Afternoon Tea Tours - Tea at Cringletie House Hotel

The journey:

Afternoon tea at Cringletie House Hotel

Having finished our tour of Rosslyn Chapel our thoughts turn to the promise of afternoon tea.

Cringletie House Hotel It is approximately ten miles to our destination and our journey takes us through the beautiful Borders countryside which is characterised by rich, rolling farmland mixed with forests and rivers.It is a land of ancient abbeys, castles and historic houses and strong literary connections and Sir Walter Scott, to name but one, has many associations with the Borders.

Before long we arrive at our destination , Cringletie House Hotel .Whatever the time of year there is a sense of expectancy as we drive through the lovely grounds – in early spring being greeted by banks of snowdrops while later in the year the colour from the magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas is unlikely to be forgotten.

The hotel itself is a stunning example of Scottish Baronial architecture. The original house was built in 1666 and the present house was constructed in 1861 on the previous site.

It was built and designed by the noted Scottish architect David Bryce and has many distinctive features such as the small protruding towers and the crow stepped gables.

And now - after all our adventures -Afternoon Tea awaits !
After a warm Scottish welcome from the staff at Cringletie it is time to sample some Scottish hospitality.

The Gardens at Cringletie Afternoon tea may be served in the library, in the lounge or in the conservatory but wherever the location there are beautiful views either of the extensive grounds or of the rolling Cheviot hills beyond.

This is the perfect setting to sample a sumptuous array of thinly sliced sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, French patisserie and cakes and biscuits.
After an afternoon of touring and exploring this is a time for indulgence and relaxation…..

When finished you may care to take a stroll through the old walled garden and then well satisfied, we travel back to the city , taking with us memories of a truly unforgettable Scottish experience .

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