Tea Room Treasures

of

East Anglia

March 2015 Spring Issue

Celebrating A Great British Tradition Afternoon Tea

Featured Tea Spots St Neots Barton

St Ives

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Tea Room Treasures

of East Anglia

Tea Notes My search for the quintessentially British afternoon tea experience began in 2012 when I reviewed Londonrsquos top tea rooms to visit during celebrations marking the Queenrsquos Jubilee As an expat from Alaska the idea of lsquoafternoon tearsquo was as alien to me as a warm day in February is to the folks in Barrow And while I do not present myself to be an expert in the fine art of brewing the perfect cup of tea I do enjoy visiting new places London may have the posh experi-ence but I had to believe East Anglia would also be full of tea rooms

bursting with character and serving up traditional British fayre

However I do pay for every scrumptious bite and sip and while the proprietors have granted me permission to image and include their establishment in this publication they do not sponsor me this publication or any of my other works

So pour yourself a lsquocupparsquo and lather up a scone with your favorite clotted cream and preserves and enjoy a short tour through a few of

East Angliarsquos own tea room treasures

~CA Eccles

2

Inside this issue Tea Notes 2

Map of East Anglia 3

Afternoon Tea 5

Betty Bumble 7

The Barn Tea Rooms 9

Slepe Hall Hotel hellip 11

Special Thanks 13

Summer Issue Preview 13

About the Authorhelliphellip 14

Image Credits

Image credits all images and content provided by CA Eccles unless other-wise indicated All works under cop-

yright restrictions

Front Sunrise through crumbling

remains of an historic building

Left Classic ldquoAfternoon Teardquo tray

Slepe Hall HotelRamseyrsquos Brasserie

Back Vintage vase and tea set at Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Room St

Neots

copy CA Eccles 2015 All rights reserved

Spring 2015

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable

than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James

The Portrait of a Ladymdash1843-1916)

3

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

4

Spring 2015

Origins

Afternoon tea began in

the early nineteenth cen-

tury when only two

main meals--breakfast

and a late dinner--were

served Anna the 7th

Duchess of Bedford

complained of a ldquosinking

feelingrdquo in the late

afternoon and with

none of the current pomp

and ceremony was served

a pot of tea and a light

snack of sandwiches and

cake

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James 1843-1916 from lsquoA Portrait of a Ladyrsquo)

Afternoon Tea A brief history What better way to experi-ence Great Britain than to participate in ldquoafternoon teardquo a British tradition that began in the early 19th century when a noble woman felt

hungry

Today the event is replete with pomp and ceremony with classic and specialty teas and scrumptious cakes and

sandwiches In England there is at least one pub in every village and the same almost holds true for tea rooms One can enjoy formal afternoon tea at high society establishments in London such as The Ritz or The Savoy or relax in a rural countryside atmosphere found in local villages throughout

the United Kingdom

Anna Maria Russell Duchess of Bedford (3 September 1783 ndash 3 July

1857) (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

5

6 6 6

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Tea Room Treasures

of East Anglia

Tea Notes My search for the quintessentially British afternoon tea experience began in 2012 when I reviewed Londonrsquos top tea rooms to visit during celebrations marking the Queenrsquos Jubilee As an expat from Alaska the idea of lsquoafternoon tearsquo was as alien to me as a warm day in February is to the folks in Barrow And while I do not present myself to be an expert in the fine art of brewing the perfect cup of tea I do enjoy visiting new places London may have the posh experi-ence but I had to believe East Anglia would also be full of tea rooms

bursting with character and serving up traditional British fayre

However I do pay for every scrumptious bite and sip and while the proprietors have granted me permission to image and include their establishment in this publication they do not sponsor me this publication or any of my other works

So pour yourself a lsquocupparsquo and lather up a scone with your favorite clotted cream and preserves and enjoy a short tour through a few of

East Angliarsquos own tea room treasures

~CA Eccles

2

Inside this issue Tea Notes 2

Map of East Anglia 3

Afternoon Tea 5

Betty Bumble 7

The Barn Tea Rooms 9

Slepe Hall Hotel hellip 11

Special Thanks 13

Summer Issue Preview 13

About the Authorhelliphellip 14

Image Credits

Image credits all images and content provided by CA Eccles unless other-wise indicated All works under cop-

yright restrictions

Front Sunrise through crumbling

remains of an historic building

Left Classic ldquoAfternoon Teardquo tray

Slepe Hall HotelRamseyrsquos Brasserie

Back Vintage vase and tea set at Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Room St

