The Vintage Teapot Tea Room

My last visit I had no problems, however this time around was a little dissappointing. I had a little look on their Facebook page to find a menu and saw they did a vegan breakfast so after our stay at Lady Heyes glamping we decided to have breakfast at the Vintage Tea Pot. When we arrived there was one member of staff running around and the others standing around talking. Considering the new way of doing things we wasn't sure if we could just find a seat so we were just standing around for ages waiting for some information. After a long while we just found a table and looked through the menu and there were just baps avaliable only one of which we could eat so unfortunately had to go elsewhere.

I really wanted this to be nicer. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and service was efficient. However the food was thrown on the plate, the side salads was half an iceberg which hadn’t been cut up the plate looked a mess. We ordered two panini, they had been toasted on one side and the the toppings chucked in and just grilled open, leaving just a mess of yellow and lettuce on a plate. I had a jacket potato with cheese and onion in the absence of anything else exotic, the potato was cold sadly. With a bit more variety, some thought put into presentation and a working microwave it could be much better. All things within their control.

I really wanted to give this more than 3/5 but unfortunately I found it to be overpriced for what they were offering. Nearly £10 for soup and a sandwich?? The soup was lovely and you could tell it was homemade but the sandwich was just a sandwich, nothing special. We also had an issue with the pods outside which hadn't been cleaned and in a time like this I think that should have been high priority. I think this place could be really good but with the prices they have and what they are offering I find it unlikely I will be visiting again.

Wonderful place to visit, the food was excellent... particularly enjoyed the scones! Tony and the rest of the staff were brilliant... great place and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return....

Our first visit to Lady Heys and to the Vintage tea rooms, what a lovely gem of a place like stepping back in time, all very chintz and very welcoming staff. My husband Conrad and myself both had the afternoon tea, I even had a cheeky glass of prossecco with it, the afternoon tea served on China played and cup always visually better. The food stole the show though lovely sandwiches, a mixture of tuna, ham and cheese, a large scone each Conrad had a cherry one and I had the fruit served with butter, jam, cream and strawberries, on top of this a lovely selection of cakes which were all totally delicious. If you want a traditional afternoon tea then this place is a must you won't regret it .