Leominster, pronounced “Lemster” will take your breath away. The pretty town in the Welsh Marshes is the ideal antidote to ugly, stressful modern living, with beautiful views, plenty of activities, delicious food and a warm welcome to visitors in every season. Life in Leominster is calm and measured with locals taking the pace from the two rivers which pass through the town and the seasons that influence the wealth of farming and agricultural business that flourish here. A stay here genuinely feels like liberation from everyday life, which can be frantically busy yet uninspiring and boring at the same time. With plenty of holiday cottages to rent, Leominster is a perfect place to stay while exploring Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Read more
Whether you're planning a romantic escape to the countryside, an active family holiday, or a leisurely catch up with friends, 3 Forge Cottages provides a wonderful home-away-from-home for your stay. This charming holiday cottage is tucked away deep in rural Herefordshire, within easy reach of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brecon Beacons National Park, Hereford and Ludlow. Follow famous footpaths like Offa's Dyke Path or the route around Long Mynd and through the Carding Valley, play golf, canoe down the River Wye, and fish in the River Arrow. The cottage sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms and is available for bookings all year round.
"Ledwyche Orchard" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire. Tenbury Wells, in Worcestershire, is a picturesque, historic market town that sits on the banks of the River Teme. Tenbury Wells has been inhabited since the Iron Age, and it is rumoured that Queen Victoria referred to it as "my little town in...
"Woodpecker Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire. Ludlow is a market town situated on the River Teme and provides a range of architecture including Ludlow Castle which is over 900 years old and is one of the first stone castles to be built in England. Today the castle is open all year round...
"Log Cabin in Herefordshire" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Whilst enjoying a peaceful and rural location, the traditional market town of Bromyard is just 4.5 miles away with its quirky shops, galleries and pubs. Spend some time exploring some of the walks across the Bromyard Downs, or a gentle stroll...
"Log Cabin in Herefordshire" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Presteigne. Set within the heart of the Herefordshire countryside with plenty to explore on foot, a haven for enthusiastic walkers with acres of farmland with a well marked farm walk enjoying the scenery, wildlife and mature woodlands. Enjoy the central...
"Larch Bed Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Bromyard, a market town in Herefordshire, is conveniently located close to both Hereford and Ledbury, as well as the larger cities of Leominster and Worcester. Bromyard is a town with a variety of stores, restaurants, and watering holes, as...
"Badger Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire. Charming and comfortable all year round, this quaint Shepherd’s Hut is nestled overlooking a Georgian farmhouse with picturesque views across the Herefordshire and Shropshire Hills. Buckton, a small hamlet outside the charming Roman village of...
"Keepers Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. The Herefordshire market town of Bromyard is situated between the town of Leominster and the cathedral city of Worcester, and also close to Hereford and Ledbury. Bromyard has shops, cafes and pubs, as well as an annual folk festival. The...
"Little Bank Cottage - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. This holiday home's special feature is the fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home is equipped with a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, as well as...
"Cottage in Mid Wales" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Presteigne. This charming terraced cottage has been lovingly restored to its former glory, offering a peaceful retreat from the fast paced modern world. Tucked away in the picturesque countryside of the Welsh Marches, it is surrounded by a tranquil...
"Henhouse Farm" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Herefordshire. Bodenham is a small village in Herefordshire that boasts a 16th century black and white village bar, Post Office, shop, and Brockington Golf Course, which is available to players of all levels and has a tearoom and restaurant that is open to...
"Cottage in Herefordshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Forming part of a cluster of Victorian cottages and converted stables within an established Herefordshire estate and surrounded by well managed farmland, the perfect base for keen walkers and with a network of waymarked paths on the doorstep....
"Barn in Herefordshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Set within the heart of the Herefordshire countryside with plenty to explore on foot, a haven for enthusiastic walkers with access to waymarked footpaths from your front door. Enjoying a central location and perfect for exploring the Black...
"Curlews Rest at Canon Bridge Fishery" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Welcoming up to four guests and two canine companions, this delightful lodge is one of two properties surrounded by seeping countryside views and on-site course fishing lakes. The village of Madley (1 mile) offers nearby convenience with a...
"Holly Bush" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Herefordshire. Situated in the rolling hills of North Herefordshire, the tiny rural hamlet of Luntley is perfectly placed between Ludlow and Hay-on-Wye to see all that the heart of the Welsh Marches has to offer. Known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the...
"Blacksmiths Cottage, Presteigne, Powys" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Presteigne. Ideal for a romantic rural escape; if you are looking for seclusion, peace and quiet, comfort and wonderful rolling countryside, look no further than idyllic Blacksmiths Cottage. A detached, single-storey barn conversion providing spacious,...
"The Hop Kiln" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Worcestershire. Tenbury Wells is a charming, ancient market town situated on the banks of the River Teme in Herefordshire. Dating back to the Iron Age and said to have been called 'my little town in the orchard' by Queen Victoria, Tenbury Wells boasts a unique...
