Castle House

Pleasing Georgian townhouse right on the riverbank

Hidden away behind Hereford cathedral, Castle House Hotel sits in a pretty backwater overlooking the old castle moat. This elegant Georgian townhouse has all the feel of a country house – right in the middle of town.

Know It All

Hit the spot
Tucked away in the heart of Hereford.

Be savvy
It’s a place for quiet nights, not late-night buzz.

Be smitten
Winning Hereford hideaway.

Bedtime...

Rooms and suites
16 rooms and suites.

Special features
Individually decorated rooms offer views of the garden and castle moat or the cathedral. Expect plenty of space, a flatscreen TV, fluffy robes and a butler tray.

Also…
The Charles 11 suite runs the length of the second floor and boasts cathedral views and a large fireplace. For a swanky bathroom go for the Ballingham suite, with its big bath tub and separate walk-in shower.

Bedtime
You’ll love the tapestried bedroom in the sprawling Charles ll suite, and the new Ballingham garden suite.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Award winning chef Claire Nicholls serves award winning dishes prepared from ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Favourites include melt-in-the-mouth fillet of Herefordshire beef and carpaccio of smoked sirloin, as well as pot-roasted partridge and pan-fried sea bream.

Dining out
Great local options include The Stewing Pot, just five minutes away and the traditional Three Crowns Inn nine miles away.

See & Do

See & Do
Top local sights include ancient Hereford Cathedral and the famous Mappa Mundi – a medieval map of the world. Nearby you’ll find the scenic Forest of Dean and Wye Valley – classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are plenty of trails for long walks, while wannabe sailors can go canoeing on the river.  See the haunting ruins of Tintern Abbey, or visit a local Herefordshire cider farm.  

Spa
Castle House has special arrangements with Holmer Spa, a few minutes away, and can arrange spa treatments  for guests there.

Dates
May/June
Meet your favourite author at the Hay on Wye Literary Festival.

September
It’s foodie heaven at both the Ludlow and Abergavenny Food Festivals.

A complimentary bottle of Prosecco.

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