Country Tea Shop - County Durham

Just had a really lovely, tasty roast dinner here. It was so good and so were the desserts as well. So pleased we had booked because gets busy. We liked it so much we have booked to go back on Tuesday lunchtime as well. Really nice, helpful and friendly staff too. THANK YOU

A wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant that is open every day between 10 3pm. We were staying in the village for a week, so tried this place 3 times each time we took the food away to enjoy at the cottage we had hired as we had dogs. Even though one of our family was vegetarian, there was plenty of choice for all four of us each time. Our first meal was Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry, which came with Rice and a small Nan Bread each. Lovely tasty meal with plenty of flavours. We ordered the Sunday Beef Roast as well as a Vegetarian Roast for the following day, and the lady offered to deliver it to our cottage. Again, wonderful quality food with plenty on the plates to satisfy us. The 3rd meal was Vegetable Lasagne a Vegetable Risotto with Mediterranean Veg. Beautiful flavours on both dishes again with plenty of food on the plates. All the food was excellent value especially for the price, and we could not recommend it highly enough. Yum, yum, yum!!

Lovely friendly staff, immaculate quaint cafe and delicious food. Discovered whilst geocaching. Highly recommend this lovely cafe. Outside seating for dog owners.

We had lunch at this restaurant on Tuesday as we were staying in the village for a short break holiday. We found out on Monday afternoon that the village pub no longer serves food, so by Tuesday lunchtime, we were very hungry! The service at the Country tea room was excellent, and the food was delicious with a simple homemade style that was filling. The 3-course OAP menu for two (homemade soup, steak pie with vegetables, and jam roly-poly with custard) was great value at £22 including tea for two. We would definitely return. Just be aware that they close in the mid-afternoon and there are currently no other places open in the village for a hot meal.

We were searching for a place to have lunch and were fortunate to stumble upon this hidden gem. The staff provided a warm welcome, the menu offered a variety of options, the portion sizes were generous, and the food was mouth-watering. I would highly recommend this place!