You can’t go wrong with Afternoon Tea and its savoury sandwiches, piping hot tea and sweet treats but where are the best places to go in and around Swindon?
If you’re looking for a way to spoil the maternal figure in your life this Mother’s Day or you have another special occasion in mind, here are the top spots that you can savour the afternoon treat on your doorstep.
We have rounded up the best eateries that offer the luxurious experience to help you spend more time stuffing your face with scones and less on the stressful organising.
Here are the top 5 places that offer afternoon teas in your area based on their Tripadvisor ratings and reviews.
Best places for afternoon tea near Swindon
McCtaff's Cakes & Tea Room
Where: 1 College Street, Swindon SN1 1QP England
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 18
Sharing their experience on Tripadvisor, one customer wrote:" This is easily the best eatery in Swindon bar none.We have enjoyed romantic afternoon teas as a couple; family lunches; work meetings with delicious cake and even a Halloween Party (we’ll be enjoying a Christmas Party here soon, too) and they’ve all been fantastic experiences.This is a really lovely family run business and the staff are exceptionally friendly..."
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Lydiard Park
Where: Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA, England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 607
After their trip, one user left this review:"We had a really lovely time. Food was presented beautifully and tasted great. The staff were friendly and attentive. Thank you very much for a special afternoon."
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Cricklade House Hotel
Where: Common Hill Malmesbury Road, Cricklade, Swindon SN6 6HA England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 303
One visitor wrote up their experience on Tripadvisor, saying;" Visited this lovely Hotel for the weekend with my daughter. What a smashing place .Staff friendly and attentive. Rooms clean and welcoming. Afternoon tea was the best I've had ( and I've had a few )."
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Grey Heron restaurant at The Wiltshire Hotel
Where: The Wiltshire Hotel, Golf and Leisure, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7PB England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 243
One visitor took to Tripadvisor about their experience, saying:"The purpose of this visit was to meet up with two good friends to catch up. The Wiltshire was the perfect venue. It was clean, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff and what a great team they were.
It was a relaxing and friendly place serving good food in tastefully decorated surroundings."
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Chiseldon House
Where: New Road Chiseldon, Swindon SN4 ONE England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 154
Following their experience, one customer commented:" Visited the hotel for a Champagne afternoon tea with some friends. Service was good. Prompt, checking back that everything was ok. Food was ample - none of us could finish the afternoon tea, so we took some of it home with us. Apparently this is a regular occurrence. Bottomless pots of tea, which was very welcome given the ample portions of food. I liked the sandwiches in particular, and the scones were great."
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