Showing posts with label Leominster. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leominster. Show all posts

Monday, 3 March 2025

The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire


The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire  

The Riverside at Aymestrey is a 16th-century traditional inn, located on the southern edge of Mortimer Forest near Leominster in Herefordshire.

Each room is individually furnished, with some featuring 400-year-old exposed beams. One room is said to be charmingly haunted by the friendly lady from the river. The suites are spacious and include a sitting room and an en suite bedroom. The Hayloft Suite overlooks the river and opens onto the ornamental terrace gardens, offering breathtaking views of the valley. The Stable Suite, which opens onto the courtyard, is ideal for guests with reduced mobility. Many of the rooms overlook the River Lugg and the surrounding Aymestrey countryside, and each is equipped with a flat-screen TV, Noble Isle toiletries, and homemade biscuits.

Breakfast is freshly prepared to order, using locally sourced ingredients, including freshly laid eggs from the village—an essential component of the inn’s signature scrambled eggs recipe.

The bar and restaurant maintain a traditional and welcoming atmosphere, featuring log fires, candles, oak beams, exposed brick, and stonework, with hops adding a rustic charm. When the weather permits, guests can dine by the river or in the terrace garden, with a kitchen garden nearby, which visitors are encouraged to explore. The inn serves hand-pulled real ales from Cleobury Mortimer and Stoke Lacey, as well as cider from Tenbury Wells and Leominster.

Committed to supporting local producers, The Riverside at Aymestrey sources ingredients from North Herefordshire, the Welsh Border, and South Shropshire farms. The kitchen team regularly forages in the meadows, hedgerows, and riverbanks for wild garlic, elderflower, nettles, and other seasonal ingredients, incorporating them into the menu.

The surrounding area offers a variety of circular walking routes, ranging from 3 to 15 miles. One of the most popular trails leads to an Iron Age Hill Fort before continuing to Croft Castle, which boasts 1,000 years of history. For those seeking a longer adventure, a two-to-three-day walk from Ludlow to Kington showcases some of the most stunning views in Herefordshire.

Using The Riverside Inn as a base, visitors can explore five golf courses, the Black and White Village Trail, Ludlow, Hereford, historic houses and gardens, heritage sites, breweries, cider presses, cheesemakers, visitor centres, and country parks.

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Wednesday, 13 March 2024

The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire


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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Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Lowe Farm, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire


Lowe Farm, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire  

Lowe Farm, nestled in the picturesque village of Pembridge, near Leominster, Herefordshire, offers a splendid bed and breakfast experience on their tranquil and scenic working farm. It's the perfect hub for exploring the charming Marches region and the renowned Black and White Trail. Whether for leisure or business, Lowe Farm provides a professional yet personal touch to your stay.

Surrounded by 200 acres of stunning farmland, Lowe Farm is a true haven. Their guest rooms are thoughtfully equipped with all modern comforts and conveniences. Each room features an en suite bathroom, comfortable beds, and well-designed storage. For your entertainment, there's a TV and a silent mini-fridge, regularly stocked with farm-fresh milk and chilled water. They pride themselves on using natural cleaning products to maintain a healthy environment.

Expect a relaxing stay with deep carpets and invigorating showers. The Lowe Farm team pays meticulous attention to detail, providing thoughtful extras like a hospitality tray filled with exquisite teas and rich coffees, along with a selection of quality toiletries, including Pure Lakes Natural Skin Care products. You'll also find cosy bathrobes, a hairdryer, extra pillows and blankets, a torch, radio alarm, iPod and music station, a fan, shoe buffer, writing materials, complimentary postcards, and a bedroom information folder. They even offer a water filter machine for convenient refills.

At Lowe Farm, you can indulge in their famous award-winning English farmhouse cuisine. They use fresh, seasonal local produce, including vegetables from Juliet's own organic kitchen garden and ingredients from nearby farm shops. Free-range eggs come straight from their backyard. If you prefer a lighter breakfast, they have a variety of fruit, yoghurts, and cereals, and they're happy to serve seconds. Their focus is on cooking for health, flavour, and quality, emphasising the value of local food.

For added relaxation, Lowe Farm offers a wonderful hot tub housed in a converted barn and an elegant garden room, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. If you prefer dining out, you'll find excellent restaurants and pubs just a short drive away.

