Afternoon Tea at The Manor House

Nestled in the valley below what used to be the site of a Norman Castle, The Manor House hotel sprawls out across its stunning grounds of rolling hills and gardens, where it looks out over the history-steeped village of Castle Combe. Castle Combe is made up of cottages that have remained unchanged for as long as seven centuries, as no other buildings have been built in the town since. The results are like stepping back in time, with this quaint traditional spot in the south of the Cotswolds a real sight to behold. 

To make the most of it, why not stop and stay in the heart of such an idyllic location? The Manor House comes complete with rooms and restaurants, making it the ideal place to unwind for a few days surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside and some of the area's prettiest architecture. The icing on the cake is the fact that the hotel serves the much loved, much enjoyed, quintessentially British tradition that is afternoon tea. This is served every day between 1-4pm in one of the many beautiful lounges or on the sun-bedecked outdoor terrace (depending on what the weather decides to do).

The selection of various teas ensures everyone's tastes are accommodated, with everything from from herbal infusions and flowering teas through to black and green mixes available. There's also the options to enhance your journey of tasty treats with a glass of bubbly with the bar carrying the likes of Ridgeview Bloomsbury, Taittinger Brut Reserve and Ridgeview Fitzrovia Rose.

From bottom tier to top, a host of delectable, perfectly finger-sized morsels are set on display for you to enjoy here. Scones, with that perfect light and crumbly consistency, sit below savouries and sandwiches plated to perfection, and, the pièce de résistance topping the trio of tiers, are sweet cakes and pastries.