Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
26 Reviews
- Friday1–4 PM
- Saturday1–4 PM
- Sunday1–4 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday1–4 PM
About the Business
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House | Leonardslee Gardens | Prepared by the Michelin star team of Restaurant Interlude. Enjoy the very finest food, spectacular views and the ultimate tea experience. Book now!
Contacts
Call Us
+448718733363
Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP
Hours
- Friday1–4 PM
- Saturday1–4 PM
- Sunday1–4 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday1–4 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Identifies as women-owned
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Organic dishes
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Lunch
- Great tea selection
- Brunch
Recommended Reviews
Ashleigh Evans
06.03.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Table cloth and inside of sugar bowl dirty followed by hair on food. Very expensive at £140 for 2 with 3 glasses of prosecco and 1 bottle of water. Room was very hot and we literally were placed right next to another couple so felt like we were at the same table. Couldn't have a private conversation. Have had much better afternoon tea at half the price elsewhere
Andrew Hughes
25.02.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
A very special experience. From the beautiful gardens to majestic house, our experience as a family was truly first class. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The food is truly excellent, and the choice of teas... Well I have never seen such a list of teas. The ambiance and the continued attentiveness of the staff make you feel like royalty.
Beth Bagonza
23.02.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Lovely food, well presented however when presented with the bill I expected to pay £45pp for a classic afternoon tea for myself and my mum for her birthday treat but the waitress handed me the card reader which had £11.25 added on as a service charge! The bill stated it was 'discretionary', so I queried it with the waitress explaining I was expecting to pay £90 not £101 and I had to whisper as other diners were sitting so close and could hear. I was extremely embarrassed to have to discuss this and she rudely replied well
Tony Denton
07.02.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
My wife and I went here for afternoon tea today. The overall experience was good -the food was very nice, presented well and service was good. There is a “but”though. Irritatingly, the staff spent a large part of the time we spent there, clearing tables around us , ironing table cloths and re-laying these tables which all in all spoiled what should have been a premium experience. We did mention this to the maitre d , who eventually stopped the staff.I felt that this work could have been done after we had left or we should have been seated in another area of the room. ( where another couple were seated) You don’t expect this from a Michelin rated establishment. Frankly …..it was just a tad disrespectful.Doubtful that we will return.
vikki
31.01.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
We came for afternoon tea last week and felt compelled to share our disappointing experience. For a place that charges like a London hotel1) the seats were covered in food2) we asked to change table as the table next to us has young children who were restless. The staff obliged to move us but left us at the table while preparing another leading to being asked multiple times to place our order with different staff and having to explain within earshot over and over that we were changing table. Eventually we just went and stood in the hall to avoid further awkwardness for us and the table with the children3) the seats at the new table were also covered in food4) the menu includes a slice of cake. We were never offered this despite having paid for it. The staff just left them at the side of the room and cleared our table once we finished the tea stand5) we emailed to inform them of the experience we had had as my Mum has been before and never had such a bad experience- they completely ignored us and never even acknowledged the email.Although the food is good, the high price and bad service means we will not return.***EDIT*** following Leonardslee’s eventual reply TWO MONTHS after my review (though never to my email)….1) I am sure we would still have considered the service prompt if our order had been taken 5 minutes later (as it eventually was after we excused ourselves to wait in reception and were then re-seated) rather than having to explain on multiple occasions to several different servers (in my opinion not prompt or efficient at all) that if we order they will need to bring it to a different table in front of the table we were asking to move away from.2) Nobody offered us cake…ever….at any point.3) We could see people having unfinished desserts and cake placed in white cardboard takeaway boxes around us, so this is a 100% lie.4) I am very sure i did not imagine the presence of food on the tables and sofas or the act of having to sweep it all off on to the floor before I could sit down!
Trudy Walmsley
17.01.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Beautiful setting and a gorgeous tea. The staff were really helpful and friendly which made the afternoon very special.The team catered really well for dietry requirements without compromising on quality and flavour. Would thoroughly recommend. Thank you
Jessica Roper
12.01.2024
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Best afternoon tea I’ve ever had. It was the perfect choice for my sister’s baby shower. Beautiful table settings, gorgeous patisserie and everything was delicious. I’m gluten free and was accommodated with absolutely no problems, which was much appreciated.
Sam Ford
31.12.2023
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Absolutely fantastic afternoon tea. Every part of it from the savouries, to scones to pastries were genuinely some of the nicest I've had from an afternoon tea! Also a great chilled atmosphere with the self playing piano.
Rob Clarke
22.12.2023
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
It was nice. But overpriced and a few disappointments and mistakes. Firstly , for four adults and one child it was just under £300! Second we weren't served tea to drink. It was very odd and I had to ask at the very end after we had finished our desserts. The food was nice. The desserts were ok but some weren't very pleasant if I am honest. During booking we had to state if we were celebrating a special occasion. We were celebrating three things. My wife and my 10th wedding anniversary. Mother's day but also my in laws had just escaped Ukraine and we were treating them. But no mention was made of these so I don't know why we were asked this question on the booking form. All in all, it was nice. Overpriced. Wouldn't do it again but thank you all the same.
Kelv C
16.12.2023
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Food was delicious, especially the sandwiches and scones. The dessert was nice but a bit too sugary for me! They have a huge selection of teas too, it was hard to pick one.Price was a tad expensive but service was great and the building, room we ate in was very nice, well decorated and taken care of.We overheard the staff talking about how nobody touches the lemon curd and were considering removing it. Please don’t, it was amazing!!
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Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP
Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House