Back in October 2015 I had the pleasure of taking an overnight visit to Dunboyne Castle Hotel. They have a fantastic award-winning spa on site called Seoid Spa. Ready for some hard-core relaxing I did of course try out the facilities which includes a pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub.
![Dunboyne Castle](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1-2.jpg?resize=625%2C591)
Dunboyne Castle
After working up an appetite from all my lying around in the spa, hunger got the better of me. Afternoon tea I decided was the perfect antidote to it. They offer an exceptionally good value afternoon tea which is served in the Terrace Bar. For two people its €30 or you can also opt to add a glass of prosecco each for €45.
No matter how many times I eat afternoon tea I’m always surprised at how filling it is. I look at the tiny cakes and think to myself ‘oh yes they will be gone in minutes‘. Every time without fail my eye appears to be bigger than my belly, but of course I struggle on.
![3 Tiers of Goodness](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/5-2.jpg?resize=625%2C635)
3 Tiers of Goodness
Here’s a rundown of what you get for your €30 afternoon tea at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Followed of course by a series of pictures to really tantalize your taste buds. If you happen to be in the area its well worth stopping by and trying it out.
Top Tier – Cakes & Miniature Pastries
Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse
Lemon Meringue Pie, Lemon Flower
Lavender & Poppy Seed Cake, Ginger & White Chocolate Icing
Mini Cupcakes
Middle Tier – Freshly Baked Scones
with Cream & Preserves
Bottom Tier – Assorted Finger Sandwiches
Irish Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream on Guinness Brown Bread
Egg Mayo & Watercress on Mini Brioche
Poached Chicken & Basil Mayonnaise
Limerick Baked Ham, Wholegrain Mustard & Wild Rocket
![Preserves in search of a scone!](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2-2.jpg?resize=625%2C561)
Preserves in search of a scone!
![Scones with Jam & Fresh Cream](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11-2.jpg?resize=625%2C610)
Scones with Jam & Fresh Cream
![Selection of Mini Cakes](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10-2.jpg?resize=625%2C571)
Selection of Mini Cakes
![Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse / Lemon Meringue Pie](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/3-2.jpg?resize=625%2C629)
Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse / Lemon Meringue Pie
![Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse / Mini Cupcakes](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4-2.jpg?resize=625%2C617)
Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse / Mini Cupcakes
![Lavender & Poppy Seed Cake](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/14-1.jpg?resize=625%2C629)
Lavender & Poppy Seed Cake
![Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/15-2.jpg?resize=625%2C613)
Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse
![Lemon Meringue Pie,](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/16-2.jpg?resize=625%2C629)
Lemon Meringue Pie,
![Mini Cupcakes](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/17-2.jpg?resize=625%2C616)
Mini Cupcakes
![Limerick Baked Ham, Wholegrain Mustard & Wild Rocket](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/9-2.jpg?resize=625%2C616)
Limerick Baked Ham, Wholegrain Mustard & Wild Rocket
![Limerick Baked Ham, Wholegrain Mustard & Wild Rocket](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8-2.jpg?resize=625%2C639)
Limerick Baked Ham, Wholegrain Mustard & Wild Rocket
![Irish Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream on Guinness Brown Bread](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12-2.jpg?resize=625%2C648)
Irish Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream on Guinness Brown Bread
![Irish Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream on Guinness Brown Bread](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/7-2.jpg?resize=625%2C604)
Irish Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream on Guinness Brown Bread
![Poached Chicken & Basil Mayonnaise](https://i0.wp.com/eatdrinkrunfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6-2.jpg?resize=625%2C538)
Poached Chicken & Basil Mayonnaise