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Turnberry, a truly Scottish icon, is a five star hotel situated in a spectacular coastal setting with breathtaking views of the Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig and the Irish Sea beyond. When the world famous Turnberry Hotel first opened in 1906, the heart of this renowned hotel was the elegant Tea Lounge. It was here that the noted guests, freshly disembarked from the train at the hotel's own station, would savour Afternoon Tea while their servants were preparing their room.
The railway station may be long gone but Turnberry, after a major refurbishment programme, is delighted to be reviving this fine tradition more than a hundred years later. Now, as then, The Grand Tea Lounge managed by tea enthusiast, Catriona Grant, serves a truly memorable and often innovative Afternoon Tea in an atmosphere of relaxed refinement. Let the tea sommelier guide you through a choice of thirty or so teas, all perfectly brewed to order using a traditional samovar. The elegantly decorated and supremely comfortable Grand Tea Lounge also has a choice of champagne by the glass and a light menu of finger sandwiches and pastries.
Not just famous for its famous Golf Courses, where golf history has been made, and spectacular setting, Turnberry believe you will find, that in the grand Scottish tradition you will enjoy, as did those discerning Edwardians, no finer Afternoon Tea!
THE TURNBERRY TEA:
Traditional freshly prepared Finger Sandwiches (including Roast Beef & Horseradish Sauce) and Viennese Bridge Rolls, followed with Freshly Baked Scones & Traditional Tea Cakes with Clotted Cream & Homemade Strawberry Preserve. The Finale includes an Assortment of Delicious and Dainty Pastries.
Enjoy this Afternoon Tea with your choice of superb tea from the Tea Sommelier's Trolley which will include Turnberry Blend; Traditional English; Assam; Darjeeling; Earl Grey; Fine Ceylon; Lady Grey; Lapsang Souchong; Russian Caravan; Eight Green Teas such as Yerba Mate, Jasmine Pearls and Puerh; the very popular White Silver Tips Tea and Two Rare and exotic Teas; Butterfly in Love and Golden Rose Heart China. The Tea Sommelier is very happy to advise you on your choice of tea according to your taste but do also look over the very well described and extensive tea menu!
THE TURNBERRY CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA:
This Afternoon Tea is as above but includes a Glass of delicious Champagne - a must with Afternoon Tea!
To add to your enjoyment: The Resident Pianist plays between 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Mon-Fri) and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Sat-Sun)
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SEASON OF SUMMER Afternoon Tea
Enjoy this Afternoon Tea with your choice of superb tea from the Tea Sommelier's Trolley. The Tea The Tea Sommelier is very happy to advise you on your choice of tea according to your taste but do also look over the very well described and extensive tea menu!
PLEASE NOTE: PRE- BOOKING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ESPECIALLY AT WEEKENDS
- Awarded The Tea Guild's Award of Excellence 2010
Opening Days & Hours:
Turnberry Afternoon Teas are served Daily in The Grand Tea Lounge and The Alisa Bar from 2.00pm - 6.00pm
We recommend phoning to check exact opening times before visiting during winter months
Address:
Turnberry Resort
Maidens Road
Turnberry
KA26 9LT
Manager - The Grand Tea Lounge: Ms Catriona Grant
Phone: 01655 331000
Web: www.luxurycollection.com/turnberry
Email: turnberry@luxurycollection.com
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