TEA ROOM

TEA ROOM

  • For bookings of parties of 6+ please call 01522 243536 to book and a deposit of £10 per person will be required to secure the booking.

Indulge in an award-winning Afternoon Tea at Doddington Hall.

AFTERNOON TEA

The Doddington Tea Room is situated in our award-winning Coach House venue, set under the gaze of the Elizabethan Hall. 

Book an afternoon tea at Doddington Hall and you can delight in freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, an array of famous Doddington sweet treats and a delicious selection of sandwiches.

There’s something to suit the whole family with our traditional, savoury inspired and children’s Afternoon Tea. 

We also offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and nut free Afternoon Tea menus too.

For younger customers, the children’s Afternoon Tea will tempt with a variety of sandwiches, savouries, sweet treats and milkshake.

HOW TO BOOK

Please click here to check availability and make a reservation.

Table times are allocated at 12pm, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 3pm. Tables are allocated for a maximum of 1.5 hours from the start of the sitting.

When booking, please make sure to include any children in the numbers. In the ‘Special Requests’ section, please notify us:

  • Of any allergies or dietary requirements
  • If any children’s high chairs are required
  • If wheelchair access is needed

Please note that only Assistance Dogs are permitted in the Tea Room and the garden.

If you have a gift voucher you don’t need to notify us beforehand – simply bring the voucher with you on the day. Gift vouchers can also be redeemed for Call & Collect afternoon tea.

For bookings of parties of 6+ please call 01522 243536 to book. A deposit of £10 per person will be required to secure the booking.

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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

sunday 15 march

Our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea is now fully booked. For tables of 6 or more, please email alice@doddingtonhall.com.

This Mother’s Day, treat someone you love to an unforgettable afternoon tea in our award-winning tea room, accompanied by the gentle melodies of harpist Ruth Lee.

Our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea is served with a choice of tea or coffee, plus a glass of prosecco or elderflower fizz, perfect for toasting the mother figure in your life.

Doddington Cream Tea

Available on tea room open days

£12 per person

Indulge in a freshly baked fruit or cheese scone, delicate macarons, berries and your choice of tea or coffee with complimentary refills in the charming setting of the Doddington Tea Room.

Option to upgrade to a glass of prosecco or a bottle of ale, lager or cider.

Walk-ins only, subject to availability.

Call & Collect Afternoon Tea

Available on tea room open days

£25 per person (Child £12)

Our award-winning Doddington Afternoon Tea is available for ‘Call & Collect’

Enjoy a cosy Afternoon Tea at home or surprise a loved one with an afternoon treat. Delight in freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, an array of famous Doddington sweet treats and a delicious selection of sandwiches, perfectly boxed with a bottle of Belvoir elderflower pressé and Birchall tea to take away.
 
There’s something for everyone with our traditional, savoury inspired and children’s Afternoon Tea. We also offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and nut free menus too.
 

To order call 01522 243536 or email tearoom@doddingtonhall.com

Gift vouchers can be redeemed for Call & Collect.

E-GIFT VOUCHERS

Give the gift of Afternoon Tea at Doddington.

Our award-winning Afternoon Tea includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam. A selection of famous Doddington cakes and dainty sweet treats, all served on vintage-style china.

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”

THE VENUE

The Coach House is a stylishly refurbished Elizabethan building with its own secluded ‘Secret Garden’ and delightful, light, airy and modern extension. Standing just metres from Doddington Hall, it is a flexible and tasteful space suitable for either an intimate afternoon tea for 2 or a larger celebration. Our own kitchens provide delicious, quality, award-winning catering.

THE GREEN WING

The Green Wing is the largest room in the Coach House at Doddington Hall.

A spacious, light and stylish room, floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private walled garden. For much of the year, this room is where we host our award winning weddings.

During the warmer months, there may be an option to dine outside in our gardens. If you would prefer to be seated on the lawn, please add a note to the ‘Special Requests’ section upon booking.

Availability is weather dependent, and outdoor tables are allocated on a first to request, first to be offered basis.

THE jarvis ROOM

Situated on the first floor of the Coach House, the Jarvis Room offers views of both the garden and the Elizabethan Hall. Available for private hire, this pretty room is perfect for intimate celebrations including hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries and baby showers.

At just £40pp and £12pp for children, our all-inclusive package includes unlimited tea and coffee, a lovely afternoon tea, and private room rental.

Select from seating arrangements that can accommodate up to 32 people at three round tables or a maximum of 14 people at one long table.

