Carpenters Tea Rooms in Herefordshire, County of

Absolutely fantastic place to visit we entered with Heritage Houses pass. Beautiful looked after building with plenty to look at and lots of paintings. Church on the grounds which is fabulous and can walk down to the water edge. Lovely cafe onsite too. Highly recommend

Beautiful grounds and the castle interior is fantastically kept, the artwork and maps give a huge amount of information and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. It was decorated for Christmas when we visited, very pretty. There was an old couple day at a piano in one of the rooms and the gentleman played beautifully as we looked around. I wanted to thank him but didn't want to interrupt so I'll mention it here as well 🤗 Cafe and facilities very good. Can recommend the mulled wine 😁

Another v good location managed by the NT with an interesting house and gardens an lots of various walks. Care the walks can be strenuous but incredible woodland in the main. Good cafe facilities.

Great castle Shame about the cafe The cafe was overpriced, people had to serve themselves and couldn't even have a plate, just a napkin for cake. Also the accomodation for allergies was a joke. They didn't have a different jug or any equipment for non-dairy milk, so all non-dairy/vegan drinks would be contaminated and the cakes were vegan or gluten free but not both. Let down massively by the cafe!!

Relaxed and friendly. The 'Iluminate' event on at the moment is amazing!

Our hot chocolate in cafe was cold.v disappointing.

Great walking areas. Many trails to choose from including some easier and more accessible trails. Beautiful scenery of the area with benches to allow you to fully enjoy the view. All volunteers are very helpful and their scones are one of the best to offer.

Loved the guided tour round the house, the talk put the things you're looking at into context. It was a great mixture of history, humour and the mildly spooky. Felt there was a slight risk you could turn up and find all the tours booked, not sure if pre-booking is an option. Enjoyed the walk though the parkland the old trees were very atmospheric on a grey November day. Bring your walking shoes, you won't be on well tended paths like a lot of National Trust "parkland".

First class guided tour by Lisa today. She brought the history of the house and its inhabitants alive.

Lovely walks from the castle, garden a bit bare at this time of year. Interior of castle warm and inviting. Certain rooms cosy.

Great historic buildings and contents excellent guides Lovely well maintained parkland Excellent tea room restaurant with excellent service and staff separate entrance and exit routes to ample car park

Stunning views from the parkland surrounding Croft Castle. Amazing and huge trees and lovely walks around the grounds. Two play areas (one natural) for small people. Decent cafe for a pit stop, and the Castle itself lent itself well to a Halloween visit. We were lucky to see behind the scenes for a ghost tour. Spooky!

We explored the house and garden areas, having picnic lunch in the lovely walled garden overlooking the house with views beyond. Sadly not able to explore the wider grounds due to health issues this time but hopefully will return!

Had a nice walk round. Friendly staff.

Croft Castle is a delightful medley of styles and decor. It has castle turrets but also has a lot of Georgian windows, the furniture and decor can be 1920s, Georgian or whatever. It feels like a home, though and has a lot of charm. It is not prissy or pretentious and you can imagine staying there for a party. Informal walled garden, but very delightful. The picture shown is a gardener's cottage which is an integral part of the garden wall and a lovely spot. Take a visit to the parish church in the grounds next to the castle (not owned by National Trust), fascinating and very old.

NT country house with fairly typical interior. definitely worth visiting fully interesting neighbouring church, the views and gardens

Beautiful for a gorgeous autumn walk

Lovely grounds and walks with the dogs lovely staff had a walk around the house very interesting.

A fascinating Georgian country house that looks like an old castle

Unique building with rich history. Some areas are difficult to access. Would recommend going on a clear weather day to explore the outdoor facilities.

Wet day , no reviews on Parkland . Castle Beautiful on ground floor No kitchens on display and only 1 bedroom on display. Guide's knowledgeable and helpful. Tearooms satisfactory. Weather makes a great deal of difference .....

Lovely place, beautiful grounds.

