TEA GUILD MEMBER
ROCKE COTTAGE TEAROOMS
Karin Clarke’s period tearooms, Rocke Cottage Tearooms, are situated within a 400 year old Welsh long house and set amid lovely Shropshire countryside. When Karin bought Rocke Cottage she determined to offer her visitors a step back in time and where time is taken to enjoy the quintessential experience of taking tea in a heavily beamed and distinctively styled and charming country tearoom. 1920’s and 1930’s music plays in the background whilst guests enjoy a variety of freshly prepared local produce with local produce prepared freshly on the premises, with, for example, their milk coming from Bartonsham Farm in Hereford, smoked salmon from The Organic Smokehouse, Clunbury, butter and clotted cream from The Dairy House, Weobley, and cheese from The Mousetrap, Ludlow.
Karin is keen that her guests enjoy a cosy, relaxed atmosphere, delicious foods, well chosen teas and where, in good weather, a mouthwateringly good afternoon tea can be enjoyed in her lovely garden.
Included among a range of foodie treats are:
The Classic Cream Tea:
Two plain scones served with a choice of preserves, the finest local clotted cream and a choice of teas from the extensive and well described tea menu.
The “Oranges and Lemons say The Bells of St Clements” Tea:
A slice of lemon drizzle cake or St Clements cake served with Lady Grey tea for the ladies and Earl Grey tea for gentlemen!
The “Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake Baker’s Man, Bake me a cake as fast as you can” Tea:
Enjoy a slice of any cake from Karin’s selection served with a freshly made plain scone, butter and jam accompanied by your choice of tea from the tea menu.
The “Polly put the kettle on, we’ll all have tea” - Traditional Afternoon Tea:
This very traditional afternoon tea comprises homemade finger sandwiches, crumpet and cake and accompanies the classic cream tea menu of two plain scones served with a choice of preserves, the finest local clotted cream and a choice of teas from the extensive and well described tea menu.
PLEASE NOTE THAT “THE POLLY PUT THE KETTLE ON” AFTERNOON TEA IS AVAILABLE BY ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY
The fine teas available at Rocke Cottage Tearooms include English Breakfast, Shropshire Blend, Earl Grey, Lady Grey, Lemon, Spice Imperial, Berties Brew (a lightly flavoured tea with a hint of cherry!), Assam, Darjeeling, Ceylon Teas and China Teas such as Lapsang Souchong, Gunpowder Green, Jasmine, Russian Caravan and Lucky Green Dragon and decaffeinated English Breakfast tea.
- Awarded The Tea Guild's Award of Excellence 2010
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WINNER OF THE TEA GUILD'S TOP TEA PLACE AWARD 2011
LATEST NEWS:
CLOSED: From 31st December 2011 - Wednesday 1st February 2012
Opening Days & Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bank Holidays: 10.00am – 5.00pm
CLOSED on Mondays & Tuesdays
Open all Year but closed at Christmas & New Year
Please Note: Reservations are advised
Address:
Rocke Cottage Tearooms
Abcott
Clungunford
SY7 0PX
Owner: Ms Karin Clarke
Phone: 01588 660631
Web: www.rockecottagetearoom.co.uk
Email: kr.clarke@btinternet.com
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