The Romney at Mote House
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About The Romney at Mote House
The Romney at Mote House is an English restaurant in Maidstone set in the Romney room, which offers high ceilings and spacious seating. The menu includes roast chicken and sea bass among four dishes, and afternoon tea features sandwiches, scones, and a selection of cakes, with a children’s version adding jelly and fruit skewers. Reservations are recommended, and the restaurant opens daily. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance, while families with young children have access to high chairs. Outdoor seating and a private dining room serve groups, and a fireplace complements the setting. Situated on the grounds of Mote Park, entry is via the main entrance.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, sandwiches, scones and lamb.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, sandwiches, scones and lamb.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea leads the praise, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the warm scones, fresh sandwiches, and the well-curated selection of cakes that delighted both adults and children. The Romney room’s elegant decor and spacious seating earn frequent mention, as does the attentive service. Diners also highlight the lamb, roasted to a crisp skin with medium-rare meat, for its complex flavour and bite. A recurring caveat is limited vegetarian options, with one reviewer noting overcooked pasta with little sauce and undercooked mains. Several also point out the need for reservations and the tricky access, with one suggesting clearer directions to the car park and entrance. One diner describes the red wine as not up to standard.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea leads the praise, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the warm scones, fresh sandwiches, and the well-curated selection of cakes that delighted both adults and children. The Romney room’s elegant decor and spacious seating earn frequent mention, as does the attentive service. Diners also highlight the lamb, roasted to a crisp skin with medium-rare meat, for its complex flavour and bite. A recurring caveat is limited vegetarian options, with one reviewer noting overcooked pasta with little sauce and undercooked mains. Several also point out the need for reservations and the tricky access, with one suggesting clearer directions to the car park and entrance. One diner describes the red wine as not up to standard.
Featured reviews
- Louise
“Beautiful afternoon tea today, celebrating Mother’s Day. The sandwiches were fresh, the scones were warm and the selection of cakes were delicious. Our children also had an afternoon tea which they very much enjoyed. Their afternoon tea was very well throughout. From Jelly, to fruit skewers and much more it captured its targeted audience well. The Romney room is wonderful, excellent deco and the seating arrangement was spacious which made for a very elegant dinning room. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I had not heard of this restaurant before but so glad I found it as it is a beautiful place. It is tucked away on the grounds of Mote Park and I would say it is a little hard to find, perhaps a little FAQ section on the website advising how to get to the car park and then in to the building as we did have to call to be guided in! Other than that, I can’t fault it! Wonderful afternoon and we’re excited to visit again.”
- Alan Wood
“Firstly the options for vegetarian meals are limited , last year we ate here and the risotto was excellent but this time the pasta was overcooked and had little to no sauce , the main dishes were undercooked and when our son said he would …”
- James Bishop
“a very enjoyable family birthday lunch on a table reserved in advance. Everyone enjoyed their food, but not every food option on the menu was available, but we did arrive late so partly our fault. The red wine served was felt to be not in …”
- Shawn Moore
“Amazing service, fantastic food. A must visit dining experience.”
- Fiona Britton
“We had afternoon tea and it completely exceeded our expectations. The restaurant has gorgeous high ceilings and beautiful decor. The selection of sandwiches and cakes were delicious and the staff were warm and friendly, checking regularly …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
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- Has bar on site
- Historic
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Has private dining room
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Upmarket
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 4
- Has fireplace
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
How The Romney at Mote House compares to nearby restaurants
- The Romney at Mote House · This shop4.294 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: afternoon tea, sandwiches, scones
- Magic Wok4.0183 reviews2.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: salt and pepper chips, salt and pepper bean curd, duck pancake
The Romney at Mote House This shop | Magic Wok | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2(94) | 4.0(183) | |
| Price | £20–30 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 2.2 mi |
| Open today | ||
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — |
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