Est. in the Peak District
Breakfast plates, warm scones, homemade cakes and a proper pot of tea — served on Cross Street, in the heart of Castleton village.
A village welcome
After Peveril Castle, after the caves, after the long walk along the ridge — Tilly's is a linen-lined room in the middle of the village where you can put your bag down and be looked after.
The rooms
Two small parlour rooms on Cross Street: buttoned leather armchairs beneath a chandelier, an oak stair with an etched glass panel, and a library wall of well-loved spines. It is the sort of place that invites you to stay for a second pot.
— A traditional English tea room
The first thing you see
A glass counter of scones, Victoria sponge, cherry frangipane, millionaire shortbread and Viennese whirls — each with a small chalkboard easel, hand-lettered the morning it came out of the oven.
Morning
Sausage, back bacon, a fried egg, mushrooms, baked beans, sauté potatoes and thick toast — the plate visitors remember most, and one of the most-mentioned dishes in our guest reviews.
Luncheon
Light
Aged cheddar and honey-baked ham between thick-cut bloomer, pressed on the griddle, served with a dressed garden salad and fruit.
Traditional
Beer-battered haddock, hand-cut chips, mushy peas and tartare with a wedge of lemon — a proper Peak District plate.
To Share
Honey-baked ham, mature cheddar and a wedge of blue with pickle, chutney and warm bread — paired with a bottle of local Peak Ales.
Afternoon
A generous fruit scone, dusted with icing sugar. Strawberry preserve in a small glass jar. A ramekin of Cornish clotted cream. A pot of loose-leaf tea. Nothing more, nothing less.
From the counter
Something warm
Belgian chocolate, whole milk, a swirl of whipped cream, a handful of pink-and-white marshmallows and a dusting of grated chocolate — best had by the front window on a grey Castleton afternoon.
What guests write home about
A warm welcome, a generous plate, and the best scones in the Peak District. The sort of tea room you hope still exists.
Come and find us
In the middle of the village, a few minutes from Peveril Castle and the show caves. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the front room. Please order at the counter.