Hotels in Golden Valley
42 handpicked places to stay
Photo © AL Abernethy, Google Maps
Formal hotels are thin on the ground in Golden Valley itself, which remains a small residential hamlet rather than a tourism hub, but the surrounding Amber Valley area has a reasonable spread of options within a short drive. Ripley and Alfreton, the two nearest market towns, have a mix of traditional pubs with rooms and small independent guesthouses, while chain hotels cluster around the M1 corridor near Junction 28, useful for anyone breaking a longer journey or wanting reliable, budget-friendly rooms.
For a slightly more rural base, Belper and the fringes of the Peak District to the west offer a wider choice of guesthouses and small hotels, generally within 20 to 30 minutes' drive of Golden Valley, and well placed for combining a stay with time in the national park itself. Derby and Nottingham, both around half an hour away by car, add a full range of city hotels for anyone wanting more choice or better transport links, including easy access to the Nottingham-Sheffield rail line via Alfreton station. Given the modest scale of Golden Valley itself, most visitors treat it as a day-trip or walking destination and base themselves in one of these nearby towns, with the Midland Railway at Butterley and the Cromford Canal towpath both within easy reach whichever option is chosen.
Bridge Farmhouse B&B
B&B · Bridge Farmhouse, Hereford · 3.2 miles away
Bridge Farmhouse B&B is a Herefordshire farmhouse stay with breakfast and a restaurant on site, set amid countryside good for walking and cycling.
Pandy B&B
Guest Accommodation · Pandy B&b, Dorstone · 4.8 miles away
Pandy B&B offers en-suite rooms with garden views in Dorstone, Herefordshire, close to the Welsh border.
Trelough House B&B
B&B · Trelough House, Wormbridge · 5 miles away
A quiet B&B in Wormbridge, Herefordshire, handy for Goodrich Castle and Symonds Yat Rock, with free on-site parking.
The Crown Inn Longtown
Hotel · The Crown Inn, Hereford · 5.2 miles away
A seven-room village inn near Hereford, well suited to travellers who want a quiet base with mountain views and a proper pub downstairs.
Three Counties Hotel
Hotel · Belmont Road, Hereford · 5.7 miles away
A Sunday lunch with a proper choice of meats is the highlight at Three Counties Hotel, a straightforward stay on Belmont Road in Hereford.
The Red Lion Hotel
Hotel · Bredwardine, Bredwardine · 5.7 miles away
A traditional inn in the Herefordshire village of Bredwardine, with a bar, garden and free parking on site.
The Kilpeck Inn
Hotel · Castle Park, Hereford · 6 miles away
A four-room village inn near Hereford's countryside, known for locally sourced food and a warm, dog-friendly welcome.
Highfield
B&B · Dorstone, Hay-on-Wye · 6.4 miles away
A B&B in Dorstone near Hay-on-Wye, with garden, free parking and en-suite family rooms close to walking country.
The Swan Inn, Letton, Near Hay on Wye
B&B · The Swan Inn A438, Letton · 6.7 miles away
Adults-only rooms with en-suite bathrooms above a traditional Herefordshire pub, near the River Wye between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye.
Hay-on-Hye retreat
B&B · New House Cusop, Hay-on-Wye · 6.7 miles away
Adults-only B&B on the edge of Hay-on-Wye with mountain views, a garden, and free on-site parking.
Penylan Barn
B&B · Penylan Barn, Hay-on-Wye · 7.5 miles away
A converted barn near Hay-on-Wye with just two rooms, an adults-only B&B offering breakfast, a bar and free parking.
The Priory
B&B · Priory Lane, Hereford · 7.7 miles away
A 7-room adults-only B&B in a 17th-century rectory on Priory Lane, Hereford, close to golf, fishing and local pubs.
The Bay Horse Inn
Hotel · 236 Kings Acre Road, Hereford · 7.8 miles away
A traditional inn on Kings Acre Road in Hereford, known for generous home-style cooking and a well-regarded Sunday roast.
The Smithy
B&B · Pen-y-park, Hay-on-Wye · 8 miles away
Adults-only B&B near Hay-on-Wye with easy access to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, plus free on-site parking.
The Sun Inn
Hotel · A438, Hay-on-Wye · 8.1 miles away
A no-frills pub inn on the A438 at Hay-on-Wye, suited to walkers and cyclists exploring the Black Mountains and Offa's Dyke Path.
Brandon Lodge
Guest Accommodation · Ross Road, Hereford · 8.7 miles away
Traditional en-suite rooms with free full English breakfast at Brandon Lodge, a relaxed country guesthouse on Ross Road in Hereford.
The Plough Inn
Hotel · The Plough Inn, Hereford · 8.8 miles away
A small pub-hotel in Hereford with just three rooms, a restaurant and bar, handy for the Wye Valley and Hereford Cathedral.
Alexander B&B
B&B · 61 Whitecross Road, Hereford · 8.9 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Whitecross Road in Hereford, close to pubs, restaurants and a golf course, with breakfast included.
