An Insider’s Guide To The 8 Best Places For Afternoon Tea In Surrey

An Insider’s Guide To The 8 Best Places For Afternoon Tea In Surrey

Afternoon Tea in Surrey for Elderly Relatives

An afternoon tea is the perfect way to treat and spend time with an elderly relative. As a county, Surrey has a wealth of afternoon tea options to offer. This Age Space guide will look at the best of the best, as well as providing accessibility and contact details so that you can plan a special afternoon for your family.

All afternoon tea options require booking. Please mention accessibility needs and dietary requirements when you book so that the hotel or café can cater for you.

You may also be interested in the Top 5 Accessible Days Out in Surrey for the Elderly and Cultural Activities for the Elderly in Surrey.

The Dabbling Duck, Shere

The Dabbling Duck is small cafe in Shere, a village near Guildford. They are famous for their afternoon teas that are served on white linen and vintage china cups. The style at The Dabbling Duck is rustic, shabby and chic with the furniture collected from various antique fairs.

The set afternoon tea menu includes finger sandwiches, a warm savoury tart, scones and dainty cakes, with an extensive range of tea and coffee. All of the food is home-made on the premises, using high quality, locally sourced ingredients.

The Dabbling Duck also caters for kids, with a mini afternoon tea option available for those under 10 years old. Booking far in advance is recommended as the Dabbling Duck can only take a few reservations each day. Weekends in particular get booked up fast.

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Price Guide

  • Standard Afternoon Tea: £30 per person
  • Mini Afternoon Tea: £12 per person

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible and all dogs welcome.

Contact

  • Address: The Dabbling Duck, Middle St, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HF
  • Telephone: 01483 205791
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Evie's Tea Room, Reigate

Evie’s Tea Room is a specialist tea room focusing on cream teas, healthy lunches and sandwiches. The small business is run by carefully selected and friendly staff, making for a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Afternoon Tea consists of freshly brewed teas and delicious home-made cakes. Prosecco, beer and wine are also available.

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Price Guide

  • Evie's Afternoon Tea: £25.00
  • Bubbly Afternoon Tea: £30.00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Contact

  • Address: Evie's Tea Room, 17 Church Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0AA
  • Telephone: 01737 226 561
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Foxhills County Club, Ottershaw

Foxhills County Club present the full, quintessential English afternoon tea experience. Tea is served in the Manor House; a grand example of 19th century Victorian architecture. Enjoy tea on the patio in the summer months, or by the roaring fireplace in the winter.

The luxurious afternoon tea set menu includes seasonal finger sandwiches, sultana scones and the chef’s selection of sweet treats.

Foxhills also has golf, a spa and sporting facilities which can be made use of on the day. The county club is a short distance from Woking and Guildford and easily accessible from the M3 and M25.

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Price Guide

  • Traditional Afternoon Tea: £30.00 per person
  • Champagne Afternoon Tea: £44.00 per person
  • Childrens Tea: £18.00 per person (under 12 years)

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Contact

  • Address: Foxhills County Club, Stonehill Road, Ottershaw, KT16 0EL
  • Telephone: 01932 872050
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Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge

Set in an 18th century beautiful building, the Oatlands Park Hotel tea room boasts panoramic views across the Surrey countryside. Oatlands has 10 acres of private land to enjoy.

Mouth-watering treats include elegant finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and delicious cakes, served on a tiered stand. Champagne can be added at an extra cost. Children of all ages are welcome and there is a kids afternoon tea available for under 12s.

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Price Guide

  • Classic Afternoon Tea: £32.95 per person
  • Kids Afternoon Tea: £15 per person (under 12)

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible and guide dogs welcome.

Contact

Afternoon Tea at the Mandolay Hotel, Guildford

Rated by the AA as amongst the top 5% of hotels in the UK, The Mandolay is a highly regarded destination for Afternoon Tea. Situated in Surrey’s county town of Guildford, the hotel is easily accessible by rail.

Homemade scones, macaroons and freshly baked cakes are all on the menu at the Mandolay. There is a wide selection of truly fine teas and an extensive wine list.

To make it a special occasion, the Mandolay also offer a free flowing prosecco experience with afternoon tea. Consumption of prosecco is unlimited for 90 minutes – a great way to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.

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Price Guide

  • Classic Afternoon Tea: £25.00 per person
  • Free Flowing Prosecco Afternoon Tea: £39.00 per person

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible and guide dogs welcome.

Contact

  • Address: Mandolay Hotel, 36-40 London Rd, Guildford, GU1 2AE
  • Telephone: 01483 303030
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Pennyhill Park, Bagshot

Highly commended in the 2019 Afternoon Tea awards, afternoon tea at Pennyhill is truly something special. Award winning chef, Sarah Frankland, puts a modern twist on classic sandwiches and desserts. Afternoon tea is served in the beautiful Ascot Bar and, if the weather allows for it, can be taken outside on the terrace.

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Price Guide

  • Pennyhill Park Afternoon Tea: £50.00
  • Alcohol charges are on top.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible and guide dogs welcome.

Contact

  • Address: Pennyhill Park, London Road, Bagshot, GU19 5EU
  • Telephone: 01276 478300
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Afternoon Tea at the Hog's Back Hotel and Spa, Farnham

Accessible Afternoon Teas in SurreyThis charming hotel provides the traditional, British afternoon tea experience in picturesque surroundings at a great value. The main restaurant, where tea is served, features modern decor in a welcoming and peaceful environment.

The set menu features classic finger sandwiches and exquisite sweet treats, accompanied by the finest loose-leaf teas. Scones and prosecco are also available. If the weather is permitting, guests can enjoy Afternoon Tea outside. The Hogs Back is situated between Farnham and Guildford; it is a short drive away from each railway station.

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Price Guide

Set Afternoon Tea: £19.95 per person

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible and guide dogs welcome.

Contact

  • Address: The Hog's Back Hotel and Spa, Seale, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EX
  • Telephone: 0203 500 2070
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Woodlands Park Hotel, Cobham

Set in beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens; Woodlands Park Hotel has a grand Victorian style, with afternoon tea served in an oak-panelled room that features fabulous antiques.

There is an option for sweet or savoury tea, both including finger sandwiches and scones with a vast choice of infused teas to choose from. Champagne can be added and children of all ages are welcome. Woodlands Park Hotel lies a short drive from Cobham railway station.

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Price Guide

  • Traditional Afternoon Tea: £29.00 per person
  • Child's Afternoon Tea: £14.50 per person

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible and guide dogs welcome.

Contact

  • Address: Woodlands Park Hotel, Woodlands Lane, Cobham, KT11 3QB
  • Telephone: 01372 843933
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