Keegan-Cook House
Bed and Breakfast

Listed on the National Register Of Historic Places
143 Chaplin Loop  *  Robeline, Louisiana 71469

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2605, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Telephone/Fax: 318-472-8610  
Toll Free:  866-472-8610
info@keegancookhouse.com
reservations@keegancookhouse.com

Interest in tea is at an all-time high. It is the darling of the wellness world. The ceremony of afternoon tea is a refined pleasure that dates back centuries. It was invented by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857), a lady-in-waiting for Queen Victoria. In just a few decades, the custom of taking tea in the afternoon had become well established. Afternoon tea is experienced throughout America in elegant hotels, quaint shops, and tea parlors as a way to regroup and refresh, especially around the holidays.

A day spent enjoying the cultural treasures of the Natchitoches area wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Keegan-Cook House for gracious afternoon tea. Since opening in September 2004, the tea room has established itself as not only a peaceful sanctuary for local shoppers and business people, but has proved equally popular with bed and breakfast enthusiasts. Our Tea Room is perfect for an intimate gathering of friends, mothers and daughters or for business meetings.

Today afternoon tea has become an elegant affair which is less a working class meal than an event. Having High or Low tea with family, friends or clients offers a soothing and relaxing atmosphere where one can enjoy quiet conversation. There are so many reasons these days to have tea. Birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, baby showers, housewarming parties, wedding receptions, first dates, or a treat for out of town visitors. The possibilities are endless.

A quiet relaxing escape is yours for the asking at the Keegan-Cook House whether it be for an elegant afternoon tea or a wonderful weekend stay in one of our lovely rooms or suites. Reservations are required for the Tea Room. Menu highlights include fragrant local teas and savory foods such as sandwiches, scones or tea-cakes. Iced tea or coffee is also available.

We also offer "etiquette" teas which are a wonderful way to return to the rules of society and refresh us in the way of proper manners. If afternoon tea is fairly new to you some of tea time social rules can seem somewhat dated, but what a lovely way to return to the manners of our forefathers and the courtesy that afternoon tea inspires.

We have had so many requests from people wanting to learn how to properly prepare and serve a high tea that we are now offering our popular "High Time For Tea" classes. Here you will learn the guidelines for brewing the perfect pot of tea as well as the preparation and presentation of the meal itself. These classes last approximately two hours and will have you racing home to invite friends and family to tea. Cost: $30 per person.

In the mood for a girl friend get-away? Book your rooms and request the Slumber Party Tea Package. When you check in you will be given a tour of the house by your hostess who will also provide you with information about sites of interest in the area. At 6:00 PM an English High Tea will be served to your party. Bring a hat and do it up right, or you can borrow one of ours! After spending the night in your beautiful and spacious room, you will wake up to a delightful Southern Breakfast served in our sunny breakfast room.

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