Afternoon Tea in the South West

Afternoon tea is one of Great Britain’s most delicious traditions, best accompanied with a side of sunshine.

First established in the 19^th century, afternoon tea often includes dainty sandwiches, scones, preserves, cake, and pastries. The Devonshire Cream Tea is famous around the globe, and the South West is renowned for its traditional afternoon tea.

To celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots for afternoon tea in the South West.

Boringdon Hall

Boringdon Hall Hotel, Plymouth, PL7 4DP

Experience afternoon tea at the infamous Borindgon Hall, nestled in the rolling hills of South Devon. Boringdon Hall have partnered with renowned Champagne house Laurent-Perrier for summer, elevating your afternoon tea experience to another level.  

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Bovey Castle

Dartmoor National Park, North Bovey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8RE

Indulge your taste buds with Bovey Castle’s freshly-bakes scones and smorgasbord of treats. There’s something for everyone with a selection of traditional afternoon tea, champagne afternoon tea, and children’s afternoon tea, complete with views of Dartmoor National Park.

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Boscundle Manor

Boscundle Cl, Boscundle, Saint Austell, PL25 3RL

Cornwall is renowned for its fresh locally-sourced produce, and you can expect nothing less at Boscundle Manor. With an array of delicacies served in their Bar, Lounge, Library or Terrace, you’ll experience a quintessentially British afternoon tea.

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Greenbank Hotel

Harbourside, Falmouth, TR11 2SR

With a wide range of afternoon teas from cream tea to children’s tea, savoury tea to champagne tea, Greenbank Hotel is situated right on the harbour in Falmouth, guaranteeing perfect views for your afternoon treat.

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The Castle at Taunton

Castle Green, Taunton TA1 1NF

Indulge in a selection of luxury treats made by their own patisserie at The Castle’s gorgeous location in the heart of Taunton. For a fairytale location in a gorgeous venue, you can’t go wrong with afternoon tea at The Castle.

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