{"id":1027,"date":"2019-10-08T14:05:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T13:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advertizer.co.uk\/insight\/?p=1027"},"modified":"2019-10-08T14:06:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T13:06:23","slug":"review-camilia-afternoon-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advertizer.co.uk\/insight\/review-camilia-afternoon-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Camilia Afternoon Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s not every day one is treated to a delightful afternoon tea at the prestigious and very beautiful Gleddoch Hotel and Spa. But this is indeed what Fiona and I from Advertizer & Insight HQ were invited to sample one relaxing Sunday afternoon. And my goodness me, did we enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The approach towards Gleddoch sets the tone; the sweeping driveway running alongside the immaculately kept golf course with spectacular views over the Clyde. Upon entering the hotel we are led into the stunningly quirky Camellia room with its vibrant mustard wingback chairs, matching mustard antlers on the wall and beautiful flock wallpaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiona and I are greeted warmly. Our waiter takes our coats, introduces himself and advises us that he will be looking after our every whim that afternoon\u2026 we are to be indulged! The Camellia Room is a retreat from life \u2013 quiet and relaxing \u2013 no sense of urgency here, which is a wonderful way to take a break from \u2018normality\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once seated, we are promptly brought a glass of bubbles before being served our exquisite Camellia Afternoon Tea. First we are asked which tea we would like from the extensive menu. I choose the Celestial Jasmine, which the waiter brings for me to smell; and what a delicately floral scent. Fiona plumps for Scottish Brew, which she politely declines to take a whiff of. As for the food, the presentation is just as one would imagine afternoon tea in such prestigious surroundings should be \u2013 beautifully dainty and delectable, with finely presented savouries garnished with edible flowers (yes we did try them \u2013 I made Fiona go first). The savouries are served first \u2013 Fi and I have saved ourselves for this and we are very ready for them! The Ayrshire pork and pommery mustard filled sausage rolls are just enough for a mouthful \u2013 a posh sausage roll! The pastrami and horseradish on home baked soda bread is divine, as is the caramelised ragstone and beetroot tart with candied walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n