Fancy taking afternoon tea for two at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa this summer?

We’re in the midst of Afternoon Tea Week, so what better way to celebrate, dear readers, than by offering you the chance to win a luxurious full afternoon tea for two at Newmarket’s elegant Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa?

The prize includes a selection of finger sandwiches, warm plain or fruit scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream and lemon curd, triple layered chocolate brownie, carrot and walnut slice, raspberry parfait in chocolate cannelloni, lemon tart, macaron and a seasonal fruit sundae – phew. All accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee.

All you have to do to enter is answer this simple question.

Q: What is traditionally served with cream and jam?

A – Pancakes B – Scones C – Carrot Cake

Email your answer to charlotte.smith-jarvis@archant.co.uk with Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa and your name in the subject box. Entries must be received by Friday, August 25. The prize is subject to availability on booking and is for two people only. There is no cash alternative.

To tie in with Afternoon Tea Week, the hotel has declared August Afternoon Tea Month, with a limited edition menu being drawn up each week, supplementing sandwiches, scones and cakes with a special addition.

During the first week diners enjoyed choux pastry, while this week the specialty was a chocolate delice.

Next week it’s a classic Victoria sponge.

And, from August 28, chefs will be recreating the Newmarket Cake. Otherwise known as Newmarket Pudding, the unique take on bread and butter pudding is filled with fruit and given a dash of rum. It dates back to the 1800s and was once a real treat for those coming back from battle.

All afternoon teas are £18.95 per person and can be taken in the Squires Restaurant or bar. Bookings are essential.