North Yorkshire cafe is well-kept secret with cream teas

Dale Head Farm Tea Garden in Rosedale is often dubbed an “oasis on the moors”, known for its peaceful atmosphere, views “to die for” and “heavenly” homemade cream scones, according to visitors.

Owner Maggie reveals about the tea room’s history: “We’ve lived at the farm for over 20 years and first opened our Tea Garden in 2010.

“We’ve been serving sandwiches, cakes, loose leaf tea, speciality teas and Taylors of Harrogate coffee, as well as homemade cold drinks (such as elderflower cordial), to needy walkers ever since.”

North Yorkshire cafe is a ‘well-kept secret’ serving cream teas with views

The cafe’s website also details: “Our uniquely situated Tea Garden can be found at Dale Head Farm, a working hill farm tucked away at the head of Rosedale, on the edge of the North York Moors. 

“Our garden is quite simply tranquillity itself, where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views of our Rosedale valley.

“Described as an ‘oasis on the moors’ – when you’re walking and in need of a decent cuppa and a piece of Maggie Barraclough’s famous homemade cake, here we are just waiting for you.

“Group bookings welcome no matter what the weather and well behaved dogs are also more than welcome.”

When it comes to the menu at Dale Head Farm Tea Garden, as well as sandwiches and “proper” cakes baked by Maggie, there is also soup served on colder days.

The cafe’s website shares: “Yorkshire is a place of long held traditions and if it’s the taste of ancient, well-guarded Yorkshire recipes you’re craving for, look no further than Maggie’s proper homemade cakes. 

 “All items are made in the kitchen at Dale Head Farm, from where there are usually delicious smells wafting out of the kitchen door.

 “Following Maggie’s huge success at Farmer’s markets throughout North Yorkshire, you can now enjoy her cakes at her very own tea room at Dale Head Farm.”

It continues: “Everything is homemade on the premises using local ingredients whenever possible and we offer a ‘daily special’ which changes each week.

“Choose from delights such as Yorkshire Tea bread, scones with homemade jam and cream, as well as peculiarities such as ‘Funeral Biscuits’, ‘Courting Cake’ and ‘Moggy’.”

Gluten-free sandwiches and traditional cakes, including chocolate brownies, coffee walnut, flapjacks and lemon drizzle, are available too.

Over on Tripadvisor, Dale Head Farm Tea Garden has an “excellent” 4.8/5 rating based on 228 reviews – 200 of which are independently rated as “excellent”.

Someone wrote: “Adorable tea shop, great hosts and fantastic selection of cakes and snacks.

“Loved the tea pots and mix and match crockery – absolutely perfect for the setting. Bonus – toilets available!!”

This person said: “What a find! This quirky tearoom was so unexpected in its hidden location and wonderful array of cakes, savouries and wide menu.

“We had a very warm welcome and enjoyed scones with jam and cream, Yorkshire brack with cheddar and milkshakes!

‘Wonderful location to eat heavenly cream scones whilst admiring the view’ (Image: Tripadvisor)

“Well worth a visit for the delicious food and delightful atmosphere.”

Another posted: “Friendly tearoom. Excellent homemade cake and scones.

“Best cheese scone I have had so far this year. Nice garden with good views. Worth a visit if you are walking in the area.”

One happy visitor put: “Wonderful location to eat heavenly cream scones whilst admiring the view. Perfect place to recover from walking up the valley.”

This account praised: “We were met with a lovely welcome and a nice happy smile.

“The garden has views to die for and the food is top quality you won’t want to leave!

“We will definitely return, can’t rate this place high enough.”

Will you be heading to Dale Head Tea Garden for a freshly made scone or two, along with a pot of tea? Let us know in the comments below if you have any other recommendations for a cream tea.