Lori Berry
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Captain's Cottage
I LOVE this place--and have been going there for the past 5 years or so. Ever since we had tea with Mary Poppins in Disneyland, my daughters and I have loved a traditional English high tea service. This is a quaint little place and the atmosphere is so relaxed--we can sit for hours and talk and sip tea. The selection is wonderful, and the owners are a delight. The rumor goes that the cottage was owned by a Portugese ship captain who's been long dead--but who still can be heard chuckling and drifting about the lovely ladies sipping their tea. Do order the Buckingham Palace Tea Party tea--it's a delightful cross between Earl Grey and a Jasmine type tea, and it comes with it's own special teapot and cup set. If you have a party of 7, ask to be seated in the Captain's room--they have special cups and saucers there and you'll hear all the old tales of the sea captain from the owners. The menu changes every time I've visited, but the experience is always a delight. Fun to go to with your girlfriends and have a pleasant afternoon talking and sipping. Do reserve your table in advance to avoid any problems about not being able to seat your party.