Mount cottage guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit St. Bartholomew`s Church with ancient yew tree and memorials. Hellens House steeped in medieval history complete with ghosts! Westons cider factory - particularly for the tasting afterwards
Three good pubs and Scrumpy House restaurant at Westons
6 locals recommend
Much Marcle
Visit St. Bartholomew`s Church with ancient yew tree and memorials. Hellens House steeped in medieval history complete with ghosts! Westons cider factory - particularly for the tasting afterwards
Three good pubs and Scrumpy House restaurant at Westons
Hellens
Get into the world of the Black Prince, Roger Mortimer and Queen Isabella
St Bartholemew's Church
Church LaneAncient Yew Tree, Tomb of Blanche Mortimer, memorials the the Kyrle family
Fine priory with ducking stool.
The town is an antique hunters paradise
40 locals recommend
Leominster
Fine priory with ducking stool.
The town is an antique hunters paradise
Hay-on-Wye
A quaint town. Second hand book shop capital
The International Centre for Birds of Prey
Well worth a visit
Berkeley Castle
Hear about the gruesome murder of Edward II
Severn Valley Railway - Kidderminster
Station DriveA must for train buffs
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Station CottagesYet more steam for the enthusiast
National Trust. Lovely surroundings. Get immersed in border conflicts
68 locals recommend
National Trust's Croft Castle and Parkland
B4362National Trust. Lovely surroundings. Get immersed in border conflicts
Ralph Court Gardens
Edwyn RalphGreat fun for all the family
Food scene
Enjoy a factory tour with plenty of tasting afterwards. Eat in the Scrumpy House
77 locals recommend
Westons Cider Mill
Enjoy a factory tour with plenty of tasting afterwards. Eat in the Scrumpy House
The Walwyn Arms
Good food and a friendly welcome
Royal Oak Country Inn and Restaurant
Ross RoadGood food.
A small but very good pub. Very good food. The name recalls a land slip that occurred in the 16th century
The Slip Tavern
A small but very good pub. Very good food. The name recalls a land slip that occurred in the 16th century
The Scrumpy House
Part of Westons factory. This converted barn is a god place after a tour.
A beautiful town. Fine castle, river and local food. Visit the Ludlow food centre
206 locals recommend
Ludlow
A beautiful town. Fine castle, river and local food. Visit the Ludlow food centre
City/town information
A market town full of independent shops and attractions. Annual poetry festival. Home to Elizabeth Barratt-Browning and John Masefield. Award winning Masters House and magnificent church. Quaint streets. Ghost tour. Many good pubs and restaurants
138 locals recommend
Ledbury
A market town full of independent shops and attractions. Annual poetry festival. Home to Elizabeth Barratt-Browning and John Masefield. Award winning Masters House and magnificent church. Quaint streets. Ghost tour. Many good pubs and restaurants
Magnificent cathedral. Home of the world famous chained library and Mappa Mundi
157 locals recommend
Hereford
Magnificent cathedral. Home of the world famous chained library and Mappa Mundi
Magnificent Cathedral, Worcester Porcelain museum, Commandery and links to Elgar
119 locals recommend
Worcester
Magnificent Cathedral, Worcester Porcelain museum, Commandery and links to Elgar
Great Malvern
A good base for walking. A fine priory. Extensive views
Ross-on-Wye
A centre for exploring the Wye Valley. Ancient stone market house.
The Castle is worth a visit and a very pleasant drive down the Wye Valley,.
40 locals recommend
Chepstow
The Castle is worth a visit and a very pleasant drive down the Wye Valley,.
Monmouth
Home to Henry V. Ancient bridge. Some good specialist shops
Neighbourhoods
Magnificent view over the Wye. Observe Peregrine Falcons. Good walking
191 locals recommend
Symonds Yat
Magnificent view over the Wye. Observe Peregrine Falcons. Good walking
Ancient iron and coal mining area that has given rise to many interesting features. Clearwell caves, Puzzle Wood, Sculpture Trail to name a few. Good walking in the woods. Narrow gauge railway near Puzzle Wood
29 locals recommend
Forest of Dean District
Ancient iron and coal mining area that has given rise to many interesting features. Clearwell caves, Puzzle Wood, Sculpture Trail to name a few. Good walking in the woods. Narrow gauge railway near Puzzle Wood
An historic house and pleasant grounds. Holds a series of events throughout the year including Land Rover experiences
119 locals recommend
Eastnor Castle
An historic house and pleasant grounds. Holds a series of events throughout the year including Land Rover experiences
Family visit
Newbridge Farm Park
A good visit for young children (and parents as well!)