On the first day, we arrived we ordered lunch from room service. We also were given breakfast for both mornings in our package price. We had the option of eating downstairs in the dining room or having room service bring our breakfast to us. We chose room service simply because the activities we had planned started so early that this allowed us to have a decent meal while we were still getting ready to leave for the day.

The room service staff was great. They were on time everyday, with a smile and the morning paper. I was amazed that even the first shift crew showed up as if they have been awake and fresh for hours, and this was at 6:30/7am. They come into your room and set up your meal on the desk as if you are in a fine dining room. Placemats, cloth napkins, china with all the trimmings. Each meal also came with a small bud vase with a fresh-cut rose from their gardens. All times, I was asked if they could get anything else and, if need be, please call down if you think of anything at all. I love room service anyway, but this was like room service on steroids. Just an all-around wonderful experience.

Afternoon tea is served in the library at the Inn daily from 2:30 to 4pm. You need a reservation, which you can make through the concierge. It's a nice way to sit back and have a relaxing bite to eat in the middle of the day.

You are given a choice of tea from a selection of about a dozen. Each person can choose their own pot of tea if you so desire. Your first course after your tea is served is a lovely plate of finger sandwiches. These were wonderful, and I have to say that I'm still kicking myself for not having a few more brought to the table. They were quite yummy. The waiter or waitress will explain what each of sandwiches are made of, and if you need an all-vegetarian menu, it would be best to let them know in advance. After the sandwiches, you are brought a tiered plate with sweets, truffles, and scones. Apparently the kitchen was experimenting the day we had tea, because we had chocolate scones, not my favorite. Traditional scones with double Devon cream and jam are wonderful; chocolate scones don't quite make the cut, sorry to say. Nonetheless, the other breads and sweets were wonderful. I'm a big fan of afternoon tea, so I enjoyed being able to sit a spell and relax to the piano player in the library at the Inn.