Holiday Cottages Herefordshire

Here's what you can see and do when staying at one of our Herefordshire cottages.

Herefordshire is one of England's most rural counties - to the west it enjoys striking views of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, on the east it is bounded by the Malvern Hills and to the south is the scenic Wye Valley. It is a county of unspoilt English countryside, market towns of distinctive character and a wealth of varied landscapes from a historic city to fascinating villages. The bulk of the county comprises a patchwork of fields, meadows, small mixed woodlands - a natural tapestry held together by the thread of gently flowing streams and rivers, bridleways, footpaths and small country roads flanked by carefully tended ancient hedgerows, no better than in the wonderfully named Golden Valley.

No holiday in Herefordshire cottages would be complete without experiencing the taste of cider. Cider making has shaped the Herefordshire landscape - with orchards aplenty. These are special places in all seasons - blossom in spring, shade in the summer, apples in the autumn and mistletoe in winter. From our selection of holiday cottages Herefordshire and its cider route can be explored, visiting all the cider producers, or perhaps cycling round just a few. In the cathedral of the attractive county town of Hereford is the celebrated treasure the Mappa Mundi, a map of the world drawn in 1290 and depicted in biblical terms. Just south-east of Hereford Shipley Gardens is a semi-wild garden located in beautiful countryside. Created over the last 40 years, on a site occupied since Roman times, it is set beside an escarpment on the edge of the Wye Valley.High on a sandstone cliff overlooking a large loop in the River Wye is the historic market town of Ross on Wye. The spire of the 13th century St. Mary's Church is visible for miles around and the river attracts canoeists, rafters and rowers. In the east, the pretty town of Ledbury lies in the shelter of the Malvern Hills. It has several fine old buildings, in particular the arcaded 17th century market hall supported on pillars of chestnut.

Lying midway between Hereford and Worcester, Bromyard sits amongst some of the most scenic English countryside. Hop growing is the main agricultural activity of the Bromyard and Ledbury area. To the west lies Leominster in the heart of the Marches, the beautiful borderlands of England and Wales with a wide range of antique shops. Even further west is Kington a small, historic market town on the English and Welsh border. It is a popular centre for walkers of the Offa's Dyke Foot Path. There is good hill walking with lovely views from the nearby Bradnor Hill and Hergest Ridge, as well as walking in the Golden Valley further south. By selecting one of our holiday cottages Herefordshire and its many delights await exploration.So, why not browse our selection of cottages in Herefordshire to find something that catches your eye?

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