Tintern Old Station - Monmouthshire

We’ve been a few times over the last 12 or so years and it never disappoints. Today’s visit was interrupted by heavy showers but the benches and brollys outside kept us perfectly dry. Only disappointment was not to see bara brith on the cake counter, but the food and drink we had were spot on, as was the service. Always worth the detour.

We drop in on a semi regular basis and have never been disappointed by the overall faire and helpful staff. It’s a nice place to stop and stretch one’s legs if passing through the Wye Valley.

Visited on 20th June for a quick visit before starting a long journey. Able to park ok, had to pay £2 but as this helps to maintain the site happy to pay this. Looked at the information displays in the railway carriages along with the physical items on display. The miniature railway wasn't running but would be good to see for future visitors. Visited the cafe, greeted by friendly staff member, bought some items from the shop and ordered drinks snacks which were brought out to the table Sitting outside in the sun was lovely. The grounds are well kept and tidy and sited within the Wye Valley the views were fantastic. Onsite toilets were clean too. Happy to recommend to anyone in the area.

Paid £2 to park....very little food on offer! No sandwiches at all......due to a broken fridge! I'd have used the ones opposite the counter! Unable to satisfy us! Very miserable experience. Should have put a sign to say not serving food! Oh and a woman returned her scone because it was too hard.....

From Tintern Abbey we took a five mile hike uphill to find a pub that we were going to visit in the evening, and then back down again. Then we strode on, through the entire length of Tintern and out on the A466. The road follows a bend in the river east and then continues north upstream towards Monmouth. We then reached this very picturesque station location about midway between Tintern and Brockweir. As a functioning railway station it has long since closed (in fact in 1959). The buildings however have been restored, and converted into a café. There are attractions on site for families (see my review of Tintern Old Station). Our visit this time was to enjoy lunch in the highly rated café situated in the station waiting rooms. There is seating inside the café and outside on a large and pleasant lawn. We decided to dine inside as the weather was a bit chilly. We studied the menu and having developed a substantial appetite we ordered an equally substantial lunch. I ordered a ‘Baked Potato with Coronation Chicken’ and my Partner ordered a ‘Coronation Chicken Sandwich’ made with wholemeal bread. Both plates came with a side salad with balsamic dressing, and my Partner plate also had some crisps, my plate had a small serving of coleslaw. Both meals were excellent, the Coronation Chicken was superb and it was eaten with gusto. The tea we ordered was good and strong. Signs offering a locally made ice cream featuring double cream made us buy some, but the ice cream was poor; taste-wise it was a pale imitation of the real stuff we can get at home from a local ice cream that is sold nationwide.