Now, as readers of this blog will know, I'm gluten & dairy (cow's milk) intolerant & it can be sometimes awkward to find a restaurant, café or tearoom to accommodate me. Especially both intolerances anyway!
We've both been to our local tearoom in Longhope - 'The Old Dairy Tearoom' at Harts Barn - several times & they are always so helpful & accommodating! And of course, that was the place to go for our afternoon tea & they once again didn't disappoint.
We always make sure we ring first to book a table because they are often busy - & if you've ever been, there's no surprise! Their food is amazing!
So, once we arrived at the Old Dairy Tearoom we were seated in a perfect spot by the window overlooking the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside & once looking through their very tempting menu, we ordered the traditional afternoon tea.
Here's what we ordered....
To drink, my friend Laura ordered her favourite hot drink of choice; a creamy hot chocolate & I went for a coffee with warm soya milk. (We could have had a pot of tea but Laura preferred hot choc & I adore coffee!)
To eat, our afternoon tea consisted of sandwiches - brie & chutney for Laura; turkey & cranberry (on gluten free bread) for me & scones - fresh cream & jam for Laura; & for me, gluten free scones with dairy free spread & jam.
For me, living with a gluten intolerance, you get to know what is gluten free & what is not. It just doesn't look quite right & tastes different. Well, not at the Old Dairy Tearoom! Their bread is amazing & their scones are so thick & chunky with a great rise & so delicious, that you start to question if they are truly gluten free! The baker definitely has a talent there!
And, not only do you get your lovely scones, you also get a choice of cake! We were so stuffed that we both took our cake home! Laura went for the vegan chocolate cake & I went for the gluten & dairy free St Clements cake. And of course, they were delicious!
You really can't fault The Old Dairy Tearoom. Whether you have an intolerance like me, or can eat everything & anything, the quality of the food is fabulous & their service is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere is great, the layout is lovely & homely & set in beautiful rolling countryside....just what a tearoom should be.
Right, I think I need to book a table soon. Feeling a bit peckish!
Do you know of other cafes or restaurants that accommodate food intolerances in Gloucestershire or Herefordshire that is as good as The Old Dairy Tearoom? I'd love to know!
Bee x
