Laura Ashley The Tea Room
We are delighted to introduce you to Laura Ashley The Tea Room which opened in May 2019 and we are pleased to announce has already been awarded Gold by Taste of the West in the tea room category. We were thrilled to read the judges' comments:
"A delicious traditional afternoon tea served in sumptuous surroundings with friendly, attentive staff who make you feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door. You won’t find better in the West Country!"
A delicious and charming tea experience
Discover the best Afternoon Tea that East Devon has to offer. Experience this great British tradition in the sumptuous surroundings of our new tearoom, designed in the distinctive signature Laura Ashley style. Offering a delicious selection of sweet fancies, scones and sandwiches. Enjoy a full Afternoon Tea with sweet and savoury delights complimented by our range of local teas and artisan coffees or why not indulge by adding glass of Prosecco.
Celebrations & Private Dining
The Tea Room by Laura Ashley is the perfect venue for special occasions and all kinds of celebrations. Please contact us if you would like to enquire about availability for private hire.
Gift Vouchers
The perfect gift for friends and family and we can produce all of our gift vouchers with a personalised message. Telephone our Reception team to order your vouchers.
Book a Table
Advance booking is essential by telephoning reservations on 01297 678349 or by email to thetearoom@fairwaterheadhotel.co.uk
Please see booking terms and conditions below.
We are now taking bookings for our Festive Afternoon Tea being served on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays between 5th & 21st December.
Festive Full Afternoon Sweet Tea
Mini mince pie
Bite size brandy snap filled with brandy butter
Mini éclair finger
White chocolate mousse
Mini sweet bite
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Duo of fruit and plain scones, clotted cream and Devon strawberry jam
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Selection of mixed finger sandwiches:–
Turkey breast with cranberry sauce
Smoked salmon and cream cheese
Honey roast ham with a winter chutney
Duck egg mayonnaise with chive
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Devon blue cheese and port jelly quiche
Cocktail pig in a blanket
for one @ £25
with a glass of Prosecco @ £30
for two to share @ £47.50
with a glass of Prosecco pp @ £57.50
Afternoon Tea
Full Afternoon Tea for one @ £20
for two to share @ £37.50
Macaroon
Mini éclair finger
Chocolate and coffee mousse
Mini sweet bites
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Duo of fruit and plain scones, clotted cream and Devon strawberry jam
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Selection of mixed finger sandwiches
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Devon Oke and mushroom quiche
Smoked salmon and cream cheese croissant
Savoury Afternoon Tea for one @ £25
for two to share @ £47.50
Falafel bite
Mini fish cake with tartar sauce
Westcountry black pudding sausage roll
Savoury scone with crispy bacon and chilli jam
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Duo of plain and fruit scones, clotted cream and Devon strawberry jam
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Selection of finger sandwiches
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Devon Oke and mushroom quiche
Smoked salmon and cream cheese croissant
Children’s Afternoon Tea for one @ £15.00
Mini finger sandwiches
Macaroon
Sweet treats
Fresh fruit
Plain scone with clotted cream and Devon strawberry jam
Vanilla or Chocolate Milkshake
Teas and Coffee
A pot of loose leaf tea - £ 4.00 per person
Breakfast ~ blended African and Indian single estate
Earl Grey ~ east African black tea with Italian bergamot oil
Whole Peppermint ~ using whole leafs creates an incredibly fresh purifying cup
Chamomile ~ using the whole flower produces a high quality, sweet, honey golden cup
Red Berry ~ a punchy full on infusion of mixed berries, sweet fruit and hibiscus
Green Tea Sencha ~ sweet and piney flavours, giving a light and fresh cup
Artisan arabica bean coffee - £ 4.00 per person
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat White
Double Espresso
Cafetiere
By the glass @ 125 ml
80. Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut, NV VE - £9.50
One of thee great over achieving underestimated small Champagne houses.(1) 12% vol
82.Prosecco Spumante Ca' Bolani, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, NV VE - £6.00
Bright pale straw-yellow; very fruity and aromatic, with hints of wisteria flowers.
