Folly Tearooms

We came across this wonderful place by accident. It is in a little courtyard type place off the main street and the setting is lovely. There are tables in the courtyard as well as in the garden room. We were made very welcome and shown to a sweet in the garden room, very tastefully decorated most of the tables were full of people enjoying traditional afternoon tea that looked delicious. We only wanted a quick snack so opted for tea (decaf) and a tea cake for my husband and a piece of Victoria sandwich for me. The tea arrived complete with a tea cozy and a plate to put the tea strainer on once it was brewed to our taste. The tea was full of flavour and not the dusty leaves you so often get. My husband enjoyed his teacake and I can honestly say my Victoria sandwich was beautiful, very light and filled to perfection. It was a gluten free cake which really surprised me because GF cakes can often be heavy. The person that made this has a real talent for baking. When we are next in Holt I will definitely be back to test and afternoon tea. The tea was supplied by a lady a couple of doors down from the café and we treated ourselves to a bag to bring home. The gentleman that run the cafe were very attentive but not annoyingly so. Would definitely recommend a visit.

What a wonderful find in the middle of the town! The friendly staff could not have been more welcoming to me and my dog. The garden is an oasis of calm, with birdsong accompanying THE most delicious tea served in a china pot, complete with tea cosy. The sandwich and cake were absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and very reasonably priced with gluten free options available too. Folly Tearoom will definitely be on my "must visit" list whenever I'm in the area!

Lovely staff, great food with a lovely atmosphere. Lots of gluten free options plus some really good cake!