Herefordshire
One of England’s most rural and sparsely populated counties, Herefordshire is an area of unspoilt countryside, market towns of distinctive character and a wealth of varied landscapes.
 | Oasis Lodges Peacefully set in eight secluded acres of picturesque rolling meadowland Oasis Lodges features one of the country’s only natural bio-top swimming pools. A unique and luxurious rural escape perfect … | From £415 per Week
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 | Aymestrey Lodges The beautiful countryside of Herefordshire is an ideal place to take a relaxing and tranquil break, and nowhere more so than at Aymestrey Lodges, a small and wonderfully appointed park featuring a … | From £345 per Week
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 | Woodside Lodges Just 2 miles from Ledbury hidden away on a peaceful woodland site lies an exclusive collection of beautiful Scandinavian Lodges. Peace, perfect peace, the 25 acre site is beautifully landscaped and … | From £319 per Week
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The bulk of the county comprises a patchwork quilt of fields, meadows and woodlands with gently flowing streams and rivers, bridleways, footpaths and small country roads flanked by ancient hedgerows. The land is predominantly agricultural and the county is well known for its fruit, hops, grain and cider production as well as sheep farming and the Hereford cattle breed.
With the exception of one city and a few small towns, the countryside is punctuated by quiet villages, hamlets and farms clustered around church, pub and market square. A haven for artists and craftmakers – textiles, ceramics, silver and wood, you’ll find many little craft shops selling unique and quality souvenirs. The city of Hereford offers the visitor ‘retail therapy’ in a relaxed, mainly traffic free environment with many independent smaller shops, side by side with all the famous High Street. Firm favourites being the range of fresh food and drink from local producers.
A visit to Herefordshire would not be complete without experiencing the taste of cider and 2011 heralds Herefordshire’s Year in the Orchard a celebration of Thomas Andrew Knight and the Pomona Herefordiensis. The cider route takes visitors around all the cider producers in the county.
Lovers of outdoor pursuits will find plenty of exhilarating activities available including canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and hang gliding and with four long distance paths passing through the county and 154 miles of the Herefordshire Trail within it, there’s plenty for walkers and cyclists too.
Whether you are visiting Herefordshire for a short or longer break, you’re sure to find a warm welcome, plenty of things to see and do and an excellent standard of holiday accommodation to suit the needs of you and your family.
