New County Hotel

Jam first or clotted cream?

The correct order in which to add condiments to one’s scone is a thorny question which has long divided poets, philosophers and, of course, the people of Devon and Cornwall.

Chew it over with a friend thanks to today’s Big Deal on afternoon tea for two at New County Hotel in Perth.

Available from a daringly early 10am to 4pm, seven days a week, this offer would be ideal for a catch-up with a friend or a treat for a relative.

You could also use it as part of a day out in Perth.

A stroll around town or a visit to Scone (!) Palace followed by afternoon tea sounds like a relaxing day out to us.

City centre Perth

New County Hotel is an elegant, modern hotel in the heart of Perth.

The chefs here love working with fresh, local produce and they make a fantastic afternoon tea.

As well as an assortment of sandwiches, guests can look forward to a selection of delicious cakes such as mini-éclairs, tray bakes, Madeira cake and slabs of Rock Road.

Naturally, there will be scones with strawberry preserve and clotted cream.

Which you apply first is between you and your conscience.

Happy diners

The food at New County Hotel has been winning friends. These excerpts are from recent reviews:

‘We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel, and the food was lovely, with good-sized portions. The staff were very helpful and friendly too. The hotel is in a great location, very handy for the bus and railway stations, and for the city centre shops and amenities.’

‘Strongly advise anyone who wants nice food in a nice hotel to go here. You won’t be disappointed.’

‘Lovely little hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.’

Chat and cakes

Afternoon tea is the perfect excuse for eating more cake than your GP would advise while combing through the recent misdeeds of your nearest and dearest.

Enjoy it all with today’s Big Deal on afternoon tea for two Perth’s New County Hotel