ROCK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Tenbury Wells

Rock Cottage near Tenbury Wells, Herefordshire sleeps four in two bedrooms.

The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, a dining room with seating for four guests and a sitting area with a TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size and a twin, along with a ground-floor bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture, along with off-road parking for two cars. Within 6.1 miles you will find a shop and within 3.5 miles, a pub and please note that one well-behaved dog is welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Rock Cottage is a charming base from which to explore Herefordshire. Note: The water in the property is not currently drinkable, bottled water will be provided. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. TV, DVD, selection of books, Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. highchair available. Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. Off-road parking for 2 cars. One small well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 6.1 miles, pub 3.5 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am. Note: Running water comes from a private source and is drinkable, however bottled water will be supplied for drinking.

Region: Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

Town: On the banks of the River Teme in Worcestershire is the lovely, historic town of Tenbury Wells. Tenbury Wells, which dates to the Iron Age and is rumoured to have been Queen Victoria's "little town in the orchard," is home to a remarkable 18th-century bridge constructed by Thomas Telford, the magnificent Pump Rooms, which housed baths where local mineral water was available, and numerous other 17th-century listed structures. In addition to hosting numerous festivals throughout the year, including Applefest in October and Holly and Mistletoe around Christmas, this vibrant town features a large number of unique shops, old-fashioned pubs, cafes, and tea rooms. Weekly farmers' and craft markets are held there, and an Art Deco movie theatre with a full calendar of activities is entirely restored. One of the most picturesque towns in Britain is Ludlow, which boasts a famous castle. It has a mediaeval street layout that is almost completely intact and provides an excellent setting for the town's frequent markets. Ludlow, which is renowned for its shopping, also boasts superb restaurants, tea shops, and pubs. Church Stretton, also referred to as Little Switzerland, the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Leominster, Hereford, and Shrewsbury, as well as the Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall, and Hay-on-Wye, well-known for its annual Literary Festival in May/June, are also easily accessible. Offa's Dyke, the Malvern Hills, and the Brecon Beacons are a little farther away. An excellent starting point for local exploration is this.