Rosedale - accessible holiday cottage

23/04/2025

There are lots of castles in the area, with a very turbulent history.

Raglan Castle is a late medieval fortress in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Raglan is known for its impressive Tudor-style architecture and grand design.

Built in the 15th century by Sir William ap Thomas and later expanded by his son, William Herbert.

23/04/2025

We have had lots of guests commenting on how clear the stars are from our gardens, and they are staggered by how many stars there are 🌟 The photo is Arthur's Stone just 5 minutes away.

It's International Dark Skies Week - Come Stargazing in Herefordshire

Looking for a serene escape under the stars? Herefordshire offers some of the UK's darkest skies, perfect for stargazing enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a casual observer, the County provides numerous locations to witness the beauty of the night sky.

Here are some highlights:
🔭 Garway Hill – With its panoramic 360-degree views and remote setting, Garway Hill is a prime spot for spotting constellations, planets, and meteor showers.
🔭 Hergest Ridge – A tranquil ridge near Kington offering vast skies and minimal light pollution - perfect for capturing the Milky Way on a clear night.
🔭 Arthur’s Stone – This ancient Neolithic tomb blends history with astronomy, offering a unique stargazing experience against a dramatic and timeless backdrop.
🔭 Golden Valley – Tucked away in southwest Herefordshire, the Golden Valley’s secluded landscapes and low light levels make it a stargazing haven.
🔭 Llangrove – Located near Ross-on-Wye, Llangrove is ideal for peaceful, starlit walks and a chance to immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of nocturnal nature.

The Lyrid meteor shower peaked in the early hours of this morning and will be active until April 26, 2025. Observers can expect to see up to 15–20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, with the radiant point near the constellation Lyra.

Bring layers of clothing, a red-light torch, binoculars or a telescope if you have one, and maybe a flask of something warm. There are free apps that you can download to help identify stars and planets too.

Herefordshire is easy to reach from places like Birmingham, Bristol, or London, but once you're here, it feels like a world away.

The County has a wonderful variety of accommodations, with many tailored for dark-sky enthusiasts, such as cabins and yurts with panoramic views. If you're planning a visit, we encourage you to check out the Stargazers' Guide to Herefordshire for more tips and locations: https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/trip-ideas/our-top-picks/stargazing

📷 Arthur's Stone by Lee Nuttall Photography

23/04/2025

Avoid the crowds and take the 'sand' out of sandwiches - consider a holiday away from the seaside this summer. There is so much to see and do in Herefordshire, you won't be disappointed :)

22/04/2025

19/04/2025

More fantastic news - we will make sure we share details with our guests. We love a visit to the Forest of Dean, and now we can stay all day!

18/04/2025

Another 3 generational get together at Rosedale - accessible holiday cottage, and everyone enjoyed themselves. There really is something for everyone, all ages and abilities, including the 2 lovely dogs 🐕 🐕 😀

17/04/2025

Yes. Absolutely this

16/04/2025

Eeeeeek I'm so pleased to read this!!

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15/04/2025

Cooked breakfast at The Boughton Peterchurch - just 10 minutes stroll from our front door! 😋 😋 😋

This Saturday we are opening for breakfast from 9.30 until 12 and every Saturday after.

The brilliant Jayne Owen is joining our wonderful team to do the cooking. She will also be in the kitchen from 11-2 on a Tuesday-Friday cooking up some of her delicious lunches and helping with Sunday lunches too.

Below is our breakfast menu with prices.
Hope to see you soon

14/04/2025

When the sun goes in, there's still loads to do in Herefordshire even if it rains. We have an excellent theatre, a huge indoor inflatable arena Flip Out, several museums, historic houses, a great local swimming pool, several bowling places, indoor crazy golf and arcade place with axe throwing, indoor soft play places, multi screen cinema, castles, warhammer painting, cathedral with trails for the children to explore, ceramics painting, a farm park with covered stalls and areas to pet the animals, and of course lots of woodlands with wellies to explore. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and other water sports (you will get wet anyway) .... and with our hot tub and games room, there's something for everyone to enjoy when you get back to Rosedale after a day full of fun!

12/04/2025

Sharing simply because it made me laugh 😃

12/04/2025

My parents watched this being moved - it was before I was born - look out for it when you visit our lovely little city of Hereford :)

**FOLKLORE FRIDAY**

Have you ever strolled down High Town and noticed a very cute 17th century Black and White Building above New Look that looks untouched and possibly out of place with all the other newer buildings? Some may recognise it as the old Apothecary and others as the building that went for a walk down High Town.

This amazing little house had been part of Marchants Grocers and in 1965 was moved on rollers into High Town to allow a new Littlewoods store to be built. It is reported to have sat on this portable frame for 3 years and was then returned to the existing row of shops.

It was quite a spectacle at the time and drew large crowds who were keen to see this incredible feat of engineering in action. Some had thought that it wasn't possible and that the little house would not be able to stay up, but it was all so well planned by civil engineer John Pryke, all went perfectly.

This move didn't seem to upset the ghost reputed to haunt the building either. The ghost believed to be that of an apothecary who accidentally killed one of his apprentices by mixing him the wrong medicine, who then killed himself out of remorse in the attic of the building, did not make a guest appearance.

So when you head up High Town have a look for this marvel of a little house which took a stroll down High Town in the 1960's, it must have been quite a sight to see!

There's a fantastic Pathe clip of the event here https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/87559

There are more great tales and stories over on our dedicated Herefordshire History and Folklore page, why not take a look

https://www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/information/history-and-folklore



More footage from BBC Archives here https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2480750955282743

11/04/2025

It's nearly time!

Venue 1 🫡

11/04/2025

Spring in the gardens at Rosedale 💐

11/04/2025

Our latest guests left some lovely comments in the guest book

10/04/2025

Our local :) The Boughton Peterchurch

10/04/2025

Many of our guests enjoy following the Black and White Trail - beautiful villages in Herefordshire with some gorgeous old buildings like these in Weobly. :)