New Forest Tea Room
The Station House at Holmsley

A New Forest Tea Room - The Station House at Holmsley

I would really recommend The Station House at Holmsley.

This is actually a Cafe Bar-Restaurant-Tea House.

Here you can start the day with a sumptuous breakfast or if you are looking for fabulous food at lunchtime they can offer a wide ranging lunch menu, daily specials and lighter bites.

And of course a really fantastic range of Speciality teas, cakes and cream teas.

I've eaten here quite a few times and can really recommend both the Patisserie menu and the delicious lunch time menu.

Everything here is served with a passion for food.

Each time I've visited the food, surroundings and staff have offered really good value for money and excellent service.

It is really handy for a well earned break if you are cycling on one of my cycle routes Yes!.....bikes and cream teas do mix well!

As well as offering a wonderful New Forest afternoon tea menu The Station House at Holmsley has a fascinating and varied history, which is very interesting.

The railway station itself opened on June 1st 1847. You can still see many wonderful photos and memorabilia on the walls.

You are greeted by suitcases and a porters barrow when you enter the restaurant. The original building still stands and in its past has seen visits from Prince Edward (Queen Victoria's son) and Lillie Langtry (his very good friend!), and also Kaiser Wilheim of Germany and his Cabinet, who were enroute to Highcliffe.

It has a more recent WW11 connection too.

It was used extensively during World War Two, to drop off supplies and equipment for troops, of many nationalities, based in the New Forest.

The newly created Holmsley South Aerodrome would have found the railway station at Holmsley crucial, logistically, during WW11.

During WW11 Government officials would also have been seen here, especially during the set up of the D-Day landings in May 1944, organised by General Eisenhower.

Find out about the history

As you sit and relax, enjoying your naughty but nice cake or pastry selection - or lunch - take a good look at all the fascinating memorabilia on the walls; timetables, tickets and luggage from through the years.

All food is freshly prepared, using whenever possible, local produce and in 2008 The Station House at Holmsley was awarded the coveted New Forest Marque. Here, are some sample menus.

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This New Forest Tea Room, Cafe Bar and Restaurant has so much to offer you. From breakfast to lunch to afternoon tea - even a wonderful evening meal. You will be eating local New Forest produce in lovely surroundings - enjoy!
A New Forest Tea Room has so much to offer you whether you are looking for a lunch time meal, cream tea or afternoon tea and a cake - enjoy!

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