Afternoon Tea

A classic tradition, beautifully reimagined.

Add a glass of Prosecco or Champagne to your Afternoon Tea for an extra special experience

Add a glass of Prosecco or Champagne to your Afternoon Tea for an extra special experience

Indulge in a classic Afternoon Tea featuring finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked fruit scones served with Cornish clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam, and a selection of handcrafted cakes. Served with your choice of unlimited Newby tea or freshly brewed Illy coffee.

For something extra special, elevate your experience with a glass of Prosecco or Champagne.

You don’t need to be staying with us to enjoy Afternoon Tea.

  • Monday to Sunday: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
  • Advance booking required — minimum 24 hours’ notice

Please let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. Vegetarian options are available with notice. While we do not currently offer a vegan Afternoon Tea, if it’s part of your package, we’re happy to provide an alternative with advance notice.

Menus & Pricing

Menus are seasonal and change frequently — here’s a recent example of our Classic Afternoon Tea:

Savoury Selection

  • Cucumber & dill on granary bread (V)
  • Wicks Manor ham, English mustard & spinach on a brioche bun
  • Lambton & Jackson smoked salmon with cream cheese & chives on sourdough
  • Free-range egg mayonnaise & cress on a brioche bun (V)

Scones

  • Freshly baked fruit scone, served with Cornish clotted cream & Tiptree strawberry jam

Sweet Treats

  • Fondant fancies
  • Macaron
  • Flavoured profiteroles

Afternoon Tea Packages for Two

  • Classic Afternoon Tea – with unlimited tea or coffee – £64
  • Sparkling Afternoon Tea – with a glass of Prosecco – £80
  • Celebration Afternoon Tea – with a glass of Champagne – £90

Cream Tea for Two

  • Two warm fruit scones with Cornish clotted cream, Tiptree strawberry jam, and unlimited tea or coffee - £25

Booking at The Lifehouse Restaurant

Pre booking is required.

To book your Afternoon tea or if you have any questions, please contact us on 01255 863455, via enquires@lifehouse.co.uk or click here to chat online 10am-5pm Monday to Friday.

BUYING AS A GIFT

Treat someone special, with an Afternoon tea voucher

If you have any questions, please contact us on 01255 860050, via enquires@lifehouse.co.uk or click here to chat online 10am-5pm Monday to Friday.