Neots

copy CA Eccles 2015 All rights reserved

Spring 2015

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable

than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James

The Portrait of a Ladymdash1843-1916)

3

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

4

Spring 2015

Origins

Afternoon tea began in

the early nineteenth cen-

tury when only two

main meals--breakfast

and a late dinner--were

served Anna the 7th

Duchess of Bedford

complained of a ldquosinking

feelingrdquo in the late

afternoon and with

none of the current pomp

and ceremony was served

a pot of tea and a light

snack of sandwiches and

cake

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James 1843-1916 from lsquoA Portrait of a Ladyrsquo)

Afternoon Tea A brief history What better way to experi-ence Great Britain than to participate in ldquoafternoon teardquo a British tradition that began in the early 19th century when a noble woman felt

hungry

Today the event is replete with pomp and ceremony with classic and specialty teas and scrumptious cakes and

sandwiches In England there is at least one pub in every village and the same almost holds true for tea rooms One can enjoy formal afternoon tea at high society establishments in London such as The Ritz or The Savoy or relax in a rural countryside atmosphere found in local villages throughout

the United Kingdom

Anna Maria Russell Duchess of Bedford (3 September 1783 ndash 3 July

1857) (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

5

6 6 6

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

Tea Room Treasures

of East Anglia

Tea Notes My search for the quintessentially British afternoon tea experience began in 2012 when I reviewed Londonrsquos top tea rooms to visit during celebrations marking the Queenrsquos Jubilee As an expat from Alaska the idea of lsquoafternoon tearsquo was as alien to me as a warm day in February is to the folks in Barrow And while I do not present myself to be an expert in the fine art of brewing the perfect cup of tea I do enjoy visiting new places London may have the posh experi-ence but I had to believe East Anglia would also be full of tea rooms

bursting with character and serving up traditional British fayre

However I do pay for every scrumptious bite and sip and while the proprietors have granted me permission to image and include their establishment in this publication they do not sponsor me this publication or any of my other works

So pour yourself a lsquocupparsquo and lather up a scone with your favorite clotted cream and preserves and enjoy a short tour through a few of

East Angliarsquos own tea room treasures

~CA Eccles

2

Inside this issue Tea Notes 2

Map of East Anglia 3

Afternoon Tea 5

Betty Bumble 7

The Barn Tea Rooms 9

Slepe Hall Hotel hellip 11

Special Thanks 13

Summer Issue Preview 13

About the Authorhelliphellip 14

Image Credits

Image credits all images and content provided by CA Eccles unless other-wise indicated All works under cop-

yright restrictions

Front Sunrise through crumbling

remains of an historic building

Left Classic ldquoAfternoon Teardquo tray

Slepe Hall HotelRamseyrsquos Brasserie

Back Vintage vase and tea set at Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Room St

Neots

copy CA Eccles 2015 All rights reserved

Spring 2015

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable

than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James

The Portrait of a Ladymdash1843-1916)

3

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

4

Spring 2015

Origins

Afternoon tea began in

the early nineteenth cen-

tury when only two

main meals--breakfast

and a late dinner--were

served Anna the 7th

Duchess of Bedford

complained of a ldquosinking

feelingrdquo in the late

afternoon and with

none of the current pomp

and ceremony was served

a pot of tea and a light

snack of sandwiches and

cake

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James 1843-1916 from lsquoA Portrait of a Ladyrsquo)

Afternoon Tea A brief history What better way to experi-ence Great Britain than to participate in ldquoafternoon teardquo a British tradition that began in the early 19th century when a noble woman felt

hungry

Today the event is replete with pomp and ceremony with classic and specialty teas and scrumptious cakes and

sandwiches In England there is at least one pub in every village and the same almost holds true for tea rooms One can enjoy formal afternoon tea at high society establishments in London such as The Ritz or The Savoy or relax in a rural countryside atmosphere found in local villages throughout

the United Kingdom

Anna Maria Russell Duchess of Bedford (3 September 1783 ndash 3 July

1857) (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

5

6 6 6

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

3

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

4

Spring 2015

Origins

Afternoon tea began in

the early nineteenth cen-

tury when only two

main meals--breakfast

and a late dinner--were

served Anna the 7th

Duchess of Bedford

complained of a ldquosinking

feelingrdquo in the late

afternoon and with

none of the current pomp

and ceremony was served

a pot of tea and a light

snack of sandwiches and

cake

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James 1843-1916 from lsquoA Portrait of a Ladyrsquo)

