An indulgent day out in one of England’s most scenic spots!
Each year on the last Friday in June, the UK celebrates National Cream Tea Day, a delicious tribute to one of the country’s most iconic culinary traditions.
Whether you follow the Devon method (cream first) or the Cornish way (jam first), there’s one thing everyone agrees on: Exmoor is one of the best places to enjoy it!
With rolling hills, coastal views, and cosy tearooms scattered across the region, Exmoor offers the perfect setting to mark this quintessentially British day.
Top spots to enjoy a cream tea on Exmoor
Set beside the peaceful harbour, the Porlock Weir Hotel offers a picturesque spot to enjoy a luxury afternoon tea. Expect homemade finger sandwiches, delicate macarons, cakes and fluffy scones served with rich clotted cream and jam.
Foxes Hotel isn’t just a wonderful place to enjoy cream tea – it’s also the UK’s only training hotel for young people with learning disabilities. Students, supported by expert chefs, serve beautifully prepared cream teas and high teas using locally sourced ingredients.
West Somerset Garden Centre Café
Set in the scenic surrounds of Minehead, the West Somerset Garden Centre Café is a hidden gem for tea lovers. With homemade scones, generous helpings of clotted cream and jam, and a cosy café setting, it’s a popular stop for both locals and visitors.
Nestled in the heart of the moors, this traditional tearoom is famed for its “Withybig” scones – a meal in themselves! Sit inside or out and enjoy tea with views of Withypool Bridge and the Barle Valley.
Discover the much-loved Northfield Hotel in Minehead and it’s breathtaking surrounds while enjoying comfort and high quality service. Check out their gorgeous Afternoon Tea menu.
Whether you’re exploring Exmoor’s wild moors or its quaint coastal villages, a warm scone and pot of tea await you!
