Garden Cafe & Gallery, The

Set in the estate of Lydbrook House is an old village malt house that was built in the early part of the 19th century. The building was carefully renovated into a Garden Café and Gallery that offers guests a beautiful dining experience on the banks of the River Wye.

The owners of the Garden Café use local produce wherever possible and many of the herbs and vegetables are grown in their own organic garden; the meat, fish, and dairy products are sourced in the South West.

Since the café opens at 11am, you could drop in for a mid-morning coffee or for the all day breakfast and watch the chefs in action in the open plan kitchen or relax in the outside garden. The menu offers freshly baked cakes, pastries, and juices throughout the day, while more substantial lunchtime creations such as pork schnitzel with potatoes and cornichon, and pan-fried duck breast and rocket salad rarely fail to please.

Visitors to the Forest of Dean could stay in the riverside cottage that is surrounded by the three acres of Lydbrook House's grounds.