Located in one of England's most scenic rural areas, Lowe Farm enjoys a diverse landscape of arable land, pastures watered by the River Arrow, wooded Radnor Hills to the north, and the rugged beauty of the Black Mountains to the west. Nearby villages like Pembridge and Eardisland are must-visit stops on Herefordshire's picturesque Black and White Trail. The bustling county town of Hereford, with its ornate cathedral housing the famous Mappa Mundi and Magna Carta, is also within reach.

All in all, Lowe Farm is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and scenic day trips by car. They provide a wealth of printed material describing local attractions and facilities, ensuring you make the most of your stay in this enchanting part of England.

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Thursday, 3 March 2022

The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire


The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire

The Riverside at Aymestrey is a 16th Century traditional inn situated on the southern edge of Mortimer Forest near Leominster in Herefordshire.

The rooms are all individually furnished, some with 400-year-old beams embedded in the walls. One is also individually haunted by the friendly lady from the river. Our suites are lovely and large, each consisting of a sitting room and bedroom en suite. The Hayloft suite overlooks the river and opens out directly onto the ornamental terrace gardens which in turn looks out over the valley. The Stable suite opens onto the courtyard and is perfect for the less mobile. The rooms all overlooking the River Lugg/Aymestrey countryside and comes with a flat-screen TV, Noble Isle toiletries and homemade biscuits.

Breakfast is always individually and freshly cooked using local ingredients, including freshly laid eggs from the village which is crucially important for the special recipe, scrambled eggs.

The bar and restaurant have been deliberately kept in a traditional style – log fires, candles, hops and oak beams, bricks and stone. There is plenty of space by the river or in the terrace garden to eat when the weather allows and a wander around our kitchen garden is highly encouraged! We offer hand-pulled real ales from Cleobury Mortimer and Stoke Lacey; with cider from Tenbury Wells and Leominster.

Local produce is sourced from the North Herefordshire, Welsh Border and South Shropshire farms and specialist producers. On a daily basis, the team in the kitchen regularly forage in the meadows, hedgerows and riverbank for wild garlic, elderflower, nettles and more, cleverly using what is naturally available.

There are a good selection of circular walks ranging from 3 to 15 miles length – the most popular takes you to an Iron Age Hill Fort then onto Croft Castle with its 1000 years of history. You can walk from Ludlow to Kington over two or three days and see some of the most stunning views in Herefordshire. With the Riverside Inn as a base, you can comfortably visit five golf courses, the Black and White Village Trail, Ludlow, Hereford, houses and gardens, heritage sites, breweries, cider presses, cheese-wrights, visitor centres & country parks.

The B & B Directory is a user friendly online directory for bed and breakfasts, guest houses and hotels in the UK & Ireland. To keep up to date with properties on our website join us on our social media pages below:

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Tuesday, 27 April 2021

The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire


The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire


The Riverside at Aymestrey is a 16th Century traditional inn situated on the southern edge of Mortimer Forest near Leominster in Herefordshire.

Our rooms are all individually furnished, some with 400-year-old beams embedded in the walls. Our suites are lovely and large, each consisting of a sitting room and bedroom en suite. 

Breakfast is always individually and freshly cooked using local ingredients, including freshly laid eggs from the village which is crucially important for our special recipe scrambled eggs.

The bar and restaurant have been deliberately kept in a traditional style – log fires, candles, hops and oak beams, bricks and stone. There is plenty of space by the river or in the terrace garden to eat when the weather allows and a wander around our kitchen garden is highly encouraged! 

We have a good selection of circular walks ranging from 3 to 15 miles in length – the most popular takes you to an Iron Age Hill Fort then onto Croft Castle with its 1000 years of history. 

With the Riverside Inn as a base, you can comfortably visit five golf courses, the Black and White Village Trail, Ludlow, Hereford, houses and gardens, heritage sites, breweries, cider presses, cheese-wrights, visitor centres & country parks.

The B & B Directory is a user friendly online directory for bed and breakfasts, guest houses and hotels in the UK & Ireland. To keep up to date with properties on our website join us on our social media pages below:

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Wednesday, 21 October 2020

The Bateman Arms, Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire


The Bateman Arms, Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire

If you are looking for a pleasant evening out with friends where you can enjoy good food and drink in a relaxed, warm and welcoming environment or you are in need of comfortable accommodation while you enjoy the riches of the Marches area, then look no further than The Bateman Arms.

There are 6 beautifully furnished rooms available in the Old Stable block adjacent to the main building. You can choose from double and twin rooms, with some rooms including gorgeous old beams. All the rooms include tea and coffee making facilities, en suite shower/bathroom and complimentary Noble Isle toiletries & fluffy towels.

