The Tea Cottage is located in Bolton Abbey, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, and stands out as the only tearoom with a view of the historic Priory, viewed from our beautiful patio. Coach and car parking is within a couple of minutes’ walk of the Tea Cottage. Our building is the quintessential English cottage, over 200 years old, with exposed beams and roaring fires in the winter.

We provide a range of delicious fresh made produce – all our pastries, scones, and cakes are baked fresh each day. We can provide lunches, packed lunches, cream teas, or afternoon teas for coach parties and large groups – with reservations made in advance. We have a large, upstairs function room – with beautiful views – and we can arrange buffets or teas for larger groups with specifically arranged menus.


Our mission is to provide good food in a friendly atmosphere – and dogs are always welcome! Come by and have a chat – and try some of our world famous scones.