Tea Room Treasures

of

East Anglia

October 2014 Autumn Issue

Celebrating A Great British Tradition Afternoon Tea

Featured Tea Spots Castle Rising Kettering

Stamford

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Tea Room Treasures

of East Anglia

Tea Notes The days are getting shorter and colder weather is on the way but donrsquot despair Afternoon tea with a pot of steaming hot tea will help you ease into the beauty of fall

Tea Room Treasures of East Angliarsquos fall issue takes the tea room aficionado to opposite ends of East Anglia beginning in the north-east and running to the southwest The three highlighted tea rooms range from farmland-style to the height of elegance of the stately home and each present scrumptious specialty dishes and down-home classics

With the summer days behind us letrsquos embrace the change by explor-ing the other treasures of East Anglia and reacquainting ourselves with that fine British tradition of Afternoon Tea

~CA Eccles

2

Inside this issue Tea Notes 2

Map of East Anglia 3

Afternoon Tea 5

Unique Tea Room 7

Glebe Farm Tea Room 9

Orangery at Burghley House 11

Special Thanks 13

Winter 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 Mist rises over a small stream

with rich fall foliage all around

Left A twist on afternoon tea

Back Fall colors are on the way

copy CA Eccles 2014 All rights reserved

Autumn 2014

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

Autumn 2014

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

ldquoTea to the English is really just a picnic indoorsrdquo

Alice Walker (1944- )

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

Afternoon Tea platter Serendipity

Godmanchester

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Tea Room Treasures

of East Anglia

Tea Notes The days are getting shorter and colder weather is on the way but donrsquot despair Afternoon tea with a pot of steaming hot tea will help you ease into the beauty of fall

Tea Room Treasures of East Angliarsquos fall issue takes the tea room aficionado to opposite ends of East Anglia beginning in the north-east and running to the southwest The three highlighted tea rooms range from farmland-style to the height of elegance of the stately home and each present scrumptious specialty dishes and down-home classics

With the summer days behind us letrsquos embrace the change by explor-ing the other treasures of East Anglia and reacquainting ourselves with that fine British tradition of Afternoon Tea

~CA Eccles

2

Inside this issue Tea Notes 2

Map of East Anglia 3

Afternoon Tea 5

Unique Tea Room 7

Glebe Farm Tea Room 9

Orangery at Burghley House 11

Special Thanks 13

Winter 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 Mist rises over a small stream

with rich fall foliage all around

Left A twist on afternoon tea

Back Fall colors are on the way

copy CA Eccles 2014 All rights reserved

Autumn 2014

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

Autumn 2014

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

ldquoTea to the English is really just a picnic indoorsrdquo

Alice Walker (1944- )

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

Afternoon Tea platter Serendipity

Godmanchester

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

Tea Room Treasures

of East Anglia

Tea Notes The days are getting shorter and colder weather is on the way but donrsquot despair Afternoon tea with a pot of steaming hot tea will help you ease into the beauty of fall

Tea Room Treasures of East Angliarsquos fall issue takes the tea room aficionado to opposite ends of East Anglia beginning in the north-east and running to the southwest The three highlighted tea rooms range from farmland-style to the height of elegance of the stately home and each present scrumptious specialty dishes and down-home classics

With the summer days behind us letrsquos embrace the change by explor-ing the other treasures of East Anglia and reacquainting ourselves with that fine British tradition of Afternoon Tea

~CA Eccles

2

Inside this issue Tea Notes 2

Map of East Anglia 3

Afternoon Tea 5

Unique Tea Room 7

Glebe Farm Tea Room 9

Orangery at Burghley House 11

Special Thanks 13

Winter 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 Mist rises over a small stream

with rich fall foliage all around

Left A twist on afternoon tea

Back Fall colors are on the way

copy CA Eccles 2014 All rights reserved

Autumn 2014

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

Autumn 2014

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

ldquoTea to the English is really just a picnic indoorsrdquo

Alice Walker (1944- )

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

Afternoon Tea platter Serendipity

Godmanchester

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

3

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

4

Autumn 2014

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

ldquoTea to the English is really just a picnic indoorsrdquo

Alice Walker (1944- )

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

Afternoon Tea platter Serendipity

Godmanchester

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

4

Autumn 2014

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

ldquoTea to the English is really just a picnic indoorsrdquo

Alice Walker (1944- )

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

Afternoon Tea platter Serendipity

Godmanchester

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

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

ldquoTea to the English is really just a picnic indoorsrdquo

Alice Walker (1944- )

