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.

Stone House is a charming 400 year old cottage in a beautiful rural setting, just a short drive from Leominster. Boasting endless character throughout, the cottage has been lovingly restored to offer guests all the modern comforts you would expect in a luxury hotel, whilst retaining its historic ambience of a traditional home.

Information correct at time of writing. Stone House is ideally placed for walking, cycling and touring the Welsh Marches. There are 120 acres of common land on the doorstep which affords amazing views and is home to many species of birds and wildlife. The market towns of Leominster, Ludlow, Ledbury and Hay-on-Wye are all easily reached and are full of wonderful old buildings, lovely independent shops and great restaurants and cafés. The county town of Hereford is ten miles away, its jewel in the crown, the cathedral with its famous Mappa Mundi exhibition. Hereford is located on the River Wye which also offers many opportunities for canoeing enthusiasts. There are many superb places to dine out including The Cider Barn at Pembridge, The Nags Head at Canon Pyon, The Angel at Kingsland and The Riverside at Aymestry. The county is famous for its stunning half-timbered houses and boasts a Black and White Village Trail. Equally famous for its cider, there are many local producers that sell at the farm gate. Nearby Kington is the starting point for the Offa's Dyke Walking Trail. A small town with 2 butchers, excellent greengrocer (who also sells fish and game) and delicatessen. Play golf at Kington, England’s highest golf course with stunning views over mid Wales. A great course, unique and challenging in many ways. The views after the first few holes are spectacular. Mind the sheep on the fairways! Or enjoy 18 holes at Leominster Golf Club, who also welcome visitors. Nearby Pembridge on the Black and White village trail has a 16th century market place and the Chapel Gallery is well worth a look. The 15th century New Inn is a great pub. Walk down to the river where children can swim in the summer. The area has many fabulous gardens to visit, along with historic houses and National Trust properties. Being on the Welsh border there are many castles to visit which make for a great day out. In the opposite direction can be found the stunning Malvern...