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Ollerton Watermill Tea Shop
The old millwright's workshop and watermill, built in 1713 and now fully operational, is the wonderfully atmospheric setting for this friendly tea shop. The old mill has been put to work again after the Mettam family - owners and millers since 1921 - decided to restore it and open it to the public.
The tea shop was an inspirational stroke of genius when it was set up to offer refreshments to mill visitors, and its popularity quickly soared. Sisters-in-law Kate and Ellen Mettam are very particular about the produce that goes into their menu, and the result is home-baked cakes, quiches, salads and mouth-watering puddings; the cream tea with its three plain or fruit scones, jam, cream and strawberries is a perrenial winner.
The views from the window looking upstream to the waterwheel and mill race are delightful. For those who want to learn a little about the working life of the eighteenth-century miller, this lovely spot is the perfect place.
- WINNER OF THE TEA GUILD'S TOP TEA PLACE AWARD 2005
- Awarded The Tea Guild's Award of Excellence 2006 - 2012
- Opening Days and Hours:
Open Mid March - End November
Wednesday - Sunday: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Monday, Tuesday: closed except Bank Holidays.
Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed ALL DAY at Ollerton Watermill Tea Shop from 10.30 am to 4.00pm with last orders taken by 3.30pm
Lunch is served from 11.45am to 2.45pm
***Please note that, owing to popular demand, reservations are now necessary for lunch.
Please phone 01623 822469 to make reservations.
Address:
Market Place
Ollerton
Newark
NG22 9AA
Owners: Mrs Kate and Mrs Ellen Mettam
Phone: 01623 822469
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