Reindeer macarons are back on the menu at Fistral Beach, Newquay

Somewhere between the surf and the scones, Christmas has crept in.

Festive afternoon teas are back on the coast at Newquay this November, with two hotels on Fistral Beach serving up reindeer macarons, chocolate orange opera and Cornish clotted cream.

📷Festive afternoon tea at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa

Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa

At Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, the festive afternoon tea leans happily towards the sweet side. Reindeer macarons sit alongside a white chocolate and Baileys Christmas tree cheesecake and a chocolate orange opera.

The savoury favourites include turkey and stuffing, brie and cranberry, and cucumber sandwiches, plus a sausage roll. And there are traditional scones served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam.

It is priced at £25 per person.

📷Festive afternoon tea at The Esplanade Hotel

The Esplanade Hotel

Meanwhile, the festive afternoon tea at The Esplanade Hotel is pitched as a treat for the whole family.

There is a selection of turkey and cranberry, and smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches, with freshly baked homemade scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam. The Christmas sweet treats include reindeer macarons, chocolate orange opera and mince pies.

Little ones get their own afternoon tea, complete with ham and cheese sandwiches. Everyone can enjoy a pot of tea or coffee.

Prices are £20 per adult and £10.50 per child.

📷Festive afternoon tea at The Esplanade Hotel

Mulled wine or a little extra sparkle

Both hotels offer the same extras. A warming glass of mulled wine can be added for £5 per person.

Or there’s a bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut for £71, down from the usual £94.

📷Festive afternoon tea at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa

📷Festive afternoon tea at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa

📷Festive afternoon tea at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa

📷Festive afternoon tea at The Esplanade Hotel

📷Festive afternoon tea at The Esplanade Hotel

📷Festive afternoon tea at Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa