Burford Scone Spot: Bakery on the Hill in Cotswolds, UK
Discover Bakery on the Hill, a charming scone spot in Burford, Cotswolds. Perfect for a quick, delicious treat during your UK countryside tour!
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Discover Bakery on the Hill, a charming scone spot in Burford, Cotswolds. Perfect for a quick, delicious treat during your UK countryside tour!

UK Travel: Cotswolds Burford Scone Hotspot,
Bakery on the hill
Text/Photos ©Hibubu
For those of you planning a **trip to London, UK**,
most of you will probably explore the surrounding areas through an Oxcots bus tour.
Today, I'll introduce you to a scone hotspot worth visiting in Burford,
part of the 'Cotswolds' portion of the Oxcots bus tour:
Bakery on the hill.

Bakery on the Hill |
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Bakery On The Hill, 53 High St, Burford, UK |
If you go on an Oxcots bus tour, you usually visit a Cotswolds village after Stonehenge.
We visited **Burford as our second Cotswolds village**.
Our guide mentioned that Burford has several great scone spots,
but most of them have limited space.
To enjoy our scones comfortably seated,
it seemed important to grab a seat quickly.
So, among the scone spots our guide recommended,
we chose this one because it was the closest to the bus parking lot.


From its exterior, the cafe exuded British charm.
The entrance is set back from the main road.





While Bakery on the hill isn't huge,
it offers seating on two floors and even a terrace.
Since it was a chilly day, we opted for a table inside on the first floor.
Seeing how quickly the tables filled up,
we were glad we decided to come in quickly.
The first floor interior had a wonderfully warm atmosphere.
The presence of a fireplace, in particular, added to its European charm.



Although we came for scones,
the cafe also offered a wide variety of other **baked goods, cakes,**
**cupcakes, pies, and other desserts**.
They even had sandwiches, making it a place where you could grab a light meal.

You can also check out the drink menu on the refrigerator next to the stairs leading up to the second floor.


Although there were many options, our goal was the
📍 Cream Tea Set.
It **includes tea, two scones, clotted cream, and jam**.
The price is 9.4 pounds (approximately ~$12).
Note that card payments are accepted,
and a service charge was added separately.

Perhaps because the cafe interior reminded me of my grandmother's house,
the tea set and scones felt even more
heartwarming and familiar.


In particular, the small teapot and teacups, though simple,
exuded a very British charm.
The warm black tea came in a small pot,
and unlike the bitter black tea I've had in Korea,
it was incredibly smooth.
Since it wasn't bitter at all,
I could easily drink several cups without feeling overwhelmed.
There's enough for about 3 cups, so if there are two of you,
ordering just one cream tea set will be plenty.

Here's the set of scones, jam, and clotted cream
that came with the tea.
The scones are quite large, so they could easily
serve as a light meal.



Our guide explained how to eat scones while we were on the bus.
Just like with Korean Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) where you have the 'pour-it-on' (bu-meok) or 'dip-it-in' (jjik-meok) preference, after you split a scone in half, there are two main options.
Devon style ▶️ Scone → Cream → Jam order
Cornish style ▶️ Scone → Jam → Cream order



We tried both methods.
Honestly, I wondered if there would really be a difference in taste,
but at the same time, I was curious!

The Devon method looked a bit neater,
while the Cornish method was a little messier in appearance.
But for our taste buds, the Cornish style was perfect.
Because the cream mixed with the jam almost like a batter,
it created a more harmonious flavor!


A small jug of milk is served with the black tea.
Finally, I tried making it into a milk tea, but it was
too weak and not particularly tasty.
I'd definitely recommend drinking them separately.

Both the scones and the black tea we had here were simply
delicious and utterly satisfying.
Knowing the backstory of the two different ways to eat scones (Devon vs. Cornish)
added another layer of fun to the experience.
What's more, the bakery itself exuded an authentic British charm,
allowing us to perfectly capture that local feeling that's hard to find
back in Korea.
If you come to Burford on an Ox-Course tour,
I highly recommend visiting Bakery on the Hill!
📍 Bakery on the Hill
Bakery On The Hill, 53 High St, Burford OX18 4QA UK
▼ For more on the Ox-Course Tour, check this out! ▼
Bakery on the Hill operates daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. The exact address is Bakery On The Hill, 53 High St, Burford, UK.
The cream tea set consists of tea, two scones, clotted cream, and jam. The price is £9.40 (approximately ~$12). Card payments are accepted, and a service charge applies separately.
It's one of the scone eateries recommended by the guide and the closest one to the bus parking lot. Additionally, while other scone spots might be small, this bakery offers ample seating across two floors and a terrace, making it comfortable to enjoy.
Devon style involves spreading cream first, then jam, while Cornwall style involves spreading jam first, then cream. The article mentions that the Cornwall style is tastier as the cream and jam blend harmoniously.

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