Afternoon Tea in the Cotswolds
We firmly believe that afternoon tea is one of the joys of life, and one that is made to be shared. We are delighted to bring you the freshest, homemade scones, sandwiches and cakes – all served, of course, with a piping hot pot of your favourite blend. Make it a celebration and add a glass of fizz!
Served daily from 2pm – 5pm, the hotel’s lounge and restaurant serves a delicious range of classic tea-time treats, including sandwiches and a selection of our team’s favourite home-made sweet treats to both visitors and residents alike. Alternatively enjoy our tranquil terrace with panoramic views of the Cotswolds.
We are always happy to cater for guests who are gluten intolerant but we do ask that you let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. When choosing ingredients, we do not knowingly use genetically modified food products. Some of our dishes may contain nuts.
The Nation’s Favourite Tradition
Choose from our selection below;
- Traditional English Breakfast
- Earl Grey
- Lemon and Ginger
- Pure Green Tea
- Peppermint
- Selection of Fruit Teas
Loose Leaf
For those that prefer their tea loose leaf we can offer varities such as Assam and Darjeeling.
We offer Coffee made from the finest Piacetto Rainforest Alliance Certified Fair Trade Coffee.
Deluxe Afternoon Tea
Dainty Finger Sandwiches served on white or brown bread made to order
Please choose two sandwiches per person from the following:
- Gammon Ham with Spiced Pineapple Chutney
- Applewood Smoked Cheese with Sliced Tomato
- Roast Beef and Peppercorn Mayonnaise
- Cucumber and Cream Cheese
- Prawn with Dill Marie Rose
Homemade Fruit Scones
Served with Strawberry Preserve, Clotted Cream and Butter
Selection of Chef’s Homemade Cakes and Treats
- Victoria Sandwich,
- Strawberry and Lime Tart,
- Gooseberry and Elderflower Fool,
- Lime Cheesecake
From £22.50 per person
Add a glass of Lanson Père et Fils, Brut Champagne for £10 per person.
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Dainty Finger Sandwiches served on white or brown bread made to order
Please choose two sandwiches per person from the following:
- Gammon Ham with Spiced Pineapple Chutney,
- Applewood Smoked Cheese with Sliced Tomato,
- Roast Beef and Peppercorn Mayonnaise,
- Cucumber and Cream Cheese,
- Prawn with Dill Marie Rose
Additional sandwich
Smoked Salmon, Dill Crème Fraîche
Homemade Fruit Scones
Served with Strawberry Preserve, Clotted Cream and Butter
Selection of Chef’s Homemade Cakes and Treats
- Victoria Sandwich,
- Strawberry and Lime Tart,
- Gooseberry and Elderflower Fool,
- Lime Cheesecake
- Fresh Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce
A Glass of our Lanson Père et Fils, Brut Champagne (125ml)
From £30.50 per person
Classic Cream Tea
The perfect treat to rounding off your visit to the Cotswolds or informal celebration.
Fresh, homemade Fruit Scones served with butter, strawberry preserve and clotted cream.
A Cake of the Day
From £11.00 per person
Food Allergies & Intolerances
Should you have concerns about a food allergy or intolerance please speak to our staff before you order your food or drink
A tradition is born
The tradition of taking in the afternoon tea dates back to the 18th Century when one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting, Anna Stanhope (the Duchess of Bedford) complained of a sinking feeling about 4 ‘o’clock. To revive herself, the Duchess had her servants bring her a pot of tea and a few breadstuffs. She soon began inviting her friends to join her for her additional meal in her room at Belvior Castle and this has become a British institution.
So treat someone special
Afternoon tea is the most civilised time of day and what would make a better gift than a voucher for freshly made scones, dainty sandwiches and homemade cakes, served with a pot of your favourite tea or infusion?
Give the gift of an unforgettable treat to someone who deserves it with a Classic Lodges Gift Voucher. Choose from a Cream Tea, Traditional Afternoon Tea or Champagne Afternoon Tea.
