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The Copper Kettle
Sunday roast (beef)
Highly praised for tender meat, flavorful vegetables, marvellous Yorkshire pudding, and roast potatoes. Described as the best Sunday roast in the area with a fantastic overall experience.
Breakfast (including vegetarian option)
Described as the best breakfast in years, with top quality food served piping hot and at a good price. The vegetarian breakfast was specifically noted as delicious.
Cakes and scones
Recommended for afternoon tea, with lovely cakes and scones that impressed visitors. The cake quality was highlighted multiple times as excellent.
Pavlova with clotted cream
Mentioned as part of an impressive dessert selection, described as staggering and better than some 5-star hotels, making it a must-try pudding.
About The Copper Kettle
The Copper Kettle is a tea house, bed and breakfast, breakfast restaurant, cafe, and restaurant in Newton Abbot, Devon. Reviews consistently praise the scones, Sunday roast, breakfast, cream tea, homemade cakes, and the garden seating area. Guests also mention friendly service, clean rooms, good value, and free Wi-Fi. It offers dine-in service, great tea selection, and parking on site.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Payments
- Checks
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- Smoke-free
Frequently asked questions
What is The Copper Kettle known for?
It is best known for scones, cream tea, and Sunday roast, especially the beef Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, and vegetables. Reviewers also call out the garden setting and the homemade cakes and puddings as part of the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at The Copper Kettle?
The most recommended items are the scones, cream tea with clotted cream and jam, Sunday roast beef, carrot cake, and the full English breakfast. Reviewers also mention a vegetarian breakfast and bacon and sausage breakfast as strong choices.
What is the atmosphere like at The Copper Kettle?
The atmosphere is described as a lovely old-school tea room with a beautiful garden, friendly staff, and a relaxed dine-in setting. It suits couples, groups, and families, and reviewers mention being easily accommodated for lunch and served promptly when children were hungry.
Is The Copper Kettle good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers repeatedly describe it as great value for money, and one breakfast visit for four people with two drinks each came to £50. That puts it in a moderate price range for breakfast, cream tea, and roast meals, with guests saying the food quality and portion sizes justify the cost.
Do you need to book ahead for Sunday roast or lunch?
Yes, booking ahead is recommended for Sunday roast and Sunday lunch, because reviewers mention it can be busy and one guest said to make sure to book in advance. Even so, some people were able to get in without booking, especially when using the garden area.
Is parking available at The Copper Kettle?
Yes. Free parking lot, On-site parking, Paid parking lot is available.
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