Coach House Tea Rooms

Inside Coach House Tea Rooms

The Coach House Tea Rooms sits quietly on the edge of Lydiard Green, nestled in the village of Lydiard Millicent just outside Swindon. This café occupies a converted stable building, offering a casual spot to pause during a countryside walk or while exploring the nearby walled garden and local walking paths. It’s a relaxed place where the rustic charm of converted coach house architecture blends with the pace of rural life.

Visitors often drop in for simple pleasures like coffee, cakes, and ice cream. The quality of their scones and the availability of dietary accommodations such as dairy-free options make it a thoughtful choice for those mindful of their diet. The café’s outdoor seating, while offering a peaceful garden view, could benefit from a bit more upkeep, as some older seating and overgrown patches hint at quieter maintenance days.

The atmosphere is unpretentious with a friendly, welcoming staff who tend to local visitors with genuine care—whether hosting a small private booth inside or serving up a triple scoop of ice cream to hikers and families enjoying the green surroundings. It’s the kind of spot where dog walkers can find treats for their mutts alongside their own refreshments.

The best time to visit is during a mild afternoon when the garden can be appreciated alongside your tea or coffee. Those who appreciate quiet charm over bustling café culture are likely to enjoy this stop as part of a leisurely day out in the countryside rather than a destination for a full meal or trendy coffee scene. Expect a gentle, unhurried vibe with touches of local history and an invitation to stroll the surrounding green space once you’ve finished your refreshment.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Great coffee

Great dessert

Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast

Lunch

Solo dining

What they serve

Alcohol

Coffee

Quick bite

Small plates

Best for

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

Dessert

Seating

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Parking

Paid parking lot

Parking

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

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Monday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What Locals & Travelers Say

73 Reviews

Kevin Pottinger

05 Jan 2026

The seating and area outside could do with a good tidy up. Loads of weeds and old seating shame it could be nice place to eat and drink

Terri Jones

28 Dec 2025

Lovely place to stop off for a refreshment whilst out taking a walk

Emma Green

03 Dec 2025

Went here for an afternoon tea and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious (particularly the scones) and they were able to make it dairy free for me. We had a lovely, pre-laid booth in the coach house to ourselves. The staff were wonderful, they went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely time. So friendly and welcoming. You also get entry to the walled garden with the afternoon which was a lovely addition. Can’t wait to come back. One thing to note - you need to book the afternoon tea in advance.

Judy Heine

23 Nov 2025

Lovely coffee & cake. Not to forget their gorgeous ice-cream..!

mitchel lowe

22 Nov 2025

Lovely little place in converted stables with beautiful walks, history and views. Prices for ice cream were fantastic and they tasted even better. I will definitely be back for a triple scoop waffle cone costing £5!! In London il barely get a single scoop for that price. doggy ice cream for the mut as well. Great place.

Bryan Hutchinson

15 Nov 2025

VeryGood tea rooms, lovely ice cream. More relaxing than main family cafe beside other car park. Coffee very good . Dog friendly While you are there have a look around the little church opposite. It is well worth a visit and come back when it is open. Really a little gem it has just had a £1m conservation upgrade

Bryony Reynolds

01 Nov 2025

Absolutely amazing service. We went here for mother's day as I had booked an afternoon tea (which needs to be booked in advance). We had our own booth, the table was laid out so beautifully for us, and we had so much food! The staff were incredibly accommodating in making sure we were well looked after and had enough hot drinks (which we definitely did!) ALL the staff were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming. I can't wait to come here again.

Paul james Swain

30 Oct 2025

Superb little gem, good selection of food and drinks on offer had a nice size plate of beans on toast with cranberry & brie - bacon toastie with a very good latte well recomend and staff were very friendly

Inside Coach House Tea Rooms

Highlights & Local Essentials

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

What Locals & Travelers Say

73 Reviews

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