You can savour an excellent meal at the restaurant, cooked by a team of experienced chefs. Produce is locally sourced where possible and 99% of what is made is homemade. From Herefordshire rib fillet of beef to Snowdonia black bomber souffle, there is something for everyone. In the summer months, you can enjoy a drink or two in the large garden while the children burn off some excess energy.

Herefordshire still remains one of the unspoilt areas of England where visitors can enjoy a more leisurely pace of life and is within easy reach of the spectacular scenery of Mid Wales. Shobdon is also the proud home of the Rococo Gothic Church in the Country. Built in 1756 by the Bateman family, it is a remarkable building and has an arresting almost oriental-looking blue and white interior. Great attractions to visit include:

Pearl Lake.
Westonbury Mill Water Gardens.
Bryan's Ground.
Wigmore Castle.
Croft Ambrey Hillfort.

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Thursday, 10 September 2020

Lowe Farm, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire


Lowe Farm, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire

Lowe Farm in Pembridge offers stunning B&B accommodation on a tranquil and beautiful working farm. It is the perfect base to explore the Marches and the famous Black and White Trail. For anyone visiting the area on business, the hosts offer a professional service with a personal touch.

Situated amongst 200 acres of breathtaking farmland, it is truly an idyllic destination. The guest rooms are provided with every modern comfort and convenience. All rooms are en suite, with comfortable beds and ample, well-planned storage. Each has its own TV and silent mini-fridge, restocked daily with farm-fresh milk and chilled water.

At Lowe Farm, you can enjoy a famous award-winning, traditional English farmhouse cooking at its best. Fresh and seasonal local produce, including vegetables straight from Juliet’s own organic kitchen garden, is the mainstay of the dishes. The hosts serve locally made preserves, meat from local butchers and farm shops and free-range eggs from their own back yard. For a lighter breakfast, there is always a fruit selection, yoghurts, cereals and the hosts don’t mind if you ask for seconds. 

Lowe Farm is located in one of the most scenic parts of rural England. The immediate environment is rich, flat arable land and pasture watered by the River Arrow. Yet, just a stone's throw to the north is the wooded Radnor Hills. Almost as close, you will find the rugged beauty of the Black Mountains, which dominate the western skyline. The nearby villages of Pembridge and Eardisland are must-see destinations on Herefordshire's picturesque Black and White Trail. 

The B & B Directory is a user friendly online directory for bed and breakfasts, guest houses and hotels in the UK & Ireland. To keep up to date with properties on our website join us on our social media pages below:

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Monday, 23 March 2020

The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire


The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire

The Riverside at Aymestrey is a 16th Century traditional inn situated on the southern edge of Mortimer Forest near Leominster in Herefordshire.

The rooms are all individually furnished, some with 400-year-old beams embedded in the walls. One is also individually haunted by the friendly lady from the river. The suites are lovely and large, each consisting of a sitting room and bedroom en suite. The Hayloft suite overlooks the river and opens out directly onto the ornamental terrace gardens which in turn looks out over the valley. The Stable suite opens onto the courtyard and is perfect for the less mobile. The rooms all have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars.

Breakfast is always individually and freshly cooked using local ingredients, including freshly laid eggs from the village which is crucially important for the special recipe, scrambled eggs.

The bar and restaurant have been deliberately kept in a traditional style, log fires, candles, hops and oak beams, bricks and stone. There is plenty of space by the river or in the terrace garden to eat when the weather allows and a wander around the kitchen garden is highly encouraged! Hand-pulled real ales from Cleobury Mortimer and Stoke Lacey are offered and cider from Tenbury Wells and Leominster.

There is a good selection of circular walks ranging from 3 to 15 miles length, the most popular takes you to an Iron Age Hill Fort then onto Croft Castle with its 1000 years of history. You can walk from Ludlow to Kington over two or three days and see some of the most stunning views in Herefordshire. With the Riverside Inn as a base, you can comfortably visit five golf courses, the Black and White Village Trail, Ludlow, Hereford, houses and gardens, heritage sites, breweries, cider presses, cheese-wrights, visitor centres & country parks.

The B & B Directory is a user friendly online directory for bed and breakfasts, guest houses and hotels in the UK & Ireland. To keep up to date with properties on our website join us on our social media pages below:

https://twitter.com/thebbdirectory   https://www.facebook.com/TheBBDirectory/   https://uk.pinterest.com/thebbdirectory/   www.instagram.com/thebandbdirectory