Afternoon Tea A brief history What better way to experi-ence Great Britain than to participate in ldquoafternoon teardquo a British tradition that began in the early 19th century when a noble woman felt

hungry

Today the event is replete with pomp and ceremony with classic and specialty teas and scrumptious cakes and

sandwiches In England there is at least one pub in every village and the same almost holds true for tea rooms One can enjoy formal afternoon tea at high society establishments in London such as The Ritz or The Savoy or relax in a rural countryside atmosphere found in local villages throughout

the United Kingdom

Anna Maria Russell Duchess of Bedford (3 September 1783 ndash 3 July

1857) (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

5

6 6 6

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

4

Spring 2015

Origins

Afternoon tea began in

the early nineteenth cen-

tury when only two

main meals--breakfast

and a late dinner--were

served Anna the 7th

Duchess of Bedford

complained of a ldquosinking

feelingrdquo in the late

afternoon and with

none of the current pomp

and ceremony was served

a pot of tea and a light

snack of sandwiches and

cake

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James 1843-1916 from lsquoA Portrait of a Ladyrsquo)

Afternoon Tea A brief history What better way to experi-ence Great Britain than to participate in ldquoafternoon teardquo a British tradition that began in the early 19th century when a noble woman felt

hungry

Today the event is replete with pomp and ceremony with classic and specialty teas and scrumptious cakes and

sandwiches In England there is at least one pub in every village and the same almost holds true for tea rooms One can enjoy formal afternoon tea at high society establishments in London such as The Ritz or The Savoy or relax in a rural countryside atmosphere found in local villages throughout

the United Kingdom

Anna Maria Russell Duchess of Bedford (3 September 1783 ndash 3 July

1857) (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

5

6 6 6

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

Origins

Afternoon tea began in

the early nineteenth cen-

tury when only two

main meals--breakfast

and a late dinner--were

served Anna the 7th

Duchess of Bedford

complained of a ldquosinking

feelingrdquo in the late

afternoon and with

none of the current pomp

and ceremony was served

a pot of tea and a light

snack of sandwiches and

cake

ldquoThere are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon teardquo (Henry James 1843-1916 from lsquoA Portrait of a Ladyrsquo)

Afternoon Tea A brief history What better way to experi-ence Great Britain than to participate in ldquoafternoon teardquo a British tradition that began in the early 19th century when a noble woman felt

hungry

Today the event is replete with pomp and ceremony with classic and specialty teas and scrumptious cakes and

sandwiches In England there is at least one pub in every village and the same almost holds true for tea rooms One can enjoy formal afternoon tea at high society establishments in London such as The Ritz or The Savoy or relax in a rural countryside atmosphere found in local villages throughout

the United Kingdom

Anna Maria Russell Duchess of Bedford (3 September 1783 ndash 3 July

1857) (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

5

6 6 6

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

The Tea Room Awards Stiff

Competition

The UK Tea and Infusions Association (formerly the UK Tea Council) is an inde-pendent body promoting tea

and its history

Under the Associationrsquos guid-ance tea experts covertly visit establishments and score them using sixteen different catego-ries including deacutecor cleanli-ness and staff attitudes along with a variety of tea-related tests such as appear-ance flavor and staff

knowledge

For example porcelain bone china or other glazed stone-ware is better for retaining heat and will garner a higher score than pots made from

aluminum pewter or enamel

Visit wwwteacouk or wwwafternoonteacouktea-guild-members or more infor-mation on membership and

more

Whatever your preference there is a style to suit all tastes For

all of its pleasantries and traditions afternoon tea is also big

business and recognition by The Tea Guild (founded in 1985 to

recognize and promote businesses dedicated to brewing and

serving tea) is an incentive Competition is stiff as tea rooms

across the United Kingdom go lsquotea cuprsquo to lsquotea cuprsquo for one of

the coveted Top Tea Places awards

I am not a Tea Guild expert nor am I a tea room expert of any

kind the criteria I use when visiting tea shops are far less

sophisticated I look for warm toasted scones with fresh cream

and preserves and a selection of rich homemade cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and friendly

service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

Perfect cup of tea at Unique Tea rooms Castle Rising

6

Spring 2015

Menu Bettyrsquos serves a variety of breakfast and lunch fares from a three-tiered breakfast of muffins croissants and jams to a house special toastie They serve both after-noon and high tea and a wonderful assortment of cakes and ice creams Try the classic banana

split

Hours______

Mon-Weds 900a-400p

Thu-Sat 900a-500p

Sun 1000a-400p

Parking_____

A car park is located di-rectly in front of Bettyrsquos but is only a short-stay (30m-1hr) longer-term parking is available at

