We visited here for afternoon tea, the staff are very friendly, the tearoom itself is very cosy. We sat out the back in the pretty garden and enjoyed the sunshine. There was a lot of variety on the menu, lots for children too. We had the cream tea with sandwiches and the portions were big. Everything was thoroughly enjoyable. Walked... More

i liked the frindly staff and the cream scones were nice they were just bin cook .the garden was small but nice and the firys looked nice the childen would like to look at them

A varied menu offering different types of teas if you are not keen on cream teas. The service was good although one of the staff seemed a little gloomy, maybe a bad day. Be warned that credit cards are not taken so take plenty of cash in case you want to order more than intended.

A beautifully sunny day in Shanklin and tea at The Old Thatch Tearooms. We were happy sitting when our host Charles asked if he might take a photo for Tripadvisor...sun and all. We obliged and happily will respond with our own photo and vote of confidence. Most enjoyable afternoon tea and all the old niceties. Thank you Charles

We arrived looking for somewhere warm to shelter ourselves from the wind, and were welcomed with a big smile and felt right at home. My two young boys were made to feel very special especially when picking there cakes from the cabinet, and both myself and my partner could not fault the place. Upon leaving, we were advised on where... More

I have been visiting this tea room for several years. I can honestly say it is the most friendly, welcoming pleasant tea room in the UK. I can say this as I have a passion for scones and have made a hobby of sampling Cream Teas across the country. You are always welcomed with a smile and treated as you... More

A friend and I had the most relaxing and filling cream tea at The Old Thatch Tearooms on Saturday 20th April 2013. As it was the first warm day this year, we went into the garden at the rear of the house and sat in beautiful, secluded surroundings in the sunshine to enjoy our tea. Among the borders was a... More

We wanted to try cream tea somewhere in Shanklin and we tried this place off the back of reviews and it was very good. The tea was excellent and the scones were very good but the only thing that stops me giving 5 stars is that there wasn't quite enough jam and cream to cover the gigantic scones, not to... More

An excellent enjoyable meal. Friendly curteous brilliant service and gorgeous food, nothing too much trouble for the waitors. Highly recommend.