Is there anything better than a fabulous afternoon tea or something sweet and tasty on a summer afternoon? A visit to the Cotswolds is the perfect excuse to tickle your taste buds with one of our incredible treats – from the occasional cheeky cake to a full blown afternoon tea with all the trimmings. Here are ten of the best places to have afternoon tea in the Cotswolds….
What could be more quintessentially English than afternoon tea in the Cotswolds? At The Lygon Arms, this traditional pastime is served against the backdrop of more than 600 years of history and can be served in the terrace restaurant or outside in the courtyard so you can savour your treats whatever the weather.
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At Ellenborough Park you can indulge in the Great Hall or make the most of the sunshine and take your afternoon tea on the South Lawn Terrace. Take your pick of teas, homemade infusions of hot ginger or fresh mint, or coffee, before tucking into a sumptuous selection of sandwiches and savouries, handmade sweet treats and scones fresh from the oven.
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Indulge in a leisurely afternoon at Dormy House with their newly introduced Afternoon Tea – a graceful nod to tradition, reimagined with a signature Dormy twist. Settle into the cosy, stylish surroundings and savour delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones fresh from the oven, and a tempting array of handcrafted cakes and pastries, each created with seasonal ingredients and a touch of creativity. Perfect for a special occasion or simply as a treat to yourself, Afternoon Tea at Dormy House is a delicious way to slow down, sip, and soak up the charm of the Cotswolds.
Enjoy a famous Buckland Manor afternoon tea wherever you wish. Featuring all of the treats expected, even served with your choice of tea or coffee, kept warm all day in a hot flask. Find a spot within the grounds, in the lounges (if the weather's not on your side), take to your bedroom or with you for a day trip.
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Enjoy an afternoon tea fit for a prince at The Royal Gardens at Highgrove. The private residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Highgrove is home to spectacular gardens which are open for guided tours from April to October. Special Champagne Tea Tours include a delicious afternoon tea with scrumptious sandwiches, sweet treats and freshly baked scones, tea or coffee and a glass of Highgrove champagne served to the delightful melodies of the resident pianist.
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What’s a trip around the glorious Cotswolds without a spot of afternoon tea? Satisfy your sweet tooth with a summertime tea at one of the gorgeous Calcot Collection hotels: treat yourself to the decadence of a Painswick afternoon tea or savour a Cotswold afternoon tea in one of the cosy corners of Calcot & Spa – relaxing in quintessentially English surroundings.
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At Whatley Manor afternoon tea is served every day and can be enjoyed in The Garden Room, Drawing Room, or one of our terraces when the weather is good: delicious savouries, classic finger sandwiches, scones and an elegant selection of cakes and sweet treats.
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Experience an unforgettable afternoon tea from the award-winning team at Lords of the Manor. Afternoon tea is always special at Lords. You are invited to enjoy it on the lawn during glorious weather; or relax in the lounge in the cooler seasons What’s not to love?
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Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea whilst soaking up stunning views of the Cotswolds and Malvern hills at Tewkesbury Park Hotel. Set on a vista with views to mesmerize, you’ll be served afternoon tea on the terrace including freshly prepared sandwiches, home-baked cakes, scones with lashings of cream and your perfectly preferred infusion!
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Enjoy this great British tradition at The Slaughters Manor House and indulge in homemade finger sandwiches, fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserves, and a selection of delicious sweets and fancies. Served in the bar, lounges and gardens or available to take away in an afternoon tea hamper.
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For the ultimate tea experience, visit Diversitea Café tucked away in Cirencester’s Corn Hall. A wide choice of tea is available all served in pretty vintage china cups as well as cream teas, afternoon teas and a selection of homemade cakes including gluten-free options. Dogs are welcome and there’s good wheelchair and pram access too.
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