The Captain's House Afternoon Tea

The rain started pouring as we set off from Lynmouth to Watersmeet. We sheltered for a moment in the garage by this tea shop, thinking that we might call in on the way back. A man called out to us, “4 cream teas?”. When it was obvious that we weren’t going to have anything at that point, he aggressively called out, “be on your way, unless you are eating.” We were shocked by his tone, and decided that we would not call back. Since reading other reviews we realise that he did not single us out for unpleasantness!

Visited today with my husband and mum and wished we hadn 't. I asked if we were able to sit inside and was brusquely told no, sit outside on a nice day like this! My elderly mum stumbled on her way to the table so I was busy supporting her. The owner meanwhile wasn 't waiting for us to sit before demanding what it was that we wanted and pre-empting that we might want cream teas. I said no, we want lunch . He then suggested cake (for lunch? I asked if we could have sandwiches and he visibly sighed with irritation and offered either ham or cheese. When delivering the order he asked for cash and the correct amount. Luckily I had cash but many do not these days. A horrible experience. This man should not be in the hospitality business. Basil Fawlty oozes charm in comparison.

Cannot believe that someone who runs a business reliant on holiday makers can be quite soo rude! The owner was pushy, obstructive, dismissive and sharp if I was not accompanied by my parents that could walk no further and were starving I would have taken my custom elsewhere. Would not recommend this to friends, family or even those people I dislike

We arrived asked if he did sandwiches, yes was the reply, cheese or ham. We both asked for cheese and a pot of tea for 2. When it arrived it was put on the table and he asked straight away for the money £21 !!!! Oh my goodness it was the most expensive place we have ever paid for a bog standard sliced loaf sandwich ever! Talk about being ripped off!! Never again will I set foot there!!

Oh dear sadly all these reviews are right, terrible host. Almost asked for the money upfront. No choice of scones apparently he got sick of people picking the fruit out so plain or nothing. Definitely don't stop here!!!