Product Description

Once again Margaret Thornby has travelled Britain in search of tea rooms that meet her high standards for inclusion in this the fourth edition of the Guide to Tea Rooms of Britain. The result is a unique book that assures the reader it is worth travelling the extra mile simply to sample the excellent teas and fare on offer. Margaret Thornby insists on visiting each tea room personally, and always anonymously, ensuring that she receives the same service she would expect you, the reader, to enjoy.The entries in this book demonstrate the survival of the tea room amid fast food and drinks to go culture. Some are traditional, complete with lace tablecloths and flowered bone china; others more modern, yet none the less excellent in quality and worthy of a visit. There are tea rooms for the connoisseur of loose leaf teas; tea rooms for those who want magnificent home made cakes; tea rooms to sit and while away a few quiet hours; tea rooms in unusual places. A little Guide book to keep with you at all times on your travels.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92454 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

This England Winter 2001/02
"A thoroughly refreshing volume"

The Observer 25/11/01 (travel supplement)
"This little book is a quirky trip back in time and will delight those who know their Darjeeling from their Broken Orange Pekoe"

From the Publisher
Includes a voucher to claim your FREE copy of tea magazine, a new quarterly publication aimed at those with a passion for tea drinking. Each issue of tea is crammed with tea and tea room talk to inform, intrigue, inspire and tantalise tea lovers

Customer Reviews

a must buy for lovers of the British tradition of taking tea
this is a thoroughly comprehensive guide with tempting descriptions that set the taste buds tingling and urge you to get on the move at the weekend and enjoy one of Britain's greatest traditions - that of taking tea.
It was given to me as a gift from a relative and I must admit was one of the most exciting I recieved. I have already visited several of the tea rooms listed and if these are anything to go by, the standard set by Margaret Thornby is certainly excellent.

A wonderful resource for all tea-lovers
This would be a great buy for anyone who loves to take tea in the afternoon (or at any other time of day for that matter). It is full of wonderful descriptions of tea rooms from all over the country and would be really useful to have with you whenever you are travelling round Britain. It is fun to see whether your own favourite tea-rooms are included (if not the author invites you to submit suggestions for the next edition) or just to browse through to see what is on offer, and perhaps plan a trip to visit one that sounds particularly interesting. As well as all the necessary details of opening times, how to get there, disabled access etc., entries also include descriptions of the setting, ambience, specialities and interesting facts. The book might be of particular interest to visitors from overseas who wish to experience a traditional British custom. I am so grateful to the friends who gave me this book for Christmas!

A wonderful resource for all tea-lovers
This would be a great buy for anyone who loves to take tea in the afternoon (or at any other time of day for that matter). It is full of wonderful descriptions of tea rooms from all over the country and would be really useful to have with you whenever you are travelling round Britain. It is fun to see whether your own favourite tea-rooms are included (if not the author invites you to submit suggestions for the next edition) or just to browse through to see what is on offer, and perhaps plan a trip to visit one that sounds particularly interesting. As well as all the necessary details of opening times, how to get there, disabled access etc., entries also include descriptions of the setting, ambience, specialities and interesting facts. The book might be of particular interest to visitors from overseas who wish to experience a traditional British custom. I am so grateful to the friends who gave me this book for Christmas!