Cottage of Content in Herefordshire, County of

Beautiful pub with really friendly and capable staff. We had Sunday lunch; starters mains and desserts. Excellent food in every course... home-cooked, fresh, inspiring, well-done and HOT. We had the gurnard risotto and roasted veg soup to start; both were excellent. The beef with trimmings and the hake for main; both excellent. plum pud for dessert - wonderful crumble! Lovely flavors and presentation, great atmosphere and helpful staff. They were busy, but it didn't affect the food or the service. Great value for money. We'll be back to enjoy their lovely garden in the Summer.

I’m afraid this pub was decidedly disappointing. I don’t enjoy being negative but the service in this place is the embodiment of barely average. The building and ambience were good but the barman was joyless and unengaging. The food was relatively expensive with portion sizes verging on the mean. For those who are unfamiliar with long stretches of country lanes (sans passing places) I would question whether the effort of a visit was worth it.

You always get a warm welcome. We have been to the Cottage on several occasions and the food never fails to please and the Sunday roast is to die for. A must visit for everyone.

A beautiful haven in the midst of the Herefordshire countryside. We stayed b & b and also lunch and dinner during our long weekend. We have known this charming old pub for many years and come back, time after time. Comfortable rooms, delightful bars and food, glorious food! Highly recommended.

The approach to the pub is via some single track lanes, the pub itself is In a nice quiet location. The pub inside is old and dated which adds to the character, the garden would benefit from some comfier seating rather than bench seating. The food was average, burger wasn't one of the best I'd had, the cottage chips are just potato slices, again just average. The cutlery was presented in a white holder with the knife and folk end touching the bottom of the dirty holder, not very hygienic. Slightly annoying the fact that it has the resident dog Ruby wondering around the pub begging for customers food. On the website it states all dogs must be kept on a lead in the pub, I can only assume this is so Ruby can rome freely. It's a strange one, it's rated highly on TripAdvisor but I can see loads of things that need improvement.

Came in for Mother’s Day today, the service was great, food was amazing. Would definitely return again!! Helen the manager was very friendly when she sorted out my voucher. Highly recommend to come here!

What a gem! just had two nights here, the host Helen and staff were just great. The chef Richard - bloody brilliant. The food was so good we didn't want to go anywhere else. The bedrooms are are basic, but cosy and clean. Cant wait to go back. Thank you for a lovely stay. Just what the doctor ordered. A cosy, quiet get away with lovely food and drink and rest.

Well where can I start with the Cottage of Content. Myself and some friends were recently celebrating our birthdays and we called Richard and Helen with a very unreasonable request of accommodating 35 guests for lunch in just a few weeks’ time. To my delight, they were more than happy to have us visit and boy am I glad we did. Upon arrival we were welcomed with the sweet aromas of freshly cooked food and some mouthwatering real ales on tap. And not to mention the resident dog who was always there to offer a friendly face around the place. The quality of the food was superb, a few of my friends really did have the munchies so you can imagine their delight when four delicious burgers arrived to quench their hunger straight away. I also can’t not mention the cheese board which was a fantastic way to end the meal. While Richard was in the kitchen skating away, Helen was entertaining the whole group and creating an atmosphere I can only describe as absolutely electric. The ladies serving us our food and drinks were so kind and no job was either too small or too large. There was also a lovely horse in the field opposite which really gave the place an authentic country field. Top marks for that. A huge thanks from us and we simply cannot wait to visit next time! Charlie and Friends

Absolutely lovely family run pub. Great food, well kept ale and fab atmosphere. We just stayed next door and went in a few times for drinks and dinner, would especially recommend their roast dinner on a Sunday. And the pub dog needs a special shout out!! She is so cute !

Delicious lunch for 12. Sharing player in particular very good. Prompt and attentive service. And they rented us rooms for the week even though they were closed!

We have been regular guests at this iconic Herefordshire pub but, for various reasons, this was our first visit for more than four years. Would it be as welcoming as we remembered? Would the food be as good? Would the ambiance have suffered from the impact of COVID? From the moment we walked in, it was obvious we need not have worried. A friendly welcome and then an excellent early dinner - a spicy cauliflower pie and a vegan burger followed by one of the best crumbles I have ever had. After a refreshing night's sleep a delicious breakfast and the scene was set for the rest of our too-short stay. Helen and Richard are the perfect hosts and their young staff efficient and friendly. The Cottage makes no secret of being a dog-friendly pub. Some people may not be so keen on eating in a space shared with pets and working dogs - worry not, just ask to eat in the adjacent dining room.