The Priory

Contact_____

Tel 01480 211496 Web httpbettybumblesvin-tagetearoomscom

Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Rooms (St Neots)

Tucked along the busy Market Square in St Neots is Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Roomsmdashand it definitely exudes a charming vintage The owners took great care to dress each room with period deacutecor and vis-itors will feel as if they have stepped back in time From an-

tique furniture to a variety of patterned tea ware Bettyrsquos gives meaning to the phrase ldquothe good ole daysrdquo Watch pass-ersby from the charming front room or bask in the cheerful upstairs parlor Either way taking tea at Bettyrsquos will surely brighten your day

8

30 Market Square St Neots

Cambridgeshire PE19 2AF I started off with a classic creamed tea with a strong pot of Earl Grey and freshly toasted plain scone with luscious raspberry preserves and clotted cream For its ample size and shape the scone was surprisingly light To top off the light snack I had to sample the toffee chip carrot cake The rich thick caramel frosting with chips of chewy toffee was the perfect topper for this exceptionally moist and flavorful dream cake

Each bite melted in my mouth

7

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoThe vintage deacutecor and ambiance gives Bettyrsquos its wonderful charmrdquo

Toffee Chip Carrot Cake (top)

bright and cheery tea room (above) glass-covered cakes (right)

8

Spring 2015

Menu

The Barn Tea Rooms

provides both breakfast

and lunch fayres from

a classic eggs on toast

to made-to-order sand-

wiches Breakfast is

served until 1130

whereas lunch is served

between 12-230p

Hours______

Mon-Fri 1000a-430p

Sat 1000a - 500p

Sun 1100a - 500p

Parking_____

There is ample parking at Burwash Manor with a short walk from the lot to the main shops There is some accessible parking closer to the tea rooms

Contact_____

Tel 01223 264821 Website http

wwwburwashmanorc

om01_shops_tbtrasp

The Barn Tea Rooms (Barton)

The Barn Tea Rooms located on Burwash Manor grounds is pleasantly situated near the quaint village of Barton just off the M11 near Cambridge The Barn Tea Rooms is aptly named as the welcoming estab-lishment is built inside an historic barn and is decorated with period country charm The farm-style furnishings in the interior are

warm and inviting while the outside seating area provides am-ble space for larger parties or if you just want to enjoy the countryside scenery and spring weather In addition to the tea room Burwash Manor also hosts independent local shops a day spa and a childrenrsquos play area So make a day of it with the family

10

Snuggled into a cozy corner I sampled the Barn Tea Roomrsquos classic creamed tea with a fresh butter scone locally sourced preserves and cream and a pot of English Breakfast The raspberry preserves had a nice zippy tartness which was offset by the freshly whipped cream The scone itself was soft and light and was just the right size to accompa-ny the hearty serving of coffee-walnut cake dusted with chocolate pow-der The coffee-infused frosting was rich and creamy but did not over-power the lightly spiced cake While flavorful this delightful treat was

not overly rich and you wonrsquot feel the least bit guilty for indulging

New Road Cambridge Barton CB23 7EY

9

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoThe vintage deacutecor and ambiance gives Bettyrsquos its wonderful charmrdquo

Toffee Chip Carrot Cake (top)

bright and cheery tea room (above) glass-covered cakes (right)

8

Spring 2015

Menu

The Barn Tea Rooms

provides both breakfast

and lunch fayres from

a classic eggs on toast

to made-to-order sand-

wiches Breakfast is

served until 1130

whereas lunch is served

between 12-230p

Hours______

Mon-Fri 1000a-430p

Sat 1000a - 500p

Sun 1100a - 500p

Parking_____

There is ample parking at Burwash Manor with a short walk from the lot to the main shops There is some accessible parking closer to the tea rooms

Contact_____

Tel 01223 264821 Website http

wwwburwashmanorc

om01_shops_tbtrasp

The Barn Tea Rooms (Barton)

