Afternoon Tea in a Suffolk Hotel
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea." Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
Delicious, scrumptious, yummy, refreshing – these are the words that come to mind when one thinks of Afternoon Tea. This thoroughly British tradition is one that can be enjoyed by all – who doesn’t enjoy a slice of cake or an iced bun accompanied by a fragrant cup of something warm?
The idea behind Afternoon Tea is a social occasion, where friends and families can come together to enjoy one another’s company and catch up on each other’s lives.
Traditional Afternoon Tea consists of a pot of tea, scones with jam and clotted cream, sandwiches, and a selection of cakes, and requires not advance booking. However, Afternoon Tea has evolved over the years and it is not uncommon find the more formal, High Afternoon Tea with hotels offering a full range of exotic teas, pastries, deluxe sandwiches and a glass of champagne to wash it all down with!
So whether you’re looking for a simple ham sandwich and a cup of traditional English tea, or if you want to indulge yourself with smoked salmon and a glass of champagne, you are sure to find all your needs catered for by a hotel in Suffolk.
Below is a guide to the hotels in Suffolk that offer Afternoon Tea – please click on each Hotel’s link for contact and booking information.
Afternoon Tea in Suffolk
The Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa
What could be nicer than to sit out on the terrace or in the lounge at The Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa? Here you will find delicate finger sandwiches of smoked salmon & cream cheese, honey roasted ham & mustard, cucumber and more, plus hand-made scones accompanied by fresh clotted cream and preserves, and Chef's mouth-watering cakes that can all be washed down with freshly brewed tea and coffee or creamy hot chocolate.
All this for only £9.95 per person, served 7 days a week at 3pm-5.30pm. Please click on the link above for more information and to book.
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Style! At Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich.
Served in one of our sumptuous lounges or Al fresco overlooking our beautiful grounds.
Menu
A selection of assorted finger sandwiches
Home made scones with Chantilly cream and preserves
Chocolate éclair
Fresh fruit tartlet
Fruit cake
A choice of tea, tisanes and coffee
£15.00 per person
Please contact our reception team to make your booking in advance by clicking on the link above.
The Swan at Lavenham
Afternoon Tea at The Swan at Lavenham
After exploring Lavenham’s fine timber-framed listed buildings and magnificent church, The Swan warmly welcomes their guests to their unique, historic and luxurious hotel where you will enjoy the delights of their famous and traditional afternoon tea.
Enjoy a warm welcome, sit and relax in the lounge by a roaring fire, amidst the 14th Century beams and select the afternoon tea of your choice or on a balmy summer’s day afternoon tea can be served in the garden by the very friendly and helpful staff.
The chefs at The Swan are dedicated to sourcing, where possible, fresh seasonal produce from local Suffolk suppliers and this is reflected in their afternoon tea menus.
The Suffolk Cream Afternoon Tea £7.95
Your choice of tea (choose from the carefully selected tea menu which includes such varieties as Earl Grey, Green Tea, Assam, Lapsang Souchong, Darjeeling or Traditional English) will be served with warm home made fruit scones, clotted cream and preserves.
The Traditional Swan Afternoon Tea £14.95
Your choice of tea (as above) served with finger sandwiches deliciously and freshly filled with smoked salmon, cucumber, free range egg mayonnaise and chives and Suffolk ham with English mustard. Continue with warm home made fruit scones with clotted cream and preserves and complete your repast with a selection of delightful pastries.
Either of these afternoon teas can be accompanied by a glass of champagne.
Afternoon Tea is served daily from 3pm until 5.30pm. Guests are kindly advised to pre-book to avoid disappointment - please click on the link above.
The Best Western Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa
Afternoon Tea at The Best Western Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa
Served between 3-5.30pm Monday - Saturday
Served in the Bar or Quiet Lounge
Your Choice of Tea Includes:
Earl Grey, Darjeeling & Fruit Infusions
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A choice of the following Finger Sandwiches:
Chicken, Cucumber, Prawn or Ham.
(Vegetarian Sandwiches available on request)
Scone with Strawberry Preserve & Fresh Cream
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Chef’s Cake of the Day
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£6.95 to serve one person
£8.95 to serve two people
Booking required for groups larger than 2 people
Milsoms Hotel & Restaurant, Dedham
Afternoon Tea at Milsoms Hotel & Restaurant, Dedham
Avaliable every day throughout the year from
2.00pm – 6.00pm
Can be taken in the sitting room, on the terrace, in the Garden Room, by the pool or in the pool house – choice is yours!
£15 per person for a pot of tea/coffee.
Super selection of sandwiches, buttermilk scones with jam and clotted cream, variety of cakes which might include chocolate brownies, battenburg, lemon fondant fancy, raspberry puffs with fresh cream, fruit cake.
For a little extra and if you're feeling indulgent, why not add a glass of Champagne for £7.50.
Freshly prepared and served.
The perfect escape for leisure or business.
Must book in advance - please click on the link above.
Afternoon Tea in Suffolk
Bildeston Crown
Afternoon Tea Menu at the Bildeston Crown
Served Daily 3.00 – 5.30pm
Toasted Teacake with Butter & Preserves With Tea or Coffee £6.50
Scones with Clotted Cream, Jams With Tea or Coffee £6.50
Assortment of Sweet Treats With Tea or Coffee £8.50
Full Afternoon Tea
Selection of Sandwiches & Pastries
Tea or Coffee £12.00 per Person
Or with a Glass of Taittinger champagne £20.00 per person
A selection of Teas & Coffees are Available
The Westleton Crown, Suffolk
The The Westleton Crown serves a delightful Afternoon Tea as part of their Afternoon menu.
Choose from these many Sandwich options:
Our own baked ham with a choice of English, Dijon or grain mustard
£5.95
Quick’s Mature Farmhouse English Cheddar and vine tomatoes
£5.95
Smoked Applewood cheese with bacon and mayonnaise
£5.95
Roast free range Suffolk chicken bound with a lightly spiced mayonnaise and rocket leaves
£7.25
Our own smoked salmon with a watercress and chive crème frâiche
£8.00
Prawns bound with a lemon and herb mayonnaise
£8.00
A toasted sandwich of chargrilled sirloin with fried onions and hand cut chips
£8.50
Enjoy tea or coffee served with either chocolate cake or banana cake
£5.50
Afternoon Tea at The Crown is served everyday from 2.30pm until 7.00pm - please click on the link above for contact details.
Afternoon Tea in Suffolk
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