http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34736 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34736 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34735 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34735 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34734 Fortunately the food on offer reflects modern tastes - thick sliced ham has replaced the spam and carrot cake and iced cupcakes are the order of the day. The Ivor Novello Tea consists of sandwiches, scones and cakes, reasonably priced and prettily displayed. Tea lovers are spoiled for choice with 14 blends of loose leaf tea. We chose the Fourteas house blend which arrived in huge white Betty teapot along with a five minute timer so that it could steep perfectly.
The Fourteas is a little jewel that adds a theatrical touch to the pleasure of taking tea. Long may it reign.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34734 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34731 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34731 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34729 Rocke Cottage stands on the outskirts of the tiny hamlet of Clungunford, about 20 minutes away from well known foodie heaven in Ludlow. It advertises itself as part of the Shropshire vintage trail, which includes local sights, towns and villages, bookshops and craft emporiums that are all well worth a visit – and with Rocke Cottage right in the centre you have a fantastic place to pause as you make your way around.
The setting and decoration of Rocke Cottage make it worth a visit, but the things that bring us back regularly are the myriad gorgeous varieties of cakes, scones, teas and other local delicacies. They’ve won regular awards from the British Tea Guild for the selection and quality of their teas, but my personal favourites are the scones, with ‘healthy’ portions of jam and rich clotted cream. Their other treats, including one particularly mouth-watering rhubarb cake, are equally scrumptious. For those without a sweet tooth they also serve many different varieties of ploughman style lunches and specials, all with local ingredients and if you really want to indulge then you can have a classic afternoon tea with all the trimmings, though they do ask for you call ahead to book. The service is always prompt and friendly and its location means that, although popular, it is rare for them not to have a table available. As a note remember to take cash with you because they don’t accept cards.
If you want a fantastic, traditional place to stop in the UK for tea and cakes then Rocke Cottage ticks all of the boxes, and with its beautiful surroundings it really is well worth seeking out.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34729 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34720 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34720 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34712 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34712 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34709 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34709 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34708 If, Withnail-like, you demand the finest wines available to humanity to wash down your fluffy scones, don't worry, they have a wine menu too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34708 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34703 On a quiet back street behind Scarborough's Esplanade you will find 1930's wood-panelled booths (the tea room was once a barber's), vintage mismatched china, and embroidered lawn tablecloths.
A full range of Taylor's teas are served by the pot with lemon or milk, and there are a plethora of savoury dishes and home-baked cakes to tempt the tastebuds. The rarebit is particularly good, but my all time favourites have to be the lemon meringue and the cream teas.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34703 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34692 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34692 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34679 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34679 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34678 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34678 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34671 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34671 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34670 Oh and there are lovely fresh savoury offerings too, all home-made and yummy.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34670 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34665 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34665