Rose Cottage Tea Garden in Herefordshire, County of

Nice little tea room. Reasonably priced cakes & hot drinks. Lovely views of the river Wye. Efficient service, not particularly friendly but the staff were very young. Tables not cleaned once customers left which isn’t good in current times but, other than that, a pleasant enough place.

Had a lovely ploughman’s lunch and my partner had a lovely ham sandwich. Then we had 2 coffees which were nice. Staff were very friendly and the cost was reasonable would recommend.

Nice place for a spot of tea and cake. Gorgeous warm scone of adequate size. No frills with fancy colourful crockery or huge scones or chinz table cloths etc. The tearoom is not a posh sparkling birthday extravaganza location but it’s nice. I liked the flowers growing in the terrace and the tables and chairs with parasols were perfectly placed to watch the world go by on the river. A bit hot under the plastic roofing on a warm day but I bet you would be super glad of it on a wet day. The bread for the “baguette” was so very fresh and tasty and the scones were delicious. The two girls were very very friendly and it seemed genuine rather than faked. They were lovely. A toilet on site and chairs reasonably comfortable. Prices seemed ok. Menu not vast, would have liked a chicken Mayo option on the old sarnies and maybe a chicken bacon option on the potato’s but yes we liked it and will go again without hesitation. Note if you haven’t been to Symonds Yat East before parking is a nightmare here so if it’s weekends or holidays arrive early to get a space, book here for lunch and go for a 3 hour walk. One of the best things about these places is the hand ferry but don’t rely on them. They are staff dependent and I have seen many a group arrive on the other side of the river to find no ferry working and not enough signage to know this is the case so they sit over there waiting for a boat that never comes.

What a lovely find. We had a lovely welcome when we arrived. We ordered a sandwich and Baguettes they came really quickly and tasted very fresh. We were very impressed. All of the staff were really nice and friendly. And all was covid safe.

What a stunning place to sit and overlook the river boats passing by. The sandwiches were great, best bread, fresh ingredients and the afternoon tea was delightful. All made better by the wonderful attentive service Remember there is parking g immediately outside for customers so no need to pay at pay and display if you are going here ..

We visited this tea room twice whilst in Symonds Yat East. We had a cream tea the first time and tuna baguette the second time both washed down with their excellent pots of English Breakfast Tea. The food was very good indeed and the service both efficient and friendly. Well Done.

Having completed the challenging decent from Symonds Yat, we stopped at Rosie's for lunch on the terrace overlooking the River Wye. Our snack was excellent, I had a baguette and my wife a jacket potato and salad. The food was very good and the service was very pleasant and first class Highly recommended for a midday pit stop.

This review is written in April 2021 just as England is coming out of it's third lock down. My wife and I had been for a boat cruise on the River Wye and while we were not ready for a large lunch, we did need tea and cake or similar. Rose Cottage has a lovely view of the river and as we were restricted to eating outside due to the Covid regulations, we were lucky that the weather was dry and warm enough for us to enjoy our visit. We were welcomed and shown to our table in a Covid safe manner, we both had a cream tea each which was certainly filling enough for a light snack. All in all a lovely location to just people watch and watch the river go by.

Wonderful setting, food fantastic, my favourite was the Ploughman’s, the cream teas looked delicious. Service was excellent even though it was busy, watching the river flow & people canoeing made it more relaxing to wait, definitely worth a visit.

After our walk best way to rest and enjoy a nice pot of tea and cakes .Had to wait awhile as the lady was busy but she did keep us informed that she would be coming to take our order. It was a lovely day the place was busy Good choice of food on the menu we only had cakes there was plenty of other items like sandwiches /bagettes ,cream teas.Nice place to soak up the river and just relax watching the world go by.

Stopped here for a quick lunch while visiting Symonds Yat. The terrace outside was lovely in the sunshine with amazing views of the valley and river. The service was quick and the food was generous and great quality.

A brief rain shower after a lovely walk up and down the river (across the suspension bridge downstream) made for an unplanned stop at Rose Cottage, attracted by the outdoor seating with canopies and umbrellas. There were plenty of seats available, just as well as it quickly became very busy. Service was friendly and very efficient, Helen had "the best scone I have had in a long time", Eddie and i enjoyed our fruit cake greatly (just like mother used to make). Refreshed ready for our next stop......