A most interesting place to visit. Not only is the castle worth visiting but there is also an interesting church plus parkland to explore. I found the room stewards to be both knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend going to the walled garden which is quite large and I was particularly interested in seeing the grapevines which appear to be thriving.

Amazing place lots of walks dog friendly

Fantastic property, lots to see. Sit down and read. Lots of great views and walks Will need another visit to explore more. 👍👍

Nice castle and grounds. Quite expensive compared to some other castles considering most fo the castle is closed off to the public.

Plenty to see inside and out. Very large walled garden with benches to sit and take in the view. The church is a peaceful place.

We had an absolutely wonderful day at Croft Castle and Garden! The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. The grounds are beautifully kept, and there's so much history to explore inside the castle itself. The gardens are stunning, offering a peaceful walk with plenty of picturesque spots to stop and take it all in. What made the visit even more special was that we were able to bring our dog along. It’s such a dog-friendly place, and our pup loved exploring the grounds just as much as we did! There are well-marked walking paths and plenty of space to roam, making it a perfect day out for both humans and four-legged friends alike. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was calm and relaxing. We’ll definitely be coming back for another visit! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lovely day out in the countryside, especially if you’re bringing your dog!

Absolutely stunning! One of the best NT places we have visited. With over 1,500 acres of land, there are colour coded walks to suit everyones energy levels. Ranging from 1hr - 3hr, with woodland & open parkland, there's a terrain & vista for all. The castle, having been lived in until 1985, has been lovingly maintained, which is clearly evident in each room. There is so much to see inside, taking it at your leisure is a must. There is also a small parish church in the grounds, still used to this day by a dwindling congregation. Everybody is catered for here, whether you are a couple enjoying some quiet time, a busy family, dog walkers or mobility impaired, all needs are met. Parking is free. And, of course, there is wonderful tea room & a second hand bookstore, a must for any NT place.

A lovely Estate with gardens and country walks, cafe and toilets on site.

Really beautiful gardens and interesting house.

One of the best NT properties. Both castle and grounds well worth a visit.

Visited Berrington Hall same day both were lovely to see, beautiful gardens and walks besides the houses

Very lovely house and church nice play area for kids

Nice grounds, lovely orchard walked garden and a nice cafe as usual! Some good trails, wish we'd had longer to explore more. The wheelchair pram friendly walk wasn't so much though.

Very interesting place. Nice feel to it, very enjoyable visit.

A beautiful NT property, a little out of the way but easy enough to find

Fascinating house and acres upon acres of park. Great knowledgeable volunteers who fill you in on the interesting details. Allow either a full morning or afternoon- great place to picnic 👍

Lovely walk, disabled access around the castle and gardens (requires off road scooter or there are ones to rent here)

Very interesting, guides informative as expected.

We had a really lovely visit to Croft Castle and grounds. It was a beautiful sunny day so that helped. The purple books in each room are full of information so it's ideal to find out what's what at your own pace. Plenty of rooms open with lots of interesting things to see. Well worth a visit. My only complaint would be that the cup of tea we had at the cafe was really insipid and only just drinkable, especially for over £5 for 2. It wet my whistle as they say!!

The house is beautiful, the walk by the lakes on the other hand needs some attention ie....pools look like they could do with a clear out and starting to look merky...used to be very clear water and very tidy....pathways are getting to be overgrown with brambles.....shame really the views used to be stunning

Helpful and friendly staff who are very accommodating to disabled visitors. A great National Trust property with plenty to see.

Where to start ! Croft Castle is a wonderful place to walk round with an interesting history, beautiful walled garden and great café!! However, for me it's the land around Croft Castle that made it a perfect day. The walk to the Iron Age hillfort is well worth it to see the circular views but we also took the Pokehouse Wood 5.5 mile walk which is brilliant however, it's a challenge as said in the description!

Beautiful grounds and long walks. Plenty of space. Nice cafe.

