Food

&

Drink

Marble table with plates of appetizers, bread with dip, two drinks, and cutlery set for two people.
Cozy living room with striped armchairs, a lit fireplace, candles, and a lamp by a window on a patterned rug.
Breakfast
08:00 - 10.00
Lunch
12:00 - 15:00
Dinner
18:00 - 21:00

08:00

For guests staying overnight, breakfast starts at a civilised 8am, but please do lie in.

When you’re ready, make your way to the Orangery for scrambled eggs, smoked haddock kedgeree, homemade granola, crumpets and honey butter. Afterwards, grab a coffee and a pastry and flick through the newspapers.

Our Orangery echoes our sister restaurant, Beckford Canteen in Bath, which some guests might be familiar with. This is a light and airy space, with a central sage green banquette and more intimate tables scattered around.

12:00

Tasty plates are served, alongside wines by the glass, handpicked by our experts from our Bottle Shop in Bath.

Our menus make the most of the abundant South West larder. Alongside elegant dishes that feel alive with the season, you’ll always find comforting classics. Come the afternoon, tea, toasties and rock cakes (and maybe a tipple or two) is the perfect antidote to a long country walk.

A plate of roasted multicolored carrots topped with nuts, served on a white plate with a green rim.
A hand pours sauce over grilled fish and asparagus on a white plate set on a marble table with drinks and cutlery.
Dessert plate with panna cotta, strawberries, and flower petals beside a dish of cream with almonds and four spoons on marble.
A person stirs a drink at a marble bar with bottles of wine and a lit lamp in the background.

17:00

The sound of the gong welcomes guests to ‘drinks’. If you feel like it, come along for a drink from the trolley and a chance to meet your fellow guests and the team.

Aperitifs are poured from the bar with some of our favourites including a classic negroni, or a martini (or two), made from local liquor. Locals often pop by for lunch, supper or in the summer, a crisp rosé on the terrace.

18:00

From 6pm, supper is served. Head Chef Tom Holloway and his talented team are committed to cooking with the abundance of seasonal produce surrounding Teffont House.

Working closely with local farmers, growers and producers, our dishes celebrate the South West. After supper, and before the candles are blown out, satisfying puddings are washed down with a lovely digestif. 

Wine & Spirits

Our exciting and extensive wine list features carefully chosen bottles from around the world, plus a secret cellar list for shooting parties and special events.

From English sparkling, to the old vines of Tenerife, you’ll find dependable classics and exciting newcomers that will catch you off guard. If you have never tried a Somerset Cider Brandy, ask Harry to pick one that pairs well with your pudding.

Speaking of digestifs, our house pours are made with plums and pears from the garden, and are served by the glass or mixed into a cocktail. 

A tarnished silver plate with vintage corkscrews and wine corks on a rustic wooden table, glass of red wine nearby.

Private Dining

Teffont House is the perfect rural escape for get-togethers, long lunches, meetings and celebrations.

The Tack Room sits between the house and the cottage and can seat up to twelve guests for intimate celebrations. Please get in touch via [email protected] to find out more.

Soon, the Chicken Shed, in the orchard next to the House, will be a secluded, rustic spot with a woodfired grill and seating for 12 guests. If you are planning a large celebration, we have made space between the apple trees for a marquee.