Tea and cake at the Orchard Tea Garden, Granchester, Cambridge

Now, I must confess that due to time restrictions a cream tea was not an option as we popped into the Tea Garden in Granchester but I do promise that this will be on the cards for another trip. Happy to fulfill my duties to you there!

But I didn't think there was anything to stop me adding in a little quicky review in case you wondered what a bit of Victoria sponge was like at one of the most idyllic spots in the Cambridge area :)

Firstly, I would recommend going on a nice day as it was raining when we went and this means sitting inside. Such a waste! I'll include a photo courtesy of their website so that you get an idea of the beauty of the actual gardens.


We had a view of the gardens through the rain drenched windows - but that's not their fault! And there was something slightly charming about that.

The inside does not really do the place justice that said. It's a bit old-fashioned but not in what I would call a good way. Just feels like it could do with a little more imagination. As my friend commented, they may feel the gardens are enough, but I just feel it could be a bit more cosy. My other small criticism would be that - on the basis of a few visits now - I have never found the staff to really connect with you at all. Not sure what I mean by that really as they are certainly never rude but there is a slight distance in their manner. Which is odd seeing as it must be someone different everytime.

But there is no doubting that the cake there is superb. I had a piece of Victoria sponge (double layer) and my companion tried the cappucino cake. I have to say, it was moist, filling and totally delicious. The tea was also plentiful to wash it all down.

All in all, it was so filling I struggled to fit in anything to eat later on that evening so I must say that approximately £4 for a bit of afternoon refreshment is pretty reasonable.