Lady Betty Afternoon Tea York, Review – Betty’s in York has long been one of my favourite ever tearooms. I love the elegant rooms, courteous service and the sense of calm that descends upon me once I am firmly ensconced in my seat with a pot of Earl Grey in front and a good friend beside … Read more
Best Afternoon Tea Stratford upon Avon – I love afternoon tea and I love Stratford upon Avon so this was the perfect post for me to write! There are so many fabulous places to take Afternoon tea in Stratford upon Avon, and here are just a few of them. Mercure Stratford upon Avon Afternoon Tea … Read more
The Principal York Twilight Afternoon Tea – I last visited The Principal York for afternoon tea when it was still The Royal York Hotel. You can read that review here. It remains one of my favourite places to take afternoon tea in York though, due in large part to the lovely Garden Room where it … Read more
I met up with a good friend of mine recently. She is going travelling long term with her family around Europe in an RV, so I wanted us to do something special together before she left. We arranged to meet in London for the day, for a girlie lunch and some of the best shopping … Read more
A Yorkshire Picnic at the Doubletree by Hilton, York – Billed as ‘Afternoon Tea for Yorkshire Folk’ I was intrigued to try the Yorkshire Picnic at the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in York. So, one day during half term three of my blogging friends and our children descended to sample it! The hotel has recently … Read more
The Ivy Afternoon Tea, York – I recently had the good fortune to try the Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Ivy in York. The restaurant itself is really beautiful, with an art deco feel evoking a feeling of timeless elegance. It overlooks the Mansion House in St Helen’s Square, and will be particularly scenic come Christmas … Read more
The Black Swan Helmsley Afternoon Tea – I was very lucky this year and visited the Black Swan Helmsley for a Champagne Afternoon Tea on my birthday. (Don’t ask how old!). The tea rooms are part of the Black Swan Hotel but have their own entrance with two good sized dining rooms. We were seated … Read more
Afternoon Tea York – It does not happen very often, but recently I went out without the kids! You can probably tell that I love my days out with the kids, but every so often it’s nice to go somewhere on my own. And what better place to go for a treat than for afternoon … Read more