Visitors in full Victorian dress enjoy an English High Tea. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – This holiday season find yourself indulging in another place and time, even if for only a day or two.

Between Nov. 20 and Dec. 19, visitors to the Lakeport English Inn, 675 N. Main St., Lakeport, will delight in the sights of Christmas, sounds of carolers, and the tastes and smell of delicious edible creations as innkeepers Karan Mackey and her sisters Jill and Marlene present their annual Victorian Christmas Fair including a traditional English High Tea.

Common rooms and halls of the inn are filled with holiday ornaments and colorful decorations, garland, tinsel, lighted trees, wreaths, and varieties of gifts available for purchase.

They include handmade candy canes, soaps, candles, tea pots, saucers and cups, table decorations, wall hangings, yard enhancements, and holiday ornaments hanging on trees and displayed among many decorative settings.

During the Victorian Christmas Fair, the Lakeport English Inn is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving Day.

Innkeepers and tea servers help transport you to a different era as they appear in full Victorian costume.

Carolers, too, dress in the theme of the day and stroll throughout the inn’s Christmas Fair and Tea Room to serenade visitors.

English Victorian High Tea is served to the public every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday during the Christmas Fair. Seatings are at noon and 2:30 p.m.

However, groups of more than 15 people may schedule tea on other days during the Christmas Fair.

For reservations, call the inn at 707-263-4317.

A world class, traditional English High Tea is presented by the three sisters and staff.

Delicious scones, tarts, tiny sandwiches, Devonshire cream, desserts, shortbread cookies, all prepared with care and attention to detail, complement the tea.

“It is like having tea at the London Ritz,” said Marlene.

“Come enjoy a glimpse of England,” said Karan, who takes pride in presenting her English High Teas in traditional fashion.

She has visited many tea rooms in England, and she is unrelenting in making her tea experiences as true to the English tea as possible. Only a few tea rooms exist in Northern California, and she visits those when she has the opportunity.

A variety of wonderful treats are served at an English High Tea. Courtesy photo.

The Mackeys’ Lakeport English Inn is a bed-and-breakfast located in the downtown area along Main Street in Lakeport. While guests are invited to stay longer than a day in one of the inn’s comfortable rooms, visitors may enjoy a day trip to the Lakeport and Lake County area located within two hours driving time of north Bay Area regions. Shopping, lakeside parks, wildlife viewing, boating and lake views, wineries, casinos, and dining can be enjoyed in Lakeport and the surrounding areas.

On Nov. 27, complete your trip in time with a tour of downtown Lakeport as the city becomes an old English village celebrating the eighth annual Dickens’ Christmas Market.

Individuals attending the market are encouraged to join merchants and townsfolk who will be dressed in costume to give the streets the look of the 1800s.

The day’s festivities will include musical entertainment, carolers and strolling minstrels, and free sleigh rides provided by Eleven Roses Ranch.

Santa Claus will greet youngsters at the Santa’s Workshop, and the annual Christmas Lighted Parade will start at 6 p.m.