Lowther House in Ryedale

We stayed for bed and breakfast here. The house is in a beautiful peaceful setting overlooking meadows. Hosts very friendly. Comfortable bedroom. The TV reception is scrambled and there is no phone signal - so I would recommend enabling WiFi calling on your phone and bring a book 😃

Lovely setting and excellent sandwiches and cakes at sensible prices. We had passed Lowther House and its the Tea Garden on numerous occasions in the past but always found them closed. The new proprietors appear to be making every effort to provide walkers and visitors with an opportunity to sample their hospitality. There is easy access for all and has car parking within a few metres for those who have difficulty in walking. The afternoon tea which is available if pre booked looked wonderful and reasonably priced. Garden is dog friendly which is a big plus for us.

Wonderful afternoon tea in the garden, after a lovely walk along the riverbank from Pickering with our two dogs we had an excellent afternoon tea, everything is homemade and we are veggies and were delighted with the food specially prepared for us. Welcoming and friendly staff as well.

This was. Lovely experience! Incredible setting, good cakes and snacks and steam trains passing in the distance. What an incredible place,

Lived in Pickering all my life never knew about this place until a friend recommend it. Beautiful gardens. Friendly service, Lovely fresh foods, gluten free options and even gave the dog a treat

We returned and had a wonderful birthday break here. The hosts were wonderful, friendly and helpful. Lowther is set in the countryside about 20 mins walk from Pickering Town centre and has off road parking. The House is set in lovely gardens with a stream running at the side and the steam train can been seen in the distance. You can be at peace in the garden which our bedroom overlooked, try their wonderful cakes. The breakfast is lovely and a good choice.

Fabulous tea garden and rooms. We stayed for a few nights and sampled the wonderful cakes in the garden. It's really tranquil and picturesque. The hosts Helen and John are lovely people too. Highly recommended.

We have often walked passed this tea garden on our walks in the wood and decided today was the day we would stop and have a drink. We had a coffee each and a slice of coffee and walnut cake. It is a lovely garden to sit and relax. Due to Covid-19 there is one way in and one way out. The table we sat at was spotless. The cost was £11.00 and we paid by credit card.

Delightful setting near New Bridge. A lovely peaceful setting for a pot of tea and delicious homemade bakewell.

We haven't been away for six months and what with lockdown we were ready for a little break. John and Helen were very welcoming, the room we had was very clean and cosy. Very clear guidance around covid-19 policies and we had a fantastic view of the garden and the birds. We booked a table in the evening at a place in Thornton Le Dale. Helen kindly offered to book us a taxi and we got to sit in the wonderful garden before we went out. The breakfast was lovely, fresh fruit and cheese and my partner had the full English, which he enjoyed. It was a nice tranquil place to escape too and we felt Helen and John went over and above to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing. We even got to see the steam train in the morning. The only issue is we wish we could have stayed another night. We will recommend this place to friends and family and we hope to return too.

Came upon the tea garden whilst doing a walk and we double backed to have our lunch here. Gorgeous picturesque garden, polite and friendly staff, awesome food and a simple well thought out Covid secure process. We will be back again. A real gem of a place for nice English tea garden experience.

After a 2 hour walk we were looking forward to some great food in the garden and arrived at 14:30 which was 90 minutes before they close. The garden had a number of guests eating with a few tables empty with plenary of room to ensure good distancing. We looked at the menu whilst being observed by a lady who could also see us pick a table. Then out of the blue she said “ I am not serving anymore I have had a busy day”. In business a busy day in my book is good news and even if they were running out of some items could easily has said we now have a limited menu. There were at least 3 signs stating the opening times and she could not even be bothered to apologise for sending us packing. It is interesting that during lockdown when they were serving takeaway and were quiet they were happy to take our money. We travelled from Whitby for this walk and timed it around the opening of Lowther House. Never again will we do this, you do not deserve to be in business.

We stayed at Lowther house on a mini break to Yorkshire, after a lot of research I plumped on this B and B, from start to finish it was lovely, very relaxing, clean and comfortable, also quiet the only sounds were the birds and the occasional train horn from the near by steam trains, Helen and John were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was plentiful and nicely cooked. We hope to visit again. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Lovely place to visit on a fine day. Tables outside in garden ,which is great. Food really nice and lots of homemade.

