Anne Hathaway Cottage Tea Room, Staunton, VA

A summer adventure included a visit to the Anne Hathaway Cottage Tea Room in Staunton, VA. With family traveling from PA, and more family traveling from NC, this was the best half way point we could find. And what a charming little discovery. This quaint tea room with its thatched roof and garden greenery is reminiscent of many tea room visits in England.

The menu options featured a variety of choices including The Ploughman's, typically found in an English pub it included cheese, sliced ham, fresh salad, Branston pickle, and fruit garnish. Two members of our party selected this option. Another choice was the Cream Tea which featured a Devonshire scone, clotted cream and jam. One young lady selected the cream tea. There was also a Sandwich and Salad option. Or the Victorian High Tea. Such a fun variety for everyone to select. And tea was included, of course.

The Ploughman's

Victorian High Tea

The top tier of the Victorian High Tea featured the dessert assortment that included a cup of sweet grapes with a jelly glaze, Madeleines (French butter cakes), and little lemon tarts.

The middle tier included a Scone with jars of Devon cream and raspberry preserves alongside fluffy meringues.

Vegetarian sandwich options featured cucumber sandwich on thin white bread, and strawberry cream sandwich on a raisin bread. The matching teapot, tea cups, and luncheon plates are gorgeous! They exude elegance, and match the tea service used at the Biltmore House in NC.

A tall cup of Lemon Posset was served as the finale. This English specialty is a silky smooth combination of three simple ingredients that creates a delicious dessert that is somewhere between a lush pudding and a smooth lemon curd. It was a perfect ending to the array of treats we enjoyed.

A trip to the Anne Hathaway Cottage Tea Room has long been on the bucket list to visit. Shortly before our visit here, the tea room announced they were closing. We will treasure our time here, and wish the future owners success as they transform this little English cottage into a bed and breakfast business.