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

Afternoon Tea platter Serendipity

Godmanchester

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

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 For 2013 the Goring Hotel

earned the top London Afternoon Tea award

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 so-

phisticated I look for just-right scones with fresh cream and

preserves and a selection of rich homemade tea cakes finger

sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients and warm

and friendly service in a relaxing and charming setting

And letrsquos not forgeta perfectly brewed cup of tea

A hearty version of afternoon tea Riverview Guest House and Tea room Earith

6

Autumn 2014

Menu Unique offers a classic British menu with an all day breakfast made-to-order sandwiches such as sausage and chutney or classic ham and brie Cakes include everything from Victori-an Sponge and Coffee-Walnut to Marzipan

and Lemon Curd

Hours______

MonSat 1000a-600p

Sun Closed

Parking_____

There is no parkingmdashexcept for disabledmdashat the tea room However there is a car park across the street (around the ring road) at the Unique antique shops Or if vising the castle just leave your car at the car park The tea room is only about a 5-minute

walk

Contact_____

Tel 01553 631800

Unique Tea Room (Castle Rising)

Unique Tea Rooms and Garden is a classic team room but with a view The charming house has at least three rooms for dining

and a well-appointed garden

Thankfully the tea room does not attempt to fit as many ta-bles (or bodies) into whatever space is available Instead there is ample space to enjoy your brunch lunch or early

supper The classic country-charm interior is warm and covered picnic tables in the front garden offer refuge from the summer sun as well as great

views of the castle

Staff are cheery and helpful and keep a look-out for pension-ers giving special tender-loving care with seating and service

needs Heart-warning indeed

Castle Rising Norfolk Kingrsquos Lynn PE31 6AG

To kick off the experience I sipped a strong pot of Earl Gray as I wait-ed for my hearty twist on the usual afternoon tea a plated lunch of bacon and brie quiche new potatoes and fresh tossed salad with cher-ry tomatoes and sprigs The zesty quiche was light and airy perfect for a warm summerrsquos day while the summer salad was chock full of nutri-tious garden veggies I couldnrsquot leave with out sampling the lemon zinger cake which I paired with equally zingy and refreshing orange squash The cake was moist with an extra heaping of cream in the

center The lemon sour candies on top added an extra ldquozingrdquo

7

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoThe name says it allmdashunique in every wayrdquo

A hearty twist on afternoon tea with new potatoes fresh slaw and salad and piping hot bacon and brie quiche (top)

and donrsquot forget tart lemon cake with orange squash (right)

8

Autumn 2014

Menu

While labeled a ldquotea roomrdquo

Glebe Farm presents an

extensive menu including a

ldquoFarm House Brunchrdquo

with full English Break-

fast international cuisine

sandwiches as well as Brit-

ish classics such as Steak amp

Ale pie donrsquot forget the

hearty Sunday Roast with

all the fixings

Hours______

Mon Closed

Tues-Sun 1000a-400p

Reservations recommend-

ed on Sundays as a carvery

lunch is served and seating

space is limited

Parking_____

Glebe Farm has ample parking tho spaces close the tea room are limited

Contact_____

Tel 01536 513849 Website

wwwglebefarmshopcouk

Glebe Farm Tea Room (Kettering)

Situated immediately off the A14

near Kettering is Glebe Farm

Shop and Tea Room with its per-

fect blend of Scandinavian deacutecor

and rustic country charm The

interior was warm and inviting

with a blend of matching country

manor tables and chairs spacious-

ly placed throughout the stepped-

down dining area There is a

smaller seating area in the main

shop There is also plenty of seat-

ing on the open deck which looks

out over a fenced play area for

the children and sweeping views

of the rolling hills of the East

Anglia farmland

The tea room is very popular and

regularly busy but the staff are

super friendly and eager to point

out their favorite dishes

10

With so many choices (the cakes and scones are on display) I decided on both brunch and lunch selecting a raspberry-almond scone and cream with side-car strawberries and a luscious grilled chicken parmesan sandwich Other twists on the classics include a lemon scone lightly dusted with confectionerrsquos sugar and paired with clotted cream and lemon curd The hint of lemon in the scone was enhanced ever-so-

slightly by the clotted cream and lemon curd A definite dynamic duo

Glebe Farm Rothwell Road Kettering NN168XF

9

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoThe name says it allmdashunique in every wayrdquo

A hearty twist on afternoon tea with new potatoes fresh slaw and salad and piping hot bacon and brie quiche (top)

and donrsquot forget tart lemon cake with orange squash (right)

