Rowlestone House

Ewyas Harold 2.4 miles.

Rowlestone House is a charming farm stay situated in Rowlestone, Herefordshire.

Set within reach of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), pet-friendly home welcomes families and friends for a countryside stay, boasting a games table and two toasty woodburning stoves.

Pull into the off-road parking and take in the rural surroundings before making your way inside, ready to discover a home where exposed beams and characterful features reflect its country setting.

Head into the kitchen/diner, where overhead beams and a brick feature wall set the scene for gathering around the long dining table, whether tucking into breakfast together or discussing the next day's adventures over dinner.

Prepare a hearty meal on the range cooker, keep ingredients fresh in the fridge/freezer, and call on the microwave and dishwasher to make mealtimes easier, while the kettle and toaster are ready when morning arrives.

A highchair caters for younger guests and a selection of books provides something to browse during a leisurely afternoon.

With three reception rooms to choose from, there is ample opportunity for everyone to find their preferred place to unwind.

Sink into the sofa or claim the armchair beneath the exposed beams in one sitting room, gather on the sofas and armchair in another to choose something on the TV, or settle beside the woodburning stove set within a brick inglenook in the third, where wildlife artwork adorns the walls and beams continue the home's country character.

Friendly competition awaits in the games room, where you can challenge one another to table tennis or pool on the multi-function games table, before taking a seat on the sofa beside the room's own woodburning stove.

When the evening draws to a close, make your way upstairs to four bedrooms, with beams reaching into the eaves in one and a dressing table providing a useful spot to get ready in another, while two of the bedrooms benefit from their own en-suite shower room.

A travel cot is also provided for those visiting with younger children.

Outside, step into the garden and make the most of the lawn, pulling up a chair at the garden furniture for a morning drink or an afternoon spent in the fresh air.

A shop can be reached within a short drive, while the local pub is similarly accessible when you would rather let someone else take care of dinner.

Make Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) part of your stay, where you can follow walking routes through dramatic mountain landscapes, seek out tumbling waterfalls among wooded valleys, and experience the park's celebrated dark skies after sunset.

Travel to Llanthony Priory in the Vale of Ewyas, where atmospheric medieval ruins invite exploration, the surrounding Black Mountains create a striking backdrop, and the secluded valley rewards time spent simply taking in the scenery.

Head to Hereford Cathedral for a different day out, admiring centuries of architecture, viewing the remarkable Mappa Mundi, and stepping into the historic Chained Library.

Nearby Abergavenny, Hereford and Hay-on-Wye offer further possibilities, whether you are browsing independent shops, discovering local heritage or finding somewhere for lunch during a day out.

Return through the Herefordshire countryside to Rowlestone House, where evenings can be shared over games, conversation and the glow of the woodburning stove.