Complimentary extras include a full breakfast buffet each morning, in-room wi-fi, fireside tea and cake service in the lobby every afternoon and fresh fruit delivered to rooms daily.

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They are making "tea cups to cake stands to everything, 450 pieces in a beautiful raku, " a Japanese-style of pottery, Ms. Foppiani says.

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There are also fresh juices and a selection of desserts, including the excellent matcha (tea) and raspberry cake.

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This cake keeps well for days at room temperature and is wonderful with steaming-hot coffee or tea.

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