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Nestled within an ancient forest and next to an enchanting waterfall is a whimsical tea garden that serves "out-of-this-world" hot chocolate and homemade treats. Located in Sneaton Forest, Whitby, Falling Foss Tea Garden is as magical as it sounds. Described on its website as "a rustic, outdoor setting", this tea garden sits next to a picturesque waterfall and serves homemade bakes such as scones and cakes.

Where possible, the tea garden sources its produce and ingredients from local suppliers. Jack and Steph, the team behind the tea garden, found the derelict Midge Hall back in 2006. After falling in love with the building, they finally completed their purchase in 2008 and began restoring the building which had no mains power supply, sewage system or phone line.



Today, the cottage stands completely renovated with log burners and cosy interiors. Falling Foss Tea Garden in Whitby, North Yorkshire ( Image: TripAdvisor) Jack and Steph state on their website: "It was an interesting time, especially with three children under the age of 5. Learning to live 'off grid' was particularly challenging.

We now look back fondly on the memories of bathing the children by candlelight and reading bedtime stories with the use of a head torch." In addition to a mention in Lonely Planet's 'Ultimate UK Travel List', Falling Foss Tea Garden has some amazing reviews on TripAdvisor. One visitor, who scored the tea garden five stars across all categories, said: "[The] food was lovely staff friendly a.

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