Found this by chance on walk upstream through woods from town. Tea garden attached to b and b establishment. A few tables under covered pergolas set in delightful garden. Short but imaginative menu. Three of us all had something different and all meals delicious. Staff welcoming and friendly., even gave us dog biscuits for our doggy companion. They also do afternoon tea. Definitely on our "go there again" list.

Several tables under covered pergolas or umbrellas, fleecy throws on offer for cooler days. Good sized portions of imaginative dishes. Dog friendly with what looked like complimentary dog treats. Woodland walks from the door. Steam railway just one field away with good views of the trains.Only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 till 4pm I think. Stiving for peace and tranquility in the tea garden so only well behaved dogs, children and adults welcome

We were staying in the Railway cottages nearby, and whilst on a walk found Lowther's by pure serendipity. How glad were we? This is a magic place, on the side of a beck, beautiful gardens, beautifully furnished and shade provided by canopies and umbrellas. The proprietor, John, who was charm personified and a lovely man took our order, with much laughter, and when it came it was like being back in 1970. Proper coffee in a proper cup, with Royal Staffordshire china, Viner's cutlery and cakes that truly were homemade. I opted for the Coffee and Walnut cake, and it was very obviously extremely fresh - about 2 hours before, apparently. My wife had a scone (Skoan or Skonn?) with fresh homemade jam and butter, both served in proper china dishes - not a sachet in sight. The peace and quiet was broken only by birdsong and train whistles in the distance, where you could watch history glide by in clouds of steam and smoke. Positively idyllic. I could almost imagine a white rabbit with a pocket watch rushing past. John is a true professional in his field and a great baker to boot. Helen, his wife was a lovely lady, full of wit and humour. Another good reason for going back Oop North!! You really have got to go!

We had Lowther House recommended to us for a light lunch. We weren't disappointed! The owners were so helpful, helping us to make our decisions and explaining the various things on the menu. Between us we had a selection of soup, quiche, salads and a sandwich - all very delicious and quite filling. I'm not sure how, but we all managed a piece of cake afterwards! There was a great selection of cakes which we all enjoyed immensely! It was a lovely day so we enjoyed our lovely lunch in the garden. There were quite a few people also eating in the garden but it wasn't overcrowded, each table has it's own space. We will definitely return!

Lovely experience, lovely surroundings, Helen and John couldn’t do enough to make our stay any better

My partner had previously stayed here last year and came home telling me it was excellent so we decided to book here this year for 1 night initially as the B & B didn't have 2 consecutive nights. I was not disappointed.The B & B/Tea Rooms are run by John and Helen, who are very welcoming and friendly. It is a very charming, quaint cottage, set along a public right of way in lovely woodland and meadows, having it's own well maintained mature garden with terrace, with a brook running right next to it.Upon arrival, we were greeted by John and Helen and shown to our room. There was a complimentary tray, with homemade cake made by John which you can choose to have out on the terrace while listening to the brook and watchng/listening to the steam trains and also a wonderful array of birds.The room was which was nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable with lovely views over the brook and meadow.Breakfast was excellent and hearty and with a good choice.We left after breakfast promising to return in the future and went on to stay in Whitby for a couple of nights but I was so taken with the place we phoned the next day to book a room for our 4th night away, which my partner was more than happy to agree to.To say this is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay and John and Helen are perfect hosts are really understatements and we would not hesitate to return or to recommend. Thank you John and Helen for a wonderful stay.

Called in after a cycle ride, had quiche and salad and cheese and pickle sandwich. Well presented and tasty, in pleasant peaceful surroundings, will be back when in the area again

My husband and I stopped after our dog walk for a late lunch. Great location, beautiful gardens and shaded seating. Dogs very welcome with dog water and biscuits. Had a great menu choice sweet and savoury. Lovely salads, sandwiches and of course cake

Passed this lovely little B&B; and tea room whilst walking the dog one morning. We live in the area and often come to Pickering for a walk but we’ve never been past here previously. As it was closed the day we passed we made a point of visiting today and I’m so glad we did. Beautiful gardens in very tranquil surroundings. Views across the stream to see the steam trains passing by, you can sit here for ages. In fact we were so comfortable we stayed for another coffee!!

Had a relaxing two days at Lowther House. Room was lovely overlooking the rear garden and seating areas. Owners were very welcoming and knowledgeable. We only had breakfast whilst staying and it was excellent. Would highly recommend it to friends and we would stay there again definitely.