8

Autumn 2014

Menu

While labeled a ldquotea roomrdquo

Glebe Farm presents an

extensive menu including a

ldquoFarm House Brunchrdquo

with full English Break-

fast international cuisine

sandwiches as well as Brit-

ish classics such as Steak amp

Ale pie donrsquot forget the

hearty Sunday Roast with

all the fixings

Hours______

Mon Closed

Tues-Sun 1000a-400p

Reservations recommend-

ed on Sundays as a carvery

lunch is served and seating

space is limited

Parking_____

Glebe Farm has ample parking tho spaces close the tea room are limited

Contact_____

Tel 01536 513849 Website

wwwglebefarmshopcouk

Glebe Farm Tea Room (Kettering)

Situated immediately off the A14

near Kettering is Glebe Farm

Shop and Tea Room with its per-

fect blend of Scandinavian deacutecor

and rustic country charm The

interior was warm and inviting

with a blend of matching country

manor tables and chairs spacious-

ly placed throughout the stepped-

down dining area There is a

smaller seating area in the main

shop There is also plenty of seat-

ing on the open deck which looks

out over a fenced play area for

the children and sweeping views

of the rolling hills of the East

Anglia farmland

The tea room is very popular and

regularly busy but the staff are

super friendly and eager to point

out their favorite dishes

10

With so many choices (the cakes and scones are on display) I decided on both brunch and lunch selecting a raspberry-almond scone and cream with side-car strawberries and a luscious grilled chicken parmesan sandwich Other twists on the classics include a lemon scone lightly dusted with confectionerrsquos sugar and paired with clotted cream and lemon curd The hint of lemon in the scone was enhanced ever-so-

slightly by the clotted cream and lemon curd A definite dynamic duo

Glebe Farm Rothwell Road Kettering NN168XF

9

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Menu

While labeled a ldquotea roomrdquo

Glebe Farm presents an

extensive menu including a

ldquoFarm House Brunchrdquo

with full English Break-

fast international cuisine

sandwiches as well as Brit-

ish classics such as Steak amp

Ale pie donrsquot forget the

hearty Sunday Roast with

all the fixings

Hours______

Mon Closed

Tues-Sun 1000a-400p

Reservations recommend-

ed on Sundays as a carvery

lunch is served and seating

space is limited

Parking_____

Glebe Farm has ample parking tho spaces close the tea room are limited

Contact_____

Tel 01536 513849 Website

wwwglebefarmshopcouk

Glebe Farm Tea Room (Kettering)

Situated immediately off the A14

near Kettering is Glebe Farm

Shop and Tea Room with its per-

fect blend of Scandinavian deacutecor

and rustic country charm The

interior was warm and inviting

with a blend of matching country

manor tables and chairs spacious-

ly placed throughout the stepped-

down dining area There is a

smaller seating area in the main

shop There is also plenty of seat-

ing on the open deck which looks

out over a fenced play area for

the children and sweeping views

of the rolling hills of the East

Anglia farmland

The tea room is very popular and

regularly busy but the staff are

super friendly and eager to point

out their favorite dishes

10

With so many choices (the cakes and scones are on display) I decided on both brunch and lunch selecting a raspberry-almond scone and cream with side-car strawberries and a luscious grilled chicken parmesan sandwich Other twists on the classics include a lemon scone lightly dusted with confectionerrsquos sugar and paired with clotted cream and lemon curd The hint of lemon in the scone was enhanced ever-so-

slightly by the clotted cream and lemon curd A definite dynamic duo

Glebe Farm Rothwell Road Kettering NN168XF

9

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Lemony goodness all around with lemon scone and lemon curd (top)

Classic grilled chicken parmesan (above) Luxury berry-almond scone smothered in

cream and sided with strawberries (right)

10

Autumn 2014

Menu Part of Burghley House in Stamford the Orangery Restaurant lsquos menu is as refined as its host estab-lishment Starters include crispy duck salad while heartier options include homemade burger from locally-raised beef The Orangery also offers a spe-cial Afternoon Tea menu with a light option of scone brownie and fruit cake their signature Or-angery Tea with orange scented scones and sand-wiches or the Champagne Tea with sandwiches and

cakes

Hours______ Open daily from 10am to 5pm while the Garden Cafeacute is open from 11am to

5pm

Parking_____ Parking at Burghley House is free of charge There is a slight uphill walk from the main lot although special needs parking is available

Contact_____ Tel 01780 761989 Website http

wwwburghleycouk

Email

orangeryburghleycouk

The Orangery at Burghley House (Stamford)

