Reindeer macarons are back on the Helford at Budock Vean

A reindeer has turned up on the top tier. It’s a macaron, to be fair, and it shares the plate with a chocolate orange opera and a mince pie.

Festive Afternoon Tea is returning to Budock Vean Hotel & Spa, near Falmouth, from this Friday (13 November) until Monday 4 January 2027.

It’s served daily from 1pm to 4pm, giving a seasonal twist to the traditional afternoon tea in the relaxed surroundings of the hotel’s waterside setting on the Helford River.

What’s on the festive menu

Three tiers, each with a nod to the season.

Sweet treats

• Reindeer macaron
• Chocolate orange opera
• Mince pie

Freshly baked homemade scones

Served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam.

Finger sandwiches

• Turkey and cranberry
• Smoked salmon
• Cucumber

Prices, mulled wine and a bottle of fizz

The festive afternoon tea is priced at £23 per person.

Guests can add a glass of mulled wine for £5 per person. And for anyone marking the occasion properly, there’s the option to upgrade to a bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut for £71.

That bottle usually costs £94.