Blooming Tea Garden — Restaurant in England

Rude. Ignorant. Unwelcoming. Unfriendly. Genuinely awful.

I was on the path. Do not say I was in an unauthorised area. I’ve never been to the cafe before. Immediately inside the gate to the right hand side is a small concrete flat area. There is absolutely no indication it’s ‘not part of the tea room’. How on Earth would ANYBODY know you aren’t allowed to stand there if someone else is passing you at the gate???

My daughter moved onto the concrete area which was the only available area not in a bush away from an unknown large furry mutt coming towards us. This is completely reasonable to expect. It had been less than 5 seconds after we closed the gate. The area was not signed as unauthorised. It was a small cement square. There was no sign post. No health and safety warning.

Whilst you walked towards us with no welcome made, no greeting, just a surly demand that she get off the area. I explained the situation. She was always supervised! What a ridiculous thing to say.

You could have chosen to be polite, welcoming, smiled, anything other than the ignorant rude behaviour you displayed even after I’m trying to help the delivery gentleman who was at the gate at the same time and you have the audacity to tell me to mind the dog! Just unbelievable you think this type of insanely poor service is appropriate not only to a new customer but in front of a child.

Why would you be so horrible and uncaring. You...

Pretty Setting, But Major Safety Issues and Disappointing Food

The Blooming Tea Garden might look charming at first glance, but our experience left a lot to be desired.

First and foremost, the stairs leading to the seating area are genuinely unsafe. They’re steep, uneven, and lack proper support or handrails. It’s a serious hazard, especially for anyone with mobility issues or frankly, anyone not watching their step with extreme caution. It felt like an accident waiting to happen, and I’m surprised this hasn’t been addressed.

Unfortunately, the food didn’t make up for it. What we were served was bland, uninspired, and completely forgettable. For the prices charged, we expected much better both in terms of quality and creativity. It felt like the kitchen was going through the motions without much care.

This place might be fine if you're only looking for a scenic photo opportunity, but if you're after good food and a safe, comfortable experience, I’d recommend...

What a hidden gem! I happened to be staying nearby after the Land's End trial so stopped in for breakfast before heading home.

At first I was thrown by the outdoor-only seating, especially given slightly threatening skies, but Andrew (what a lovely man!) put the parasol up for me, the rain stayed off and I was treated to the best home-cooked full English breakfast I've ever had. Anywhere. Even my own, and I can cook.

All the food was locally sourced and perfectly done. And real mushrooms, not tinned as so many cafes do these days. Definitely the highlight.

The garden setting is tranquil, hidden away and beautiful. Their chow chow Isabella graced me with her presence throughout breakfast. She might have got a small piece of sausage for her troubles too...

If you're in the area, like peace and quiet and good food, do yourself a favour and go straight here. Despite living a couple of hundred miles away I will be back for another...