Pilgrim Hotel
Hotel · Ross Road, Much Birch · 8.9 miles away
A quiet Herefordshire base in Much Birch, with mountain views and free parking for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Travelodge Hereford
Hotel · Edgar Street, close to the city centre · 8.9 miles away
A straightforward budget hotel on Edgar Street, a short walk from Hereford's shops, cathedral and railway station.
Mercure Hereford Green Dragon Hotel
Hotel · Broad Street, city centre · 9.2 miles away
A historic coaching inn on Broad Street dating back centuries, now run as a Mercure hotel a short walk from the cathedral.
Longworth Hall Hotel
Hotel · Lugwardine, Hereford · 9.2 miles away
A Georgian-style hotel in Lugwardine near Hereford, with a bridal suite and wedding venue set among its own gardens.
Old Black Lion Inn
Inn · Lion Street, town centre · 9.2 miles away
A Grade II listed 17th-century inn on Lion Street where Cromwell's forces are said to have stayed, with an AA Rosette restaurant and traditional en-suite rooms.
The Agents House Bed & Breakfast
B&B · Whitney Village Road, Hereford · 9.2 miles away
A two-room B&B on Whitney Village Road, Hereford, with underfloor heating and, in one room, a private balcony over the countryside.
Kilverts Hotel
Hotel · Bull Ring, town centre · 9.3 miles away
A family-run Edwardian pub-hotel in the centre of Hay-on-Wye with 12 individually decorated en-suite rooms and a well-regarded beer garden.
The Kilverts Inn
Hotel · Bull Ring, Hay-on-wye · 9.3 miles away
A pub-hotel in Hay-on-Wye's Bull Ring with its own restaurant and bar, en-suite rooms, and free parking on site.
Hereford City Centre - Apartment 1, Isabella House
Hotel · 3 Commercial Street Apartment 1, Hereford · 9.4 miles away
Self-catering apartment on Commercial Street in Hereford city centre, with a kitchen and 24-hour reception close to the shops.
Premier Inn Hereford City Centre
Hotel · Near the railway station, city centre · 9.4 miles away
A reliable budget hotel close to Hereford railway station, a short walk from the cathedral and city centre.
The Firs at Hay
B&B · Church Street, town centre · 9.4 miles away
A family-run B&B on Church Street offering en-suite double, twin and single rooms, a conservatory and garden, and a hearty Welsh breakfast.
Seven Stars B&B
Guest House · Broad Street, town centre · 9.4 miles away
A 16th-century guest house in the centre of Hay-on-Wye with en-suite rooms, an on-site restaurant, and an unusual heated indoor swimming pool.
Pen Bryn Shepherd Hut
Guest Accommodation · Clyro Hill Farm, Hay-on-Wye · 9.4 miles away
A shepherd's hut on Clyro Hill Farm above Hay-on-Wye, with mountain views and open countryside all around.
Castle House Hotel
Hotel · Castle Street, city centre, by the cathedral · 9.4 miles away
An elegant Regency townhouse hotel overlooking the old castle moat gardens, a short walk from Hereford Cathedral.
Rest for the Tired
B&B · Broad Street, town centre · 9.4 miles away
A Grade II listed 17th-century B&B on Broad Street with riverside gardens, en-suite double and twin rooms, and breakfasts that regularly earn praise from guests.
Marshpools Bed & Breakfast - Licensed
B&B · Ledgemoor, Hereford · 9.4 miles away
Herefordshire countryside near the Wye Valley is the setting for Marshpools, an adults-only B&B with three rooms, a restaurant and two fishing ponds.
The Swan at Hay
Hotel · Church Street, town centre · 9.4 miles away
A privately owned Georgian coaching inn on the edge of the town centre with 19 en-suite rooms and a restaurant built around local, seasonal menus.
Radnor House
B&B · Church Street, Hay-on-Wye · 9.4 miles away
A three-room B&B on Church Street in Hay-on-Wye, with en-suite rooms, garden and mountain views, and a bar to unwind in.
Premier Inn Hereford Holmer
Hotel · Holmer Road, Hereford · 9.5 miles away
A 101-room Premier Inn on Holmer Road, Hereford, close to the racecourse and set among Herefordshire's countryside pursuits, with free on-site parking.
Kidwells House
Guest Accommodation · 5-13 Newtown Road, Hereford · 9.5 miles away
Guest accommodation on Newtown Road in Hereford, close to golf, pubs and restaurants, with free on-site parking and a garden.
The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast
B&B · The Bryn, Abergavenny · 9.8 miles away
A B&B on The Bryn in Abergavenny, surrounded by Monmouthshire countryside, with a garden and free on-site parking.
Aylestone Court Hotel
Hotel · 2 Aylestone Hill, Hereford · 9.8 miles away
A small six-room hotel on Aylestone Hill in Hereford, with private parking and breakfast served in a garden room, close to the centre.
Charades Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 32 Southbank Road, Hereford · 9.9 miles away
Adults-only Victorian guest house on Southbank Road, Hereford, close to golf, pubs and restaurants, with free on-site parking.
Somerville House
B&B · Bodenham Road, ten minutes' walk from the cathedral · 10 miles away
A well-regarded Victorian guesthouse on Bodenham Road, offering comfortable rooms within easy walking distance of the cathedral.