Tiptree Tea Room, Osea Island

Cream tea from the famous Tiptree jam-makers themselves — it’s as real a deal as you can get, save perhaps a dollop of clotted cream eaten amongst a herd of Cornish dairy cows. This is the 10th ‘Tiptree’ tearoom venue, and arguably the most beautiful, thanks to its elevated location on the Blackwater Estuary. This means sweeping water views, and a café tailored to make the most of them: there’s a large decked area for soaking up the sun on warm days, and a bright, glass conservatory for chillier weather. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or go the whole hog with a proper Sparkling Afternoon Tea.