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Afternoon tea in the SE

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TheChosenTwo · 10/08/2026 22:08

Does anyone have any recommendations for an afternoon tea in the south east with the following requirements:
Manor house or luxury old hotel type surroundings (not a tea room or cafe sort)
more savoury options than just sandwiches
relatively step free/accessible for someone unsteady on their feet!
Feel like I’m searching for a needle in a haystack. My siblings and I take mum a few times a year, just looking for any further recommendations. We’d like to go somewhere we haven’t been before. Thanks for any suggestions that come, I feel like I’ve looked at too many now and they’re all blending in to one 😂

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Thecomedyclub · 10/08/2026 22:13

Ockenden Manor outside Haywards Heath

bluebirdsandblueskies · 10/08/2026 22:14

Hanbury Manor in Hertford is nice and has step free access. They have afternoon tea but I also think they will do bar menu too. They’re also accommodating and it’s a beautiful setting.

Dodonutty · 10/08/2026 22:15

Pennyhill Park in Surrey was fabulous the other day

NoNameIdeas · 10/08/2026 22:15

South Lodge or Leonardslee House, both just south of Horsham. Or Alexander House in Turner’s Hill. All really lovely.

butteronmyface · 10/08/2026 22:19

Milsoms or Talbooth in Dedham?

Ozozozie · 10/08/2026 22:20

Dodonutty · 10/08/2026 22:15

Pennyhill Park in Surrey was fabulous the other day

PennyHill park is my favourite place ! Alfriston Hotel in East Sussex is fabulous.

TheChosenTwo · 10/08/2026 23:47

Thanks for the suggestions - some new ones I’ve not heard of, brilliant! We’ve done PHP a few times over the years as it’s so nearby to us, it really is incredibly beautiful there I do agree 😊
I’ll have a look at the other suggestions, much appreciated everyone.

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Buscobel · 11/08/2026 17:34

Amberley Castle in West Sussex
The Millstream at Bosham near Chichester.

KittyMcKitty · 11/08/2026 17:35

Cliveden House is great.

https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/dine-with-us/afternoon-tea/

squashyhat · 11/08/2026 17:47

Second Alexander House. Also Ashdown Park Hotel although I can't remember how accessible it is.

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