A few weeks ago we spent a Sunday in the English Lake District but the main purpose of the visit was afternoon tea at Holbeck Ghyll, a lovely English country house hotel.
This was very much a traditional afternoon tea with a selection of finger sandwiches and cakes served on classic china.
My favourites............
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| Smoked salmon sandwich, lemon tart, scone and chocolate éclair |
Of course I also liked the brownies, carrot cake, fruit cake, shortbread...........
The standard of food and service was excellent and the view of Lake Windermere(the largest natural lake in England)from our window seat was 'the icing on the cake' even on a very dull day!!
Maybe next year we might have the chance to sit out on the terrace....
or even better...........stay for the weekend and enjoy the spa........
P.S. Just in case you were wondering....no we didn't eat everything (that would have been greedy, wouldn't it??) but before we left we were presented with a cute box containing the cakes we didn't manage......
You may like to read about another afternoon tea in the Lake District here or afternoon tea in London with a modern twist here or a fashion-inspired afternoon tea in Dubai here
As you may have guessed.....miss b loves afternoon tea!!!!!
*** I'm late posting as I was in Oman and Dubai last week enjoying the sun......photos coming soon......I'm also looking forward to catching up on all my favourite blogs..........
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That looks so delicious. The place is just lovely with magnificent views. I would love to visit the Lake District one day. I enjoy afternoon tea too. Those tea sandwiches, scones, and the desserts are just so beautiful to eat. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThe building looks fantastic! Food also ;)
ReplyDeletepretty photos, that place looks fancy but fun! I think I would like afternoon tea & all the treats that go with it!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to go there! It seems amazing!
ReplyDeleteOHH the afternoon tea treats look delectable! I hope you had fun in Dubai and Oman!
ReplyDeleteIm from the lake district and im glad someone else appreciates it! :) its beautiful
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totally enchanted by the whole experience and vibe! so charming.
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michele
Amazig please and amazing sweet things .It looks very similar to Asturias, the place where I live i the north of Spain. kisses
ReplyDeleteWElcome back! I am curious to see your holiday posts. I love afternoon teas very much too : ) I got very hungry after these images now, will make myself a tea and have some biscuits now : )
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous. I may have not shown your restraint and might not have left anything to go in that pretty little box. Love high tea - it's a little tough to find in my part of the world. Happy Monday!
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Love going for afternoon tea:) have a good week!
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
Must click on your Dubai afternoon tea link, I am hoping to go next year so also looking forward to your photos!
ReplyDeleteSO beautiful!! I've never done afternoon tea but it sounds great :)
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Did someone say TEA??? You know I'm a fan Miss B! HAHAHA Holbeck is exquisite! I love the building and the surroundings are just as delightful. Hope you ladies get to sit on the terrace the next time. What a wonderful view! Ok, so I'm not suppose to eat everything? HAHAHA I'm suppose to have a cute little box with my leftovers??? I will HAVE to remember that the next time! HAHAHAHA Restraint! Restraint! Restraint! Glad you had a delightful time!
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Such a lovely place for spending weekend!
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I love afternoon tea. It's been a while since I've had the whole shebang and when I decided to go to the local tea room which does the full works, I found it had closed down :o( So I shall just admire and savour your photos - it's better for the waistline anyway.
ReplyDeleteLove spending afternoons like these...such a beautiful and quaint location and everything looks yum and inviting. Hope you had a wonderful trip away!
ReplyDeleteThose are all my faves esp the wee sambos (and I would have eaten everything) The Lake District is so gorgeous , would love to venture back there again and do some walking eating and sipping. Lovely shimmery photos you have taken there! Just saw a really funny mockumentary set up that way with the Alan Partridge guy, so clever and real.
ReplyDeleteHow good is an afternoon tea!? I had one with my girlfriends for my birthday last year. Loved it! Something about those finger sandwiches... I'm sure sandwiches taste better when they're cut like that! x
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DeleteO! I remember the beautiful Lake District from when I was a child! My word, that tea looks excellent :)
ReplyDeleteOh I dont mind going to a place like this for tea.
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Yummy! Everything looks so good and the the grounds and view are exquisite. I'm impressed that you are bringing something home :) I'm afraid I would have devoured everything !
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Beautiful! I wouldn't have been able to hold back and would have eaten all these delicacies.
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Hi Miss B:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable place. You made me feel like being there right away. Would you believe that sometimes we get tired of sun in Florida??? (spoiled, totally spoiled). Let me know "how much sun" you need. I will check with the US Post Office if they accept a special delivery.
Thanks for sharing with us these goodies. The salmon was delicious (Scottish I presume!?).
Can't wait to see your photos of Oman. I fell in love with this country some years ago. It's magical. I hope you had a wonderful trip. Pics, pics!!!
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Looks like a wonderful place to stay. And those cakes are so pretty and delicious. x
ReplyDeleteOh ,how lovely. This makes me excited to visit my family soon, cannot wait to eat such goodies. I love salmon, that sandwich looks delicious! Thanks for your comment Miss B. Wishing you a wonderful week dear. xx/Madison
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing indeed, I want to go too!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks so nice. I could imagine myself there on a cold afternoon eating lots of yummy things.
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Love all that stuff that are related in English tea time!
ReplyDeleteOMG what a BEAUTIFUL place to have your afternoon tea!! Following your suggestion of Bea's of Bloomsbury afternoon tea I think I'm trying it while in London next week. It looks yummy and delicious!!
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This is so inspiring to me--next week I'm putting together a post on The High Tea Wedding. Love any tidbits on tea time chic . . .
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ReplyDeleteGreat pictures I'm sure you had an amazing time, everything looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see that Dubai post, have a great weekend!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful 'Afternoon Tea' post. Those sandwiches look so yummy, and I can't remember the last time I had a chocolate eclair. I love them! Nel and Jess want me to go to the Queen Mary Ship and have tea the next time I am there. They had a great time. That is so nice that they gave you a little box of cakes to take home.
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mmm looks yummie, I love afternoon tea..need to have one soon myself..Nice to see you againg..I havent been around so much lately..Guess what..I have open a small store ;)...talk soon /Marie
ReplyDeleteThat place looks so charming and cozy! You are making me very hungry with the photos of those delicious tea sandwiches...mmmm.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a terrific wknd. xo
ah the goodies!! yum!
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