Mother's Day is not too far away now, with the annual day to celebrate our mums falling on Sunday March 6 in 2016.
And if you want to treat your mum to a great experience (as well as getting her the perfect gift, of course!) then nothing says you care better than a sumptuous afternoon tea for two in a beautiful local café.
Here are our favourites in west London to treat the most important lady in your life.
Chelsea
The Cadogan Hotel on Sloane Street serves Chelsea buns and marigold tea blends on their menu, and is set in a wood-panelled lounge.
Afternoon tea is £26.50.
The Cadogan Hotel, 75 Sloane Street, Chelsea, SW1X 9SG - 020 7235 7141
Ealing
DoubleTree by Hilton has something for everything, with sandwiches, scones and cakes, and even a cookie cocktail!
Afternoon tea is £16 per person.
DoubleTree by Hilton, 2-8 Hanger Lane, Ealing, W5 3HN - 020 8896 8400
Fulham
The Drawing Room Café in Fulham Palace overlooks the palace gardens and offers a variety of pastries, sandwiches, cakes and buns. The menu changes according to the season, so this Mother's Day expect springtime treats.
Lunches and teas cost from £5.
The Drawing Room Café, Fulham Palace, Bishop's Avenue, Fulham, SW6 6EA - 020 7736 3233
Hayes
Trunk Heathrow is an elegant restaurant that serves traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and clotted cream.
Traditional afternoon tea is £17.50.
Trunk Heathrow, 140 Bath Road, Hayes, UB3 5AW - 020 8817 2607
Harrow
The Doll's House on the Hill is a vintage inspired café serving cute cupcakes and retro teas in a picturesque setting.
Minimum spend per person £18.95.
The Doll's House on the Hill, 44 High Street, Harrow, HA1 3LL - 020 8864 9100
Kensington
The Milestone Hotel offers a luxurious countryside atmosphere with a view across Kensington Gardens... Perfect for a Mother who loves the outdoors.
Afternoon tea is £31.50.
The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, Kensington, W8 5DL - 020 7917 1000
Notting Hill
For a traditional Chinese afternoon tea, head to Teanamu Chaya Teahouse. They serve authentic Chinese dishes such as black lychee tea and soft marshmallows dusted with green tea.
A self-boiling kettle on each table mean you can re-fill whenever you need.
Afternoon tea takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. Tea costs £10 minimum per head.
Teanamu Chaya Teahouse, Coach House, 14a St Luke's Road, Notting Hill, W11 1DP - 020 7243 0374
Shepherd's Bush
Dorsett Shepherd's Bush boasts stylish surroundings to indulge in afternoon tea. The hotel overlooks Shepherds Bush Green. They serve a classic afternoon tea with sandwiches, home-made scones and a selection of sweet delights, as well as a sparkling afternoon tea for further celebration!
Afternoon tea costs from £24.
Dorsett Shepherd's Bush, 58 Shepherd's Bush Green, Shepherd's Bush, W12 8QE - 020 3262 1026
Somewhere for the boys...
If all of these Mother's Day celebrations have got Dad feeling left out, Sanctum, Soho offers a gentleman's afternoon tea, which consists of red meat, carbs and booze, as well as chocolate fudge cake with Jack Daniels ice cream.
Afternoon tea is £50.
Sanctum Soho Hotel, 20 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NF - 020 7292 6100
Find out everything you need to know about Mother's Day in our guide here.
