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Five great places for afternoon tea
The Old Copper Kettle at Crowland
Quirkily this tea room under an ancient thatch shares its premises with the local dentist but that does not mean that an afternoon tea to tuck into is compromised in anyway. It’s trompe l’oeil walls, little pond and collection of old railway posters echo the ambience that was shared by the RAF pilot and his WAAF girlfriend whose meeting place was an ’Old Copper Kettle’ back in 1942 and who are quoted on a sign by the front door. If that’s not enough, there are a great selection of cakes, charming service and the ancient abbey is a stone’s throw away. What’s not to like! Tel: 01733 211865
Sophies T’s Vintage Tea Shop, Yaxley
Tea in a time capsule! A love of World War 2 aircraft and the desire for a tea shop were two ideas that collided when the old Chemist shop in Yaxley (dating from 1880) came on the market. When you have afternoon tea, or a light lunch at Sophies you are treated not only to homemade cakes that are a feast for the eye as well as the tongue but a lovingly collected selection of memorabilia, some of which is for sale as well as hand knitted traditional tea cosies which grace the beautiful old -fashioned bow window and spill over into the café! A favourite with re-enactors! Open Tues- Sat 9.30am - 4.30 pm www.sophiets.co.uk or call 07768 351227
Lillis of Market Deeping
Sarah Pope is a pastry chef with over 25 years experience and her love of creating beautiful cakes and providing a wonderful culinary experience is self evident in her charming café in Market Gate, in the heart of Market Deeping. Her vintage trademark coupled with peppermint green paint, and picture perfect tea services provide a welcoming backdrop for the light lunches and afternoon teas served by waitresses in uniform reminiscent of a Lyons Corner House. Thankfully afternoon tea is now back in vogue and there is no better place to enjoy it! Tel 07736 322393
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Deeping Fudge Shop and Tea Room
Tucked away in Deeping St James on Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, specialising in rare and unusual plants, is a delightful tea room situated in what used to be a cow byre. Now it is possible to buy an array of home made marmalades and jams, blackcurrant vinegar, quince and medlar jelly as well as apple juice, elderflower cordial, pickled onions all made from the fruits of trees and shrubs grown on the nursery. Enjoy an excellent cup of tea or coffee while choosing from a tempting selection of homemade fudge, from salted caramel to raspberry ripple and available in cartons, slabs or in presentation boxes. Open 10-4 daily www.deepingfudge.co.uk
The George of Stamford
Who can argue that with over 1,000 years of history? There is nothing like the fire in the ancient inglenook, the tinkling of the piano, the beams, the atmosphere oozing from every nook and cranny for putting you in the mood! Afternoon tea out of the finest bone china accompanied by a warm scone with a generous dollop of Cornish clotted cream and homemade jam with whole strawberries. A selection of finger sandwiches are of free range egg mayonnaise, salmon, beef and cucumber and cream cheese. Its not inexpensive but then you wouldn’t want anything less would you? Not possible to book, turn up and wait for a table! Teas are served between 3.30 - 5.30 pm. www.georgehotelofstamford.com
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