Karen and I went for lunch today and the food was amazing,Karen had the salmon and I had the pork belly both meals were presented fantastic and Alice gave us great service also thank you too Richard and Helen what a little diamond of a pub (also dog 🐶friendly 👍) which is a must in this day and age thank you very much team of cottage of content regards the Dempsey’s

Travelled from Solihull to meet up with relatives from South Wales. Great place though if you don't like narrow country roads to get to it this is maybe not the place for you. We had no real worries though a few close shaves, locals I guess, after leaving the A49 made us happy to arrive safely. Fascinating place. Made very welcome. Excellent food quality and variety for Sunday lunch and friendly efficient service. Very reasonable prices. if it was local to where we live we would visit regularly.

We were passing through Holme Lacey saw the sign and rang to book for the same evening. It took a long time to answer however a very nice lady took the booking for us. We turned up at the pub at the agreed time and there appeared to be no staff at the bar. After about three or four minutes a member of staff appeared no acknowledgment at all to me waiting and grumpily served another group who had been waiting. At no time was I acknowledged, no I will be with you, nothing. So after 10 minutes we left very disappointed and if this was a typical reception then I would avoid this establishment at all costs. Was it busy no and perhaps there is a reason

We drove here from little tarrington ... lovely drive through beautiful countryside. Arrived and a nice rustic pub. Food for us was DISAPPOINTING .. the quantity was poor especially on my husbands dinner who had pork 3 ways. His pork was 1/2 centimetres thick and very small , one sausage and 1 thin slice of black pudding for £20 !! I'm afraid not acceptable. We did mention it to staff and the ethos was .. mains are small in the hope you will order a dessert. But our psychology is a small main course equals a small dessert which we refused to have. I had fillet of fish, small again but nicely cooked. I see they had a best award in 2017 ... I would not travel far to revisit.. on arrival with it bring so quaint... I thought it would be a good gift to give my son in law for a bday get away ... but have decided against it. So sorry to say this x

We had such a delicious Sunday roast Lamb with delicious stuffing Roast pork black pudding stuffing Roast beef and Yorkshire All meat was so tender Pudding were delicious I had the passion fruit cheese cake great flavour and really light The boys of course had apple and blueberry crumble with custard We all really enjoyed our meal The staff we friendly and efficient Fantastic Thankyou

5* Third time going here. Every time I’m so impressed. Such a cute hidden place. Sharing platter was great, and best burger this side of the Atlantic. Beer and Cider also quality.

We visited for an evening meal during a short break to nearby Whitchurch The bar is warm and welcoming, the food was tasty and delicious, individually cooked to order using quality produce. The staff were friendly and efficient. The Cottage of Content, in my opinion , is achieving what many Pubs aspire to

We were staying in a local Air Bnb and were highly recommended to come here (both by previous Air Bnb reviews and the hosts themselves.) Seeing as we were not even a 30 second walk away we managed to book a table (thank you for squeezing us in, although we were the first guests for about 30 minutes when we arrived at 6pm). Friendly welcome, decent selection of beers on pump (was a bit warm when it arrived but ? if it was meant to be, some beers don’t agree being served cold). Absolutely a hidden gem in terms of the food and presentation, if I was really picky I would say the portion sizes were a tad small for what we ordered but for another it’s perfect, and the crumble was a perfect size. Would recommend again (but pre book as far ahead as you can!)

My family have been visiting here since the 1960s (see the photo taken in 1963!) but living in north Herefordshire, I hadn’t been for a few years. Four of us stopped for dinner and were very impressed with all three courses and friendly, helpful service....

At short notice we had a treat of a stay at this lovely country pub. The staff, the food, our room - all were really professional and brilliant, we couldn’t fault it! Although relatively local, we’d never been before, and we will definitely be returning,...

Had a lovely weekend stay at this beautiful Pub/Inn in Herefordshire. Snuggled away in a pretty hamlet surrounded by countryside with fields, river and brooks running nearby. There are great walks, activities (eg canoeing) and places to visit not too far away. It was so...

I was one one the guests for a 60th birthday gathering staying overnight at the Cottage of Content. A fantastic experience from arrival to departure. Great food, great rooms and great hospitality. The hosts, their staff and Ruby the dog were all lovely, The food...

