Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Upper Mowley is a bright and spacious farmhouse in a wonderful and totally private position with far reaching views on all sides. Situated in the West of Herefordshire near the Welsh border, the house is surrounded by its own ancient rolling pasture.

Information correct at time of writing. The Stagg Inn, in Titley is within walking distance. Explore one of the many wonderful Herefordshire towns Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow with a wealth of restaurants. Kington with its spectacular golf course, the highest in England. Several National Trust properties are all within easy reach of this holiday house. Table tennis. Covered tennis court and table tennis in redundant farm buildings. Places to visit and things to do in the area include Hergest Croft gardens ) owned by a past secretary of the RHS. The Rhododendrons in Park Wood in May are spectacular. They also stage several open air productions during the summer. Westonbury Water Mill ). Water gardens featured previously on TV. Croft Castle ) interesting buildings and gardens. Fabulous walks in the woods and up on the common. Bryans Ground ) Lovely interesting garden in Presteigne with wonderful Yew hedging. Only open at certain times or by appointment. Eastnor Castle, Ledbury ) medieval-type castle with lots to do! Berrington Hall ). Impressive National Trust property. Black and White Village tour - takes you through all the gorgeous villages in this part of Herefordshire. Judges Lodge, Presteigne - interesting place in lovely historic market town. Stokesay Castle, Shropshire SY7 9AH - finest 13th century fortified manor house in England. Children's Activities Hampton Court Gardens ) for both adults and children. There is a maze, underground passage and grotto. Lunch in the Orangery is inexpensive and good. Not open all year round so check first. This is a really great place. Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, Kington, HR5 3HF ) Interesting collection of animals you can close to and lots of owls! Bushcraft, raft building and bridge building The Great Escape Fantastically organised and great fun. One day or two days (including camping out. Also will do private parties. Quad Biking and paint balling, rope climbing and more, Oaker leisure,...