The tea garden at Lowther House is in a lovely setting alongside the beck with country views and the occasional steam train! The food is excellent including yummy sandwiches and light lunches and cakes to die for! Luckily we live locally and always find an excuse to pop in. The tea garden is open Thurs to Sun (and bank hols). The lovely owners are very welcoming and have just installed new pagodas so you don't get caught out in a shower. Thoroughly recommend Lowther House tea garden.

Really enjoyed our stay here, owners are super friendly and inviting. Room was amazing- will be back :)

Our previous review ended up on the B&B; site and have now found Lowther House on the Restaurant site so of course we need to review again.

John and his wife will always make you welcome come rain or shine. His great cake recipes and lovely teas and coffees make this an ideal short walk destination from pickering town centre. Dog treats too!

Desde el momento en que llegamos y nos saludaron calurosamente y trataron de una taza de té y pastel casero para cuando salimos de Helen y John fueron los anfitriones perfectos. Son cálidos, amables y nada era demasiado problema. Las habitaciones estaban impecables, la comida era de primera clase y la ubicación era ideal para un descanso relajante. Tuvimos dos cenas durante nuestra estancia que eran excelentes. Disfrutamos de la tarta casera que gratuito a diario era muy de agradecer.

Acabamos de volver de nuestra segunda estancia en este año y muy contentos de confirmar lo anterior. John y Helen son excelentes anfitriones y si buscas paz, tranquilidad y excelente comida en un gran ambiente tanto dentro de la casa y los jardines, éste es el lugar. Disfrutar. . . . . El Cuatro de nosotros en verdad. Como Arnie diría. . . . . . "volveremos! "

Visited for breakfast and had lovely food in excellent surroundings and really nice people. Well worth a visit. Cakes in the afternoon are heavenly.

Perfection . only mistake we made was not to eat here EVERY night.Great choice of menu, lovely fresh food. great personal touch

Nos alojamos en casa y tenía un Lowther cenamos allí la primera noche. Teníamos entrante y los platos principales. Tenía una tarta de remolacha y queso de cabra (recién preparado) y mi esposa setas crujientes con un chapuzón chili. Para los platos principales tanto tuvimos el curry de verduras, que era una gran porción, bien mezclados (suave) y venía con un pan y los platos de acompañamiento. Gran relación calidad-precio en 35 libras para los dos!

Visité la casa de lowther el domingo pasado, mi familia parado en un descanso de un paseo soleado domingo, y no podría haber sido recibidos por personas imaginado. El servicio fue muy rápido y la señorita que nos atendio era tan encantadora y amable. Nuestra comida y bebidas eran preciosas y los jardines. No puedo esperar a volver! !

Nos sentamos con nuestros perros en un día soleado. Nuestra mesa daba el beck y podíamos ver al otro lado de la estación de tren patrimonio nym. La comida era muy buena, que habíamos conseguido cerdo chiabatta que venía con ensalada, un bollo recién horneado y tarta. El ambiente era precioso con el canto de los pájaros. El servicio era muy bueno y la camarera muy amable.

Una propiedad encantadora, una bienvenida muy cálida, las habitaciones limpias y confortables, bien vale la pena entrar si estás planeando un día para un agradable lugar de comida.

Autumn is a good time to visit Lowther House. We were given a warm, spacious room that overlooked Pickering Beck and the garden. The owners provided homemade ginger cake, shortbread and a little guide to the birds you might see from the window. This kind of attention to detail made our one-night stay wonderful.We decided to have our evening meal at the house, which was a very good decision. Helen and John provided a delicious 3-course meal. The dining room is cosy, intimate and we felt at home. When dessert came, we spoke to Helen about the house, its history and how they came to own it. It felt good to be enjoying excellent food and company in this beautiful old house with a misty, autumn night outside.The following morning, we had an equally tasty breakfast; the full English set us up for walking on the coast later on.Helen and John are warm hosts; very attentive and interesting. They care about their house and their guests a great deal. We would love to return.

