Suffolk afternoon tea's named among UK's best
Two hotels in Suffolk have been named among the best places for afternoon tea in the lead up to Mother's Day.
Muddy Stilettos compiled a list of the top places across the county to get a selection feast of finger sandwiches, sweet treats and scones with clotted cream and jam.
The Marquis in Layham and The Swan in Southwold were included in the round-up by the lifestyle guide.
Afternoon tea at the hotel and spa near Hadleigh is served in the Orangery, which is surrounded by natural light and overlooks the Suffolk countryside.
The Marquis overlooks the Suffolk countryside (Image: Charlotte Bond)READ MORE: 5 of the best afternoon teas in Suffolk
In warmer and sunnier weather, it can be enjoyed on the Spa terrace which overlooks the Italian Gardens.
The afternoon tea menu includes a selection of sandwiches with fillings such as pastrami and pickled cabbage, whipped feta and sun blushed tomato, or smoked salmon and dill compressed cucumber.
It is followed with the traditional plain and fruit scones as well as sweet treats from coffee eclairs to rhubarb and custard macarons.
The arancini at The Swan (Image: Newsquest)READ MORE:
The Swan in Southwold is just a short walk up from the promenade and beach of the coastal town.
Afternoon tea is served daily in The Still Room, a restaurant designed with the influence of features in the Copper House Distillery.
Priced at £30 per person, it includes brioche finger rolls with a range of fillings, saffron arancini and mini fish and chips.
As well as buttermilk scones, the sweet part of the menu has offerings such as mini cinnamon doughnuts, a mini ice cream cone and a malt load with Adnams Broadside glaze.
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