Very well-balanced and appealing (2) 11% vol
83. Rosato Rosé Spumante, Botter, Veneto, NV VE - £5.50
Dazzling pink fizz that is soft and well-balanced on the palate. (2) 11% vol
Lunch
Sandwiches and Salads
Are available upon request, as a sandwich served with vegetable crisps, or as a dressed mixed leaf salad
Smoked salmon - £9 (sandwich) / £14 (salad)
Free range egg mayonnaise - £8 (sandwich) / £13 (salad)
Devon ham and mustard - £9 (sandwich) / £14 (salad)
Devon Oke and chutney - £8.50 (sandwich) / £13.50 (salad)
Freshly baked scones - for one person £6.00
Duo of Fruit and plain scones, clotted cream and Devon strawberry jam
Add some fizz
Non vintage Champagne
80. Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut, NV VE - £49.00
81. Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut~ Half Bottle, NV VE - £26.00
One of the great over achieving underestimated small Champagne houses.
An easy-drinking style with a warm brioche weight to support its fresh apply fruit. (1) 12% vol
Sparkling Wines
Italy
82. Prosecco Spumante Ca' Bolani, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, NV VE - £27.00
Bright pale straw-yellow; very fruity and aromatic, with hints of wisteria flowers.
Very well-balanced and appealing (2) 11% vol
83. Rosato Rosé Spumante, Botter, Veneto, NV VE - £25.00
Dazzling pink fizz that is soft and well-balanced on the palate. (2) 11% vol
England
84. Sharpham Sparkling Blanc, Sharpham Winery, Devon, 2013 - £34.50
Produced using a traditional method and bottle aged for one year.
A creamy mousse with delicate floral and citrus notes. (3) 12% vol
85. Furleigh Classic Cuvee, Dorset, 2011 - £38.00
Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. These classic French
varieties give this wine a creamy mousse and harmonious taste. (2) 12% vol
86. Sharpham Sparkling Elderflower, Sharpham Winery, Devon, 2016 - £23.20
An easy going English aperitif that’s fresh and citrus driven with delicate elderflower notes.
Bottle ageing adds depth and a touch of salinity to balance the lively palate. 5% vol
Booking Terms & Conditions
Afternoon Tea Reservation Policy
Afternoon Teas must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. All bookings using vouchers must be booked in advance and declared at the time of booking and presented upon arrival.
It is essential that we are notified of any specific dietary requirements at the time of your booking to ensure that we can cater for you appropriately.
Tables are reserved for two hours, after which they may be occupied for a subsequent booking. Please advise at the time of booking if you would like to stay at your table for longer than two hours. Additional time may incur a small charge.
We respectfully ask that you are ready to be seated at the time of your reservation to ensure the best possible level of service to all of our guests. If you are running late, we kindly ask that you notify us by telephone at your earliest convenience.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee tables or specific areas when taking reservations however we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Your understanding is appreciated.
Group Bookings non exclusive (8 or more)
Group bookings of 8 or more guests will require a deposit of £10 per person to secure your table. All deposits are taken off your final bill.
If individual or group cancellations are made less than 24 hours prior any deposits cannot be refunded and the full charge will apply.
Party or exclusive hire bookings (8 to 20 guests)
There is a room hire charge of £25 per hour for exclusive hire and party bookings.
A deposit payment of £10 per person is required to secure your booking which will come off your final bill. Final numbers, choices and dietary requirements are required no less than 72 hours prior to arrival at which point the balance payment is required. The group or party organiser is responsible for collecting payment from the individuals and arranging for one payment to be made for the booking.
We do not permit any food or drink to be brought into the Tea Room and consumed unless otherwise agreed in advance.
We do not permit any party poppers, table confetti or items of decorations which need to be secured to the walls or the furniture.
In the event of cancellation of the full booking the following shall apply:
More than 72 hours’ notice = full refund of your deposit paid
72 hours or less = your deposit will not be refunded
24 hours or less = your deposit and balance payment will not be refunded
In the event of a reduction in the number of guests the following shall apply:
More than 72 hours’ notice = full refund for the reduced head count which will be offset against the final bill
72 hours or less = the payment made for the reduced head count will not be refunded