What better way to truly experi-ence that great British tradition than to take afternoon tea in the gardens of a stately home Thanks to the Orangery at Burghley house you can The glo-riousness of the house aside one gets a sense of royalty when be-ing served by the friendly staff The architecture interior design-ing and of course the open gar-

dens will transport you to anoth-er era and will offer a peek at what might considered leisure luxury lifestyle There is both indoor and outdoor seating and you can order at the til or at your table Dining in the grand gardens with scrumptious food and service fit for royalty is an experience that

you will want to repeat

12

Formal Afternoon Tea is served from 3pm to 430pm As I visited dur-ing brunch I chose a simple creamed tea with a pot of Earl Grey It was a drizzly day but that did not dampen my excitement sitting among blooming lavender in the garden I selected the plain scone slathered in rich clotted cream and fresh strawberry jam and topped it off with a large and a slice of coffee-walnut cake The scone lsquos exterior was light-ly flakey hiding a light and fluffy interior While most cakes have two layers I was pleased to have a single layer with smooth and flavorful

topping it was surprisingly light despite its size

Burghley House Stamford LINCS PE9 3YJ

11

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

Menu Part of Burghley House in Stamford the Orangery Restaurant lsquos menu is as refined as its host estab-lishment Starters include crispy duck salad while heartier options include homemade burger from locally-raised beef The Orangery also offers a spe-cial Afternoon Tea menu with a light option of scone brownie and fruit cake their signature Or-angery Tea with orange scented scones and sand-wiches or the Champagne Tea with sandwiches and

cakes

Hours______ Open daily from 10am to 5pm while the Garden Cafeacute is open from 11am to

5pm

Parking_____ Parking at Burghley House is free of charge There is a slight uphill walk from the main lot although special needs parking is available

Contact_____ Tel 01780 761989 Website http

wwwburghleycouk

Email

orangeryburghleycouk

The Orangery at Burghley House (Stamford)

What better way to truly experi-ence that great British tradition than to take afternoon tea in the gardens of a stately home Thanks to the Orangery at Burghley house you can The glo-riousness of the house aside one gets a sense of royalty when be-ing served by the friendly staff The architecture interior design-ing and of course the open gar-

dens will transport you to anoth-er era and will offer a peek at what might considered leisure luxury lifestyle There is both indoor and outdoor seating and you can order at the til or at your table Dining in the grand gardens with scrumptious food and service fit for royalty is an experience that

you will want to repeat

12

Formal Afternoon Tea is served from 3pm to 430pm As I visited dur-ing brunch I chose a simple creamed tea with a pot of Earl Grey It was a drizzly day but that did not dampen my excitement sitting among blooming lavender in the garden I selected the plain scone slathered in rich clotted cream and fresh strawberry jam and topped it off with a large and a slice of coffee-walnut cake The scone lsquos exterior was light-ly flakey hiding a light and fluffy interior While most cakes have two layers I was pleased to have a single layer with smooth and flavorful

topping it was surprisingly light despite its size

Burghley House Stamford LINCS PE9 3YJ

11

Tea Room Treasures of East Anglia

ldquoSitting in the gardens with a pot of tea and scrumptious coffee-walnut cakethis is the liferdquo

13

Lavender in full bloom around the wrought-iron fencing (above)rsquo

a classic scone with cream (right)

12

Autumn 2014

The next ldquoTea Room Treasures of East Angliardquo issue will step outside of East Anglia as we tour the Kave Houses of Budapest in search of that perfect cup of tea Central Kavehaz Cafeacute Gerbeaud Ruszwurm Gerloczy Cafe

Special Winter Issue Preview

A special thanks to the managers of Unique Tea Room

Glebe Farm Tea Room and Shop and the Orangery

Restaurant at Burghley House 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

DocumentaryVideo Journalism

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 bridge 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 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 and unique 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 heritage and trav-

el magazines

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwcaecclescom and she can be

reached by email at caecclescaecclescom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Autumn 2014

wwwpixotocomcaeccles

The next ldquoTea Room Treasures of East Angliardquo issue will step outside of East Anglia as we tour the Kave Houses of Budapest in search of that perfect cup of tea Central Kavehaz Cafeacute Gerbeaud Ruszwurm Gerloczy Cafe

Special Winter Issue Preview

A special thanks to the managers of Unique Tea Room

Glebe Farm Tea Room and Shop and the Orangery

Restaurant at Burghley House 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

DocumentaryVideo Journalism

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 bridge 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 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 and unique 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 heritage and trav-

el magazines

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwcaecclescom and she can be

reached by email at caecclescaecclescom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Autumn 2014

wwwpixotocomcaeccles

CA Eccles WriterPhotographer

Member Royal Photographic Society

ArchaeologyHeritage Group

Travel Group

DocumentaryVideo Journalism

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 bridge 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 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 and unique 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 heritage and trav-

el magazines

You can keep up with Cindyrsquos adventures and view her latest photo galleries by visiting wwwcaecclescom and she can be

reached by email at caecclescaecclescom

CindyEccles

CA Eccles

14

Autumn 2014

wwwpixotocomcaeccles

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