The homemade scones were served warm and were beautifully soft and fresh. At £4.50 to include tea or filter coffee, this was excellent value, especially considering it's in a prime tourist area. We also ordered a baguette which again was slightly warm, fresh and a good amount of filling. The staff were pleasant and friendly.

Lovely tea shop. Nice choice of cakes,baguettes,teas and coffees, Lovely views of the river sitting outside. The coffee and walnut cake was delicious.

Tripadvisor steered us to Rose Cafe and came up trumps. Delightful staff, prompt service and DELICIOUS cream tea. The view doesn’t disappoint either. Tranquil setting. Well done ladies! We’ll be back.

We stopped here for a morning coffee on arrival before we set out on a long walk. Asked if we could book for lunch and come back in 2 hours but they do not take bookings. We were lucky enough to find a table however on our return and sat and looked over the river which was lovely. We both ordered ploughman' lunch - one ham and one cheese. Whilst the cheese one was lovely the ham on the other was a disappointment - nothing home cooked, just looked like thin slimey packet ham and not what we expected. Our big question would be is 'where are the roses?' - not one in site - strange name if you are not going to embrace it. Think they are using the position of the tea rooms as the main attraction without the attention to details and decoration. Don't think we would return - plenty to choose from.

We decided to have a light lunch yesterday, and stopped at Rose Cottage tea room. Overlooking the river is a good location. We both had ploughmans lunch. The ham was thick and tasty, the cheese was tasty, the roll was lovely and fresh. The rest of the ploughman was all tasty too. The service was good and you were not rushed at all. I would revisit.

Great fantastic lunch after a moru G out paddling on the River Wye. Good value for a high quality Ploughman's lunch. My daughter had the Tuna jacket potato and it was fully loaded. Very pleasant and helpful staff 100% recommended.....

Sadly unable to review but a bit peeved that the website said open mondays in summer and they weren't on July 1st...Tut tut!!! location is fabulous.... looked very nice but sadly a wasted 56 mile round trip!!!! Check before you go!!!

In need of refeshments on a very hot day we decided to take homage at this beautiful place with a lovely view. The lady serving us was most polite and to the table next to us who had a good handful of children and a dog! She was very attentive and couldn't do enough to accomodate everyone.

Lovely cream teas. Great little place to watch the river and enjoy a nice cream tea. Tasty cakes and scones.

This tea room is ideally situated overlooking the river Wye and we called in for lunch. On a sunny day, we enjoyed sitting on the outside terrace; I had a very tasty sandwich, my husband had beans on toast with cheese, both excellent, plenty of other choices. Staff were friendly and everything nicely done. Highly recommended.

We were very pleased to find this pleasant tea room after taking a trip on the Kingfisher boat and strolling along the river path. Interesting menu, well cooked food, lovely views, friendly staff. Helped to make our day!

Stumbled upon this place during a family walk over the bank holiday weekend. Managed to get a table on the terrace with lovely views of the river.

Always great to have a caffeine free option. My son and I love redbush tea so it was perfect we found such a good selection. We had the cofffee walnut and vegan lemon cake. Next time I'd love to try the homemade scone.

Stopped for lunch at the Rose Cottage Tea Garden. We sat on the terrace which has excellent views up and down the river Wye. Friendly staff and prompt service. We had beautiful baguettes which were so good we had a cream tea and cake after to see what it was like and we weren't disappointed! A good stop on a walk along the river. Will definitely visit again when in area.

After a cruise on the Wye this is the ideal place for refreshments. Watch the activity on the river as you dine.

We visited here on Sunday as a large group of us- 13, including 5 children. The staff were very accommodating and we managed to get three tables for all of us. Orders came out fairly quickly even though they were clearly very busy. The scones were amazing and we all enjoyed our afternoon treat. Lovely view from the terrace so would definitely recommend a trip here :)

Having walked along the river for some miles we arrived at Rose Cottage Tea garden gasping for some refreshments. This little gem sits on the river bank along with some other attractions We sat outside and drank our coffee and delicious fruit cake and shortbread. The lady who served us was very pleasant and it was a great place to stop and enjoy the views.

