Miramont Castle

Enjoyed a multigenerational Family gathering Tea Party. The Tea selection was nice, as were the featured food items.Perhaps a little pricey for the quantity served, though the selection was adequate.

This review is mostly in regards to the Tea Party aspect of Miramont, but I'll touch on other things as well.I was really disappointed with the tea service experience. Came here with a large group on a Saturday afternoon. Our server was not particularly helpful nor friendly and didn't explain that we could order multiple teas. It sounded like it was only on pot per person for the duration (if that is the rule, it's dumb - one of the pleasures of afternoon tea is trying multiple teas). She also did not tell us steeping times which resulted in a few of us having badly tasting tea. Pair this with the allusion of only one pot and well... Worst tea drinking I've ever paid for. Food was also not a winner. They did not give us enough plates for the scone accoutrements for such a large group. Scone was good, as were some of the sandwiches, but portions were very small and many of us were still hungry afterwards. The desserts were unimpressive. We asked for a group picture afterwards and you'd think we were asking the world of the server - she did it begrudgingly.The garden was pretty nice and the castle had some interesting history, but they didn't give any information about the sanitarium which was disappointing. The woman in charge of giving us tour tickets didn't explain things well, but at least she gave us the papers for the self-guided tour. I will say, the firefighter exhibit was pretty hilarious if you read the descriptions.Overall, I can't recommend the afternoon tea and would only recommend touring the castle / grounds if you're a big history or architecture buff. Otherwise, spend your time in the area exploring other things.

We stopped in for a tour and had a good time. The house is huge and the self-guided tour was educational and the information sheet was easy to follow. There are a lot of interesting things packed away in the house, so take the time to read the sheet.Entry was a reasonable price and we were able to park immediately nearby in the small lot to the left of the entrance. Be sure to take photos out in front of the house. I wasn't interested in the tea party, but after seeing it from a distance and hearing about the food, I'm going to look into it with the kids. The gift shop had a lot of random stuff and I ended up buying a BBQ sauce. Overall the house was interesting and I'd recommend it if you have some time and are in the area.

Pricey for the quality of food. The bread/pastry dough GF options were not good. The toppings on the savory were tasty but overall the food was not worth the cost. The ambiance was nice and our server was attentive.

High Tea reservation. Service and attention to detail was great. Food was fantastic ~ more than expected. Doors do not open for seating until the reservation time. If you have individuals that need assistance you should drop them off at the front door. My company had to walk down quite a few steps since I had to park at the top of the castle. If you want to tour the castle after your tea experience that's an additional cost incurred. I would return with visitors again in the future.

This is an interesting place that is full of history. The 14,000 square feet castle was built in 1895 by Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French-born Catholic priest. It was placed on the National Historic Register in 1976 and is rumored to be haunted. It looks like the castle is a work in progress. On a side note, what is the difference between a castle and a mansion. I think this is more of a mansion, but what do I know.There are two private lots to park at, one up top and one down in the front. In addition to the self guided tour of the castle, they offer tea parties, but that requires a reservation. I just did the tour. The admission price goes to the maintenance and restoration of the house. The house itself has a hodgepodge of exhibits. They give you a paper to help guide you on your tour and most rooms have a poster on the walls that provides some context for the rooms. On the first floor you will find an exhibit featuring the town's fire fighting history and vintage fire equipment. Once you head upstairs, you will go through about 14 furnished rooms of the house that include a chapel, a bedroom, a kitchen, a grand staircase, and an office. This is where you get a real feel off how big the house really is. In a room off to the side, amount the main rooms of the house, you will find a small exhibit that features the twelfth Nuremberg trial, which was presided over by Colorado Springs' own John C. Young. Additionally, you will find a WWII exhibit, and a Manitou Springs bottle exhibit in the main house. On the top floor is where you will find the gift shop and a few other exhibits such as a shoe that was found in a wall of the house, some materials used in building the house and an anchor that connects the house to the mountain. The tour ends in the gift shop, where you exit and are free to tour the garden which is well maintained during spring and summer months. This tour is ok, more so, for history buffs. I felt they filled the house with a lot of unrelated stuff for the sake of filling it. The proceeds of admission does support the castle. If you are in the area and have a little hole in your itinerary to fill, then this place is definitely worth some consideration..

We enjoyed our self-guided tour of the home. The woman at the front desk greeted us and gave us a little information along with a map that contained information on each room in the castle. This home of a former priest was built for himself and his mother, and later used by nuns. The caretakers of this castle have done an amazing job with restorations and placing information throughout the home to learn about the style of the room, its use, and the people who lived there. It was all very fascinating. It took us about two hours but we would have stayed longer if we didn't have to catch a flight. We didn't stay for tea, but it looks like that would have been a fun experience as well. I recommend this stop if you have any interest in history at all and you're looking for something to do for a few hours!

First, let me say I wanted the high tea, but whoever took my reservation over the phone booked me for something different. The scones were served warm, and the food was delicious.The tea selection was ok. They have a selection of tea hats that children can choose from and put on during tea. The children enjoyed that, and it made for some cute photos. Bring your card! Online it says contactless pay is accepted, so I left my card and wallet because my dress didn't have pockets. I found while I was there that they do not allow tap to pay. They were able to run the payment from my saved card, but it was unnecessarily awkward. After tea, the girls and I wanted to take a tour of the castle, so we went to inquire about tours at the front desk. There are many Yelp reviews that mention the attitude of the lady at the front desk, and I wish I had paid attention to them. Her rudeness and demeanor were shameful, especially for an establishment people might visit with their children to practice their manners. I teach my girls that etiquette is based on respectful conduct, and she utterly undermines this idea every time she speaks. Ownership, after years of negative yelp reviews about this lady, continues to allow her to treat customers like garbage, and that basically sums up why you should probably spend your time and money driving to a polite tea house in Denver instead of patronizing Miramont Castle for tea.

This is by far the BEST High Tea I've had anywhere. Cute and quant as it should be. Teas were of the Finest quality and flavor.They don't sell them there to take home but they will tell you where to get them.Foods were as beautiful as scrumptious.Amazing presentation and service.Could be romantic or tea with your mom, well worth the price!!!!

This was a fun excursion for my granddaughter. The castle tour was fun and we got to meet the mascot dog named Tucker, maybe he lives there. She did the scavenger hunt and that made it extra fun for her. But the part she liked the best was having High Tea in the Queens parlor, so do that if you can. It was two servings per person of the tea of their choosing along with a fruit cup, finger sandwiches and petit deserts. Oh yeah and you get to pick out a fancy hat to wear! Fun!