Pinkie fingers poised! Where to enjoy Afternoon Tea in Devon in 2025
From the traditional tower of treats to the indulgence of a proper Devon clotted cream tea … if you love scones, clotted cream, petit fours, cakes, finger sandwiches and, of course, tea then you’re in the right county.
Scroll down for our favourite fabulous places to eat this most traditional of delicacies.
Gidleigh Park
Near Chagford
There’s always time for tea, especially one that comes with a Michelin-star. Savour an afternoon of mouthwatering morsels including a selection of freshly cut finger sandwiches, and homemade scones warm from the oven served with clotted cream and preserves, alongside individual pastries and delicate cakes. Served with a vast selection of loose-leaf teas and coffee.
Enjoy on the terrace overlooking Dartmoor or take tea in the lounge by the open fire.
For this summer enjoy free use of the 18-hole putting course when booking afternoon tea, please quote golf at the time of booking.
Full Afternoon Tea £52 | Champagne Afternoon Tea £72 | Gift vouchers available.
Valley View Cafe
Rake Farm, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge
The names says it all, this is the place to enjoy delicious food and a stunning South Devon view. The friendly team are there to welcome you for Afternoon Tea and much more. Including fruit and plain scone with cream and jam, flapjack, brownies, Scotch egg and mini sausage rolls, and two sandwiches of your choice.
Served Daily Monday - Saturday 12pm - 4pm and Sunday 12pm - 3pm
No booking necessary.
£35 for two with medium hot drinks | £40 for two with a glass of Prosecco each
The Cottage Hotel
Hope Cove
The Cottage Hotel takes great pride in serving a cream tea, a quintessential part of the Devonshire experience. Fluffy, freshly baked scones, rich clotted cream and strawberry jam, and paired with a pot of your favourite tea, this indulgent experience is best savoured slowly, taking in the stunning Hope Cove coastal views.
For those seeking a little more, their simple afternoon teas offer an assortment of thick cut sandwiches, scones and home-made cakes.
£18.50 for one | £37 for two | Gift vouchers available.
To book, call 01548 561555. For further details, please visit the website here.
Mill End Hotel
Chagford
Traditional Devon Cream Teas are an institution at the Mill End restaurant on Dartmoor, served daily in their country gardens and lounges.
Work up an appetite with a pre-tea walk, then enjoy a luxurious Dartmoor Afternoon Tea, complete with an ever-evolving selection of seasonal baked goods, the finest sandwiches and a beautiful scone with home made jam and Devon clotted cream.
Available every day for 1 to 55 people and can be accompanied by Champagne or Prosecco. The hotel is dog-friendly so four-legged guests are more than welcome to come along!
Afternoon Tea £27.50 per person | Prosecco Tea £36.50 | Champagne Tea £40.
The Garden Restaurant at RHS Rosemoor
Great Torrington
Enjoy gorgeous garden views while you treat someone special to a scrumptious range of sweet and savoury, seasonal flavours at RHS Rosemoor's garden Restaurant.
Enjoy delicious seasonal flavours like smoked trout and miso crostini, Caesar salad, courgette and lime cake with lime curd, strawberry tart and vanilla and rosemary infused pannacotta, all washed down with a cold glass of prosecco.
£30 per person | Served daily between 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
24 hours’ notice needed for afternoon tea bookings.
Shilstone Cafe
Shilstone Manor, near Modbury
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the cafe or in the courtyard, among planters filled with flowers and herbs.
A selection of finely cut finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, homemade cakes and pastries. Afternoon tea is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm. Please book your table 48 hours in advance.
With acres of gardens, farmland and woodland to explore, why not stay for a little longer and enjoy a walk around their grounds. Dogs are also welcome.
£22 per person | Prosecco £6
Occombe Farm
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Rd, Paignton
A treat for one or share with friends. Delicious farm-made scones and assorted cakes and sandwiches available in the Occombe Farm Café between 2.30pm – 4pm*.
£17.95 / £34.95 or with Prosecco £21.95 / £42.95.
*Booking essential. Must be booked 24 hours in advance. Please call 01803 696 255.
Or click here to find out more.
Ilsington Country House Hotel
Ilsington Village, Newton Abbot
Located in the pretty village of Ilsington, close to Haytor, this family owned hotel is the perfect spot for relaxing and unwinding. Choose between their traditional Devonshire cream tea, savoury tea, sumptuous Ilsington or savoury afternoon tea. Served 2pm-5pm.
Classic Afternoon Tea £27.50 for | Savoury Afternoon Tea £22.50 | Cream Tea £12.50
Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa
Colebrook, Plympton, Plymouth
Teddy Bear's Picnic Afternoon Tea
Step into a storybook setting at Boringdon Hall with our Teddy Bear’s Picnic Afternoon Tea – an enchanting experience filled with delicious treats and timeless charm. Served in the dramatic surroundings of the Great Hall.
Freshly prepared finger sandwiches, warm scones topped with clotted cream and jam, and an enticing selection of sweet pastries and cakes from the trolley. You can also add a celebratory sparkle to your afternoon with a glass of champagne.
Vegan and gluten free afternoon teas also available. Changes seasonally. Check the website for current theme.
Served 1-4pm | 1st July - 31st August | £35 per person
Powderham Farm Shop & Bistro
Powderham Estate, Kenton, Exeter
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea with the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle. Served daily at the Bistro between 3.00pm – 4.30pm. This can be enjoyed with a refreshing tea or fresh filter coffee (£22.95) or add a glass of Prosecco (£29.95) for that special occasion.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for – please inform at the time of booking. A non-refundable £10.00 deposit per person is required when booking. Pre-book at least 24 hours in advance.