My 60th birthday celebrations with 6 of us staying at the b&b at The cottage, could not have been more perfect! The Pub is a stunning, olde worlde 'proper pub'. Oak beams, open fires, flagstone flooring, scrubbed pine pew style tables, mismatched chairs, quirky but...

We booked a party of 13 for an 80th birthday celebration a couple of weeks ago. The meal was first rate, service impeccable and the staff very friendly. Enjoyed by all and we’d certainly be back. A delightful venue in a beautiful part of Herefordshire...

Superb Sunday lunch. Excellent quality food freshly prepared. A particular nice touch was the additional gravy served to the side of the meat - so often establishments do not provide this. All elements of the lunch, from starter, main to the bread and butter pudding...

If you are looking for the perfect English pub that you may see in picture postcards, that provides high quality food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere, supported by friendly, professional and attentive staff that have an eye for detail, then I highly recommend the...

We stayed for a night and had dinner there on a short visit to the area. How lucky we were to find this little gem. Rooms were clean and all one needed but what made the stay so special was the overall ambience, friendliness of...

We took friends to The Cottage of Content for Sunday lunch. The food was absolutely gorgeous, one of the best Sunday lunches we have ever had. Lovely staff, beautiful setting, what more could you ask for!! We will be back.

We picked this location to explore the beautiful Wye valley. The Cottage of Content is full of character. Hosts were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Bedrooms are quirky and individual. Access via a steep staircase my put some off. Beautiful quiet...

We had passed the Cottage a few times and thought we would try it on a special occasion. We decided to have a meal and stay overnight. We were given a warm welcome and shown to our room. It was as we expected from a...

Absolutely delicious, a lot of pride taken in service and quality here. Much appreciated, we’ll be back for sure 🙂

The food was amazing Richard and mark cook and present fabulous food served by fantastic staff Hannah and Helen great atmosphere and dog friendly 👍🍸🍸💥

Had a great Saturday lunch at The Cottage of Content for my wife’s birthday. It is a magical hidden away pub in Herefordshire. Shortened opening days so check before going. That said you must go! Food is fantastic. Menu changes daily. We had the sharing...

First time visited, well off the beaten track, but worth the effort. There is a good variety of dishes available, very well priced. Met family for lunch, food was very good. Steak, Duck & Game Crumble enjoyed by all. beautifully prepared & presented.

We came across this lovely pub on a recent visit to Ballingham and we’re really pleased we did! We had dinner there and it was absolutely delicious. Two of us had the lamb and two the fillet steak and all were fantastic. The rain held off for us and we managed to sit outside in the garden area where it was lovely to see the pub being frequented by both visitors and locals. A great find and if we’re local again we’ll definitely be back!

It is a traditional English pub - quaint, cosy, welcoming and comfortable. However, the usual ‘pub grub’ has been replaced with an interesting menu and beautifully prepared food. My seafood risotto starter and Dover Sole main were reasonably priced, perfectly cooked and presented well. A small but decent wine list provided an array of suitable matches. A great meal served by friendly staff. Would recommend for couples, families or friends. A cracking find just South of Hereford.

We live in South Wales but plan trips around visiting the Cottage of Content we like it that much! This time we were camping nearby but my parents were staying at the Cottage. Another amazing meal last night for my birthday - great atmosphere, decor and of course food. Thank you!

This is the second time I have eaten here, this time for Sunday lunch, and was not disappointed again. The food is fresh and seasonal with plenty of it! I have always eaten outside, in the dog friendly garden, and it is lovely with lots of flowers in well maintained borders. The pub has always been very busy when I have visited creating a warm atmosphere.

Well I thought I’d treat my partner to a birthday meal we had visited here around four years ago and the food was amazing so I wanted to return and hoped it was going to be just as good, again we weren’t disappointed, the menu was limited but not disappointing. The food was amazing my partner had the sea bream which was gorgeous I had a fillet steak which was fantastic and my son had the meatballs and pasta which again was amazing we were all very impressed and will definitely return thank you. This place is more expensive than your usual pub but I think it is worth it when the food is this good.

