Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, is said to have complained of “having that sinking feeling” during the late afternoon.
At the time it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast and dinner.
Her solution was tea & sandwiches, and so the afternoon tea was born.
Monday - Friday 12pm - 3pm (In our Madhatters Tea Room)
Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 4pm (In Dunsley Hall Hotel)
AFTERNOON TEA £25.00 (per person)
BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO AFTERNOON TEA £45.00 (per person)
(two hour slots available)
Gluten-free option for a further £3
Sandwich selection:
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Ham, Cheese and Pickle
Coronation Chicken Brioche
Buttermilk Scones: With Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
BAKEWELL TART
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
MACAROON
BAILEYS CHEESECAKE POT
£25.00 (Per Person)
VEGETARIAN AFTERNOON TEA SAMPLE MENU
Sandwich selection:
Cheese and Pickle
Egg Mayonnaise
Beetroot
Houmas and Cucumber Brioche
BUTTERMILK SCONES With Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
BAKEWELL TART
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
MACAROON
BAILEYS CHEESECAKE POT
£25.00 (Per Person)
Cream Team £13.95 (Per Person)
Traditional Afternoon Tea £25.00 (Per Person)
Cocktail Afternoon Tea £32.95 (Per Person)
Sparkling Afternoon Tea £31.95 (Per Person)
Gluten Free options please add £3.00 to any of the above.