Castle Properties - The Hop Cottage

The Hop Cottage sits in countryside ideal for outdoor pursuits. Ledbury, known for its black and white half-timbered buildings, is close by with independent shops and restaurants. The cathedral city of Hereford lies 11 miles away, while Cheltenham, Ross-on-Wye, Great Malvern and Gloucester are all within driving distance. Local walks are plentiful, and the area also offers fishing, horse riding and golf. The National Trust properties Berrington Hall, Brockhampton, The Weir Garden and Croft Castle are nearby, as is the Herefordshire Black and White Trail. The Forest of Dean is roughly 35 miles away.

This Georgian hop house from the 1700s has been renovated while keeping period features including original beams and a hop pocket. Four bedrooms sleep eight: one double with ensuite on the ground floor, a further double with ensuite upstairs, and two rooms each with twin single beds. There is a bathroom with bath and separate toilet on the first floor. The ground floor has an open-plan living space with a smart TV and dining area; the kitchen is equipped for cooking and contains two washing machines and two tumble dryers. A private patio overlooks the owner's cider orchard. The property sits within the owner's grounds; there is a fenced pond 30 yards away. Three cars can park on site. Wifi, electricity, bed linen and towels are included. No smoking.

A pub and restaurant are a quarter-mile walk away, and shops are three miles distant. The cottage is suitable for family bookings.