Delicious festive afternoon teas to try in the Cotswolds this Christmas
PUBLISHED: 09:13 10 December 2018 | UPDATED: 16:49 28 October 2020
Afternoon tea is given a festive touch at these charming Cotswold spots (c) TalyaAL / Shutterstock
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Alleviate the stress of hectic Christmas preparation and endless shopping trips with a festive afternoon tea in one of these gorgeous Cotswold settings
The Kings Hotel, Chipping Campden
Menu: The festive spin on The Kings Hotel’s afternoon tea includes a spread of seasonal treats – think festive fancies, mince pies, sandwiches, cakes, scones and a glass of bubbly.
How much? £27.50
To book: Call 01386 840256
Queens Hotel, Cheltenham
When: 12-5pm, served throughout late November and December
Menu: A selection of sandwiches, miniature picnic items, cakes and scones, and locally sourced strawberry preserve, lemon curd and clotted cream.
How much? From £19.50 per person
To book: Call 01242 514754
The Lygon Arms, Broadway
When: November 26-December 23
Menu: Sandwiches, warm scones with homemade jam and clotted cream, festive cakes and pastries, mince pies and other Christmas treats
How much? From £30 per person
To book: Call 01386 852255 or email Reservations@LygonArmsHotel.co.uk
Hotel du Vin, Cheltenham
When: December 3-30
Menu: Mince pies, turkey and cranberry sausage rolls, gingerbread men and plenty of other festive treats to tuck in to. Served with a choice of teas and a glass of Champagne.
How much? £45 for two people
Click here to book or call 01242 370584
Charingworth Manor, Chipping Campden
When: From December 1
Menu: Sandwiches, cakes and mince pies served with a pot of tea. Afternoon teas can be upgraded to include a mulled wine or a glass of Lanson Champagne.
How much? From £22.50
To book: Call 01386 593555
Lord of the Manor Hotel, Upper Slaughter
When: Throughout the week until December 23
Menu: A festive feast of sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries.
How much? £27.50 per person
To book: Call 01451 820243
Henry’s Tea Rooms, Cheltenham
When: Available now
Menu: Turkey, cranberry and stuffing sandwiches, brie and cranberry parcel, mini prawn cocktail, festive scone with clotted cream, mince pie, plus mini Christmas treats.
How much? £16.50
To book: Call 01242 577921
Hatton Court, Gloucester
When: Available now
Menu: Festive sandwiches including traditional turkey and stuffing and ham and mustard, cranberry and walnut scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam and a selection of seasonal sweet treats.
How much? £35 per couple
To book: Call 01452 617412
Malmaison, Cheltenham
When: From December 1
Menu: A seasonal twist on the afternoon tea. Malmaison does things a little differently when it comes to afternoon tea– expect mini burgers, pigs in blankets and mini trifles alongside the traditional trimmings.
How much? £24.95 including a glass of Prosecco
Click here to book or call 01242 266702
Ellenborough Park, near Cheltenham
When: November 19-December 29 (excluding December 24, 25 and 26)
Menu: Selection of seasonal sandwiches including smoked salmon with dill & lemon crème fraiche as well as scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, freshly bakes sweets and a choice of teas and coffees.
How much? £25 per person
Click here to book, call 01242 545454 or email info@ellenboroughpark.com.
Further afield…
The Bush Inn, Hereford
This countryside pub is renowned for its themed, made-to-order picnic benches and Christmas is no exception. Expect festive treats including turkey and stuffing in a brioche bun, melted brie in a coating, homemade large pig in blanket, sugar coated churros, Christmas trifle and a traditional mince pie, plus a lot more!
How much? £17.50 per person
To book: Call 01432 830206
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