Tourism experts Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire have created a list of fantastic last-minute holidays without the tedious travelling.
Whether you’re looking for camping and glamping, or even something a little more romantic, ESL’s specially selected destinations, all located in Herefordshire, offer something for everyone.
Self-catering stays:
Mistletoe Cottage
This stylish holiday abode for four on the Black & White Village Trail at Kinnersley has an on-trend Shepherd Hut in the garden that sleeps a further two more people.
The week commencing August 17 is still available for your relaxing break.
https://mistletoecottagekinnersley.co.uk/
Hicks Farm Holidays
A wonderfully rural brace of properties near Presteigne on the Welsh borders. The accommodation is incredibly well equipped for rainy day fun, just in case.
Enjoy the Skandi-style BBQ huts, vast indoor swimming pool and a ten percent discount for Rose Cottage throughout August (sleeps up to seven across three bedrooms). If only two people book to use two bedrooms, get a further ten per cent off and dogs go free!
https://hicksfarmholidays.com/
Tawny Cottage
This newly constructed ‘upside down’ timber framed cottage in picturesque How Caple - located near Ross on Wye - is a peaceful retreat, comprising of two ensuite bedrooms for up to four people.
The two bedrooms can be made into doubles or twins and open onto the terrace with a hot tub for a £50.00 charge, regardless of length of stay. You can get ten per cent off stays of three nights or longer during August with code ESL10 when you book direct.
Unique accommodation options:
Rowden Mill Station
This disused railway station near Bromyard has been lovingly converted into a range of holiday lets, retaining much of their character.
Each property is unique and train lovers will delight in their authenticity. Rowden Mill Station recently won a blue plaque at The National Railway Heritage Awards, for the National Highways Award for Restoration on a Closed Line, due to be unveiled at the premises this September.
The Parcel Office sleeps two and is available from August 19-24, and from August 26-31 with a two-night minimum stay requirement. The Station Building sleeps four and can be booked from August 26-30.
https://www.rowdenmillstation.uk/
Cwtch Cabins
For a Harry Potter-esque experience, these individually-built cabins have lots of fantastical quirky touches. Located in Much Marcle, the cabins are set in a village environment with an outdoor, covered kitchen with burners and a communal shack with drinks, snacks, games and even breakfast if you want an easy start to the day.
Kids can enjoy the meadow's free-range chickens, pond and woodland walks.
Availability is limited in August due to popularity, but Cwtch (Welsh for 'cuddle') Cabin one-night stays are welcomed.
Camping and glamping:
Nature's Nest
These amazing safari lodges are nestled in beautiful Ballingham and are a firm family and group favourite, though they’re also wonderfully romantic for couples too.
They have six paddle boards on site to borrow if you don’t have one for fun on the River Wye, accessible from Nature's Nest.
Just one of these superb canvas cottages is still available from August 19-22 and sleeps up to six.
https://www.naturesnestglamping.co.uk/
Pearl Lake
This holiday park in Shobdon near Leominster offers holiday homes to buy and rent, as well as touring pitches.
Pearl Lake has the largest glacial lake in Herefordshire, with fishing permitted. A nine-hole golf course and crown green bowls, plus a lakeside bar and bistro can also be enjoyed. Pearl Lake even has a midweek special offer - book a three-night stay from either Sunday or Monday and receive 20 per cent off.
Romantic getaways
Tedstone Log Cabins
These amazing Canadian-style cabins have been hand crafted with many inspiring creative touches, a fascinating design and great re-use of materials.
Each cabin is designed for 2 people with their own, personal wood-fired hot tub, fire pit and far-reaching views across the beautiful horse paddocks of adjoining Tipton Hall Riding School.
Tedstone offers 30 per cent off stays of 5 nights or more through August when you book direct.
https://www.tedstonelogcabins.co.uk/
Barton Court
In rural Colwall, Barton Court's main manor house might be perfect for the exclusive use of up to 26 people, and a further coach house for up to six, couples might benefit from the two gorgeous, characterful holiday lets that sleep two instead.
The magical Clock Tower let has its own terrace and hot tub with rural views across to the Malvern Hills, while the rustic Hayloft let enjoys an elevated and open-plan spot above the onsite Café.
Both properties offer all modern living needs while feeling quintessentially 'country'. The public ‘Loose Box’ Café doesn’t encroach on these properties and is handy for delicious breakfasts, lunch or just tea and cakes. Due to steep stone steps, the Hayloft is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
Barton Court offer 20 per cent off all properties during August 2024 when you book direct with promo code ESL20.
https://www.bartoncourtonline.co.uk/
Great for Groups
White Heron Properties
The Whittern Estate in the village of Lyonshall near Kington envelopes a range of luxury holiday homes of various sizes in its historic properties.
Some properties come with a swimming pool, games areas, and the opportunity to have a unique British Cassis experience in the home of this famous artisan liqueur.
The Colloquy sleeps 16-23 people and is available on August Bank Holiday weekend. The Sheriffs sleeps up to 18 and can be booked from August 17. Smaller properties, such as those for groups of four, are also available for certain summer dates.
https://www.whiteheronproperties.com/
Upperfields Farm
Brilliant for large family getaways, Upperfields Farm near Ross-on-Wye offers two large barn conversions, sleeping up to 25 and 28 people respectively.
Little Gaerfields has 2 ensuite accessible bedrooms, a games room and its own private indoor swimming pool.
Tre-Vern is brand new and launched just this summer with a stunning balcony lakeside views and hot tub hire option.
Usually £4000.00 per property for three nights, between August 30 and September 2, you can book them for £3000.00 each, or book both of the barns together for £5500.00 and sleep up to 54 people.
https://upperfieldsfarm.co.uk/
Find lots more regional accommodation locations, plus places to eat, explore, experience and enjoy on www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk
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