New cakes, afternoon tea upgrades and guest WiFi at The Artea Room
There’s lots happening at The Artea Room in Potterspury, with new afternoon tea stands, guest WiFi now available, and the arrival of a brand new cake — The Artea Chocamel — alongside our much-loved favourites.
Why our vegetarian afternoon tea isn’t an afterthought
A recent 5-star Google review highlights the care and thought behind our vegetarian afternoon tea at The Artea Room described as the best afternoon tea enjoyed in many years.
Five-star reviews – why guests keep choosing The Artea Room
Discover The Artea Room, a countryside café and tearoom with 96% five-star Google reviews from our last 50 guests. Freshly made food, outstanding afternoon tea and a warm welcome in a beautiful rural setting.
A small change that makes it easier to dine together at The Artea Room
We’ve recently made a few changes to the layout at The Artea Room to help us better accommodate larger groups.
Thanks to a kind donation of a new table from one of our regular customers, we can now seat more groups of up to six people dining together. This gives us greater flexibility for friends, families and small celebrations who want to sit at the same table.
Afternoon tea at The Artea Room
Afternoon tea at The Artea Room is a relaxed, sit-down experience served on vintage china, with everything prepared fresh for your visit.
Each afternoon tea includes:
freshly baked warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
a selection of fresh sandwiches and savouries
bite-sized homemade cakes
your choice of tea from over 40 varieties, or a hot or cold drink from our menu
Where to find The Artea Room and when we’re open ☕📍
If you’ve been meaning to visit us — or you’re planning a return trip — we thought it would be helpful to share a quick reminder of where to find The Artea Room, our opening times, and how easy we are to reach from nearby towns.
We’re based at Wakefield Country Courtyard, just off the A5 near Potterspury, making us an easy stop whether you’re travelling from Towcester, Milton Keynes or further afield. Tucked away in a peaceful courtyard setting, The Artea Room offers a relaxed place to enjoy coffee, lunch or afternoon tea away from the rush of the high street.
A chilly but lovely first day back at The Artea Room ❄️☕
We’ve just wrapped up a lovely first day back at The Artea Room, and despite the very cold start to the day, it was great to welcome customers back through the door. There’s something special about reopening after a short break — the familiar routine, the buzz of the kitchen, and friendly faces settling in out of the cold with a hot drink.
Welcome to 2026 at The Artea Room ☕✨
The Artea Room has opened its doors for 2026 and welcomed its first customers of the year. Visit our independent tearoom in Potterspury for coffee, cake, lunches and afternoon tea in a warm, friendly setting. We're just a few miles from Towcester, just off the A5.
Christmas opening hours at The Artea Room
We’re sharing our Christmas opening hours so you can plan your visit to The Artea Room over the festive period. Our remaining opening times before Christmas are:
Monday 22 December: closed
Tuesday 23 December: 10am to 4pm
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 December): 10am to 4pm
We’ll then re-open Saturday 3 December 2026.
A magical festive day at The Artea Room 🎄
What a truly special day we’ve had at The Artea Room.
We kicked things off with a magical Breakfast with Santa, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to The Rotary Club of Towcester for providing such a brilliant Santa and elf. They were fantastic, and it was wonderful to see just how much the children enjoyed meeting them.
1st anniversary celebrations at The Artea Room
Thanks to the wonderful team who played their part in our 1st anniversary celebrations.
Customers were entertained by Jazz the 2 Of Us, whilst enjoying lunch and drinks followed by complimentary deserts.
Artea Room launches new festive ‘Bauble Baguette’ special
The Artea Room has launched its new Bauble Baguette festive special: a warm baguette with turkey, stuffing, pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce, served with chips, salad and coleslaw. Available from 2 December.
Halloween fun at The Artea Room 🎃
Things got spooktacular at The Artea Room yesterday as our team got into the Halloween spirit — quite literally! 👻
Alan the Mad Butcher, Charlie the Creepy Server, Chrissy the Ghostly Gourmet, and Joanne the Sinister Server all joined forces for a frightfully fun day of fancy dress, spooky décor, and plenty of laughter.
Storm Benjamin didn’t stop the smiles at The Artea Room
Despite the blustery weather brought by Storm Benjamin, The Artea Room was full of warmth, smiles, and the comforting aroma of freshly baked cakes today.
Our team were ready to welcome customers from the moment the doors opened, serving up delicious Afternoon Teas, homemade cakes, and hearty lunches — the perfect way to stay cosy on a stormy day.
A century of smiles: Ada celebrates her 100th birthday at The Artea Room
The Artea Room was honoured to host Ada’s 100th birthday celebration — a heartwarming day filled with chatter, laughter, and delicious homemade treats. Read about this special milestone and the joy it brought to our tearoom community.
New Autumn/Winter Specials Now on the Menu
As the colder months draw in, our kitchen has launched a brand-new range of hearty Autumn/Winter specials – perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Breakfast with Santa at The Artea Room 🎅✨
We’re bringing festive magic to Towcester this Christmas with a special Breakfast with Santa at The Artea Room.
📅 Saturday 20 December, 9–11am
Join us for a delicious breakfast, Christmas games and activities, and of course the chance to meet Santa himself. Every child will also receive a special gift to make the occasion even more magical.
Gluten-free goodness at The Artea Room
Enjoy gluten-free dining at The Artea Room in Potterspury, just a stone’s throw from Towcester, Milton Keynes and Stony Stratford.
From hearty breakfasts and flavour-packed mains to homemade gluten-free cakes, there’s something for everyone to love.
The Artea Room gets a cosy new look for Autumn
Anyone else love all the Autumn colours? 🍂 At The Artea Room in Potterspury, we’ve embraced the season with a fresh new look – complete with fairy lights, cosy decorations and plenty of Autumn charm.
A Sparkling Weekend at The Artea Room
We had an amazing weekend at The Artea Room with nearly 200 guests celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and brunches. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Our tearoom is now sparkling clean and restocked, ready to reopen Tuesday at 11am. Come and enjoy delicious food, great company, and a warm welcome.