"Barn in Shropshire" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Shropshire. This property enjoys a fantastic location within 135 acres of farmland, beyond which there is miles of beautiful countryside to be explored and enjoyed. Bircher Common is within walking distance of the property, giving access onto the Mortimer...
"Long Cover, Kyre, Tenbury Wells" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. Long Cover is a charming detached cottage (rated Gold 4-star by the Tourist Board) in a very rural position in Fishpools, Kyre, near Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire.This traditional 16th century timber frame house is surrounded by...
"Garden View" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Kington is a small market town, set in the Herefordshire countryside. Sitting on the England/Wales border, this town is home to some of the most breath-taking landscapes and countryside walks in the UK. Head into Kington town centre to enjoy a...
"The Farm" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in Presteigne. Presteigne is an ancient town resting on the banks of the River Lugg, on the border of England and Wales and has been voted one of the top 10 towns in Britain by Country Life magazine. Within the town you will find a plethora of black and white...
"Wassell Barn, Craven Arms, Near Ludlow" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Herefordshire. The Downton Estate extends to nearly 5,000 acres and is located in the spectacular, wooded and hilly countryside of the Shropshire/Herefordshire borders, close to the Welsh Marches. Ludlow, just four miles away, is a thriving medieval market...
"Cottage in Herefordshire" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Herefordshire. Set within a former dairy farm, this 16th century farmhouse has been sympathetically restored with an architectural eye and is now a space where families and friends can relax amongst the beauty of the Herefordshire countryside. This rural...
"House in Herefordshire" is a 8 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 18 guests in Herefordshire. Set within a beautifully restored estate surrounded by well managed farmland, an ideal base for keen walkers and dog lovers with a network of waymarked paths on the doorstep. Perfect for exploring the many market towns and Leominster, famed for...
"House in Herefordshire" is a 8 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 16 guests in Herefordshire. property CAN BE spilt into 2 self contained apartments FOR smaller groups please enquire Nestled within the Herefordshire countryside offering immediate access to the open countryside, a great base for exploring with many villages and market...
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History - There is no escaping the past in Leominster and why would you want to, when it looks this good? The number of black and white timber-framed buildings are astounding, particularly when you consider that they are centuries old and saw action in both the War of the Roses and the Civil War. Even before it prospered as a wool town, thanks to the pretty Ryeland sheep that thrive in the fertile fields, the town’s border location was a magnet for British raiders, Welsh forces and Danish Vikings. An excellent way to learn more about the history of Leominster and its people is to follow the Black & White Buildings Trail with maps available from Grange Court and the Tourist Information Centre in Corn Square.
Walking and Cycling - Excellent roads make Leominster and Herefordshire easy to explore by car but the best way to enjoy the allure of the scenery is on foot or by bicycle. Start with the gentle five-mile Leominster Circular Route which goes past the priory and along the River Lugg, or go to Mortimer Forest or Queenswood Park to admire the extensive woodlands on a variety of way-marked trails. Croft Castle and parkland is nearby, expertly managed by the National Trust, and don’t miss the opportunity to see Capability Brown’s final masterpiece at Berrington Hall.
Cyclists will also appreciate the extensive and varied routes which cater for both road cyclists and mountain bikers. The Shropshire Hills, Malvern Hills and Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are all within a short drive, providing an even more glorious landscape to enjoy.
Food and Drink - Herefordshire is an extremely rural county with a long and illustrious history of producing everything from lamb to cider. Leominster’s plentiful choice of places to eat and drink, as well as the regular Friday market, offer an exceptional array of seasonal produce that will entice even the fussiest of tastebuds. Cider lovers can build up a thirst along the Cider Route or stock up on some of the best local cider and perry at Newton Court. Not to be left out, there are cellar door sales at Broadfield Vineyards.All-weather Attractions - The weather in Leominster is as predictable as anywhere in Britain, which means there may be days when you don’t want to be walking, cycling, fishing or playing golf. One of the reasons that Leominster is an ideal year-round holiday destination is because of its local attractions. Spend a rainy day exploring the beautiful cathedral and shops in historic Hereford, where there is also a cinema; or drive from village to village, stopping to admire centuries-old churches and historic houses. Speciality museums within a small radius include the Hereford Cider Museum, Butchers Row House Museum, and the Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction, and being close to the Welsh border means there are a lot of amazing castles.
Beauty Spots - Herefordshire is an incredibly photogenic county so don't forget your camera! Stroll through orchards and underneath apple trees laden with spring blossom, and picnic beside the River Wye on a sunny summer day. The autumn colours are on display in all of their glory in Queenswood Country Park, where there are way-marked early and late autumn trails to help visitors make the most of this annual display. Warm yourself in winter with an energetic hill walk like the one to the peak of Garaway Hill where, on a clear day, you can see as far as the Brecon Beacons and the Cotswolds.If you yearn for a place where you can unwind and breathe out, with beautiful views, centuries of history and delicious food on the doorstep then you will love Leominster.