What a find. A lovely family run pub serving excellent food combined with good service. This pub has a beautiful cottage style garden with tables mingled through it.We had squid to start which was a wee bit chewy, however it had great flavour.We went onto roast beef with all the trimmings. You hardly needed a knife to cut it. It was lovely, great that they served the vegetables separately so you could have a choice.The desert was lovely to.Staff friendly, I'd love to go back one day. Maybe on route to Wales I'll pick the right time to be able to eat and make that slight detour

Beautiful surroundings, fantastic food presented very nicely and great company. Will definitely be back for another visit

Had Sunday lunch with my wife and son today and the food quality, quantity and presentation were all outstanding. Additionally the service was friendly, efficient and flexible as we were late. We had the squid starter, 2 roast lamb main courses and 1 roast beef main course. All were cooked to perfection as was the generous selection of fresh vegetables and lots of very tasty gravy. Greed overcame us and we indulged in desserts choosing the crumble for 2 and profiteroles for the other person. Again all 3 were lovely.

This is easily the best pub we have ever visited. Every time we visit it gets better.The staff are lovely, even though they are clearly very busy, nothing is too much trouble. The beer is well kept and always spot on. Wines and other drinks are great.The food is utterly outstanding. It would be unusual to find this quality of food in a city centre location, let alone such a beautiful rural location.Thank you and well done to everyone at the Cottage. You have got everything absolutely right and can't wait to come back.

The restaurant filled up pretty quickly for Sunday lunch, and I can see why. We were seated comfortably, and 6 of us were looked after wonderfully from the start. We were on a walking holiday along the Wye Valley and were pretty tired, but the drinks and food quickly perked us up. All the Sunday lunches were first class, and I heard someone say "This is the best roast beef I have ever had". All the crew were delightful and nothing was too much trouble even though they were pretty busy. 10/10 for service, welcome, quality of food, cleanliness, and overall impressions. Fantastic.

This was a lovely find in the gorgeous Herefordshire countryside. Despite operating on minimal staffing (this is a real family run business) our experience was fantastic from start to finish. Warm welcome from front of house, lovely outdoor seating, delicious food and drink and prompt service. The ham egg and (cottage)chips was spot on, as was the mixed ploughman’s. However the deserts were amazing too (the panacotta with pink peppercorn shortbread was Michelin standard if you ask me!) . We only went for a light lunch but stayed 2 hours and had two courses. I hope they manage to recruit some loyal, decent staff soon. I know there’s a shortage of hospitality workers at the moment, but anyone looking for work would feel proud to represent this place. We will definitely come again if we’re ever in the area. Thank you.

Fabulous food and service on St George's Day! The pub was really busy and staff worked their socks off to keep on top of orders.. Very accommodating and let us sit on the Hill behind in the sun to enjoy our wonderful fish n chips takeaway... Thank you... Highly recommended

Fabulous food and service. My favourite place. Top marks to the chefs and waitresses However, just found it to have too many people in close proximity and during these crazy times has put me off. People had to walk past me brushing my chair to get to their table in a small room I counted 14 people. Some people don't mind and I know they have to make money. But I felt uncomfortable so will wait until I can sit outside. As I said though the food is amazing.

We've been going there every year since 2004. And stayed overnight once as well. Great hospitality from fantastic owners and staff, great food, great beer. A family favourite. Superb. We'll be back.

We were very pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of food from the lunch menu. The log fire was burning, the staff were helpful and friendly, and the setting was just lovely.

We booked a table here for a family lunch on the way to a local glamping site. When we called to book the man on the phone was really warm and friendly and this followed through to the same warmth when we arrived and had lunch. The food was reasonably priced and whilst the selection was not vast there were plenty of things on the menu to suit most tastes. The meals were presented really well and both the service and quality of food were excellent. We would definitely recommended booking a table here. Perfect family lunch.

Excellent Sunday Lunch ( as usual ) both had the Lamb this time. Hobsons Bitter at its best & very good reasonably prices house wine.Covid precautions are strictly in place & observed.Front of House Ellie & Hannah excellent, back next week.Give the Cottage a try booking a must for Sunday Lunch

The weather in September was fantastic and we were really pleased to be able to eat outside at this quaint village pub. They moved us indoors for dessert as it became a little chilly later. The food was really excellent and the atmosphere fun and informal. Overall an absolute treat. Thank you.

Gorgeous location not far outside Ross on Wye. Pub is lovely, lots of outdoor space. Really good Covid practices, felt very assured. Good food. Booked ahead for table. Staff very helpful, couldn’t have done more. Useful car park. Unspoilt hidden location to explore.

