Herefordshire

Come for gloriously independent B&B in your own cosy retreat with a belter of a breakfast brought to your door and plenty of local walks

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this cleverly restored farm building

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

A glorious old house circled on three sides by a duck-filled medieval moat – perfect for adventurous families

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

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

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

In pure Herefordshire countryside, a medieval timbered house in a peaceful hamlet with kind, gentle Anita who bakes cakes for your arrival

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

A gloriously colourful converted byre with your own little courtyard, a garden with views and use of a Finnish sauna and cold plunge

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

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

The North Wing of this fabulous 1881 Arts and Crafts house with 30 acres by the river Frome is available from April 2025

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

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