A spot of tea about 3. Mainly confined to the aristocracy with their leisurely lifestyle, 'Afternoon Tea' has since seen a revival. A ritual started by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford around 1830. Before long having elegant tea parties was very fashionable... Indeed. Here we have chosen to take service in the garden gazebo. Nothing has been spared including our tables touting our majestic Miranda Linens....gracious, grand, gallant...revel in the extravagance.