On visiting Symonds Yat we wanted a bite to eat in between our walks, and found this lovely tea room overlooking the river. The service and food were both excellent and will definitely eat here again on our next visit, Would thoroughly recommend.

Pooped in her during the Easter Holiday.

The Saracen Head had Stopped short of service advertised by 40 mins so we had to eat elsewhere. Very suprised and pleasesd despite a long wait. Nothing but soft drinks but hey ho it was great X

We were staying in Symonds Yat and found this lovely tea room along the riverside and had tea and cakes. We were lucky that we had some sunshine and were able to sit outside and admire the views. The cakes and scones we had were very nice and the lady proprietor very pleasant and helpful with local knowledge of places to visit.

If you are in the area or visiting Symonds Yat rock then the Rose Garden tea room will be sure to give you some well earned tea and cake or light lunch. The garden sits on a raised terrace overlooking the River Wye just outside. This gives a 180 degree view of the river with its quirky little ferry crossing from West to East Symonds Yat and the nearby rapids on the river. The garden is delightful offering a good menu including cream teas and cakes. We selected the carrot and walnut cake which was moist and delicious with a generous portion presented on a plate with paper doily. Tea for two was presented with extra hot water providing two full cups for each of us. Most of the seating is outside so on bad weather days you may find the Rose Garden closed so check by calling 01600890514 otherwise we were told it’s open 11 am till 5.30 last orders 4.30 each day but closed normally on Monday and Fridays. Parking outside in the three or so Rose Garden spaces otherwise it’s £3 or £5 all day pay and display. Dogs and children welcome. After enjoying your tea or lunch you can walk it off by taking a stroll along the walkway and cycle track beside the river to Monmouth and crossing over the bridge on route to come back on the West Bank to cross back over the river on the qwerky ferry to the tea room. This track is mostly flat and accessed through the car park turning left out of the Rose Garden. A very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

Such a cute place. Lovely lady working there, took our orders at the table which had a view of the River Wye. It is a tea rooms so no alcohol or anything, child and dog friendly. I had the ploughman’s 3 cheese - I’m a big lover of cheese and the cheese portions were generous which is rare these days. The whole baguette was fresh from the oven and I almost struggled eating it all! The salad could have possibly come with a dressing? The cakes by the till looked delicious!

Excellent, friendly service. Excellent plentiful food. Excellent prices. Well recommend this tea room.

Visited for lunch and for tea and cake on two separate occasions following other reviews on Trip Advisor and was not disappointed. Service was very friendly, food very good and well priced. Our dog was welcome outside and even given treats. A lovely find.

Went to the Saracens first, far too expensive then went here, the food is lovely as are the staff and reasonable prices too. A lovely view of the area and dogs are welcome.

Had lunch here and the food was excellent. Freshly made sandwiches/baguettes and baked potatoes! The cakes looked delicious.

After spending 3 hours on the water, and a small time in the water, we needed some to get warm and re engerise. This spot was lovely, double cream teas and great hot chocolate, with a large selection of cakes.

Tasty ploughman's and soup! Kids sandwiches and the cakes were good too! Lovely spot and friendly staff.

After a lovely afternoon with the children we called in for a bite to eat. The service and food was very good.

A beatiful little place located right on the river Wye. Came here with my children in search of a cream tea. Served in proper cups and there scones were clearly home made and we were not disappointed. One thing to watch out for is that the parking is a min of three pounds for three hours so unless you're canoeing there is not much else to do to take up your three hours...

We were planning on the Saracens Head but there were no outside seats on what was a beautiful Sunday. We carried on to Rose Cottage next door and as soon as we got our food we’re grateful the pub had been full otherwise we’d have missed out! My partner had a Brie and Onion baguette and remarked he thought it was one of the best he’d ever had. I was really pleased with my cheese ploughman’s and the portions of the three cheeses were generous. The bread was lovely and fresh. My little one had a small ice cream. Would definitely recommend.

The cream tea was excellent, generous helping of cream & jam with two slightly warm scones. The latte was so good my wife had a second & she has never done that before. Well worth a visit if you are in the area for a walk.

