National Cream Tea Day with your dog

Each year, National Cream Tea Day falls at the end of June, which means oodles of scones, fresh jam and clotted cream can be consumed with absolutely no guilt felt. And if there’s one thing that people and pooches alike can relate to more than anything, it’s a love of food; whether it’s the rustle of a crisp packet, the delectable scent of bacon, or a joint of roast beef coming out of the oven, there’ll be twinging noses and wagging tails in no time.

Whilst your canine companion may not be able to indulge in a full-blown cream tea like you, there are lots of alternative indulgent treats that are Fido-friendly, plus there are some pawsome cafes across the country that have tailor-made teas just for your pooch!

With that in mind, we’ve sniffed out some of the best places for afternoon with your dog and some of the best products too to be enjoyed. Why not stay at one of our self-catering dog-friendly cottages where you could have doggie cream tea occasions every day? Click on the button below to see our collection.

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Doggie afternoon teas

Your canine will need to have good petiquette if you choose to head to one of these restaurants for a puppy-purposed tea party! Always with your four-legged friend in mind, these places have a menu option specifically for dogs, making it the ultimate treat.

Jack and Beyond | London

Jack and Beyond is a modern cafe, this gem in West London is the pawfect place to head with your pooch. From specially brewed iced tea just for dogs, to a ‘doggie cream tea’ complete with biscuits in a bowl and special tea to help with their breath and coat, they’ll go mutts for the right royal treatment at this place.

The Egerton House Hotel | London

The Egerton House Hotel is an upmarket London establishment that not only offers the Great British tradition of cream tea to humans, but it opens its Drawing Room doors to dogs too. While you tuck into pastries, preserves and perfectly sliced sandwiches, your canine companion is served their very own selection including meatloaf, a homemade doggy biscuit, ice cream and a chew toy to take home afterwards. You can even leave with a personalised 'pawtrait' of your dog! Who’s been a good boy then?

The Pet Café | Cheshire

Found within Bents Garden and Home store, The Pet Café offers your four-legged friend a menu just as pawsome as the human one. Take time out with your woofer and relax in an environment where dogs are welcomed and tasty treats are endless. You may wonder whether or not dogs can eat clotted cream? It's not advised in great quantities and can be hard on their stomachs. However, some dogs don't seem to be affected so please consult medical advice. See below for when Bent's dog cafe is open and what's on the menu.

Treat time for your dogs

There’s not much fun for your pooch in watching you munch a homemade cream tea while they sit with a wagging tail and an empty belly, so we’ve paw-picked some fabulous alternatives for them to enjoy by your side.

Billy and Margot ice cream

Clotted cream may be on the banned list for your dog’s diet, but Billy and Margot's ice cream certainly isn’t! Dairy free, 100% vegetarian, and packed with fruit, Aloe Vera and flaxseed oil, there’s plenty of nutrition crammed into these little tubs to ensure your hound gets healthy benefits from this unique treat. The product is available in three flavours: apple, banana and carrot, strawberry and apple, and honey and banana.

Woof&Brew Tea

As the name would suggest tea is a vital component when it comes to creating the perfect cream tea, and while your dog might not be able to enjoy a traditional cup of Rosie Lee, the modern age brings with it the miracle birth of doggy drinks! Woof&Brew offer canine concoctions that resemble the traditional English beverage and not only quench a thirst, but are designed to help aid issues such as digestion, breath, and anxiety. Your pooch will go mutts for it!

The Dogs Cake Bakery

Cake is a staple of any afternoon tea, so while you eat as many sweet treats as your belly can bear, your dog can devour their very own pupcake! The online Dogs Cake Bakery offers create your own kits to decorate your dog’s delicious treat yourself, individually wrapped sponges, and creative canine birthday cakes for their special day. It’ll be a tough choice to decide what treat to spoil your pooch with! For even more tasty treats your dog can enjoy, take a look at our homemade dog treat recipes and make something special for that special furry someone in your life!

Stay at a dog-friendly cottage

If a cream tea isn’t enough of a luxury for you and your four-legged best friend, we have lots of dog-friendly cottages across the UK – you can sample some more local cream teas while you’re there!