Waiter pouring Bollinger champagne at a poolside afternoon tea table with pastries, sandwiches and silver teapots.

A quintessentially English afternoon tea in Cornwall

This is afternoon tea in Cornwall served the way it should be. Brimming with traditional English charm and fresh Cornish flavour, The Nare's afternoon tea is a three-tiered tribute to this time-honoured ritual in an unbeatable setting.

Taking a seat at The Quarterdeck, indulge in an assortment of sweets and savouries beside the picturesque expanse of Gerrans Bay. Whether stopping by after a walk or marking an occasion, it offers the perfect excuse to spend some quality time by the coast. 

Note for hotel guests: while guests are welcome to book afternoon tea, there is a separate cream tea for residents served at 4.00pm daily. This is included in the stay. 

Open to all • Starts at £30 per person • Served daily from 3.00pm to 5.00pm

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Selection of miniature pastries and cakes on a tiered afternoon tea stand

A closer look at what is served

The Nare is proud to serve what many consider the best high tea in Cornwall. It is a real treat – a lovingly prepared selection of sweet and savoury delights, served in traditional style on an elegant three-tiered stand. 

The middle tier is the headline act – a classic Cornwall cream tea, complete with plump homemade scones and Cornish clotted cream. On the bottom, find bite-sized savouries and neat rows of sandwiches and on the top, a selection of delicate pâtisseries. 

All this is served with a choice of Tregothnan Cornish loose-leaf tea blends or speciality coffee. Or, for a little extra indulgence, choose to upgrade to a sparkling afternoon tea served with Prosecco (+£8.00) or Champagne (+£14.00). 

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Afternoon tea with silver teapots, sandwiches, cakes and pastries on a table as a guest reaches for a fruit tart.
Afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and pastries served on a tiered stand beside a pool with coastal views in the background
Afternoon tea set on a polished wooden table in front of a patterned sofa and framed wall art
Hands preparing scones with jam and cream at an elegant afternoon tea table with sandwiches, teapots and sparkling drinks.
Server presenting afternoon tea to guests seated beside a lit fireplace in a stone-walled lounge
Waiter arranging cutlery on a poolside dining table at an outdoor restaurant
Server pouring sparkling wine for two seated guests in an elegant lounge during afternoon tea.
Waiter pouring champagne into a glass beside a poolside afternoon tea table
Traditional afternoon tea with silver teapots, finger sandwiches, scones and pastries on a tiered stand