Herefordshire

This fine old house has the style of a small hotel and the intimacy of a boutique B&B – expect river views, stylish rooms and a warm welcome

A Sawday’s Community Champion: sweet cottage on the estate of celebrated artist Sir Sidney Nolan's former home with 250 acres to explore

Beautifully restored medieval hall house – perfect for big family gatherings, with separate cottage, replica steam train and secluded garden

Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

An excitingly creative family home high above Symonds Yat, and a marvellous spot from which to explore the Wye Valley (plus dogs!)

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm - a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

Books, binoculars and a table by the river – this stylish honeymooners’ cottage in a sun-dappled glade is awash with treats

Stylish rooms, an informal vibe and some lovely local food make this a welcoming base for the Malvern Hills and beyond

Stylish Grade II Georgian house in the heart of Hay. Explore the town, walk Offa’s Dyke, roam the beautiful Black Mountains. Superb food too

A dapper local inn overlooking fields. Dine with delicious food, sleep in smart rooms. Dogs, families and walkers welcomed with open arms.

A nourishing experience all round on this 1500 acre farm: restful, beautiful bedrooms, superb homegrown food, gorgeous outdoor adventures

A comfy and cosy straw and clay-built retreat near Hay - stargaze from the veranda, snooze by the wood-burner, wander the garden

Spacious, stylish, contemporary with a dollop of green living - hit the bookshops in Hay, canoe the Wye. Great for families

Lovely old house with award-winning restaurant and indoor swimming pool. Sleeps up to 18 so just the ticket for a big family gathering

This small, family-run Wye Valley hotel is super-friendly and serves great food. Walk, cycle, canoe in stunning countryside

In pure Herefordshire countryside, a medieval timbered house in a peaceful hamlet. Anita serves delicious 3-course dinners

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in cleverly restored farm buildings - space, light, long views

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two