Devon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boringdon-hall-hotel-amp-spa-plymouth"><a href="https://boringdonhall.co.uk/the-hotel/the-journal/event/festive-afternoon-tea/?_gl=1*1q22rio*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1POx17-xiQMVp5RQBh2RtyEsEAAYASAAEgLan_D_BwE&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD86DygGg4gjiDxnLVXGdBiiJU8Ga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boringdon Hall Hotel &amp; Spa</a>, Plymouth</h2>



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<p>Want to take tea in a grand old manor dating back to the Domesday book, complete with roaring fires and a sparkly tree reaching the rafters? Boringdon&#8217;s Great Hall is all dressed up for Christmas, so book your seat by the huge mantel for a dainty selection of brie and cranberry sandwiches and Spiced onion and Camembert tartelette, served with a selection of festive cakes and scones. <em>15 Nov &#8211; 3 Jan, £35pp. Mulled wine available on request.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saunton-sands-hotel-saunton"><a href="https://sauntonsands.co.uk/dining/the-terrace-lounge/afternoon-teas/festive-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saunton Sands Hotel</a>, Saunton</h2>



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<p>Say <em>Joyeux Noël</em> while tucking into delicate finger sandwiches, plumptious scones and a scrumptious selection of fine pastries. Here&#8217;s a Muddy fave, with beach walks on hand, and it made top three in the recent Condé Nast Johanssens awards. This festive tea is family friendly too, as the smaller children&#8217;s version comes with a gingerbread man to decorate. Gluten-free and vegan available. <em>24 Nov &#8211; 20 Dec, £30 adult/£15 child.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bearslake-inn-sourton"><a href="https://bearslakeinn.com/festive" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bearslake Inn</a>, Sourton</h2>



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<p>Cosy chocolate box moorland-edge pub calling! Treat your taste buds to Bearslake Inn’s festive afternoon tea, with the option of a glass of sparkle or a warming glass of mulled wine. <em>Available Fri -Sat, 22 Nov -21 Dec and must be pre-booked at least 12 hours before, £24.95pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winslade-manor-clyst-st-mary-nr-exeter"><a href="https://winslademanor.com/events/christmas-at-the-manor/">Winslade Manor</a>, Clyst St Mary, nr Exeter</h2>



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<p>Want to take festive afternoon tea in an elegant Georgian manor? You won&#8217;t be disappointed with chef Matt Mason&#8217;s chocolate delice reindeers. Aren&#8217;t they just <em>deer</em>? <em>Times and prices TBC.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ullacombe-farm-shop-haytor"><a href="https://www.ullacombefarm.co.uk/cafe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ullacombe Farm Shop</a>, Haytor</h2>



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<p>A Christmas cream tea for our times, Ullacombe Farm Shop&#8217;s legendary Twisted Afternoon Tea for Two is a whopper and has already sold over 3000 times to satisfied customers, featuring turkey and cranberry sarnies, pigs in blankets, chocolate fondue, and traditional scones. Great one to do with kids, or as a foodie Xmas gift for a friend (to do with you, obvs). <em>£30/£40</em> <em>with a choice of mulled wine or Prosecco.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bovey-castle-north-bovey"><a href="https://www.boveycastle.com/christmas-afternoon-tea/">Bovey Castle</a>, North Bovey</h2>



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<p>Make it a grand day out at upmarket Bovey Castle, one of Devon&#8217;s best hotels, where everything from Barbours to ball gowns is <em>de rigeur</em>. Pinkies aloft for a selection of festive fancies, mince pies, freshly cut sandwiches and homemade cakes. Kids are welcome too with a specially-created tea just for the wee ones, and lovely walks on Dartmoor are calling if you&#8217;re in need of some post-indulgence exercise.</p>



<p><em>£50pp/£65 with Champagne or festive cocktail/£15 children.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-strawberry-fields-lifton"><a href="https://strawberry-fields-farm-shop.myshopify.com/pages/afternoon-picnics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Strawberry Fields</a>, Lifton</h2>



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<p>Missing your picnics? Try this farm shop special &#8211; a Tis the Season rustic afternoon festive tea of homemade goodies quirkily served on a small oak bench. Tuck into a warm pasty and scone, with either a tasty cuppa tea or fresh filter coffee, or glass of bubbles for something more special. And before you let out your belt a notch, the picture is for four people (greedy).</p>



<p><em>Throughout December</em>, <em>£18.75pp or £24.75 with tea/coffee or Prosecco. Booking required 24 hours in advance and a £5 deposit.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.china-blue.co.uk/media/wild-thyme-afternoon-tea-menu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Thyme Deli &amp; Kitchen</a>, China Blue, Totnes</h2>



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<p>The decadent one! Served on a ceramic stork (in honour of baby Jesus?) with a choice of two festive sandwich flavours, and topped with a tempting smorgasbord of Gingerbread Latte Cake, Brandy &amp; Rum Matured Christmas Cake, Cranberry &amp; Orange Scones and Almond Frangipane Mince Pies. Plus optional mulled wine. </p>



<p><em>Booking essential, with a 50% deposit.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://oceanviewplymouth.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ocean View at The Dome</a>, Plymouth</h2>



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<p>Tuck into a miniaturist&#8217;s dream of sweet and savoury fancies, sitting pretty perched above Tinside Lido and ocean views. On your little wooden cake-case? Homemade cranberry and turkey sandwich fingers, mini mince pies, pig in blankets, and two plump scones to slather with jam and cream. We recommend a side order of mulled wine, adorned with redcurrants, cinnamon stick and a slice of citrus to add to the festive feels. </p>



<p><em>£27pp, £32 with mulled wine, £35 with a glass of champagne.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.lincombehallhotel.co.uk/christmas-breaks-south-devon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lincombe Hall Hotel &amp; Spa</a>, Torquay</h2>



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<p>Cosy in by the fire at this beautifully refurbished Georgian villa hotel, where (possibly after a steam and a sauna in their fabulous spa) you can replenish on three tiers of Devon fancies, including homemade Lincombe mince pies and scones with West Country clotted cream, finger sandwiches, spiced plum cake and brandy butter device. All lovingly crafted by Jordan, their pastry chef. Vegan menu available. Sold!</p>



<p><em>Pre-book before 1st December and receive a complimentary glass of Mulled Cider or Prosecco</em>. £25pp</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thehornofplenty.co.uk/storage/uploads/sources/festive-afternoon-tea-menu.pdf">Horn of Plenty</a>, Gulworthy</h2>



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<p>We&#8217;re liking the sound of this plentiful fireside tea with some of the best views of the Tamar Valley in Devon, which piles up Bûche de Noël, Winter squash cake, Macarons, Opera Cake, Mince Pies, plus scones and a finger-licking selection of sandwiches &#8211; all served in a 4-star country house hotel with a 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant.</p>



<p><em>£27pp or £35 with Prosecco.</em></p>


Festive afternoon teas in Devon

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