Dog-friendly Herefordshire

Situated in the heart of the Three Counties area and magnificent Malvern Hills, Ledbury is the perfect place for a holiday. Take time out to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery, picturesque towns and villages, and superb countryside. The Old Kennels Farm is a small, friendly, family-run farm of 24 acres, where tasty apples are grown in the on-site orchard, and each autumn they are harvested to make cider that is transported to some of the most prestigious venues in London and various outlets around the country. The holiday cottages (refs UK41822, UKC1766, UKC1767, UKC1768, UKC1769 and UKC1770) are conversions of old farm buildings that are at the top end of the site and are all named after old varieties of cider apples.
The farm is perfectly positioned on the outskirts of Ledbury in picturesque Herefordshire. Ledbury is a pretty, well-kept town in the east of the county, with fantastic examples of timber framed buildings, including the market hall dating back to the 17th century. Explore the town’s cobbled streets, which in summer are adorned with the most beautiful hanging baskets, and which have won ’Britain in Bloom’ competitions. Half a mile easy walk will take you into the town centre, where you will find public houses and restaurants, a small leisure centre, swimming pool and a gymnasium. There is also a variety of small individual shops and two larger supermarkets.
Local attractions include Eastnor Castle, a deer park, exhilarating Landrover experiences, off roading, golf, balloon flights, family pottery sessions at Eastnor Pottery, Hellens Manor, Newent Heritage Centre and The International Centre for Birds of Prey. Visit Westons, where you can experience a shire horse dray ride, sample Westons Cider on the mill tour or simply wander through the courtyard garden. Newbridge Farm Park is where children can get hands on with the animals or explore the Hop Pocket Shopping Village. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 19 guests.

Set within the owners’ working sheep and cattle farm in an elevated position to take in the stunning rural views. The lodge has private parking below the property from which there is a short uphill walk to the front door, opening directly into the spacious open plan living space. Patio doors lead out onto a beautiful balcony area with spectacular views up the valley, and is the perfect space for relaxing with a glass of your favourite tipple as you watch the sun go down.
Nearby there are walks aplenty for the more active, and many open gardens to explore including Hergest Croft Gardens in nearby Kington. There is also the small breeds animal park, also situated just outside Kington which younger visitors will be able to enjoy all year round. Kington also provides guests with pubs and restaurants to enjoy as well as a number of takeaway restaurants if you are looking to enjoy a night in.
The property is just 13 miles from the popular town of Hay-on-Wye which is famous for its many book shops and annual Hay Festival, which attracts many visitors each year, including many celebrity faces. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Offa’s Dyke Lodge (UK10835) can be booked together with Upper Close (UK10873), Red Kite Lodge (UK32610), Middle Hanter (UK37355) and Larchwood Lodge (UK42917) to accommodate up to 30 guests.

As you approach the wooden gates, you are greeted with the most idyllic valley views. Embrace the good life as you drive through what was the old farmyard, to arrive at your rural retreat.
Within the barn, you will find a sociable open plan kitchen and sitting room complete with a traditional AGA, original beams and picture postcode card views from the windows. Choose from four spacious bedrooms, one on the first floor, complete with en-suit and three further comfortable bedrooms on the ground floor.
Staying at The Poultigerry is ideal as a relaxing Herefordshire base. You might choose to rise and shine with yoga, followed by a game of tennis and dip in the inviting pool. The walled garden, is a show-stopper and has been created by the renowned designer Tom Stuart-Smith. A sea of flowering grasses engulf the eye and the harmonious views of the valley beyond.
Beyond the grounds, the Herefordshire countryside awaits, with a multitude of places to visit and outdoor pursuits to enjoy. Cycling nearby or kayaking and canoeing on the river Wye. Forest walks and hiking are all within easy access. You will find a small village nearby with a gastro pub for fine ale and food.

Charming Grade II listed barn conversion in Little Cowarne, offering contemporary accommodation, set in beautiful rolling countryside, boasting many lovely walks from the doorstep and an excellent local pub.

This large, beautiful, former vicarage is situated in four acres of grounds. Open fire, woodburner, private gardens. Walking from doorstep. Peterchurch 2 miles.

A wonderful barn-conversion, resting on the outskirts of Eardisley. WiFi. Woodburning fire. Pub and shop within 2 miles. Hay-on-Wye 12 miles; Hereford 17 miles.

A delightful barn-conversion resting on the outskirts of Eardisley. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Hay-on-Wye 12 miles; Hereford 17 miles.

A 19th century converted stables, adjacent to the owner's home, on a private complex in the village of Cross Keys, near Hereford. All-ground-floor. Original features. Close to the river. Private hot tub. Hereford 4.4 miles; Leominster 11.3 miles.

These four superb holiday cottages nestle on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire and are located on a 700-acre estate on the beautiful west side of the Malvern Hills. Netherley Hall Estate is a family-run farm specialising in the breeding of cattle and sheep and the surrounding area offers marvellous woodland walks.

The cottages are within 15 minutes’ drive of Malvern and have panoramic views of the wooded hills and unspoilt countryside; the location is ideal for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of wildlife to observe as well as unrivalled birdwatching.

Three of the cottages are detached, whilst the fourth one is semi-detached, and the English oak timber used to restore their interiors was felled and machined from the extensive woodland on the estate itself. The furnishings and fittings for all the cottages have been supplied by local businesses, and during restoration, the owners have paid great attention to detail.
Parkers (ref RAAP) was originally built in 1610 and is a detached, listed building lovingly restored to the very highest standard and has several items of antique furniture. Parkers Lodge (ref RAAQ) is a smaller two-bedroomed detached cottage completed in 2006 and fitted out to a very high standard, whilst Brook House (ref RAAR) is a detached, listed building dating from around 1670 and emanates a marvellous ambience. It has landscaped gardens and a terrace with outstanding views overlooking Mathon Brook. The Bothy (ref UK12100) is semi-detached and was renovated in 2019. It has a kitchen/dining room, and through the archway there is a comfortable living room with French doors opening out to a beautiful garden area, with views over the farmland and farm animals.

Attractions to visit near the cottages include the Malvern Hills, Three Counties Showground and Malvern Theatre, as well as farm shops, gardens, gift shops, picnic areas and walking trails. Fishing, golf and horse riding are also available, as well as pick your own fruit (in season). Racecourses in the locality include Hereford, Worcester, Chepstow, Ludlow, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton, Warwick and Stratford. Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles.

A lovely part black and white detached cottage located in the scattered hamlet of Little Cowarne, on a working livestock farm. Comfortable and spacious accommodation for larger families or groups. Shared games room. Bromyard 6 miles.