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50 Of The Best Cream Teas In Devon - 2025
Page Last Updated: 29th January 2025 Cream Teas in Devon Full Size Map   The Best Cream Teas in Devon by Region Exeter and East Devon Cream Teas Torbay, Plymouth and South Devon Cream Teas A visit to Devon just wouldn’t be complete without experiencing a traditional Devon Cream Tea. From the rugged expanse of Dartmoor National Park and ​its cosy pubs to the pretty little harbours and seaside towns bustling with quaint cafés, one thing’s for sure - wherever you are in Devon you are never far from a cream... Read more...
40 of the best Afternoon Teas in Devon
Updated: June 2023 Full size image. Where better to indulge in an afternoon tea than Devon, with its beautiful countryside, glorious north and south Devon coastlines and historic cities of Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay. Here we have listed Devonshire hotels offering quality afternoon teas and detailed the price, location and a bit about each venue. For where to buy gift vouchers for afternoon tea out in Devon see this blog. NOTE - Prices were correct at the time of writing but will change overtime. Jump to North Devon Afternoon Teas Jump to Plymouth,... Read more...
Gluten Free Afternoon Tea
Gluten Free Afternoon Tea Hampers
Afternoon Tea is enjoyed by many of us whether it be with loved ones or as part of a gathering with friends, and it's not just those with special dietary... Read more...
Devon Gift Vouchers - 8 Ideas
Devon Gift Vouchers - 8 Ideas
Afternoon Tea Vouchers and E-Vouchers from us, Devon Heaven Everyone loves receiving presents and especially gift vouchers. Devon Heaven afternoon tea vouchers are always popular and this might be in part because... Read more...
A Huge Afternoon Tea Order For Morning Delivery
At the start of the month the NHS celebrated it’s 70th Birthday and many NHS practices across the country held tea parties to celebrate this milestone Birthday. It was a lovely idea to get staff, retired staff, volunteers, patients, users, carers and local community groups together for a cuppa and to share their NHS stories. Devon Heaven was luck enough to be asked to provide an afternoon tea for 100 NHS practices across the country. Practices ranged in size from 10 people to 200 people which lead to a huge... Read more...
Alterative Easter Gifts – Cream Tea Hampers
Are you looking for something different as an Easter present, perhaps for someone who doesn’t like chocolate, well cream tea hampers are a great alternative. Everyone loves cream teas as much as they do chocolate. They are a better small gift for adults than Easter eggs and are ideal for sharing with the family and enjoying together one afternoon during the Easter period. Also, sometimes children can end up with multiple Easter eggs so buy buying an alternative Easter gift you avoid duplicating the same gift. Although the weather doesn’t... Read more...
The Old Forge Restaurant on Dartmoor wins best Afternoon Tea Award
The Old Forge Caffè and Restaurant in Chagford, Dartmoor, has had lots to shout about recently. The Old Forge was judged as having the best cream tea in Devon by independent cream tea reviewer Ditch Townsend, who has tasted over 250 cream teas in the county. The Old Forge Restaurant - Best Cream Tea in Devon! In September 15 the Daily Telegraph coined the Dartmoor-based café as "Britain's best cream tea" whilst The Times wrote "the cream of Devon teas". Now the Café Life Awards has crowned the Old Forge... Read more...
Devon Themed Gift Ideas - Updated 2025
Devon Themed Gift Ideas - Updated 2025
Last Updated: November 2024 Gift Ideas from Devon When buying gifts for friends and family it is always nice to personalise the gift to make it extra special. Giving a present... Read more...
Mothers Day Afternoon Tea Ideas for Dartmoor
Although we believe a Mothers Day hamper from us makes for an excellent Mothers Day present, you can't beat spending quality time together so with that in mind we recently produced a guest blog for http://www.dartmooraccommodation.co.uk/ on where to take your mum for afternoon tea on Dartmoor and thought we would share the article. Here is a list of 5 places to take your mum for an afternoon tea on Dartmoor this Mothers Day: 1. Primrose Cottage Tea Room, Lustleighhttp://www.primrosetearooms.co.uk/ Nestled in the Wrey Valley on the edge of Dartmoor, Primrose Tea Rooms... Read more...