Staying local we thought we'd book a table and stroll along for dinner. The landlady is great, the waitress more so and the food exceptional. Shared plate to start, veg curry and beef bourguignon for main and tiramisu cheesecake with Mortimer's cider and Pinot as support, superb. Great atmosphere too, and Covid-19 compliant too boot.

Took our Aunt out for Sunday treat.The location is amazing, and it was a glorious day.Met and shown our table in a friendly but professional way, nice selection of ales, lagers and wine for pre drinks.Starters were tasty, nicely portioned and well presented; main courses were delicious and good portions (even for one of our party who had egg and chips). The Yorkshire puddings looked incredible.Desserts looked amazing and said to be good - cheeseboard was spot on.Service both attentive and friendly, without being intrusive.Worked out a roughly £35 head all in, which I consider to have been very good value.And my apologies to the the young lady serving, who seemed a tad surprised when I rescued a piece of beef from a plate being collected!!!!!

We were staying nearby and saw this recommended and were not disappointed. Wonderful service, great food in a lovely setting. The covid provisions were spot on and well explained from the outset. There was a good selection of pre meal drinks with lots of local options. The wine list was varied and interesting – had a very good Apassimento. The food was great – starters of prawns, stuffed vine leaves, mackerel pate. Mains of fillet, pork medallions, beef bouginon and vegetarian curry. There were good gluten free options including g-f brownies for pud, and g-f bread. All were generous portions and very tasty. Three of us managed puddings which were gratuitous in the circumstances. If we lived closer we would be regulars no question. If you do live nearby GO!

The four steaks were lovely and perfectly cooked, both waitresses were fantastic, lovely setting and interior, Covid precautions excellent, however all four of us felt the rest of the food on our plate, the desserts and the menu choice would mean we won’t return, just a little over priced for what you get.

Lunchtime meal this time. Quiet but welcoming inn, in a charming location. You have to know about it as it is a little off the main roads and larger villages in the area. We had a lovely cottage pie with seasonal roasted vegetables and slow cooked lamb with thick reduced plum sauce, mash and vegetables. Both very good. Still left room for a dessert which tasty too.

Had lunch here on a lovely sunny day.Sat outside in the front terrace.Deep in the Herefordshire countryside you could easily imagine you were a million miles from big city life.Hobson Best was on song.The food was superb. Ham egg and chips came with two eggs, home-cooked ham, and effectively sauté potatoes rather than chips. The cheese ploughman’s had home made sauces and pickles and excellent ciabatta rather than bread.This is a classic English pub that no-one else can do.Please support this place!

Sunday lunch at the Cottage after 4 months lockdown did not disappoint. Excellent Herefordshire beef + trimmings, good quality house merlot & first pint of Hobsons for months.Everything was well organised & controlled, Helen & the team made us feel at home again. Front of house team excellent, smiling, cheerful & efficient.Back Soon

Had lunch here today staff very friendly and the food very good , my pint of Butty Bach ( first this year) was well worth the wait we will definitely return.

Really tasty, light, delicious prawn risotto, not the boring stodge you so often get served (elsewhere). And the boss's fish and chips were very good too. And Ellie the waitress was delightful.

Really well done, food was great as always, service was superb and we felt really, really safe, well done to all of you and see you soon

this is a place to eat. There is an extensive menu as well as a bar menu. The staff are excellent, very friendly and helpful, There was a lovely wood fire when we went which kept the bar area warm. This is a very old and quaint pub, to open the front door you have to pull a cork. I had Ham, egg and chips which sounds a bit plain but it was probably the best I've had. My partner had Jambalaya which was fantastic. There is a lot of choice for drinks with local ales and ciders.

We have a Sunday lunch which had a variety of roasts all well cooked with generous quantities of meat and accompanied by generous vegetable side dish. A lovely warm place on a cold wet Sunday

Superb food, not just your average pub food. My only disappointment was that the fish of the day came with veg that included bacon pieces. Not a complaint at all, but I don't eat meat (so always have the fish or vegetarian option) and have never thought, or needed, to ask if a fish dish came with meat! Superb food though and will definitely return.

Visiting daughter in Hereford for a late birthday lunch. Seven of us, food was fabulous, hospitality great and when they found out it was a birthday treat they brought out a small chocolate cake with a candle and started singing :-) Can't recommend enough.

