location, the Wee House of Glenshee is an average location. It would appear to be more of a trinket shop versus a place to get a meal, but if you want tea? That's OK. If you want a coffee beverage? It will come out of a machine, and will just be average. I did have a bowl of soup, but it was OK. I don't think they make much of their own stuff here, but maybe, stick with the baked items? I can't vouch for them, but they looked pretty good. Lots of cakes and scones etc. So, if you just want tea, I'd recommend this place.

My husband and I visited on Saturday and found just what we needed after a long drive. The young lady waiting tables was curtious polite and enthusiastic. The range of delicious cakes left us spoilt for choice so much so we took a second helping away to enjoy on Easter Sunday. I enjoyed perusing the wide variety of gifts and novelty items for sale and again felt spoilt for choice. The scones warmed in the arrga served with fabulous raspberry jam and plenty of tea refreshed us wonderfully. My husband liost his glasses on our trip and though they weren't found at the Wee House they replied promptly to our emails to let us rule them out of our search. Just one thing could be better, coat of paint and refresh in the toilet. Thank you for a great stop off experience.

My daughter and I have just returned to Somerset after 5 days stating in Spittal of Glenshee. We drove past this beautiful little place on our way to the log cabin we were going to be staying in, it looked intriguing and we said we'd call in during our stay. We ended up visiting twice! Well..actually twice in one day and again the next day!! The lady serving was incredibly polite and friendly as was the man who also works there. I highly recommend this lovely place..they have fabulous gifts and produce, delicious cakes and a good menu. We'd love to say we'll be back soon but as we live 9 hours away that sadly won't be the case. However, next time we holiday in the Cairngorms we'll be sure to visit! Thank you for such a great place and for being so welcoming

Wee House of Glenshee is a perfect rest spot for a road trip. The Cairngorms can get lonely, so take every advantage of this perfect stop! We had many km to go, so our stop was quick. The cakes are delicious! You MUST try their cakes!!! A worthy reward after a day of hill walking or a perfect break in the middle of a road trip.

Stopped off on drive up to Glenshee ski centre. Nice little place selling a range of gifts plus food offerings of soup and cakes. Fruit scone warmed in the arga with butter and jam....what's not to like!

Had our frst drive to Spittal of Glenshee for years and stopped off at the Wee House Cafe. Gorgeous bowl of soup - which was filling - but we just had room for a scone with home made jam. Wonderful. Good service and a lovely shop.