The Barn Tea Rooms located on Burwash Manor grounds is pleasantly situated near the quaint village of Barton just off the M11 near Cambridge The Barn Tea Rooms is aptly named as the welcoming estab-lishment is built inside an historic barn and is decorated with period country charm The farm-style furnishings in the interior are

warm and inviting while the outside seating area provides am-ble space for larger parties or if you just want to enjoy the countryside scenery and spring weather In addition to the tea room Burwash Manor also hosts independent local shops a day spa and a childrenrsquos play area So make a day of it with the family

10

Snuggled into a cozy corner I sampled the Barn Tea Roomrsquos classic creamed tea with a fresh butter scone locally sourced preserves and cream and a pot of English Breakfast The raspberry preserves had a nice zippy tartness which was offset by the freshly whipped cream The scone itself was soft and light and was just the right size to accompa-ny the hearty serving of coffee-walnut cake dusted with chocolate pow-der The coffee-infused frosting was rich and creamy but did not over-power the lightly spiced cake While flavorful this delightful treat was

not overly rich and you wonrsquot feel the least bit guilty for indulging

New Road Cambridge Barton CB23 7EY

9

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Menu

The Barn Tea Rooms

provides both breakfast

and lunch fayres from

a classic eggs on toast

to made-to-order sand-

wiches Breakfast is

served until 1130

whereas lunch is served

between 12-230p

Hours______

Mon-Fri 1000a-430p

Sat 1000a - 500p

Sun 1100a - 500p

Parking_____

There is ample parking at Burwash Manor with a short walk from the lot to the main shops There is some accessible parking closer to the tea rooms

Contact_____

Tel 01223 264821 Website http

wwwburwashmanorc

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The Barn Tea Rooms (Barton)

The Barn Tea Rooms located on Burwash Manor grounds is pleasantly situated near the quaint village of Barton just off the M11 near Cambridge The Barn Tea Rooms is aptly named as the welcoming estab-lishment is built inside an historic barn and is decorated with period country charm The farm-style furnishings in the interior are

warm and inviting while the outside seating area provides am-ble space for larger parties or if you just want to enjoy the countryside scenery and spring weather In addition to the tea room Burwash Manor also hosts independent local shops a day spa and a childrenrsquos play area So make a day of it with the family

10

Snuggled into a cozy corner I sampled the Barn Tea Roomrsquos classic creamed tea with a fresh butter scone locally sourced preserves and cream and a pot of English Breakfast The raspberry preserves had a nice zippy tartness which was offset by the freshly whipped cream The scone itself was soft and light and was just the right size to accompa-ny the hearty serving of coffee-walnut cake dusted with chocolate pow-der The coffee-infused frosting was rich and creamy but did not over-power the lightly spiced cake While flavorful this delightful treat was

not overly rich and you wonrsquot feel the least bit guilty for indulging

New Road Cambridge Barton CB23 7EY

9

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoItrsquos warm and inviting and the coffee cake with dusted chocolate is heavenlyrdquo

A lightly toasted scone with preserves (above)

antique country barn motif decor (right)

10

Spring 2015

Menu In addition to a traditional English breakfast menu the Hotel Bar offers some classic nibblers such as Crispy squid with aioli or specialty salads such as the Chili fried king

prawns on an oriental salad

In addition to High Tea The Hotel Bar also offers the classic cream tea Looking for something a little more special Try the Champagne High Tea featuring Louis Roedere Champagne or shake off the work-day blues with a Cocktail High Tea with a glass teapot filled with your favorite cocktail Now

thatrsquos a twist

Hours______

Mon-Sun 11ammdashLate

Breakfast

Mon-Fri 7-10am

SatSun 8-10am

Parking_____

There is ample free parking both in front of and to the side of Slepe Hall

Contact_____

Tel 01480 300706 Website

wwwslepehallhotelcouk

Slepe Hall Hotel (St Ives)

If you really want to test a tea roomrsquos services visit them for high tea on Valentinersquos Day I am happy to report Slepe Hall Hotel was equal to the challenge providing a delightful afternoon tea and relaxing ambiance with cheerful and attentive wait-staff Slepe Hall is just off the A1123 in the bustling village of St Ives (Cambridgeshire vice Cornwall) Visitors can either dine in the

upscale Ramseyrsquos Brasserie or enjoy a cozy bite by the fire in the elegant Hotel Bar Both loca-tions provide excellent fayre and friendly service Slepe Hall also has ample terrace seating for those warm summer days For those looking for a night out The Hotel Bar does host live mu-sic Check the website for more

details

12

To celebrate Valentinersquos Day I opted for the classic ldquoHigh Teardquo (see in-

side cover) with a pot of Earl Gray The sultana sconersquos light crusty

exterior smothered in strawberry jam and rich cream was delightful But

the unique twists on classic ham finger sandwich with signature zesty

spread was definitely inspired This was topped off with decadent mil-

lionaire shortbread and fresh fruit in a cream-filled merengue cup Even

for one High Tea at Slepe Hall made for a perfect Valentinersquos Day

feast

Ramsey Road St Ives CAMBS PE27 5RB

11

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoWhether in the cozy bar or upscale Ramseyrsquos brasserie you canrsquot go wrong with High Teardquo