Returned to this delightful venue in a group of 10 for Sunday lunch. We had a warm welcome on arrival and a lunch of the highest quality and generous quantity. All agreed that they had an outstanding meal and excellent service. This pub is certainly worth seeking out in rural Herefordshire as it is unquestionably one of the very best in the county. My wife and I have been several times and will definitely return in the near future, The ambiance is an added plus to complement the food and service. Thank you all at the pub and a Happy Christmas.

Set in a rural village, the look and feel of the place is totally charming inside and out. We arrived on a very wet Friday night to a lovely roaring log fire. The pub wasn't overly busy, only for a number of locals coming and going so we had a large table in the bar area as we had our dog with us they are restricted to the bar, but that was completely fine. You may need to book normally on a Friday night, there was a lot of flooding on some of the narrow roads leading to the pub which may have one of the reasons we got in. The young girl serving at the bar and taking table food orders was very friendly and efficient, much appreciated. We had three courses and a couple of drinks and all food was piping hot, presented beautifully, good portion sizes and tasted absolutely delicious. I wouldn't hesitate in returning next time we are visiting the area.

We are regular visitors to The Cottage. The food is great and the atmosphere is of a classic English pub

We have visited this pub previously when we fished the River Wye in 2018 and it’s just as good. We had a shared platter for 2 and Whitebait both very good. I had the grilled fished served with a chilli flavoured rice, my mate Gabby had Pork as did Geoff all were excellent. The bar staff were 2 young girls both very friendly and knowledgeable. Give this place a go you won’t be disappointed

We were a party of six, everyone was very pleased with the food, I had rump of lamb it was excellent and the spotted dick with custard was also good. Two local beers on hand pump. This is a very old and special place and they certainly can cook, will return.

The Cottage of Content is a fabulously quaint traditional pub and serves very good food and beer. We were made to feel very welcome as we settled at our table and scanned the menu. You always know you are on to a good thing when you look through the menu and struggle to narrow your shortlist down as it all sounds delicious. All the choices were not your standard pub fayre with the chef adding his/her considerable skill and imagination to the presentation and flavour combinations. What’s even better is that when the food comes out you don’t look at your eating companions dishes and feel short changed on your own. They were all beautifully presented and very tasty.We all had a selection of starters, mains and desserts and none of us were disappointed. Peace descended over the table as the cutlery was put to good use with the frequent break in silence caused by the contented sounds of food being thoroughly enjoyed. For 3 couples the cost for food and drink averaged at £39 pp.We loved the Cottage of Content and will very much look forward to our next visit. So if you are in the Hereford area, do look it up and I’m sure you (like us) won’t be disappointed.

The Cottage of Content is a rural pub with no passing trade. It is a destination that you have to find, but it is worth finding.

We stayed here recently for a family wedding. We stayed for two nights, and were very impressed! The landlady was lovely. The staff were really friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious! We had breakfast both days and an evening meal, also the wedding breakfast. Couldn’t fault a thing. Brilliant chef. We had a lovely big room and the beds were so comfortable. Would love to return one day.

The food at this lovely country pub was excellent. We ordered one portion of the seasonal veg between three of us and it was just the right amount. It's a little pricey for a pub but, based on our experience, would say that it was restaurant quality food. The Grand Marnier chocolate mousse dessert ordered from the specials board was more like a ganache but actually we preferred it like that and there was plenty of Grand Marnier in it! There was a good selection of ales and ciders and the staff were pleasant and friendly. Our sat nav took us down a couple of scary lanes that really were narrower than our car (hence the scratches on it now) so would advise that if you see one of the brown signs, follow that rather than the sat nav.

Not the best fish and chips I have had, fish batter was a bit greasy and chips were not chips, any where else they would be called saute potatoes. Just say what they really are chips are longer. Not much tartare sauce either a very small pot for the size of the plate. Place is very charming though, service was good.

We managed to arrived to our holiday destination a day early, as our holiday cottage was close to the Cottage of Content and we had already booked our evening meal there, we managed to get 3 lovely rooms for the night for myself and 2 friends at this beautiful old pub! The owners were fantastic, the evening meal and breakfast delicious. I can highly recommend this to anyone travelling to Herefordshire!

Deep in south Herefordshire country lanes about eight miles north east of Ross on Wye. Lovely beer garden. Not too much parking. Very good Sunday lunch with plenty of choice although the Yorkshire Pudding was more like a cake, a bit different. Perhaps now more of a restaurant than a pub with chefs, not cooks. But a varied menu with some good real ales (Hobsons was excellent) but no real ciders.... Recommend booking a table in advance if eating.