We were treated to a cream tea at this lovely tea room by our friends, and must say it was one of the nicest cream teas weve had. The scones were light and soft , slightly warm, the jam was lovely also the clotted cream. (2 scones each). The owner who served us was so pleasant and helpful, a joy these days. We sat on the terrace overlooking the beautiful scenery of the river Wye on a perfectly hot day and blue sky. What more could we have wanted..

Had lunch at Rose cottage tea garden, very enjoyable sandwiches and jacket potatoes came with salad and crisps, good filter coffee. It was a lovely day and nice view over river from the balcony, very pleasent lady who served us and the place was clean

give this place a try the service, food quality and prices are very good, we had lunch there twice and the third time it was shut

We stopped at this cafe during a picturesque walk in the Wye Valley. We just had tea & cake but the meals being served to other tables looked very nice & the prices were very reasonable. It is very busy with limited indoor seating and outdoor terrace seating overlooking the river. A lovely place to stop for lunch or snacks. I noticed some gluten free cakes.

We dropped in after a cycle ride to monmouth and back.

Whilst on holiday in a Symonds Yat West we combined a dog walk to the Biblins, over the old suspension bridge and over to Symonds Yat East along the disused railway for a cream tea in the Rose Cottage Tea Garden. We were welcomed to an outside table where our dog was able to lie down beside us. There is a variety on the menu including ploughman’s and filled baguettes. Whilst we did not have these, a sneaky peek at nearby tables suggested there was more than plenty to eat with lots of compliments being made. Although the cakes on the handwritten menu looked enticing we both settled for two scones each and a pot of tea. The tea was very hot and came with an additional pot of hot water.

Lovely little tea room with beautiful views over river. Cakes fresh and delicious, good coffee. Friendly service. Treats and water for dog.

pleased to see that little has changed at the Rose Cottage Tea Garden - still the lovely setting, good food and service - we will return

This was our first visit to Symonds Yat East and one we shall remember. After a walk through the village we chose Rose Cottage for our afternoon tea break. Sat for an hour, chilled our watching the changing view of the Wye, the Owner could not have been more friendly always on hand to ensure you had what you wanted. We hope we shall return.

Could not be any closer to the River Wye. The traditional Tea Garden at Rose Cottage, is perfect for everyone who enjoys good English food. Very peaceful, overlooking the river. Cars must be parked a few hundred yards away in small carpark.

Three watery hot chocolates and average tea cakes for 17.10 Lovely setting and friendly staff but will not return Had hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows the following week at the Saracens head next door Same view outside seating dog friendly etc Far superior

Decent enough place if you need a cuppa and some cake. Close to the start of the trails and by the ferry. Kid and dog friendly.

In between activities we stopped for a quick bite, the cream tea was lovely, scons were very nice and the homemade cakes were lovely. A pet friendly place that offered free treats for the dogs.

With chums, my wife and I had a great lunch outside on the terrace. Baguettes, tea, coffee, toasted tea cakes were all devoured and really enjoyed. The views over the river and the hand ferry were great. The service and the facilities were good. Super place to enjoy some refreshment and watch people and boats.

Stopped for lunch here before the climb up to Symonds Yat rock. Seemed to just be one young lad managing the service but he did a fine job and was very pleasant. We had a table on the balcony looking out over the road and river and although all the other tables were also busy our meals were brought out quickly and were good.

Stumbled across tea rooms and not disappointed. Great cream tea and sat outside watching the world go by.

Such a lovely location for this Tea garden, you could sit outside for hours If it's suitable weather with seating indoors. Nice food although my wife did find a hair in her food. A steep walk up Symonds Yat followed.

Following a walk along the riverside we stopped here for a ploughmans and a cream tea which were both spot on! The ploughmans was a generous serving and delicious fresh ham. The scones were some of the best we've ever had, light and crunchy.

Visited Rose Cottage after we had taken a walk by the river. Sunny day so we sat outside looking at the beautiful views. Chose the ploughmans lunch which had very generous portions of ham and cheese and a lovely warm crusty baguette only wish we had room for the homemade cakes which looked delicious. Service was spot on would not hesitate to visit again.

We ate here after a long walk and before our next walk up Yat Rock. My partner and I both ordered tuna baguettes and they were very nice. The cakes looked delicious although we did not sample them. Lovely location overlooking the river.

