Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08

One of the newest tea shops to open in Bath is
Sweet Little Things tea room and bakery, centrally
located, just next to Southgate. Hard to miss, the café's
'instagrammable' window is bedecked with pink flowers,
and is decorated inside with even more blooms, making
for lots of aesthetically pleasing corners perfect in which
to sit with a coffee and slice of cake. Take your pick from
their extensive menu, including brunch options such as
pancakes with a variety of toppings and acai smoothie
bowls, quiches and toasted sandwiches for lunch,
afternoon tea options ranging from classic to prosecco
and gin, and plenty of hot drinks, from coffee to their
own signature pink hot chocolates.
This atmospheric village of Castle Combe is a
destination in itself but also makes a lovely stop-off
point for a cup of tea as you explore the velvety hills of
the Cotswolds. The Old Stables, with its super spacious
lawn, is popular among cyclists and ramblers looking for
a place to stretch out and rest. Well-behaved pups are
very welcome too. Elsewhere, Sweetapples Teashop is
another perfect stop for cyclists located in the centre of
the beautiful historic Cotswold village of Marshfield.
Goring-on-Thames and Streatley are two places
that sit on opposite sides of the River Thames, scenically
linked by a bridge where many like to stop and soak
up the view. Both have some wonderful tea options.
Pierreponts Café is a favourite, serving up both a Goring
and a Streatley themed afternoon tea. The Village
Chocolate Cafe has a warm, community feel and was
a favourite of the late pop star George Michael, who
had a house nearby. Try The Royal Goring Cream Tea
- a traditional high tea with hearty scones, strawberry
jam and clouds of rich clotted cream and over on the
Streatley side, by the water, The Swan and its Boathouse
Deli & Cafe.
Head to the charming Wiltshire town of Malmesbury
on the edge of the Cotswolds for a relaxed break. This
lovely town has plenty of welcoming cafes, alongside
many independent shops and the stunning 12th
Century Abbey. For a sumptuous, 3-tiered afternoon tea
experience, the magnificent Whatley Manor is the →
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