Came here for a 'proper English' tea-and-cake experience outside of Bournemouth - definitely worth the drive despite the lack of parking nearby, even on a Sunday afternoon. A quaint, old-fashioned building with low ceiling beams and quaint old furniture and decor, very reminiscent of a traditional old British tea room. Plenty of teas and coffees to choose from, but as we came later in the afternoon the best cakes appeared to have all gone early. I had a green tea and a delicious, generously large slice of carrot cake. Cream teas with scones and jam are available but be warned, the scones we had were unbelieveably huge so you may want to share! We each paid less than £5 each so it wasn't too expensive and felt we had more than enough cake and scones to eat between us. Staff were very friendly, with quick service, always making the experience that much better.
I'll be sure to come back next time I'm in the Christchurch area, hopefully earlier in the day so I can catch the red velvet cake and brownies before they disappear! read more