I am very picky about cream teas and this one was excellent: a warm, fresh and crumbly scone, good quality strawberry jam and a generous portion of real clotted cream, together with a very nice pot of tea. Coupled with an outdoor table looking over the River Wye and very pleasant staff, this ticked all the boxes.

I can truly recommend afternoon tea here. It was delicious. The scones are fresh &a very tasty. If you sit outside the views down the Wye river are great. Be warned though the wasps are a nuisance this time of year &I love the strawberry jam. Other than that it was great.

We were on holiday in the area when we chanced upon Symonds Yat and the lovely Rose Cottage Tea Garden. Myself, my wife and our 9 month old son shared a cream tea with an extra pot of speciality tea. It came to £8.15 which we thought was good value as the scones were delicious and the setting on the balcony was lovely. It was quite busy but the young lady who served us was extremely pleasant and nothing was to much trouble for her.

A lovely view from the elevated balcony, of the Wye. Comfy seats with parasols that also (luckily) act as umbrellas. Ordered 2 ploughman's lunches . Tasty warm baguette thick ham and sharp cheddar. Delicious. Washed down with elderflower presse. Not the cheapest dish on menu but worth every penny.

We were visiting from the Black Country our friends in Stroud for the weekend and on the Saturday we headed out to Symonds Yat - a most picturesque area which was great for walking and overall scenery. Our afternoon walk took us down the river from Symonds Yat East on a flat pathway and we returned on the opposite riverbank crossing over by the small ferry which effectively brought us face to face with the Rose Cottage Tea Garden !It has become something of a tradition with our get togethers to have a cream tea and Rose Cottage was perfectly positioned and we were lucky to get a table which had just been vacated (it was a lovely day and the place was busy). We were pleased that the waitress quickly cleared the table and wiped it over with an anti-bacterial spray. It didn't take too long to make up our minds and the friendly waitress took our orders - 2 x large cream teas and 2 x small cream teas. We commented as we tucked into the home baked scones that they were 'up there' with the best we had ever had - slightly crisp on the outside but soft and moist on the inside and served slightly warm too, There was copious amounts of strawberry jam and great clotted cream so we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon treat, washed down with a pot of Earl Grey tea (a jug of hot water supplied for top up) as we watched the world go by at a seat overlooking the river where folk were having fun. The bill for our cream teas gave us change out of £20 and we thought that this was good value, and for the excellent service we left a good tip which was much deserved.

Totally relaxing sitting on the terrace enjoying the view and a lovely cream tea.The toasted tea cakes were not needed after the good scones but these too were of quality. Thought we might have outstayed our welcome but were allowed to sit on while waiting for 2 of the party to go for a stroll

We stopped here for lunch as the pub next door was overflowing. The variety of food is good enough, but food and drink were expensive. I this you pay for the lovely view. We choose ham salad as it was a hot day. It was more like a salad garnish with a small slice of ham - the ham was tasty. Well overpriced. The place itself is very small. One waitress serviced all the tables - she was faultless and deserves a pat on the back for doing everything front of house on her own. I wouldn't return, purely because I felt it was over priced.

Lovely location to watch the canoeists and the river cruises going by. Friendly staff, fresh sandwiches and cakes and dogs welcome on the terrace

Visited on a very busy Saturday afternoon, as it is such a small place the choice of places to eat is very limited (pub,lodge or here).Unsure whether it was table service I went inside to ask for drinks to be curtly told that someone would be out to serve us shortly.We ordered drinks and 2 ploughman's and a ham baguette, drinks arrived quickly but the orange juice wasn't fresh and not of a good quality either considering the cost.The food was average at best, not much of it and served on a small plate to make it look more -expected a little more for the cost.The cost was £30 for something we could have had about 15 minutes away for half the cost we found out later so my tip is go to Symonds yat as it really is stunning but take a picnic.

We visited the Tea Garden after our cruise along the River Wye. There is a very good selection of sandwiches and snacks available, all served by pleasant, friendly staff. The bacon and brie baguette is to die for! The toasted teacakes were also a favourite.

Nice place to have cream tea with friendly waitresses. My only gripe is that coffee needs to be stronger!!

