Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08

place to go. Nearby, <strong>West</strong>onbirt, 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 <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong>, 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 <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong>, 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 46 <strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk

Highgrove Shop where you can buy organic teas, including his own blend of black tea. Meanwhile, Hobbs House Bakery is great for a coffee and a sourdough sandwich. These are just some of the many delightful tea spots on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong>, there are plenty more family-run establishments serving traditional varieties to modern cafes selling novelty infusions and exotic oolong blends to discover, so be sure to brew yourself some nostalgia and include these heavenly tea shops into your next journey. Click here to find out more about exploring the cafes and tea rooms on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk 47