13

Tasty bites from ldquoHigh Teardquo (top)

fresh fruit merengue cup (above) relaxing on the terrace (right)

12

Spring 2015

The next ldquoTea Room Treasures of East Angliardquo issue will be released in June and will feature the following tea room treas-ures Harris and Hoole (Huntingdon) Cambridge Belfry (Cambourne) Woodfarm House - Royal Sandringham (Norfolk)

Summer Issue Preview

A special thanks to the owners of Betty Bumbles Vintage

Tea Rooms The Barn Tea Rooms and Slepe Hall for

granting me permission to highlight their establishments

Special Thanks

13

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

CA Eccles WriterPhotographer

Member Royal Photographic Society

ArchaeologyHeritage Group

Travel Group

Channel 7 Film Production Company

Set Photographer

PADI-certified SCUBA Diver

Earth is home to billions of people with rich cultures traditions histories and perspectives Writer and photographer Cindy A Eccles (aka CA Eccles) seeks to capture these and other wonders of life through both word and sight Her goal bridg-ing geographic and cultural divides to build trust and tolerance so that we can all appreciate and celebrate our uniqueness and

commonalities with mutual respect

Cindy has advanced degrees in archaeologyanthropology and international relations and a post-graduate degree in journalism She has published both fiction and non-fiction works including former Senator William Coxonrsquos papers (1930-1960) on his pursuits to understand and document petroglyphs Cindy also writes for the Heritage Daily magazine and blogs on

issues concerning risks to world heritage

Separately Cindy contributes to travel magazines and news outlets on a variety of travel-related topics You can also follow her travel blogmdashldquoON the Beaten Pathrdquomdashhighlighting travel experiences to lesser known gems within already popular tourist destinations One does not need to travel ldquooff the beaten pathrdquo

to have a memorable or enjoyable experience

Cindy is also a professional photographer with interests in the landscape travel and heritage genres Images from her series on life in Sanliurfa Turkey was exhibited by the Los Angeles Pho-to Festival in April and Cindyrsquos images and articles have been published by the Royal Photographic Society International Liv-

ing Magazine and the US Department of Defense

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwearthlifephotographycom and she can be reached by email at

caecclesearthlifephotographycom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Spring 2015

Menu In addition to a traditional English breakfast menu the Hotel Bar offers some classic nibblers such as Crispy squid with aioli or specialty salads such as the Chili fried king

prawns on an oriental salad

In addition to High Tea The Hotel Bar also offers the classic cream tea Looking for something a little more special Try the Champagne High Tea featuring Louis Roedere Champagne or shake off the work-day blues with a Cocktail High Tea with a glass teapot filled with your favorite cocktail Now

thatrsquos a twist

Hours______

Mon-Sun 11ammdashLate

Breakfast

Mon-Fri 7-10am

SatSun 8-10am

Parking_____

There is ample free parking both in front of and to the side of Slepe Hall

Contact_____

Tel 01480 300706 Website

wwwslepehallhotelcouk

Slepe Hall Hotel (St Ives)

If you really want to test a tea roomrsquos services visit them for high tea on Valentinersquos Day I am happy to report Slepe Hall Hotel was equal to the challenge providing a delightful afternoon tea and relaxing ambiance with cheerful and attentive wait-staff Slepe Hall is just off the A1123 in the bustling village of St Ives (Cambridgeshire vice Cornwall) Visitors can either dine in the

upscale Ramseyrsquos Brasserie or enjoy a cozy bite by the fire in the elegant Hotel Bar Both loca-tions provide excellent fayre and friendly service Slepe Hall also has ample terrace seating for those warm summer days For those looking for a night out The Hotel Bar does host live mu-sic Check the website for more

details

12

To celebrate Valentinersquos Day I opted for the classic ldquoHigh Teardquo (see in-

side cover) with a pot of Earl Gray The sultana sconersquos light crusty

exterior smothered in strawberry jam and rich cream was delightful But

the unique twists on classic ham finger sandwich with signature zesty

spread was definitely inspired This was topped off with decadent mil-

lionaire shortbread and fresh fruit in a cream-filled merengue cup Even

for one High Tea at Slepe Hall made for a perfect Valentinersquos Day

feast

Ramsey Road St Ives CAMBS PE27 5RB

11

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoWhether in the cozy bar or upscale Ramseyrsquos brasserie you canrsquot go wrong with High Teardquo

