The Old Station House Tea Rooms at Holmsley
The Old Station House Tea Rooms at Holmsley
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Hours
Sun
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $19.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Set in the fantastic splendour of the National Park, a taste sensation awaits you at this former Victorian railway station. Meet, greet and enjoy the best food and drinks for miles around, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. You won't be disappointed.
PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $19.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
891 reviews
Excellent
490
Very good
239
Average
67
Poor
55
Terrible
40
Chris C
Wareham134 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Having visited the Holmsley Old Station Tea Rooms a few years ago, we didn’t know quite what to expect post-Covid. Could it still be running even, or closed - but not by Dr Beeching this time? To our delight it certainly is open and is really thriving in fact! We called in for morning coffee with tea cakes and one of the many delicious shortbreads and were delighted: the service was brilliant (by all the attentive, friendly, staff) and the cost was very reasonable.
We wanted to find out a bit more about the Castleman Corkscrew railway line which passed right alongside Holmsley Station until it was closed by Dr B in 1964. One of the helpful staff showed us a map of the line and, as we left, we explored what is left of the station platform (see photo).
A lovely morning out - and quite near Burley, a favourite village in the New Forest.
Written May 10, 2024
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Sarahjane
Reading45 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Lovely breakfast Saturday morning after a beautiful walk along the old railway tracks
Vegan breakfast was well presented and very tasty.
The staff were welcoming and had really made an effort to dress in style. A lovely spot to stop at with plenty of inside and outside space.
Written May 7, 2024
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John Michael B
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Had sandwich lunch. While sandwiches were good they were served entirely plain with no salad garnish or crisps etc. Therefore the presentation was extremely poor. This is the one and only time we have ever been served sandwiches without garnish in any eatery. When pointed out to staff they mentioned it was due to increased price of veg etc. Other places we have eaten in seem to manage it so we think you could do a lot better and leave customers with a much better impression.
Written July 7, 2023
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Jeannie K
Carshalton26 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We often visit this delightful tea rooms, set on the edge of the New Forest on what was a station and with both inside and outside tables. The food is delicious and the staff always so helpful. I wanted to give them a special shout out for being very accommodating to a party of us yesterday, but particularly on behalf of our grandson who wanted to award the hot chocolate seven stars! Staff are always so friendly. A great stop off whether you are exploring the area (bike racks supplied as well as parking) or live in the area.
Written August 26, 2023
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Spew
Ower43 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
After reading recent reviews, I was apprehensive about our visit.
It's not how I remember it some years back, it seemed a lot more fancy back then.
We sat in the garden as we had the dog with us. I had a cream tea with a coffee and Mum had Dorset apple cake with a cup of tea.
We weren't served, we had to go to the outdoor counter whilst they prepared the tray. The coffee was good but in a tiny cup and the cream tea was just a basic takeaway cream tea with the usual packaged clotted cream and jam.
To be honest, I expected a bit more for my money and because this place used to be a bit special but is now just average. Such a shame but this seems to be the way of late.
Written August 5, 2023
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Farnham191 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
Popped in for a late breakfast. Fun theme to the tea house and you can get food outside to take away or enjoy as well as eating in. I had the full English which was well cooked and presented. Good service and it was nice to see the younger staff being guided and trained on what needed to be done. This input was paying off.
The cakes also looked great as you enter.
Written November 17, 2024
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Tina M
Southampton84 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Perfect afternoon tea is always available , we frequently go here for lunch or coffee and cake . With indoor and outdoor seating and our dog is welcome in the outside area. Good service and good food
Highly recommend
Written June 26, 2023
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Matthew D
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • friends
We visited for a roast dinner after a delightful local walk and had a splendid experience. The meat (I had the pork, partner had beef) was of exceptional quality and cooked to perfection. The staff were remarkably friendly and attentive, even on what appeared to be a very busy Sunday. Would recommend, will be back.
