The Old School House

Name: The Old School House
Address: 1 Back St, Abbotsbury, England, United Kingdom
Telephone: +441305871808
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

736 votes

#1 of 8 restaurants with desserts in Abbotsbury

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Scheduling your trip, pay attention to St Nicholas Church and remember to choose where to eat: this cafe is right aside the mentioned attraction. Dishes of British cuisine can be ordered at The Old School House. It's time to relax and degust perfectly cooked savoury scones, gammon and coleslaw. Good apple pie, biscuits and creamy cakes have a pleasant taste. Don't miss the opportunity to try great apple tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

This place with takeout food is suitable for those visitors who like to eat on the go. The pleasant staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place great. This spot is remarkable for its prompt service. Prices here are reported to be average. From the guests' viewpoint, the atmosphere is homey. Based on the users' feedback on Google, this cafe deserved 4.8.

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Susan Barrett 13 days ago on Google

The best home-made cakes I've ever had. Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sandwiches & Toasties, Homemade Cake, Cake Selection

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Zack White 27 days ago on Google

STOP THE PRESS!! This is actually Dorset's best cream tea, and I am not kidding. Here's the story and then I'll tell you why this place wins. We have come on our annual 'wet week in a seaside town' and in doing so our yearly search for an amazing cream tea/establishment begins. We have tried the proclaimed "best cream tea in Dorset" and that was almost the exact opposite. However, the Old School House actually offers an amazing cream tea (and a fully wicked little jacket spud as well ). Picture this, it's raining, no, it's absolutely tipping it down, you are in a group of three (made up of myself, my pregnant fiancé and her elderly mother, don't worry she's an absolute legend unlike most mother in laws.) We came in and were greeted by what I can only describe as an archangel of a woman, so kind and friendly. She let us sit wherever was free. Shortly after, 3 menus arrived and a bonus "cake menu" accompanied those. We ordered 1 jacket potato for my fussy fiancé whom had chucked up all her breakfast in our caravan, the poor mare. We also ordered 3 classic cream teas. These came with choices no less. Coffee or tea and plain or fruit scones. Now I'm a bit of an overthinker and commitment scares me. However I chose fruit scones, my fiancé and Jude (mother in law) chose plain. Jude asked for a pot of tea, I opted for a latte (hipster I know) and my fiancé (who doesn't drink hot drinks other than drinking chocolate) asked if she could have a cold drink, they obliged and she had a Victorian lemonade. Very niiiiice. The nicely dressed man (this is his 1st mention, he looked like a Steve) came with our food and drinks very swiftly and it was all on lovely crockery. Ample clotted cream and beautiful looking jam were present and for the spud, loads of lovely fresh and local cheese (grated of course, one can assume by the angelic lady) a fresh salad and honey mustard dressing in a small but ample jug, it was tons of dressing and yet the tiny jug looked like it belonged in a Sylvanian family home. It was quiet, clean and the hosts were hospitable, they joined us in conversation as I recalled our hideous trip earlier in the week for a custard flavoured scone ‍and a frothless latte. I commended them for their exceptional food and cracking service, I told them how amazing it was to get a proper latte and how nice to see so much froth as well. The price for all of the above was standard despite our special requests. I'd have happily paid extra. They told me how I can get their delicious jam and they gave us tips for local haunts. Thank you Old School House for your amazing care, consideration and hospitality. We will be back if ever in Weymouth again. Again, clean, great hosts, interesting building, easy to park, great food and drinks and reasonably priced. A million thanks, archangel Lady and "Steve" the well dressed man. It gets my vote. P.s I sincerely hope the wet lady gets well soon ‍ Parking: Easy to park Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Homemade Cake, With Jam and Clotted Cream, Salad, Cream Tea and Scones, With Salad & Buttered, Fentimans Bottles Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge street parking

Response from the owner 14 days ago

WOW!! Thank you very much

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J B a month ago on Google

Whilst on a cycle ride we stopped here for a light lunch. We were made to feel very welcome. The toasted gammon and cheese sandwiches were the best I’ve ever eaten. Followed up by a cream tea! We shall certainly visit again. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner a month ago

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+44 1305 871808

British, Vegetarian options

ClosedOpens at 10:30AM tomorrow

££££ Price range per person £8 - £19