Kind of ashamed I didn't review this place last year when we visited. So last year we were on our…read morehoneymoon and my wife's birthday was during our trip. All she wanted for her birthday was a nice afternoon tea. We left London and were basically driving sort of toward the coast just stopping wherever we found a tea shop. Unfortunately, every tea shop we hit was closed because of some bank holiday we were unaware of. Except one! We got to Glynde, parked outside this tea shop, went in, and found a large sign that said "cash only". OMG this wasn't our day. We had to go to the next town over to use the ATM which sucked, but we weren't in any hurry and we really liked the look and feel here. We came back, got seated, opened the menu, and right at the top it said afternoon tea available with reservation only. We were devastated. I saw the look in my wife's eye and there was no way I was not getting her this afternoon tea! I approached the woman working and explained our situation and before I could even fight for the experience she told me not to worry, she would get us taken care of. BLESS HER! We had a wonderful visit and would recommend the experience to everyone in the area. Fast forward to this year. I knew how much my wife loved that visit and decided to reach out and ask if they had any ideas of what I could get her for her birthday this year. Joanne reached back out with an amazing gift and shipped it to us and it amazingly arrived on her birthday! She also included a nice birthday card for her! Amazing people that went out of their way twice to make us happy. They will forever be apart of our story and hopefully we have the chance to return soon! Thank you!!!

Just an excellent place for tea, coffee or a great meal at the amazing little village. The cakes…read moreare so good along with the breakfast and all the different kind of sandwiches. The staff are so great and the service is just perfect. The place is dog friendly which is a super bonus. They also have outside seating when the weather is good.

From the owner: Tea, Coffee, Cakes, Gifts, Light Lunches, Paninis, Salads, Soft Drinks, Scones with Clotted Cream…read moreand Kent Jam

Good= excellent Service= excellent…read moreAmbiance = excellent Prices=excellent. The owner is VERY pleasant!

I had a great experience here the coffee was rich and flavorful. The staff was so friendly,…read morewelcoming and made my coffee experience a relaxing atmosphere.

Happy eyes, happy belly. This is lovely grub in a quaint setting…read more The 'old' isn't an understatement. This little beauty is over 400 years old and still looking good. Full of charming original features and low ceilings it's nice to get a taste of the past served up with your food. But they're not stuck in a time warp, as there is WiFi too! Hungry after a walk, I chose the All Day Breakfast which offered up two of just about everything you'd expect for only a fiver. Happy wallet too. The staff are very smiley and the service is quick. I'd love to return and try out the cream tea or sandwiches. Definitely one of Rottingdean's finest. I'm resisting the urge to make an exceedingly good Kipling pun...

Coming from the Czech Republic, I'm used to buildings having centuries of history behind them and…read morereally appreciate that. In that respect, Old Cottage got me pretty excited. The building is mostly original inside, and even I have to duck because of how low some ceilings are -- now that's REALLY exciting. I came here with a few friends one day when we decided to explore other towns near Brighton. We stumbled upon Old Cottage and went for the classic tea, scones and clotted cream ordeal to feel fabulously proper. We were without a doubt the youngest people inside, but it was so refreshing to see groups of older women gabbing away for hours instead of the rush-rush dining experience mostly found today. If I'm completely honest, the scones and cream did nothing for me. Keep in mind, I don't really like sweets and absolutely hate anything creamy, so that should be taken with a giant grain of NaCl. The atmosphere is just lovely, and if you feel like transporting yourself to the British 1800's, throw on a massive floppy hat and come to Old Cottage. The tea is quite tasty.

In a picturesque quaint little town, Shelly's Tea Room made our experience perfect! We had a egg…read morebaguette sandwich, cappuccinos, and their home made the tastiest sconces with clotted cream and jam. We even took two to go!

super cream tea for two today 05/03/2024. wonderful food -…read moreservice - interior design. a well oiled machine. 5stars are not enough. thank you john & Jackie law

This is by far one of my favourite cafés in Eastbourne. The inside decor is fantastic, and when I…read morevisited, we sat up in the upstairs area, which was very comfortable. Our food and drink was lovely, and I ordered a medium hot chocolate with marshmallows and a slice of Victoria Sponge. The hot chocolate quite frankly lived up to its name (it was hot) Served with our drinks and cakes, we got given exquisite Belgian chocolate truffles. The Victoria Sponge was very sweet and large. The waitress was very friendly and polite and made me feel welcome. I would recommend Deliciously Gorgeous in Eastbourne to anyone, as they are extremely accommodating. I would most certainly go back again. Great job Deliciously Gorgeous!

Wanted to have nice brunch near Farningham and google suggested we get here. The whole place is…read morekinda cute and cozy. Everything about the place is so warm and nice except the people who compensate for the warmth of the place. The location of this place is lovely, during summer time an sure this would be a great place to chill around.

We were not impressed with the attitude of the staff. The scones were cake like and tasteless, the…read morejam tasted like a supermarket budget jam and the sponge was very heavy and tastless

This place is a real find at the back of the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. The chef used to work in…read morethe big london hotels and also worked for celebrities as a personal chef so he really knows his stuff. They only do lunch apart from on a Friday (you have to book ahead for dinner) but the food is wonderful (even their club sandwiches!) It feels like a proper traditional tea room and the woman who serves (owner I think) is so friendly and chatty. Sunday 3 course lunch is around £16 so great value too.

As part of the Time Out Country Walk #19, from Hever to Leigh, we stopped at this lovely tea room…read morefor some...well...tea! It was a gorgeous May afternoon and so we sat outside in the garden, which was beautifully maintained, as you can see by the pictures I added. The place was humping when we arrived: young families, senior citizens & other hikers like us. The staff greeted us right away and in no time were we able to enjoy cream tea and delicious home-made cakes and tea breads. Really nice...I almost felt like in a dream!

What a delightful find :-) Great service, delicious sandwiches and cakes... left with a happy…read moreheart and a heavy stomach! Definitely a recommend - what's not to like!

Great place for tea for a reasonable price and great scones and cakes. Nice meadow out front with…read moretables. Highly recommended for escaping from the hustle and bustle of London.