Foodie treats await when you book an Afternoon Tea near Bovey Tracey, an area known and loved as the “Gateway to the Moor”. This small town is located in Devon, South West England, and, as its nickname likely suggests, lies close to the edge of Dartmoor.
While Exeter is little more than 10 miles away, and Newton Abbot and Moretonhampstead are also close by, you needn’t go that far for lunch!
A Short History of Bovey Tracey in Devon
Bovey Tracey was founded during the Saxon period. The first part of its name comes from the nearby River Bovey. The second part derives from the local de Tracey family, who were lords of the manor following the Norman Conquest.
Famously, one family member, William de Tracey, was implicated in the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Things have since quietened down somewhat!
What to Expect from a Bovey Tracey Afternoon Tea
This delightful and ever-popular meal was the idea of Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, who created it in 1840. Little has changed over time. It still consists of Loose Leaf Tea, finger sandwiches, scones and cake.
However, nowadays, you can opt for indulgently satisfying extras such as a glass – or bottle! – of Champagne or Prosecco. What could be better than that?
Themed Events and Dietary Requirements Here
It turns out that there could well be more for those craving twists on classics. Indeed, themed events have become immensely fashionable in recent years, from Alice in Wonderland to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
And worry not if you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free or have some other dietary requirement – there is something for everyone with an Afternoon Tea near Bovey Tracey.