Indulge in the perfect blend of countryside charm and classic British tradition with a delightful afternoon tea in the Cotswolds!
Surrounded by rolling hills, honey-coloured cottages, and picturesque villages, the Cotswolds is the ideal setting for a relaxing and luxurious afternoon treat.
Enjoy a tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of beautifully crafted cakes and pastries, all served with a pot of premium tea—or a glass of fizz if you’re feeling fancy!
From elegant manor house hotels like Ellenborough Park to cosy tearooms in pretty towns like Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Chipping Campden, you’ll find afternoon tea experiences to suit every taste and occasion.
Whether you’re exploring the countryside or simply unwinding with friends, afternoon tea in the Cotswolds is the ultimate way to relax, recharge, and treat yourself in a truly beautiful setting.
18 Afternoon Tea Cotswolds Has To Offer
Dormy House
Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LJ
Tuck into a selection of sandwiches including ham and mustard, cheese and pickle and prawn and Marie Rose.
Followed by a blackcurrant and pistachio tart, lemon cheesecake macaroon, chocolate and raspberry choux, fruit tea loaf as well as scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Cotswold House
Upper High Street, The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AN
Indulge in an array of savoury and sweet treats, complete with a steaming pot of tea or coffee or a glass of Champagne.
Tisanes Tea Rooms
Cotswold House, 21 The Green, Broadway WR12 7AA
Tisanes Tea Rooms in the pretty village of Broadway, is housed in a charming 17th-century stone building.
Tuck in to sandwiches, scones, cake and tea or coffee.
Visit the website for prices
Huffkins
Unit 1, Old Red Lion Court, Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6AB
Huffkins is housed in a 17th-century building in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam served with tea.
Barnsley House
Barnsley, Cirencester GL7 5EE
Barnsley House is in a beautiful Tudor manor house near Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.
Afternoon tea is served in the Potager restaurant, with views over the gardens. Enjoy sandwiches, fruit scones, cakes and tea.
Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa
Easton Grey, Malmesbury SN16 0RB
At Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa, you can enjoy tea in an 18th-century country house hotel on the outskirts of Malmesbury.
The traditional version includes delicious savouries, classic finger sandwiches, fruit scones and an elegant selection of cakes and sweet treats.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Colerne, Chippenham SN14 8AZ
The Palladian mansion of the Lucknam Park Hotel is just six miles from the centre of Bath and is set in 500 acres of Wiltshire countryside.
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, warm scones, dainty patisserie and tea or coffee
The Lygon Arms
High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7DU
Delicious, traditional and served against the backdrop of over 600 years of history, where better to afternoon tea than at The Lygon Arms?
Aside from the freshly baked scones, dainty finger sandwiches and cakes, this selection can be perfectly paired with Veuve Clicquot Champagne or Veuve Clicquot Rich for an extraordinary twist.
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock OX20 1PP
If you’re in the mood to treat yourself, Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the grandest venue you could choose for tea and cake. The Orangery offers an amazing backdrop for an afternoon spent sipping champagne and nibbling macaroons.
From delicate finger sandwiches to scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, plus cakes, these afternoon teas are all about indulgence.
To celebrate the launch of the Winston Churchill exhibition there is a special Afternoon Tea menu, complete with Pol Roger Brut Réserve – his favourite Champagne.
Charingworth Manor
Charingworth, Chipping Campden GL55 6NS
The hotel’s lounge and restaurant serves a delicious range of classic tea-time treats, including sandwiches and a selection of home-made sweet treats to both visitors and residents alike.
Alternatively enjoy the tranquil terrace with panoramic views of the Cotswolds.
Ellenborough Park
Southam, Cheltenham GL52 3NJ
Ellenborough Park, a grand manor house built in the 1500s on the original Cheltenham racecourse estate, now serves as a 5 star luxury hotel and venue.
Served on silver cake stands and fine china, it includes a selection of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and preserves as well as an assortment of handcrafted cakes and pastries.
Burleigh Court
Burleigh, Stroud GL5 2PF
Burleigh Court is an intimate manor house hotel with plenty of country charm and a splash of luxury.
Seating is available inside in the historic oak panelled dining room perfect to enjoy your afternoon tea.
Visit the website for further details
The Tea Chest
The Riverside Park End Wharf, Lechlade GL7 3AQ
A quirky café just off the River Thames in the Cotswold town of Lechlade, The Tea Chest offers plenty of tea blends and a traditional afternoon tea.
Perfect to wash down the cakes and savoury snacks also on offer.
Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Lavender Bakehouse
20 London Road, Chalford, Stroud GL6 8NW
The Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop is a café and bakery located in the village of Chalford.
It offers a range of speciality teas, sandwiches, sweet and savoury scones plus homemade cakes.
Lords of the Manor
Upper Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2JD
This spectacular countryside hotel has view of manicured lawns, set in more than 8 acres of grounds and gardens, guests can come and take a stroll to work up their appetite.
Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes with tea or coffee.
The Painswick Hotel
Kemps Lane, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6YB
Relax in the boutique style interiors of this 18th Century mansion, a traditional venue with a modern take on service.
Afternoon tea includes sandwiches, pork pie, scotch egg, scones and cakes.
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