Dale Head Farm Shepherds Hut

Description

Our tea garden is situated in the picturesqe north york moors. The tea garden is criss crossed by walks and looks down beautiful Rosedale valley.

We serve loose leaf Yorkshire Tea and Taylors of Harrogate coffee in china cups. All baking items are made on the premises using the best local ingredients. Speciallity cakes such a Yorkshire moggy, teabread, beer fruit cake - if you want a delicious cake - something a little different come and see us. Tasty filling sandwiches using bread made on the premises with flour from Sunflours at Ripon. Traditional egg and bacon pie using bacon from Glaisdale butchers. The teagarden is relaxing with a shooting butt to sit in, various tables and a shelter for inclement weather complete with woodburner. People like to walk to us and drop in for a tea and cream scone. The visitors book has numerous entries such as 'paradise with the gates shut' cream scone to die for, 'spiffingly scrumptious' lovely friendly people'.
We pride ourselves in giving you an enjoyable experience not just a cup of tea. Gluten free sandwiches and cakes avail.

Opening times for 2012 are
Easter Weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday May -weekends
June through September 11 - 5
every day except Monday and Tuesday (check on a Tues as if I am there- I am open!)
October weekends 10 - 4
Also open all Bank Holiday Mondays

To get to us: Several ways -

We are right at the top of Rosedale valley east side. Walks lead to us on the disused railway line that goes for 8 miles around the top of the dale.

From Chimney bank - head on the Railway line for about 4 miles - turn right where you see the sign heading you across the dale to the Tea Garden.

From Rosedale village - Just head up dale heading towards Castleton - junction half mile from village head to Dale Head only (approx 2 miles) by car or walking.

From Hill Cottages, Rosedale - Head up to Depot House (East start of railway line) follow line for approx 1 mile drop down at side of wood to the farm.

Blakey Pub - Drop down onto railway line - head left follow railway line around top of dale then drop down to Tea Garden by the wood. Right - walk on until you see the sign sending you across the dale follow track to Tea Garden ( approx one and a half miles).

Quotes from people taking refreshment include: 'A cream tea oasis', A perfect spot after a long walk',' perfection in paradise', 'Thanks for being here with lovely china tea.''lovely hospitality.' 'splendid location, best scones.'

We aim to give people a nice experience and value for money in a beautiful setting.

Recommended by the ENGLISHMAN WALKING just click on the Rosedale walk on his website. Discount at Tea Garden when using THE MOORS BUS.

Facilities

• On-Site parking

Facilities

• On-Site parking