Luxury self-catering accommodation in Hereford
Straddling the River Wye and surrounded by the rolling hills of rural England, Hereford is a town which draws visitors from far and wide.
Escape for a slower pace of life in this gorgeous cathedral city and wind down in a luxury self-catering cottage. Between the clumsy streets, higgledy-piggledy squares and off-kilter wooden houses lie a bazaar of independent boutiques, emporiums and interior designers who house a wealth of inspiration and one-of-a-kind finds. Of course, it's not a day shopping without a pit stop for a steaming mug of tea and cake, and as Hereford has as many pretty little tea rooms as it does cobbles, you'll be spoilt for choice!
With the Wye the artery of this pretty city and the Forest of Dean just a hop, skip and a jump away, getting outside and into nature is simple. Wild swim in the river after an afternoon's canoe, hike through woodland and spot wildlife beneath the trees or set the heart racing with a lesson in rock climbing and abseiling. With the famous Hay literary festival nearby, book-lovers will adore taking a day trip over. The Wye Valley also offers plenty of outdoor pursuits for every member of the family, from easy nature hikes to cycling.
The Hop Store
Set within 150 acres of perfectly aligned hop yards, rolling meadows and juicy apple orchards, The Hop Store is idyllically situated on one of the last remaining hop farms in the UK.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,350 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and fire pit, heated garden room, games room with pool table, dartboard and giant jenga
Hollyhocks
A chalky Tudor cottage nestled on the banks of the river Arrow in the fairy-tale village of Eardisland, this is a characterful home, complete with hot tub
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (ideally 4 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
From: £2,195 per week, £1,695 per short break
Pets: Two well behaved dogs are welcome
Features: William Holland spa bath and outdoor kitchen
Atelier Rose
This luxury riverside home is a wonderland of vintage charm. Ring the old pull-string bell and push open the door to botanic coving, four-poster beds, an orangery with giant tin spa bath and secret topiary gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (10 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
From: £3,550 per week, £2,695 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Large William Holland spa bath, cinema room, pool table room
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Modern rusticity, clever artistry and divine seclusion combine to make Charity the ultimate wild retreat for friends and family gatherings; set down a winding mountain road in the Olchon Valley near the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
From: £3,595 per week, £2,695 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, outdoor pizza oven, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn and badminton lawn
The Sculptor´s Gardens
For those seeking a celebratory gathering space less ordinary, Alice in Wonderland-esque gardens, a duo of hot tubs, games and cinema rooms combine in this unique pairing of riverside properties that offer the perfect luxury country retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests (16 adults and 2 children)
From: £5,750 per week, £4,550 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: William Holland spa baths, outdoor kitchen, tree house, cinema room, games room with pool table
