Cliveden House 2012
It’s posh in ‘ere, in it?
On Tuesday 31st July 2012, Jezz, Kelly and I were invited out for afternoon tea by Ian and Donald. We met at theirs and headed off to Cliveden House in Taplow, Berkshire.
Cliveden House is a beautiful historic Grade 1 listed grand stately home in 376 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland. With its breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the River Thames, this remarkable establishment is renowned as one of the world’s finest luxury hotels. It is more than 300 years old and the tradition of fine hospitality has remained unchanged.
Ian’s wonderful choice of venue for afternoon tea featured a fabulous selection of teas, sandwiches, and cakes.
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Finger sandwiches
A beautiful display assortment of finger sandwiches
Afternoon tea
A choice of speciality teas served in fine bone china, of course.
Cakes
Two three tiered plate cake stand filled with miniature sized cakes and sweets.
A handsome waiter
The gentleman who looked after us for the afternoon.
The waiter
Oh, look… there he is again!
Kelly and Jezz
Beautiful Kelly with Jezz in the background, seated and enjoying the tea and cakes
Kelly
Kelly in the window of the drawing room that shows the view of the breathtaking gardens.
Me
Me in the window of the drawing room that shows the view of the stunning gardens.
Jezz eating Jezz on his 7th cake! Lol! 
Cliveden House garden
A view of the beautiful gardens from one of the drawing rooms.
All of us 2
The second of two photographs featuring all of us; Donald, Ian, me, Kelly and Jezz.
All of us 1
The first of two photographs featuring all of us; Donald, Ian, me, Kelly and Jezz.