Lovely pub/restaurant set in a wonderful part of the Herefordshire countryside. A very old building with loads of character and a very cosy feel. The food was excellent with a varied selection on offer and at reasonable prices, I had the pork selection and my wife the lamb, both of which were excellent both in presentation and in taste. A good selection of wine and beer to boot. Our only slight complaint would be that as the staff were obviously under pressure, there was little time for the real personal touch, but given that they were a bit rushed, the food was still served in good time with a smile! Will look forward to visiting again soon.

From the moment we walked through the door we were made very welcome and greeted by a large smile from all staff. The aroma of freshly cooked food filled the air making us even more hungry. The selections of drinks was very good very extensive wine list ect.

We live locally but haven't been to the cottage of content for many years. A little difficult to find but the brown tourist information road signs that provide directions to the pub make it a lot easier to find than it was years ago. The pub is situated in an idyllic, quiet country location by a small stream that flows into the river wye and is a classic country pub and there is adequate parking. Our meal was excellent and the only criticism was that the service was a little slow but this was understandable as the landlady explained they were short staffed at the moment, although this is something they are trying to rectify. However, the landlady and one waitress were working hard to provide a good service and so we felt we couldn't be too critical, it must be difficult recruiting to such an out of the way place. Otherwise an excellent experience!

Characterful pub with accompanying rooms. A 'gem of a place' in a wonderful 'get away from it all' location, attentive staff and some of the most delicious food 'to boot'. Six of us stayed for two evenings and nothing disappointed (a small issue regarding early morning noise from the bar area was accepted and recompensed which only added to the overall feeling of goodwill). Evening meals were outstanding throughout and breakfast cooked to order. Five stars.

Decided to arrange a 40th birthday party for 20+ people.

We've had Sunday lunch here once before which was excellent.

tucked away down lanes that would be at home in a fairy tale the pub is lovely . so nice to sit by the stream and watch then world go by , tapas is really really good , come see for your self

Over the winter period this pub/restaurant has been closed on a Tuesday but we visited on the first Tuesday it re-opened in May. We were very pleased with the general ambience and food served.

Stopped off for a light lunch on a sunny weekend day, remembering a previous visit fondly and we were not disappointed.

Heerlijk gegeten, voldoende keus uit gerechten, heerlijke platter vooraf, goede prijs-kwaliteitverhouding, attente bediening, relaxte Engelse sfeer, fijne combinatie van pub en restaurant.

That was the comment from one of us, 6 visitors for lunch today. The food was so good she thought she didn't want to compete. Between us we had 5 different mains, all excellent and so varied with unusual but delightful tastes even on standard(ish) dishes.

Great menu selection and I highly recommend the Sunday Roast!

We had lunch at the cottage of content today for my father's birthday. Booked a table and inevitably some of us were late (to be fair they travelled from Exeter. We had a long lazy lunch but at no time were we made to feel rushed. The landlady was an excellent host and the food was superb. We also ate Sunday lunch here a few weeks back and it was the best Sunday roast I have had in a pub. Great location too. Highly recommended.

We visited for a family meal and although the food was nice the service was very slow (only two waitresses for a very busy restaurant). The worst thing about the cottage of content is the landlady who was exceptionally abrupt and rude to paying customers. May have been due to being very busy but maybe they should accept less bookings if they don’t have enough staff to handle the quantity of tables.

Beautiful food freshly prepared and imagined in the owners kitchen. Wonderful place to both eat and stay. Superb local ales and Pear cider.

terrific location near river Wye, gorgeous old building with several small rooms which make it more special, food terrific and service good and friendly. you'll need to book!

Been before many years ago. It’s out of the way but it’s well worth the time finding it. Always book as very small and busy, great location, good food and friendly staff. Will be back in the summer

The menu is superb, with plenty of variety and imaginative combinations. The beers and wines were very interesting and the ales were in good condition. Our room was charming, but a bit basic. Breakfast was slightly disappointing with very little in the way of fresh fruit or healthy options.

Second recent trip after friends booked meal but again the meal was poor. Chicken starter was minuscule and lukewarm. Duck breast main course was tough and cold. Very disappointed and would not recommend. Would have complained on the night but did not wish to spoil ambience of the evening out with friends.

Been to the Cottage twice for Sunday Lunch recently, both times it was excellent ( as usual ). Lamb & Beef cooked & presented as required & expected.