Periwinkle Tea Rooms

Periwinkle Tea Rooms is a dog-friendly tea room in the National Trust village of Selworthy, tucked into the hills just outside Minehead. Dogs are welcome inside the tea room and in the garden, so you can settle in together for homemade cakes, cream teas and light lunches without leaving anyone on the pavement. The tea room sits on the Holnicote Estate, making it a handy stop for walkers exploring Exmoor.

It's open daily from 11am to 4pm, serving food throughout those hours. The setting feels properly rural and muddy boots are as welcome as muddy paws.

Whether you're midway through a coastal hike or just pottering around a scenic village, this is the kind of place that lets the whole group take a breath. Tables are inside and out and there's no fuss about having a dog at your feet while you tackle a scone.