Written October 27, 2024
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ForFussyFolk
Verwood184 contributions
Nov 2022 • family
The station tearooms were fantastic from start to finish, booking my mums 70th afternoon tea with them two months beforehand. We were a table of 25 with 23 of us eating. We were provided with full menus to order from beforehand which catered for us all with vegan and gluten free options.
We were greeted really warmly when we arrived and although the tea rooms were already busy we were served promptly, all our food came out as ordered and everyone was very happy. The roasts were delicious, I had the nut roast pictured. The afternoon teas and cream teas were also very popular and the whole party happy with what they ordered.
Very friendly service from Catharine and the team and I would certainly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy a great new forest location with good food and a quirky themed station tearoom.
We will definitely be back!
Written November 4, 2022
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scotties00
Worthing236 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
We had a lovely full English breakfast at 10.30am one Monday, a very warm welcome from staff, choice of sitting inside or out. We like the ambiance inside with the 1930s music gently playing. The breakfast was cooked fresh, with choice of egg style, and a nice selection with the option of adding hash browns and/or black pudding that day. A great start to the day and situated in a lovely area for walking/cycling.
Written September 13, 2022
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hollie67
Hythe54 contributions
May 2023 • family
A group of 13 of us celebrated a special birthday on Sunday lunchtime. We were made to feel very welcome, our food was excellent and it wasn’t until we had finished our meals that we discovered that the restaurant was short of staff, which was unavoidable. All of the staff did fantastically well to continue with the lunch for us, as well as being very busy overall in the rest of the restaurant. We would highly recommended the tea rooms and thank you again for making mum’s birthday lunch so enjoyable.
Written May 22, 2023
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Jen
52 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
We have visited this tea room for many many years and it has always delivered with regard to service, surroundings and food! The scones are amazing snd always our first choice, until now! The ‘special’ was a fish finger sandwich. Possibly the best fish finger sandwich I’ve ever tasted, mainly as a result of the accompanying tartare sauce. Don’t be swayed by all the delicious cakes and pastries - the savoury dishes are equally impressive. As always, great and friendly service!
Written October 21, 2023
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Chris T
Christchurch426 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Beautiful historic building,
Amazing friendly efficient staff with table service
Standard of food is 2nd to none
Had afternoon tea.
Soft fresh finger sandwiches, fresh very large scones still warm.
Thich smooth cream
Amazing choice of dessert ,- all fresh ( which had to be taken home in a doggy bag)
Really recommend this place if you want a relaxing authentic away from it all afternoon tea or cream tea.
They also have an amazing menu for lunch and other food
Written March 18, 2023
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49Annd
St. Albans11 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
We came upon these lovely tea rooms by accident but are so pleased we did find it as it was a gem. It’s in a lovely quiet setting just off the A35 by Burley and has been well looked after and brought up to date in a sympathetic way so it still looks like a station.
We were greeted by Claire who looked after us very well and all the staff were friendly. They have a small gift shop as you walk in with a cafe and plenty of tables in the next room. They had meringues in the cafe with the topping looking like the points on a crown they were so tall and lots of other delicious looking homemade muffins and cakes etc. The menu is varied with something to suit most people and drinks include wine as well as a good range of soft drinks and tea/coffee all at reasonable prices.
I had a jacket potato full of cottage cheese, topped with 2 large slices of smoked salmon and a small side salad. I’d never seen that anywhere else. My husband had a bacon and egg sandwich on granary bread which was delicious. The chips looked lovely but we didn’t have any.
It’s well worth a visit if you’re passing.
Written September 26, 2024
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Gillian M
Hastings1 contribution
Oct 2024 • family
We booked as a dog friendly meal however when we arrived were firmly told their policy was they did not allow dogs in doors . They were only dog friendly if we chose to eat out in the cold. We did not. We went to Burly. We had a choice of dog friendly pub nice and cosy and tea rooms dog friendly and cafe dog friendly. Meaning they all welcomed us and our well behaved puppy.
Written October 14, 2024
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