13

Tasty bites from ldquoHigh Teardquo (top)

fresh fruit merengue cup (above) relaxing on the terrace (right)

12

Spring 2015

The next ldquoTea Room Treasures of East Angliardquo issue will be released in June and will feature the following tea room treas-ures Harris and Hoole (Huntingdon) Cambridge Belfry (Cambourne) Woodfarm House - Royal Sandringham (Norfolk)

Summer Issue Preview

A special thanks to the owners of Betty Bumbles Vintage

Tea Rooms The Barn Tea Rooms and Slepe Hall for

granting me permission to highlight their establishments

Special Thanks

13

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

CA Eccles WriterPhotographer

Member Royal Photographic Society

ArchaeologyHeritage Group

Travel Group

Channel 7 Film Production Company

Set Photographer

PADI-certified SCUBA Diver

Earth is home to billions of people with rich cultures traditions histories and perspectives Writer and photographer Cindy A Eccles (aka CA Eccles) seeks to capture these and other wonders of life through both word and sight Her goal bridg-ing geographic and cultural divides to build trust and tolerance so that we can all appreciate and celebrate our uniqueness and

commonalities with mutual respect

Cindy has advanced degrees in archaeologyanthropology and international relations and a post-graduate degree in journalism She has published both fiction and non-fiction works including former Senator William Coxonrsquos papers (1930-1960) on his pursuits to understand and document petroglyphs Cindy also writes for the Heritage Daily magazine and blogs on

issues concerning risks to world heritage

Separately Cindy contributes to travel magazines and news outlets on a variety of travel-related topics You can also follow her travel blogmdashldquoON the Beaten Pathrdquomdashhighlighting travel experiences to lesser known gems within already popular tourist destinations One does not need to travel ldquooff the beaten pathrdquo

to have a memorable or enjoyable experience

Cindy is also a professional photographer with interests in the landscape travel and heritage genres Images from her series on life in Sanliurfa Turkey was exhibited by the Los Angeles Pho-to Festival in April and Cindyrsquos images and articles have been published by the Royal Photographic Society International Liv-

ing Magazine and the US Department of Defense

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwearthlifephotographycom and she can be reached by email at

caecclesearthlifephotographycom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Spring 2015

ldquoWhether in the cozy bar or upscale Ramseyrsquos brasserie you canrsquot go wrong with High Teardquo

13

Tasty bites from ldquoHigh Teardquo (top)

fresh fruit merengue cup (above) relaxing on the terrace (right)

12

Spring 2015

The next ldquoTea Room Treasures of East Angliardquo issue will be released in June and will feature the following tea room treas-ures Harris and Hoole (Huntingdon) Cambridge Belfry (Cambourne) Woodfarm House - Royal Sandringham (Norfolk)

Summer Issue Preview

A special thanks to the owners of Betty Bumbles Vintage

Tea Rooms The Barn Tea Rooms and Slepe Hall for

granting me permission to highlight their establishments

Special Thanks

13

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

CA Eccles WriterPhotographer

Member Royal Photographic Society

ArchaeologyHeritage Group

Travel Group

Channel 7 Film Production Company

Set Photographer

PADI-certified SCUBA Diver

Earth is home to billions of people with rich cultures traditions histories and perspectives Writer and photographer Cindy A Eccles (aka CA Eccles) seeks to capture these and other wonders of life through both word and sight Her goal bridg-ing geographic and cultural divides to build trust and tolerance so that we can all appreciate and celebrate our uniqueness and

commonalities with mutual respect

Cindy has advanced degrees in archaeologyanthropology and international relations and a post-graduate degree in journalism She has published both fiction and non-fiction works including former Senator William Coxonrsquos papers (1930-1960) on his pursuits to understand and document petroglyphs Cindy also writes for the Heritage Daily magazine and blogs on

