Food and drink at Arlington Court and Carriage Museum

About

Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over five hundred years. The collection consists of treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, collected over several generations. The house itself, built in 1823 and extended in 1860, has an austere facade. However, inside the cosy rooms purvey a homely, family atmosphere.

After a morning spent exploring the house and garden at Arlington Court, some refreshment may be in order. Located in what were once the kitchens for the main house, the aptly named Old Kitchen Tea-Room offers a selection of lunches and light bites to suit every taste. There’s also a small café, open seasonally and at weekends, that serves grab-and-go options. Following your feed, have a browse in the estate's second-hand bookshop.

 

The Old Kitchen Tea-Room

Stop by the Old Kitchen Tea-Room to enjoy a coffee or a leisurely lunch. Menu options vary throughout the day, but generally include:

Lunch: 12 noon–2.30pm

Seasonal soups

One-pots

Hot snacks such as meat pasties, cheese pasties, curried cauliflower and chickpea pasties (vegan), and sausage rolls

All day: 10am–3.30pm

A selection of homemade cakes and tray bakes

A selection of hot, cold and seasonal drinks

Cream teas

A small selection of ice cream

Please note that some of the above may change subject to availability.

 

The Vine Café

Tucked behind the house and boasting beautiful seating under the sprawling vines of the pergola, this dog-friendly café is a great place to relax outside while visiting Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum.

 

If you’re short on time, The Vine Café also offers a great selection of grab-and-go snacks, drinks and scooped ice cream.