Chantry Tea Gardens - West Somerset

We stopped by this charming little outdoor tearoom on our way to Kilne beach for a walk in mid-October. The homemade Ginger cake and Coffee and Walnut cake were absolutely delightful! The owner was friendly and engaging, and we will definitely be back if we are in the area again.

The setting is beautiful, but having been on holiday and sampling many cream teas locally, I was disappointed with the quality after visiting with family. It was a busy, sunny day and we waiting over 30 mins to receive our cream tea and sandwiches. As many reviewers have already mentioned, these come in cardboard boxes/ cups. The scone was very dry and crumbly but was served with a huge quantity of clotted cream and good quality jam. Unfortunately, due to the nearby bins, there were a considerable amount of wasps hanging around too which didn’t help with our enjoyment of the experience. The sandwiches were tasty but pricey since the they did not come with any garnish/ salad etc £1 extra for a bag of crisps). The hot drinks just didn’t taste as good in cardboard cups- they were incredibly hot to touch too. Lovely setting, but let down by the “takeaway” feel.

After a two-hour drive, we needed some sustenance before our coastal walk. We stumbled upon this as it was right by the car park. Very pretty location with outside seating covered and uncovered. We ordered sandwiches which were delicious my wife commented how nice her cheese sandwiches were not the usual bland cheddar you sometimes get and my egg and cress were also very delicious. We had scones between us which were very nice and certainly not small with cream and jam or is that jam and cream? Very tasty nonetheless. Very tranquil location, with good prompt service and flavoursome food. Well-fed and watered before our coastal walk the perfect pit stop.

The restaurant is set in a beautiful garden with swallows and sparrows flying around. The waiter was extremely polite and efficient, even though he was serving everyone by himself. The cafe was bustling with people enjoying scones and other tasty treats. While the setup was simple with takeaway cups and paper plates, there were recycling bins available. The tea was great and the scone with clotted cream and blackcurrant jam was delicious. The scent of roses added to the experience and overall, we were very satisfied with our visit.

This charming outdoor tea room is located in a lovely countryside setting next to an old church-like building. They serve delicious sandwiches, scones, cream teas, and ice cream alongside a great selection of drinks. The rustic atmosphere includes casual seating with no tablecloths and old chairs, but the charm of the place is undeniable. We will definitely be returning next summer.