A very homely castle, helpful staff - recommended.

Certainly a fine national trust place with fantastic volunteers with great knowledge. Just did not feel inspired by it.

We really enjoyed our visit here. The history of the house and it's owners was very interesting and the gardens are lovely, and we took the time to play some of the games that were available. We then rounded off our visit with a long walk up behind the house.

When the cafe has so many outdoor seating spaces, why are dogs allowed inside? Not everyone likes dogs!

Wonderful place and lovely walled garden, lake and parkland walks.

Interesting but lacks something but can't say exactly what compared to other national trust places we've been to. Although we had an amazing coffee and fruit scones that were freshly made, still warm and extremely tasty.

The house and gardens are absolutely beautiful, the views are stunning too (especially from the front of the house). The reason for 4 stars and not 5 was at how basic the ‘natural play area’ was, especially when compared to our local national trust site (Dyffryn Gardens) - it was quite a long walk for the kids to get there, and in reality it was just a few tree stumps.

House was really good and walled garden worth a visit.

Picturesque location with guided tour of Croft Castle available. Wheelchair accessible. Ample parking. Ample benches dotted around estate. Kids plat areas and onsite food and snacks available.

Fabulous place to go for ALL ages.

Beautiful place. Easy to get around.

Easy to find, easy to park, interesting house and lovely gardens. Spent an enjoyable hour sitting in one of the deckchairs in the walled garden which had been placed for people to use...great idea! Very nice lunch in the café...freshly made sandwich with coleslaw and salad...and a delicious piece of cake and pot of tea later in the afternoon. Busy, but to be expected in the school holidays. All in all we had a lovely day.

Beautiful garden and castle. Worth visiting!

Croft Castle is a hidden gem in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. The castle's rich history, dating back over 1,000 years, is beautifully preserved in its stunning architecture and captivating interiors. Individual family members of the Croft family involved in World War 2, as the monuments men. The expansive grounds are equally impressive, with tranquil gardens, ancient woodlands, and scenic walking trails. I particularly enjoyed exploring the walled garden and the peaceful church on the estate. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, adding to the overall charm of the visit. Croft Castle is a perfect destination for anyone interested in history and ancient trees - the ghost trees (standing dead wood) amazing 😀

Very interesting 'castle" . It needs to be better organised giving the history as you enter the building .It would put it in context. Food is very expense and the peach cake was disgusting. Not cooked so tasted vile. Disappointing.

Great house and lovely walled garden with fabulous summer boarders, good for a daytrip & picnic.

Enjoyed the walk around the grounds

Surreal absolutely must visit place, truely wonderful experience 👍

Lovely place. We're NT subscribers so it's nice to be able to pop out to these places.. Beautiful grounds, wasn't too busy, house is awesome with great portraits and such. Staff were great. Kids loved the games in the gardens. Worth a visit.

The staff are so lovely and friendly, great walks and grounds with shade

Interesting place. Walled garden is very impressive

Went with friends to enjoy the 3 mile walk up to the summit above the ancient hill fort. Then we enjoyed a picnic in the grounds before seeing the walled garden. Enjoyed teas and coffees from the cafe before leaving for the day. Highly recommended.

Lovely gardens and property. Well worth a visit. Great cafe as well.

Had a fantastic time at Croft Castle. As a national trust member it was free of charge but a family ticket was reasonable. The walks are different colour coded. Managed to do the brown route which was enough especially in the heat. The route was gorgeous. It had steep places and a few steps so be careful but had great signage. The castle and church was beautiful. Do not need to prebook to go in. I will be definitely going again ❤️

Usual high quality NT offering.

Lovely park and amazing place, so beautiful. However spoilt by usual nation trust shenanigans.

A wonderful visit, both Castle, Church, Parklands and Gardens amazing. A lovely cafe too.

Beautiful grounds with wonderful, panoramic views. An excellent day out for everyone. Dog friendly.

