Bustling tea room tucked away on Midlands farm where people travel miles to visit
On the menu are homemade cakes, cream teas and light lunches
The beauty of vibrant Derby is its central location in the heart of the country. This makes it an ideal base to explore nearby counties such as Leicestershire and the surrounding Midlands.
A hidden gem just 26 miles, or a 45 minute drive from Derby city centre, is a tea shop tucked away on a Leicestershire farm.
Stonehurst is a family-run working farm owned by the Duffin Family. The multi-use site is packed with great things to do.
Motor museum? Check. Farm shop? Double check. Boutique staycation spot? Michelin star restaurant? Yes!
In fact, John’s House located at Stonehurst is the sole restaurant in the county to be awarded this prestigious dining accolade.
It offers stunning dishes made with local produce, serving up farm-to-table cuisine in the most literal sense.
There is so much to love about Stonehurst, it is easy to forget must-visit spots without making a list.
The Farmer’s Den Tea Shop on the farm has quietly been garnering a solid fan base.
It serves produce from the farm, as well as supporting local producers and suppliers. On the menu are homemade cakes, cream teas, hot food and light lunches.
One tearoom visitor said: “Just had the most delicious cream tea in the Farmer's Den Teashop. Their cream tea was extremely good quality and best of all the gluten-free version was also excellent.
“What a pleasant change to find a tea shop taking their gluten intolerant customers seriously! This was the end of a very pleasant walk but I would travel miles for this now I know it exists. Thank you Farmer's Den, it was a real top quality treat!”
Another visitor said: “The cafe is excellent. I had a really tasty quiche and an amazing chocolate cake. Thanks for a lovely afternoon.”
Another pleased diner said: “Just enjoyed an excellent afternoon tea today here. Very accommodating for all our dietary needs including gluten-free. Absolutely beautiful sandwiches, quiche, pastries and cakes and scones.”
Location: Farmer’s Den Tea Shop, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7AA