Having lived in this beautiful part of the world our whole lives, we like to think we know it well enough to provide our guests with some lovely local recommendations. Below are some of our favourite businesses in the local vicinity that we love, and are sure our guests will love too!
Whether you’d like to make a restaurant reservation, would like directions to the nearest supermarket, require the number of the local taxi service, or would like to book a massage therapist, we’re more than happy to help! Please get in touch and we’ll be happy to assist.
Hopes of Longtown
Situated in the picturesque village of Longtown, Hopes is a well-stocked, family run, award winning, independent shop and Post Office.
With a huge range of produce and household goods, they really do have everything you may need to make your stay a more enjoyable one – from local wines and ciders to delicious ice-cream and yoghurts. A wide selection of vegan friendly, gluten free, and fair-trade products can also be found in the shop.
Rowlestone Farmhouse Ice Cream
The small village of Rowlestone is home to a beautiful family run dairy farm, serving the most delicious ice cream, all made onsite using their own fresh cows milk and cream!
Perfect for all ages, whether you’d like a cup of coffee and a piece of cake, a toasted sandwich or a warm waffle with ice cream, visiting Rowlestone Ice Cream Parlour is sure to be a tasty day out.
Take the children up to the fantastically equipped adventure play area set within the woods or walk around the grounds, admiring the livestock and wildlife in the surrounding fields.
Don’t forget to buy some tubs of ice-cream to take back to your cottage too!
Skirrid Print Studio
Skirrid Print Studio, set within the village of Longtown, is just a short drive from our properties. Ran by artist Helen Arthur, the studio and gallery shows off Helen’s wonderful art and print works, inspired by nature and local surroundings.
What’s more, if you’d like to try out lino printing for yourself, join Helen in her well-equipped studio for the perfect creative experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a lapsed expert, leave with copies of your own unique artwork to enjoy in your home!
Therapies By Kate
Start your holiday right by enjoying a massage from the comfort of your holiday cottage by Kate, an experience mobile beauty therapist.
Switch off and relax while you enjoy holistic therapies, from Indian head massages to aromatherapy, you will certainly be relaxed after a session!
See @therapies_by_kate on Instagram, or contact us for more information.
Battlelands
Situated just outside Ewyas Harold, Battlelands activity centre offers the perfect day out for any adventure lover!
From paint balling to archery, axe throwing to laser clay shooting, Battlelands really does offer it all, on a family run, independent site with panoramic views of the Black Mountains.
Oldfield Forge
Oldfield Forge, located roughly 13 miles away at the base of Hatterrall Hill is a traditional family-run blacksmiths with a modern twist, offering tailored blacksmith experience days, allowing you to make your own wedding rings, knife, hammer, axe and many more! You’ll be sure to come home with a piece to cherish forever after a day at Oldfield Forge. Be sure to book however, as they get super busy!
Ty Gwyn Cider
For a great day trip out, be sure to visit Ty Gwyn Cider, local craft and cider makers located in Rowlestone. With a cider shop and bar, head to Ty Gwyn to enjoy a cold cider or apple juice, whilst taking in the picturesque countryside views from the farm, then head into the shop to purchase some of their draught and bottled ciders and perry to take home!
eBike Escapes
An electric bike is the perfect accompaniment to a stay at Hatterrall. Make the most of the scenery and enjoy the rolling hills from the comfort of an electric bike. eBike Escapes offers the hire of unisex eBikes, that do the hard work so that you don’t have to! Check out their website for rates and to book, and be sure to follow the above link to our landing page, where a 10% discount will be applied to all Hatterrall guests.