issues concerning risks to world heritage

Separately Cindy contributes to travel magazines and news outlets on a variety of travel-related topics You can also follow her travel blogmdashldquoON the Beaten Pathrdquomdashhighlighting travel experiences to lesser known gems within already popular tourist destinations One does not need to travel ldquooff the beaten pathrdquo

to have a memorable or enjoyable experience

Cindy is also a professional photographer with interests in the landscape travel and heritage genres Images from her series on life in Sanliurfa Turkey was exhibited by the Los Angeles Pho-to Festival in April and Cindyrsquos images and articles have been published by the Royal Photographic Society International Liv-

ing Magazine and the US Department of Defense

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwearthlifephotographycom and she can be reached by email at

caecclesearthlifephotographycom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Spring 2015

The next ldquoTea Room Treasures of East Angliardquo issue will be released in June and will feature the following tea room treas-ures Harris and Hoole (Huntingdon) Cambridge Belfry (Cambourne) Woodfarm House - Royal Sandringham (Norfolk)

Summer Issue Preview

A special thanks to the owners of Betty Bumbles Vintage

Tea Rooms The Barn Tea Rooms and Slepe Hall for

granting me permission to highlight their establishments

Special Thanks

13

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

CA Eccles WriterPhotographer

Member Royal Photographic Society

ArchaeologyHeritage Group

Travel Group

Channel 7 Film Production Company

Set Photographer

PADI-certified SCUBA Diver

Earth is home to billions of people with rich cultures traditions histories and perspectives Writer and photographer Cindy A Eccles (aka CA Eccles) seeks to capture these and other wonders of life through both word and sight Her goal bridg-ing geographic and cultural divides to build trust and tolerance so that we can all appreciate and celebrate our uniqueness and

commonalities with mutual respect

Cindy has advanced degrees in archaeologyanthropology and international relations and a post-graduate degree in journalism She has published both fiction and non-fiction works including former Senator William Coxonrsquos papers (1930-1960) on his pursuits to understand and document petroglyphs Cindy also writes for the Heritage Daily magazine and blogs on

issues concerning risks to world heritage

Separately Cindy contributes to travel magazines and news outlets on a variety of travel-related topics You can also follow her travel blogmdashldquoON the Beaten Pathrdquomdashhighlighting travel experiences to lesser known gems within already popular tourist destinations One does not need to travel ldquooff the beaten pathrdquo

to have a memorable or enjoyable experience

Cindy is also a professional photographer with interests in the landscape travel and heritage genres Images from her series on life in Sanliurfa Turkey was exhibited by the Los Angeles Pho-to Festival in April and Cindyrsquos images and articles have been published by the Royal Photographic Society International Liv-

ing Magazine and the US Department of Defense

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwearthlifephotographycom and she can be reached by email at

caecclesearthlifephotographycom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Spring 2015

CA Eccles WriterPhotographer

Member Royal Photographic Society

ArchaeologyHeritage Group

Travel Group

Channel 7 Film Production Company

Set Photographer

PADI-certified SCUBA Diver

Earth is home to billions of people with rich cultures traditions histories and perspectives Writer and photographer Cindy A Eccles (aka CA Eccles) seeks to capture these and other wonders of life through both word and sight Her goal bridg-ing geographic and cultural divides to build trust and tolerance so that we can all appreciate and celebrate our uniqueness and

commonalities with mutual respect

Cindy has advanced degrees in archaeologyanthropology and international relations and a post-graduate degree in journalism She has published both fiction and non-fiction works including former Senator William Coxonrsquos papers (1930-1960) on his pursuits to understand and document petroglyphs Cindy also writes for the Heritage Daily magazine and blogs on

issues concerning risks to world heritage

Separately Cindy contributes to travel magazines and news outlets on a variety of travel-related topics You can also follow her travel blogmdashldquoON the Beaten Pathrdquomdashhighlighting travel experiences to lesser known gems within already popular tourist destinations One does not need to travel ldquooff the beaten pathrdquo

to have a memorable or enjoyable experience

Cindy is also a professional photographer with interests in the landscape travel and heritage genres Images from her series on life in Sanliurfa Turkey was exhibited by the Los Angeles Pho-to Festival in April and Cindyrsquos images and articles have been published by the Royal Photographic Society International Liv-

ing Magazine and the US Department of Defense

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwearthlifephotographycom and she can be reached by email at

caecclesearthlifephotographycom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Spring 2015