The Lavender Patch is located outside of Hilton in Derbyshire in the grounds of Hall Croft Farm. This aromatic and scenic tea room is particularly inviting in the summer months when butterflies fill the gardens and lavender scents the whole farm. In the warm weather, visitors can have tea outside in the lavender fields where farmyard chickens comically run around the tables and horses sometimes stroll over for a visit. Only a few minutes drive from the peak district, this tea room is a good addition to a weekend excursion in the peaks or a day trip in the countryside.
Derbyshire peaks. Photo by Erin Connelly
Tea Room
The tea room is in a bright, inviting building filled with white, iron tables and the soothing scent of lavender. Visitors may also sit outside when the weather allows. The selection of homemade menu items changes regularly, but constant favourites include cakes, cream teas, sandwiches, soups and jacket potatoes. With the lavender garden just a step outside the tea room's door, the menu also has a range of unique products made with lavender, including lavender ice cream, lavender and earl grey tea and lavender cake.
Scones with berry jam. Photo by Karen Booth
Lavender ProductsThe garden contains rows of various types of lavender, which may be picked for a small fee. The gift shop inside the tea room also offers various gifts, such as handmade lavender soaps and sachets, cards, sprigs of lavender and other decorative items.
Sprigs of English Lavender. Photo by Lexipexi
Hall Croft Farm GroundsOutside of the lavender garden and tea room are acres of farmland containing a fishing lake, horse pastures and rolling fields. There are paths around the lake for visitors to walk and fishing permission can be obtained by contacting the farm directly at 07815 956626 or at info@thelavenderpatch.com. The farm also contains a 5-star bed and breakfast, which is convenient for visitors enjoying a weekend in the peaks. More information is available at the
website.
Opening Times and DirectionsThe tea room is open from May until December on Wednesdays to Sundays from 10.30am to 5.00pm. The tea room is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The summer months are the most popular time to visit as the lavender is in full bloom and there is a higher chance of weather permitting outside seating in the gardens. During the autumn and winter months the tea room operates a wood-burning fireplace, which provides a cosy, warm atmosphere to enjoy hearty autumnal soups and rich lavender cake.
The tea room is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours away from London. It is best to drive to the location as public transportation can be difficult to arrange. The post code for sat navs is DE65 5FZ.
