The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire
The Riverside at Aymestrey, a 16th-century traditional inn located on the southern edge of Mortimer Forest near Leominster in Herefordshire, offers a unique and historic retreat for guests.
Individually furnished rooms, some featuring 400-year-old beams embedded in the walls, provide a charming stay. One room even boasts the presence of a friendly ghostly lady from the river. The inn's suites, including the Hayloft and Stable suites, offer spacious accommodations with sitting rooms and en suite bedrooms. The Hayloft suite overlooks the river and ornamental terrace gardens, while the Stable suite provides convenient access to the courtyard, ideal for guests with mobility concerns. All rooms offer views of the River Lugg and Aymestrey countryside, along with amenities such as flat-screen TVs, Noble Isle toiletries, and homemade biscuits.
Guests are treated to individually cooked breakfasts made from local ingredients, including freshly laid eggs crucial for the special scrambled egg recipe. The bar and restaurant maintain a traditional ambience with log fires, candles, and oak beams, offering hand-pulled real ales and cider sourced from local breweries. The menu highlights local produce from North Herefordshire, the Welsh Border, and South Shropshire, with the kitchen team often foraging for wild ingredients in the surrounding meadows and riverbanks.
The Riverside Inn serves as an ideal base for exploring the area's attractions, including circular walks ranging from 3 to 15 miles, historic sites like Croft Castle and Ludlow, golf courses, the Black and White Village Trail, and various breweries, cider presses, and cheese producers. Guests can also enjoy visits to nearby towns such as Ludlow and Hereford, as well as exploring the region's picturesque countryside and country parks.
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