What a delight rise cottage is, standing next to the pub it offers great views of the river. The menu is good and offers lots of choices. Good value with friendly staff.

The ploughmans lunch was just the job after a 3 hour canoe session down the Wye. Good value and great views.

Having had a bad experience at a nearby hotel we went to this Tea Garden and ordered food which was delicious. Friendly service too.

Clean, efficient & friendly service. Good selection of sarnies, homemade cakes & cream teas. The food is freshly prepared.

My husband and I visited on a lovely sunny afternoon and enjoyed our lunch very much. I had the Brie ploughman's which was lovely although there could have been more salad served with it. My husband a jacket potato and it was very crispy - not just heated up in the microwave which we hate. Our only criticism would be that the tables could have done with a pretty table cloth and some plants and flowers in the garden area - called Rose Cottage but not a Rose in site! The young man who served us was very polite and we would visit again.

Visited Rose Cottage on a beautiful sunny day on the motorbike the views from the patio are spectacular to say the least this was my first visit but I will definitely visit again.

Have just come home from a three day stay in the area and used this tearoom three times excellent cream tea and coffee and lovely friendly staff . would highly recommend and will definitely vist again !

What a lovely place to stop for a bite to eat! After walking/climbing up to the Rock we definitely needed sustenance and found just the spot. The setting is lovely on the banks of the Wye on a veranda overlooking the river. The baguettes were the freshest I have ever had and very tasty. The cream teas looked very enticing and had I not had a boisterous puppy in tow think I would have stayed all afternoon! Service was good as they were busy and the menu choice fairly standard.

Had afternoon tea after a walk. Sat on the terrace overlooking the river. Service was helpful and friendly.

A proper tea house, reasonable quality, pretty good menu. Food was good, service was very good. Excellent location overlooking the river. Far nicer than the adjacent pub and hotel. Location means it is likely to be full.

If you go to Symonds Yat be sure to take time out at the Rose Cottage Team Room for some delicious homemade cakes/scones. The service is great with lots of smiles and great tips on the area. Sit outside and enjoy the stunning views of the river.

Great food for a family of very hungry paddlers. Big sarnies, lovely setting. Cakes, coffee and teas just the job after a long walk and time on the river

went in for cream tea,friendly lady,fresh scones with cream and jam.sat out side.nice tea and coffee..relaxing

Really good cream tea for one. Amazing fresh scone-still warm too. Just the right amount of clotted cream and jam. And a great price

Looking for somewhere to take my Mum for a light lunch. Checked the reviews and opening times, which need to be updated as they were closed at 12-30pm on a Monday! On the upside we did have a lovely meal next door at the Saracens head.

A great location right by the River Wye, so sitting on the terrace with a cream tea was a delightful experience, even when it started to pour with rain - we still sheltered under the umbrellas, there was no way we were going inside and miss the views! A lovely, small typically English tea room, serving all your would expect from a tea room; all with friendly service and good prices.

Lovely view from the terrace overlooking the River Wye. Nice staff. Afternoon cake and coffee lovely after boat trip on the river

Didn't have to book for an outside table this mild October afternoon and we were met with a warm welcome. Food was great value for all of us - freshly prepared, plenty of it and just what you need after a good long walk. Highly recommended

Pretty tea room offering standard fayre and very welcoming service. Nice to enjoy views of the river while you eat, and to stock up on calories before heading up the Rock!

Very nice little cafe serving tea, coffee, cakes and scones ect.Also a selection of meals throughout the day, baked potatoes and the like.Staff very friendly too which always helps

Wonderful riverside setting, we were lucky enough with the weather to sit out on the charming terrace. Great choice of sweet and savoury light bites to choose from- really spoilt for choice. Very friendly service and a lovely experience.

Lovely lunch sheltering from the rain. Friendly helpful staff. Provided extra sausage for our dogs when asked. No problem at all.

A bit pricey, but excellent view along the river, and nice sandwiches. Service is pleasant, although not necessarily speedy.

Been coming here for years, since our kids were little (now in their thirties). Apart from a visit quite a number of years ago under different management when it wasn't as good, it's back to offering good quality and value.My scone came with generous portions of clotted cream and jam and my wife's Caramel & Pecan cake slice was excellent (or so I'm told).Well recommended.