We stayed overnight in our motorhome beside Lowther House b&b and had lunch in their beautiful tea garden. With Pickering Beck babbling along one side of the garden and the steam trains of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway chuffing past across the field you could not ask for a more delightful spot on a sunny autumn afternoon. The business has recently changed hands and new owners could not have been more welcoming. The food is all home made: the lasagne was delicious and accompanied by an inventive side salad; the chunky vegetable soup was very tasty (based on butternut squash) and contained more vegetables than I could count! Both dishes were served with chunks of crusty bread. We lunched late so had no time to fit in afternoon tea later on - a shame since the cakes and pie on offer were very tempting.This is definitely a place to go back to for a peaceful meal or an overnight stay.

We came here following a recommendation by friends. Unless you know it's there you'd probably miss it. Located just outside Pickering, follow the road out of the town from the NYMR station, it's on your right up a small driveway, just before the level crossing. On the day of our visit the weather was glorious. We were able to sit in the garden by the river and overlooking the railway. We saw two trains slowly pass by. The food is not run of the mill. We had a BLT, and a bacon with Brie and cranberry sandwiches. The bacon and Brie was wonderful, very tasty. Both sandwiches were served on fresh rustic bread. The food isn't inexpensive at £6 ish each, but take into account the location and food quality then you get what you pay for.

The tea garden is a really lovely place to relax on a sunny day and it's good that dogs are allowed too. The cakes were very nice and I had a chocolate milkshake that was also good and very nicely presented.

Have just been to the tea garden at Lowther house. It was amazing. What a gorgeous setting. The garden is beautiful, the selection of food and drink was excellent and the quality of the food and drinks was exceptional. We live locally and have tested out many of the local tearooms but this place beats them all hands down. We will definitely be back.

I chose this place for my father's day treat as it has lovely gardens that back onto a stream behind which the North Yorks Steam Railway runs! The gardens are spacious and the trains are far enough away to watch without being a nuisance. The tea was excellent.

We came across this place while on a walk, fancied a cuppa so popped in, it was wonderful, beautiful gardens , friendly lady served us a great cup of tea, it was a lovely sunny day, so we could have stayed all day, but had to finish the walk, told our whole family about it ,we were so impressed.

Found this location on walk from Fox and Rabbit pub to Pickering and stopped a f or a snack. We were welcomed by the owners and the service was excellent. Tea and coffee was ordered with homemade cakes and jam. The tables were in the garden next to the stream withe views over to the North York Moors Railway however there is a room inside if the weather is bad.

This is a great place to visit, We had afternoon tea, it was exceptional, and the proprietors Alan and Kimberley very friendly. The gardens are lovely you can see the steam trains going past while you are enjoying your food.

Stayed here for one night - comfortable room with en suite shower. The hotel is just outside Pickering with a lovely rural feel. Delicious breakfasts and superb hosts.

In summer, the garden is a great place to sit and have a snack and watch the trains go by beyond the trees.

A lovely tea room close to Pickering - an ideal place to stop during a walk or to make your destination. Very friendly owners and great value. Great scones and homemade jam!

We received a very warm welcome and were quickly served. The drinks and cakes were reasonably priced and good value. The coffee and walnut cake was delicious and homemade, as was the orange drizzle cake. We were sat outside under a parasol in the beautiful garden next to a stream and the steam trains could be seen going past. Lovely location and great food and drinks. Would definitely recommend.

We always try to visit this fantastic tea garden when ever we are in the area. The food is always well presented and always very tasty. The owners always make everyone very welcome a great place to sit and relax.

Once you have been to the Lowther House you will return, the food is excellent the menu is a change from the usual but still has all your favourites, lovely local sausages in toasted bread/beautiful thick bacon, or if you have a sweet tooth like me try waffles/maple syrup and bacon really yummy. We walked to the Lowther about 2 years ago (just past the steam railway station and trout farm on your right ) for a coffee and have never stopped going, the garden is beautiful you are sat outside but all tables have a large brolly/canopy over so ideal, the owners are very friendly and the service spot on a real must if in the area.

Quality food and quality service. Visited for an impromptu breakfast and was quickly served a beautiful Yorkshire fry up in a beautiful setting.

The couple who run it are always bright and pleasant. Love to sit in the gardens after along walk, enjoying a cup of tea and the splendid home made cakes.

I enquired about lunch for 5 on 20th July 2013 at Lowther House and found a friendly welcome and a beautifull location. On seeing the ramps for the disabled guests I invited along my cousin who has MS and added 2 more guests to my party .The food location accessabilty and the very warm welcome has made a birthday lunch out with friends and family a very special one . Thankyou so much I will be recommending this delightfull tea garden to all my friends.