Herefordshire, a region of England, is situated in the West Midlands. It is surrounded by the counties of Worcestershire, Shropshire, Gwent, Gloucestershire, and Powys. The Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons dominate the western side of this region

and the Malvern Hills stand on the eastern side. The Wye River flows in between, adding an enormous beauty to this region. The city of Hereford serves as the main center of tourist activities. The 11th century cathedral, housing the Chained Library and the Mappa Mundi, is an important tourist site of this city. The Mappa Mundi is a world map that was drawn somewhere around 1300 AD. The exotic natural scenery and a laid back atmosphere have been a motivational factor for many craftsmen, musicians, and artists of this land. For spending a vacation here, you have plenty of holiday cottages Herefordshire that will give you a homey feeling away from your home.

The Croft Castle near Yarpole with a church adjacent to it is visited by a large number of tourists. This 11th century castle was the home of the Croft family and Croft Baronets in yore. The St. Michaels church near it has Sir Richard Croft and his wife Lady Eleanor's altar tomb. On reaching the top of the Malvern Hills, you will get to savor a panoramic view of the Severn valley, the hills of Herefordshire, the Bristol Channel, the Welsh mountains, and also the cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester. The country house of Berrington Hall is another worth visiting place. Henry Holland was the brainchild behind the achitecture of this neoclassical building. The delicate interiors and the austere exterior together with a unique collection of paintings and furniture make this site a highly frequented one. Other places of interest include Hampton Court, Sutton Walls Hill Fort, Eastnor Castle, Priory Church, etc. Herefordshire accommodation will never be an issue as there are vacation rental properties in aplenty for you.

You can think about shopping in an extremely relaxed and traffic-free environment in Herefordshire. There are many independent shops as well as High Street plazas for the shopping aficionados. One of the best times to book holiday cottages Hereford is during the annual Borderlines Film Festival. This is celebrated in March and is the only rural film festival of UK that witness celebrities and movie directors from around the world. Talking about the regional cuisine, the rich pastures and rivers manufacture the best of natural ingredients that make some of the extremely delicious dishes. Hereford beef, Wye salmon, cider, and apple are some of the not-to-be-missed things.