Hereford Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Hereford

From a Saxon settlement established by a ford on the river Wye, Hereford quickly established itself as a market town for the surrounding countryside, a tradition that endures today.  The town was also of strategic importance as the main crossing over the Wye for traffic between England and mid Wales – the many skirmishes brought lots of business to the little town!  The Normans built the beautiful 11^th century cathedral, two annual fairs brought in folks from miles around and, during the 17^th century, Hereford became a centre for cider brewing.

Today, Hereford is still a bustling, colourful market town with its fascinating heritage, attractions, annual festivals and events.  Surrounded by rural Herefordshire, Hereford is also a great base for your cottage holiday with easy access to superb walking, cycling, riding, canoeing and fishing in the surrounding hills and valleys.

Things to do in Hereford

Heritage lovers can join one of the many guided walking tours of Hereford and enjoy the Herefordshire Museum for lots of interactive displays and a peak back into the past.  A visit to the beautiful Hereford Cathedral is a must, plus the Mappa Mundi – the medieval map of the world exhibited in the Chained Library next door.  No visit would be complete without a visit to the Cider Museum and a taste of the golden liquid!

Ideally placed for all the fabulous activities in the surrounding countryside, kids will love paddling their own canoe from nearby Hay-on-Wye; there’s mountain boarding and fishing at Court Farm; for little animal lovers check out Shortwood Family Farm and enjoy a wonderful day out of full on family fun at superb Eastnor Castle.