Maxines - County Durham

This little gem of a teestube found during a short stay in barnard castle. a friendly welcome and get a huge smile of lady when we came in. also excellent servi... read more This little gem of a teestube found during a short stay in barnard castle. a friendly welcome and get a huge smile of lady when we came in. also excellent service from a beautiful young lady waiting for the tables. many other teestuben should take lessons from these two. hubby had sandwiches with salat, freshly made coffee. they know this as a young waitress commented on small waiting due to the production of fresh coffee. I had cheese and tweeted, also with salad and pot of beautifully made tee. keep them the good work.

We were greeted with great ease on the last Friday of maxine when we were forced by snow from the drive to aston where friends waited for us in cumberland inn.... read more We were greeted with great ease on the last Friday of maxine when we were forced by snow from the drive to aston where friends waited for us in cumberland inn. the wonderful dame that brought us a comforting hot cuppa called the inn to explain our not and sent us back on the way (behind the snow plough) not only delighted with their tee and sympathy, but also bought with a 50-piece Corbridge dinner set for a bargain. from now on we will always see when we go through the johns carapelle.

Warm welcome and a beautiful cuppa, a place central in the common. read more Warm welcome and a beautiful cuppa, a place central in the common.

We decided to take a different route through Stanhope, enjoying the beautiful countryside with its hills, valleys, rivers, and stone barns. By chance, we stumbl... read more We decided to take a different route through Stanhope, enjoying the beautiful countryside with its hills, valleys, rivers, and stone barns. By chance, we stumbled upon this charming restaurant and decided to give it a try. The staff was friendly and humorous, making our experience even more enjoyable. The decor is period style, with original Edwardian features still intact and eclectic furnishings. The food, made in-house, was delicious and filling. Although most of the antiques have disappeared, we still had a great dining experience. We look forward to returning and highly recommend a visit. Thank you!

Found this little gem of a tearoom whilst staying at Barnard Castle for a short break. Received a friendly welcome and huge smiles from lady as we went in. Also... read more Found this little gem of a tearoom whilst staying at Barnard Castle for a short break. Received a friendly welcome and huge smiles from lady as we went in. Also excellent service from a lovely young lady waiting on the tables. Many other tearooms should take lessons from these two. Hubby had sandwiches with salad, freshly made coffee. Know this as young waitress commented on small wait due to making fresh coffee. I had cheese and onion toasties, also with salad and pot of beautifully made tea. Keep up the good work ladies.