The castle is more of a house with the exterior and history of a castle. However it was brought to life my our amazing tour guide of attic Bernard...he explained for the family background and history of the castle. Recommend doing the tour. The seasonal scone - ginger and raspberry had no sign of a raspberry !

A great place to visit, lovely gardens and parkland. Also has a very good walled garden filled with colour.

Lovely 1660 house, Georgian interiors with 1920s and 1930s furniture. Really interesting. Mature walled garden beautifully planted and full of deckchairs in shad of apple trees. Bring you own deck chairs too. Lovely cafe with shady barn and outside tables. Plenty of shady picnic tables too. One of the best NT houses.

Very good house, garden and grounds. The walled garden is particularly worth a visit. The main house has a useful video intro to the history of the house. There are plenty of helpful volunteers on hand to answer questions with extensive notes in folders in each room describing the decor furnishings and items of interest. The café offers very good food and the service is friendly.

Fantastic visit seeing Croft castle. Amazing grounds for a walk around, the castle inside is stunning.

Great grounds and gardens. Lots of parking. The original castle was demolished and rebuilt into a country home using some of the bricks but keeping the medieval design. Deck chairs and summer games out (snakes and ladders, badminton etc) Georgian design inside the castle. Free flowing so you can roam freely, ge there early to avoid overcrowding, lots of information booklets throughout the property. Lots of walks to do in the grounds varying in distance.

Impressive house. Good visit with a lovely garden back. Lots of room to roam as well. Parking was good also and staff were friendly. Overall worth a quick visit.

Croft Castle is another of the many historic stately home now entrusted to the National Trust for posterity. If you’re not a member it can seem a little expensive (£15 @2024) but you’re getting access to a unique museum and park crammed with interesting items stories and activities. The staff are mostly volunteers, very friendly, informed and approachable. There are good services for accessibility, toilets and food or snacks. In good weather you could spend all day here.

Lovely house. Church was lovely to see also. Large tea house.

Stunning garden and the castle is awesome, beautiful place worth a few hours of anyone's time.

Ideal for strolling through woodlands, taking in a walled garden and snacks on the way

A beautiful castle family home well presented with informative folders in each room. A lovely walled garden with a recently restored greenhouse. Tearoom serving a good selection of lunchtime fare. A very enjoyable few hours spent.

Great place to visit plenty to see in castle lots of walks nice cafe and staff very helpful

Lovely day out, castle, church and various walks all signposted! Cafe was good for lunch and coffee

People were very knowledgeable and helpful....the place is so interesting...particularly the artwork....the grounds are huge

One of our absolute favourites! We love the natural play area and mini castle.

Interesting place set in lovely gardens and parkland which are laid out for different distances of walking to suit a variety of people.

A very pleasant day out. The grounds and woodland are lovely. There's a cafe and kids play area too.

Beautiful and tranquil walks in the grounds, with marvellous ancient trees. House is lovely too.

Interesting house and great kitchen garden. Good cafe. Clean loos and big car park.

Great place to visit, plenty of grounds to explore, and you can walk round the house too. There is a cafe on site to if your after refreshments.

Beautiful country house that belonged to the Croft family. Very knowledgeable staff that will tell you about the history of the place. Lots of walks for the dog around the estate.

This was a great find lovely walks for the dogs with different levels to choose from as well as wonderful gardens to look around

Always a lovely place to visit. Beautiful grounds, glorious walks.

A lovely place to visit. I called in on a very hot weekday in June; the walled garden is very impressive and worth a look in its own right. The church of St Michael and All Angels is a quiet delight. Lots to see in the Castle itself too. Lovely tearoom in the converted carpentry shed.

Guaranteed a good day at any National Trust property. Walled garden at Croft Castle is stunning

We went early on Sunday morning ...there was hardly anyone there. The walled garden is huge and full of beautiful flowers and trees. I wish there were more places to sit. The castle was lovely. The church was lovely. The cafe had good choice.