View their Afternoon Tea Menu. Book on the website here.
Darts Farm
Topsham - with two lovely cafes in which to enjoy Afternoon Tea.
Cow & Cacao Café
High Tea – A selection of sandwiches and sweet slices, macarons, homemade truffles, freshly baked scones, clotted cream & strawberry jam. Served with Brew or Ace Tea. £20 per person (£26.00 with a glass of Pebblebed Sparkling). Minimum of two people, served all day.
Devonshire Cream Tea – Darts Farm scone clotted cream and strawberry jam. Served with Brew or Ace Tea for one £8.50.
The Yard Restaurant
Darts Farm High Tea. Minimum of two people. A selection of cakes and sandwiches, a homemade scone, clotted cream & Waterhouse Fayre strawberry jam and a choice of loose leaf tea.
The Bedford Hotel
1 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock
The Bedford Hotel is situated in the centre of Tavistock and offers a relaxing setting where you can enjoy their full afternoon tea service or the simple pleasures of their Devon cream tea. The Duchess of Bedford afternoon tea is served with a selection of sandwiches, home baked scones, strawberry jam, Devon clotted cream, homemade cakes or your choice of hot drink.
From £8.50 for Cream Tea, £25.00 for The Duchess of Bedford Afternoon Tea or £31.00 for Sparkling Afternoon Tea.
Bearslake Inn
Lake, Nr Okehampton
Indulge in a quintessential Pub Classics Afternoon Tea at Bearslake Inn, available Monday to Saturday from 1st April until 30th September, from 2.45pm to 4pm. Delight in a charming selection of favourite pub classics, including delicious homemade cakes, scones, and chef’s unique take on a classic Ploughman’s Lunch as your savoury delight. The perfect treat after a long walk across the moor.
Made using the freshest local Devon produce. Enjoy in the large secret garden and bring along your furry friends as they’re dog friendly too. Pre-booking is essential.
£24.95 per person. Book here.
The Salutation Inn
68 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter
Escape to one of Topsham’s grandest buildings, The Salutation Inn, for a relaxing afternoon enjoying a high tea in their light and airy Glass House. Choose between a Devon cream or savoury tea, full afternoon tea or treat yourself to a sparkling Nyetimber tea.
£27.50 for Full Afternoon Tea | Add a glass of Nyetimber Demi Sec £12.50
Greendale Farm Shop and Kitchen
Sidmouth Road, Exeter
Join Greendale Kitchen for afternoon tea. Delicate finger sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats and (of course!) scones with jam and cream await, all served with a pot of tea. £40 Afternoon Tea for Two vouchers are also available as gifts.
Wild Thyme Deli & Kitchen
China Blue, Station Rd, Totnes
Enjoy an luxury Afternoon Tea with a variety of homemade treats and your choice of tea or coffee.
Want to add a little glamour to your afternoon? You can enjoy Prosecco for an extra £10.00. If the autumn sun’s out then there’s a beautiful terrace to take tea on too! Please note – cakes and sandwiches may differ from the photo. Gluten free and vegan options are available.
£20.00pp with a minimum of two people sharing.
The Salcombe Harbour Hotel
Cliff Rd, Salcombe
The Salcombe Harbour Hotel takes pride in selecting the best local ingredients for its menu, which can be enjoyed while watching the boats go by on Salcombe Estuary. Afternoon tea is a tradition and a real treat.
Choose between the traditional, savoury or sparkling versions. ‘Tea for kids’ is also available for those with smaller appetites. Served 12.30pm to 4.30pm.
Cream Tea £11.95 | Afternoon Tea £29.95 | Sparkling Afternoon Tea £36.95 | Champagne Afternoon Tea £42.95.
The Bakehouse
3 High Street, Cullompton
A pot of tea for one, a choice of sandwiches, scone with clotted cream & jam, and a slice of cake from that day’s selection. Add a 200ml Bottle of Sparkling Prosecco for £7.95. Your four-legged friend is welcome too. Served 9am-4pm.
Cream Tea from £8.25, Cheese Tea from £8.55 or the full Bakehouse Afternoon Tea £19.50. Add Prosecco £8.25.
The Arundell
Lifton, Devon
In an area of outstanding natural beauty, The Arundell is tucked away on the Cornwall-Devon border and is known to be Devon’s favourite rural hotel for exploring the countryside. Head Chef, Phillip Old, offers a quintessentially British experience when enjoying his afternoon tea or cream tea. Served from 3pm - 5pm.
From £9.50 for Cream Tea and £19.50 for Afternoon Tea.
Orestone Manor
Rock House Lane, Torquay
Set in the pretty South Devon coastal village of Maidencombe, Orestone Manor has spectacular sea views across Lyme Bay and beyond. Afternoon tea is available in the restaurant and includes a selection of fingers sandwiches and cakes, homemade scone and Orestone preserve with Devon clotted cream. Served 2.30pm - 4pm, Wednesday – Saturday.
From £10.00 for Cream Tea, £22.00 for Afternoon Tea or £28.50 with fizz.
The Lime Tree Cafe
Cullompton High Street
Freshly baked scone with Roddas clotted cream and Hogs Bottom Farm jam. Served with a trio of cakes and petit fours to tickle the taste buds. You can choose three different sandwich fillings per person. Cream Tea £8.95 and Savoury Tea £9.95 also available All served with an English Breakfast tea.
Afternoon Tea £15.95 per person.