More than just a pot of tea, cucumber sandwiches and Victoria sponge, Afternoon Tea Week (12th - 18th August) provides the perfect opportunity to indulge in one of Britain's finest, and tastiest traditions.
Take time out to catch up with loved ones over cup of tea and some expertly created treats, as we serve up our top places to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in Exeter.
The Ivy Exeter
Putting the "great" into the Great British Afternoon Tea, The Ivy Exeter offers a sophisticated yet friendly environment with stunning views across to Exeter Cathedral. The beautiful mix of sweet and savoury treats will have yout taste buds dancing and include smoked salmon and cream cheese finger sandwiches, grilled chicken and truffle mayonnaise brioche rolls, and warm fruited scones with clotted cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry preserve.
Eat on the Green
Afternoon tea with a view, Eat on the Green present their traditional offering the Devon way. With a strong focus on local produce through their menu, local ingredients shine through the hand-cut sandwiches and the home baked scones come with West Country clotted cream and Devon’s finest high fruit jams. Served with a fine choice of teas and coffees from their finest crockery, you can even have as many pots as you like as you soak up the stunning Cathedral Green setting.
Colson's at Hotel Indigo
For a little escapism from the hustle and bustle of city life, treat yourself to a refined Afternoon Tea at Colson's, Hotel Indigo. Savour a selection of finely cut sandwiches, assorted homemade patisserie cakes and biscuits, freshly baked fruit and plain scones with Devon clotted cream and preserves. To make the occasion even more special then add a glass of Champagne.
Bistro du Vin
Naughty but nice, and worth every bite, tuck into a fine selection of finger sandwiches, classic cakes and desserts, and of course delicious fluffy scones at Bistro du Vin. Washed down with a cup of tea from the outstandingly good tea infusions created for by Bird & Blend Teas, the perfect afternoon does exist and there's also the option of added bubbles to elevate the experience.
Exeter Golf and Country Club
A slice of pure luxury, Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club have created the perfect ambience for an indulgent afternoon tea. Whether it’s the warm home-made scones of a Devon cream tea or an extravagant three-tier afternoon tea, enjoy the relaxed elegance of their beautiful Georgian restaurant as you savour a delicate selection of sumptuous patisserie, cakes and savoury bites.
Powderham
Summer means picnic season and what better spot to indulge in an Afternoon Tea than the magnificent grounds of Powderham. The best part is you don't even need to pack anything as Powderham are offering a new picnic package which includes a delightful Devon Cream Tea, paired with your choice of a mini bottle of Prosecco, hot drink, or non-alcoholic beverage. Scones, cream, jam and bubbles - what more could you ask for. This is what summer's all about.
Stuart Line Cruises
An Afternoon Tea out on the water? If it's tea and scones with a sea view you're after then set sail with Stuart Line Cruises. Enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery as you tuck into local, freshly-baked fruit scones that are topped with generous amounts of locally-sourced clotted cream and strawberry jam. Accompanied by a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee, it's a match made in Devon!
Canonteign Falls
Home to the highest waterfall in the South-West, Afternoon Tea at Canonteign Falls also hits great heights. Serving homemade food which champions local produce, dine inside the pretty Canonteign Kitchen or head outdoors and bask in the sun while enjoying the view of the Lily and Swan Lakes. Indulge in sliced sandwiches, freshly baked scones (sweet and savoury options) served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Darts Farm
A high tea at Darts Farm makes for a wonderful treat; made up of loose leaf tea, scones, cream, jam, sandwiches and cakes. Perfect for sharing and celebrating a special occasion... or simply because! You can be gauranteed of the finest, seasonal West Country produce that will leave you wanting more.
Greendale Farm Shop
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea entirely your way, from the comfoft of home or out on a picnic, with a gift set from Greendale Farm Shop. Packed with all you need to make your own cream tea, plus bite-sized sweet treats and West Country Tea for the perfect brew, it’s definitely worth digging out the ‘good china’ for!
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Summer on a plate, celebrate the season in style with a delicious afternoon tea at RHS Rosemoor's Garden Restaurant. The mouth-watering finger sandwiches include crayfish tail, lemon and dill crème fraiche while the sweet treats are simply beyond words with rose and rhubarb drizzle cake and chocolate covered strawberries accompanied by a warm freshly baked scone that will drive your taste buds wild.
The Devon Hotel
In keeping with their Devon name, The Devon Hotel offer up a traditional Devon scone served with lashings of Devon clotted cream and strawberry jam, your choice of finger sandwiches, flapjack, chocolate brownie and macaroons, all served with a pot of freshly brewed tea or coffee.
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