Please be aware that the first floor cannot presently be accessed by lift.

We can offer you the following time slots: 12.30 to 14.30 or 15.00 to 17.00. This includes access for any setting up you require before guests arrival.

To secure your booking in the Jarvis Room, we require a £10 deposit per person, which must be paid as a lump sum from one account. Once you have confirmed your numbers,  you will be emailed an online payment link to make the deposit payment.

The remaining balance can be paid individually on the day by card or cash. Any additional items bought will be added to the bill to be paid on the day.

Please be aware that the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable should guests drop out after the initial deposit payment is made.

Larger groups will be required to pre-order ahead of their booking. Links to all of our menus can be found at the top of this page.

Upon booking, please inform us of any allergies or special dietary requirements.

If you have any questions, please email tearoom@doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 243536.

Garden room

Located on the ground floor of the Coach House, this light-filled space is ideal for larger celebrations. Private room hire includes access to the gardens.

For £30 per person (£12 for children) our all-inclusive package includes unlimited tea and coffee and a delicious afternoon tea. 

In the Garden Room, our seating arrangements can accommodate up to 40 guests at four round tables, or a maximum of 10 guests at one round table.

We can offer you the following time slots: 12noon, 12.30, 14.30 or 15.00. The table/s are available to you for 1.5 hours.

To hire this room exclusively, we require a minimum booking of 24 guests, who will be seated at 3 tables of 8.

The Garden Room is accessible by other diners and, although it can be made exclusive to you for dining, is not a fully private area.

To secure your booking in the Garden Room we require £10 per person initial deposit. This must be paid as a lump sum from one account.

Once you have confirmed your numbers, you will be emailed an online payment link to make the deposit payment. The remaining balance can be paid individually on the day by card or cash.

Any additional items bought will be added to the bill to be paid on the day.

Please be aware that the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable should guests drop out after the initial deposit payment is made.

Larger groups will be required to pre-order ahead of their booking. Links to all of our menus can be found at the top of this page.

Upon booking, please inform us of any allergies or special dietary requirements.

If you have any questions, please email tearoom@doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 243536.

FAQs

The allotted time slot for your afternoon tea booking is 1.5 hours; please browse our availability to find the time which suits you best. 

Afternoon is served in the Coach House, which is situated to the left of the Hall.

The entrance to the Tea Room is located just a few yards from the gatehouse of the hall – enter through the green doors.

Signage around the car park can be found to point you in the right direction, or you can take a look at our Estate Map ahead of your visit.

We only request a pre-order when bookings are made for larger groups. To help us prepare for your visit, we do ask that any allergies or dietary requirements are highlighted during the booking process.

Afternoon Tea gift vouchers can be purchased from our website and are dispatched within 3 working days.

Gift vouchers can also be purchased at the Doddington Farm Shop, simply head to the till point and a staff member will be happy to help. 

We ask that any gift vouchers are handed in to us at the end of your afternoon tea experience.

Afternoon Tea gift vouchers can only be used in the Tea Room, but you are welcome to use Doddington gift vouchers across the estate, including the Tea Room. 

If you have a gift voucher, you will still need to enter your credit/debit card details to secure your booking.

All card information will be processed securely. No-shows, cancellations or changes to guest count less than 2 days in advance may be subject to a charge of £10 per person.

Doddington gift vouchers are available to use for a full year after purchase.

The expiry date is the final day of the month noted on your voucher and can not be extended.

We do not accept online payments. All payments for afternoon tea will be taken at the end of your visit, by either cash, card or gift voucher.  

Yes, we do. Our Garden Room has 4 larger tables that can seat up to 10 guests each. 

For an entirely private experience, you can also hire the Jarvis Room, which is available for 2 hours, for 10-32 guests. Please note that there is no lift access to the Jarvis Room, it is accessed via stairs only.

Any bookings with over 6 guests will need to be made via phone or email:

01522 243536
tearoom@doddingtonhall.com

The ground floor of the Doddington Tea Room is fully accessible. Due to the historic nature of the building, the Jarvis Room is accessed via stairs only and does not have lift access. If you need assistance, please contact us in advance for alternative arrangements.

01522 243536
tearoom@doddingtonhall.com

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the Tea Room or the outdoor dining area. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Our afternoon teas are designed and portioned for one person. If you can’t manage your afternoon tea, we have takeaway boxes available for you to take your remaining treats home.

We offer a range of menus to accommodate for dietary requirements. You can view all of our menus at the top of this page. 

Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking, using the ‘Special Requests’ section.

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