A tearoom in Cambridgeshire has been described as ‘flawless’ and ‘unique’ by happy customers.
Carriages of Cambridge in Fen Drayton - just a 10 minute-drive from Huntingdon - promises customers an experience returning to the "golden age of luxury rail travel".
The business boasts a rating of 4.8 out of five from more than 1,200 reviews on Google.
This is backed up with Tripadvisor reviews, with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of five from 355 customer experiences logged, making it number one in Cambridge for in the site's 'coffee and tea spots' category.
It was also ranked Travellers' Choice in 2025.
Cambridgeshire’s best-rated afternoon tea
Carriages of Cambridge offers a unique afternoon tea experience, with guests enjoying refreshments in vintage carriages which have been "lovingly restored to first class" surrounding.
The team use locally-sourced produce and home-grown fruit and vegetables.
Guests can choose between an afternoon or high tea, both reasonably priced at £37.50 and £41.50 respectively, including scones, finger sandwiches, homemade petit fours, savouries, tea and coffee - or an upgrade to chilled champagne.
Describing the experience on their website, Carriages of Cambridge says: "Indulge in a slice of one of the finest British traditions and enjoy our Afternoon Tea.
"Spoil yourself with a selection of our hand prepared sandwiches, daily baked scones with Cornish clotted cream with a selection of jams, lemon curd and our signature handmade petit fours.
"All afternoon teas are served with our handpicked single estate teas or single origin Coffees.
"As well as a selection of Champagne, wines and award-winning ales.
"Afternoon tea is served Tuesday to Saturday at two sittings- 12pm and 3.15pm.
"The provenance of our ingredients is paramount and we are working with the finest food producers in the region as well as having our own onsite Victorian Kitchen Garden and Hens for our super yellow free range eggs."
What do guests think of Carriages of Cambridge?
On Google Reviews, one recent guest hailed the experience "flawless", stating: "I’ve worked in hospitality for ten years. Let me tell you this business is flawless.
"The waiters and waitresses are beyond commendable, you should all be so proud of the work you do. Not just front of house, but back of house too. Incredible service, food and beverage. I couldn’t fault it.
"Alongside this the attention to detail of the scenery and experience is next level. I can’t wait to come again and see how this place continues to evolve."
Another said: "A vintage afternoon tea experience was well worth the 100-mile drive. The delicious food and elegant service made the whole thing fantastic. Highly recommended."
On Tripadvisor, one contributor described Carriages as 'the best afternoon tea experience in Cambridgeshire', adding: "The atmosphere was wonderful you really did feel like you was in the era 1920s. The motions, sounds, music!
"I can't wait to go back again as it's perfect for and so much you get for your money there."
Where do you go for afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire? Let us know in the comments.
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