The Hop Store Guide Book
Food scene
Guests never disappointed with a trip to The Olive Tree, offering an extensive menu of Italian dishes. Family friendly - booking advisable.
38 locals recommend
The Olive Tree
44 The HomendGuests never disappointed with a trip to The Olive Tree, offering an extensive menu of Italian dishes. Family friendly - booking advisable.
Indian Restaurant, dine in or take out, Sitara is a firm favourite with locals so either book or call early for a take out.
33 locals recommend
Sitara Restaurant
19 High StIndian Restaurant, dine in or take out, Sitara is a firm favourite with locals so either book or call early for a take out.
Visitors love The Nest for a coffee or snack lunch. Farm shop handy (Scotch eggs are legendary!) and adjoining garden centre stocks quality plants.
34 locals recommend
The Nest, Little Verzons Farm
Hereford RoadVisitors love The Nest for a coffee or snack lunch. Farm shop handy (Scotch eggs are legendary!) and adjoining garden centre stocks quality plants.
Another firm favourite with locals for steak or a brunch breakfast if you're in Hereford - booking advisable.
34 locals recommend
The Bookshop
33 Aubrey StAnother firm favourite with locals for steak or a brunch breakfast if you're in Hereford - booking advisable.
If you love a burger you have to try Beefy Boys, made from only quality Hereford Beef. Situated in the heart of Hereford, weekend booking advisable.
56 locals recommend
The Beefy Boys
If you love a burger you have to try Beefy Boys, made from only quality Hereford Beef. Situated in the heart of Hereford, weekend booking advisable.
Just a few miles down the road in Much Marcle this is a traditional style pub serving good pub grub. Owned by Weston's there is plenty of cider on tap.
15 locals recommend
The Walwyn Arms
Just a few miles down the road in Much Marcle this is a traditional style pub serving good pub grub. Owned by Weston's there is plenty of cider on tap.
Although 20 mins drive down country lanes this is proving a firm favourite with guests for a celebration meal, at lunch or in the evening. Has a lovely garden too.
34 locals recommend
The Greenman
Although 20 mins drive down country lanes this is proving a firm favourite with guests for a celebration meal, at lunch or in the evening. Has a lovely garden too.
The Oak Inn
Bromyard Road10 mins drive a popular local especially for Sunday lunch.
Sightseeing
Just a selection of guest's favourites ...
Easter to the end of October this is a lovely local place to visit with amazing home-made teas.
30 locals recommend
Hellens
Easter to the end of October this is a lovely local place to visit with amazing home-made teas.
This is the nearest access point but wherever you choose to walk in The Malverns you'll enjoy!
18 locals recommend
British Camp Hill Fort
This is the nearest access point but wherever you choose to walk in The Malverns you'll enjoy!
Whilst the castle isn't that old/historic, visitors with children love the maize and grounds.
119 locals recommend
Eastnor Castle
Whilst the castle isn't that old/historic, visitors with children love the maize and grounds.
A bit further (approx. 30 min drive) but always the favourite with our family. Great for children to run around in the grounds and enjoy the maize and waterfall. Good spot to take a picnic.
59 locals recommend
Hampton Court Castle
A bit further (approx. 30 min drive) but always the favourite with our family. Great for children to run around in the grounds and enjoy the maize and waterfall. Good spot to take a picnic.
Just 10 minutes away and a lovely spot to enjoy a local wine! For tours and restaurant you'd need to book.
39 locals recommend
Three Choirs Vineyards Gloucestershire
Just 10 minutes away and a lovely spot to enjoy a local wine! For tours and restaurant you'd need to book.
If you like cider then Weston's at Much Marcle is a must! Playground for children. Great shop if you need to stock up on supplies ......
77 locals recommend
Westons Cider Mill
If you like cider then Weston's at Much Marcle is a must! Playground for children. Great shop if you need to stock up on supplies ......
The Cathedral part of Gloucester is beautiful and Harry Potter fans like to visit where much of the filming was carried out!
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnThe Cathedral part of Gloucester is beautiful and Harry Potter fans like to visit where much of the filming was carried out!
Really popular with active kids!!! As is cycle hire in the Forest of Dean, Puzzelwood and the Sculpture Trial.
46 locals recommend
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House RoadReally popular with active kids!!! As is cycle hire in the Forest of Dean, Puzzelwood and the Sculpture Trial.
Just the most beautiful look out point for the River Wye - this view is from the rock. Walking for all fitness levels and plenty of places in the village for a snack or ice cream. A hand-pulled ferry runs across the river from the pub (check out times in advance).
191 locals recommend
Symonds Yat
Just the most beautiful look out point for the River Wye - this view is from the rock. Walking for all fitness levels and plenty of places in the village for a snack or ice cream. A hand-pulled ferry runs across the river from the pub (check out times in advance).
An outstanding local view point the famous group of trees standing on May Hill, can be seen from miles around. You can park depending on how far you want to walk - the main car park is National Trust. Locals say the best mistletoe is grown on trees in sight of May Hill!
29 locals recommend
May Hill
An outstanding local view point the famous group of trees standing on May Hill, can be seen from miles around. You can park depending on how far you want to walk - the main car park is National Trust. Locals say the best mistletoe is grown on trees in sight of May Hill!
City/town information
All 5 - 20 minutes drive....
Hereford is just a 20 minute drive away and is a favourite with guests. It's only a small city but has a beautiful cathedral area, with a good selection of independent shops and eating places as well as the usual selection of High Street brands. The cinema is in the Old Market area near Waitrose.
157 locals recommend
Hereford
Hereford is just a 20 minute drive away and is a favourite with guests. It's only a small city but has a beautiful cathedral area, with a good selection of independent shops and eating places as well as the usual selection of High Street brands. The cinema is in the Old Market area near Waitrose.
Some quite steep walking on the shopping streets but guests enjoy a trip to Malvern for the views, local shops and museum and as a base for the 'Elgar Route'.
78 locals recommend
Great Malvern
Some quite steep walking on the shopping streets but guests enjoy a trip to Malvern for the views, local shops and museum and as a base for the 'Elgar Route'.
Obviously we have a bias towards our local town but Ledbury has a great selection of independent shops and eating places - even in the summer guests own up to starting their Christmas shopping in Ledbury! Many of the shops are off small side roads from the main street so keep a look out for what's behind the main street. Hus and Hem is a popular shop and The Malthouse the most popular coffee / lunch stop.
138 locals recommend
Ledbury
Obviously we have a bias towards our local town but Ledbury has a great selection of independent shops and eating places - even in the summer guests own up to starting their Christmas shopping in Ledbury! Many of the shops are off small side roads from the main street so keep a look out for what's behind the main street. Hus and Hem is a popular shop and The Malthouse the most popular coffee / lunch stop.