Locks Victorian Tea Rooms

Our Regular tea stop on a Sunday afternoon. Thoroughly recommend toasted tea cake(they're huge!!) . Pot of tea is always given with a pot of hot water and an extra tea bag. Lovely variety of cakes, scones and Jacket potatoes too. The staff are always friendly, a great bunch of people. Not to be missed when visiting Dunster .

A recent visit to Dunster Castle brought us to discover this Victorian tea room and we vowed to return. Today was that day. I called ahead and booked at table for two. When we arrived, we entered through the back entrance that led out to the Nation Trust car park of Dunster Castle. Handy as I'm a member so parking was free. The immediate impression was that this place had character. A typical well kept English tea garden. Beautiful and full of life. We made our way through to the servery and announced our arrival. Luckily there was ample space for us to choose our seats, and we chose a table for two in the back garden, tucked nicely under the veranda of the main building. Very cosy, romantic and fresh. On this occasion we chose afternoon tea, and we weren't disappointed. The waitress dutifully took our choices for the sandwiches, cakes and scones, and of course drinks. (We chose the coffee option instead of tea) The menu was actually very good. It was clear, full of choice for all dietary options. A clear allergy reference was included. We didn't wait lthat ong, (the menu does explain that each dish is made to order so delivery may take a little longer. A nice touch as expectations are set, and disappointment avoided. Simple and effective) and our afternoon tea was served up and looked lovely. Tasty, fresh sandwiches. Fruity, flavoursome , moist cakes. Perfectly hard/soft scones, and a jam & clotted cream to match. No complaints here. All I'm all, a very nice experience and I would recommend a visit. Dog friendly too.

Lovely little tearoom tucked away off the highstreet. Venture along a little passage to discover a charming little courtyard and dining area. They offer the usual fayre; but it's the location and history of the place that makes it warrant a visit.

We visited this beautiful tea room after exploring Dunster Castle and it was the perfect way to end our day. My friend and I both ordered cream teas, her’s sweet and mine savoury. Both were wonderful! My blue cheese scone was the best I’ve had and the tea was refreshingly delicious. The service was also very helpful and friendly.

Great traditional tea rooms and good value

Charming, quaint and fantastically English. Cracking cream teas and I was shocked to find such good coffee way out in the sticks (excuse the evidently misguided assumptions of a biased Londoner). Garden seating is really nice, but make sure to go right to the back where the grass garden is (it's definitely nicer than the patio). Easy recommendation!