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About
A simply sumptuous experience as a special treat or celebration, every weekend everything stops for tea as ‘Britain’s Most Extraordinary Home’ (The Times), Talliston House & Gardens, hosts these private and exclusive vintage tea parties for two to six guests. Our elegant and classic afternoon teas start with an exploration of the house and gardens, as you wander the labyrinth of rooms and gardens, before relaxing in the Victorian watchtower for high tea. For a full calendar of available dates, visit our website. For weekdays, look for our Afternoon Tea listing.
YOUR TEA IS SERVED
Dine from vintage bone china at our chapel refectory table upon a fresh spread of homemade cakes, scones, tasty sandwiches and savoury snacks, plus a choice of refreshing beverages from around the globe. Our delicious menu is crafted to perfection by Meadow Hill Coffee Shop & Deli and delivered fresh for every event.
THE MENU
THE VINTAGE TEA PARTY MENU
The menu comprises an extended afternoon tea menu including a Sweet & Savoury Selection of: Homemade Cake Slices and Fruit Scones served with Raspberry Jam & Cream, a choice of sandwich options, savoury quiches plus a fine Tea & Coffee Selection comprising: Whittards 1886 Blend tea, fresh ground Colombian cafetière, decaffeinated tea or coffee – or maybe Earl Grey or some Fruit & Herbal Infusions such as Lemon & Ginger, Peppermint, Camomile or Red Berries.
We are also happy to accommodate dietary and allergy requirements, plus gluten-free and plant-based alternatives to all menu choices.
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Guide Prices
2 hour self-guided exploration of the house & gardens followed by afternoon tea: £39.99 per person (with a four guest minimum).
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Talliston is located 9 miles from Bishops Stortford, 4 miles from the M11 and 1 mile northwest from the A120. From the M11, take the A120 and turn off at the Great Dunmow exit (watch for Ancient Flitch Town brown tourist signs). Go over four small roundabouts and at the fifth, turn left into Dunmow. Almost straight away, you will see the Queen Victoria pub on your right. Opposite this is Green Lane, leading to Newton Green.
Public Transport Directions
An hour from London Liverpool Street to Bishops Stortford, then 15 minutes by taxi. 7 miles from London Stansted and 35 miles from London City airport.
