Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08

place to go. Nearby, Westonbirt, the National Arboretum
is a lovely option; a magical garden of trees where you
can recharge your batteries amongst the greenery before
enjoying a refreshing cuppa at the cafe.
For a truly unique tea break, stop at Avebury, which
has the unusual honour of being the only village within
a prehistoric stone circle. There are several places to
pause here, as you explore the largest stone circle in the
world. The Coach House café is right in the middle of all
the action, perfect for a quick cuppa and an energising
flapjack, while Avebury Manor tea room is more of a
sit-down-and-savour affair, where nothing but a full
cream tea will do. Avebury is also a fine spot for a picnic
if you want to sit outside and behold the mysteries of
the stones. Over at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre, you
can try Wiltshire’s very own blend of tea made by The
Wiltshire Tea Company.
Due to Hungerford’s relatively central location along
the Great West Way, it’s an especially convenient place
to stop and replenish your energy. The Tutti Pole is a cosy
hideaway for a cup of tea and a toasted teacake. While
the health-conscious café, Elaine, serves up colourful
salads and green juices. Then there’s Honesty Hungerford,
a bright and breezy space with onsite parking. Cobbs
Farm Shop and Kitchen is also nice to visit if you’d like
to sample some fresh, seasonal produce after your cup
of tea or coffee. It also has a pleasing garden terrace -
and a log burner inside for chilly days. Or why not treat
yourself and someone special to an Afternoon Tea at the
Peppermill Town House Hotel restaurant? Afternoon
Tea includes a traditional selection of finger sandwiches,
home-baked scones, colourful cakes and pâtisserie,
accompanied by freshly brewed tea or coffee and the
option to add some fizz to your afternoon tea with a glass
of Botter Prosecco or Collet Champagne to make the
occasion sparkle.
Not far from the Great West Way, amid the natural
splendour of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, you’ll find Tetbury. With its cobbled steps,
listed buildings and elegant spire, the small town is
an enchanting place to spend some time. Café 53 has
a secret garden, and is close to the Prince of Wales’s
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