what to do
There are many lovely walks right on our door step you can take a leisurely stroll over the common, visit the beautiful fish pool valley, take a walk over to Croft Castle or walk up to up Croft Ambry.
If you fancy exploring other walks we are close to the Mortimer forest, Aymestry or travel a little further to the Long Mynd.
Our nearest village is Yarpole, where there is a community shop and post office in St Lawrence's Church selling local produce and crafts. The next village is Orleton where there is another shop and post office again selling general conveniences and local produce.
Just a few miles down the road is a fantastic farm shop
http://www.quarryfarmshop.co.uk/
Both villages have excellent pubs!
The Bell In Yarpole offers excellent value and is within walking distance
The Boot Inn Orleton,
The Bakers Arms, Orleton 01584 831686
Other recommended local pubs
The Roebuck, Brimfield 01584 711827
The Salwey Arms, Brimfield
http://www.thesalweyarms.co.uk/
The Riverside Inn, Aymestry
http://www.theriversideinn.org/
LEOMINSTER
In the historic market town of Leominster you can spend the day browsing the many Antique and Vintage shops (often seen on Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip!) There are plenty of lovely tea and coffee shops should you need refreshment.
The beautiful Priory Church houses a ducking stool which is reportedly one of the last ones to be used!
'The last recorded cases are those of a Mrs. Ganble at Plymouth (1808); Jenny Pipes, a notorious scold (1809), and Sarah Leeke (1817), both of Leominster.' - wikepedia
You may also enjoy the lovely Black and White Village Trail a 40 mile circular route (you don't have to do it all!) travelling through some of the prettiest Herefordshire landscapes and villages. Perhaps stopping off for a bite to eat in one of the many fine pubs en route!
LUDLOW
Famous for its food, festivals... and sausages! Ludlow is a buzzing medieval market town, right in the heart of the Marches, situated on the River Corve and the River Teme.
Ludlow Castle famous for it many medieval guests and rumours of the possible murders of the Princes in the tower is also stunning back drop to its famous Arts and Food festivals. There is also St Lawrence's Church which holds many concerts.
Down cobbled streets and black and white buildings Ludlow has an array of shops and in the centre a bustling market held several days a week.
Ludlow gained fame for its Michelin starred restaurants and fine food and there is never a shortage of places to eat.
In and around Ludlow is some beautiful walks. Whitcliffe Common looks back over the stunning landscape of Ludlow town... where you can imagine its rich history coming alive.
Not far from Ludlow are the rolling hills of the Long Mynd.
