Heartsease Bed & Breakfast
In the Wye Valley,
between Hereford & Hay-on-Wye
About
Sarah Keefe and husband, Damian, welcome you to Heartsease Bed & Breakfast, in our characterful home built in 1590. We are in the peaceful village of Bishopstone, just 7 miles from Hereford and on the road to Hay-on-Wye.
We want to make sure your stay is comfortable and interesting. Herefordshire has so much to offer, come and see. We're right on the Wye Valley Walk so are a convenient stopping off point. We love walking too and are happy to share our favourite walks. Nearby, there are stunning gardens, kayaking/canoeing trips along the Wye and the opportunity to browse the many bookshops in Hay.
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Damian produces salt-glaze wares in the wood-fired kiln on site. He'll be happy to explain what's involved in producing the mugs, bowls, vases etc he makes.
What We Offer
Breakfast
Enjoy a Continental or Full English breakfast in our farmhouse kitchen. The eggs are from next door and the granola and jams home-made.
Free Wifi
Free access to BT Infinity super-fast broadband, probably not as fast as in a city but fast for a rural spot.
Garden
Come and relax in the colourful cottage garden (with Heartease of course!) and enjoy afternoon tea with home-made cake.
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TV with Freeview
The flat screen TV has the usual terrestrial channels plus Freeview's 70 TV channels and 30 radio stations.
Bathroom
The upstairs bathroom has a power shower, bath, wash basin and toilet with views to hills beyond. Note: there are slopping ceiling in places.
Evening Meal
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Give us 24 hours notice and we'll cook a delicious 2 course evening meal and provide packed lunches.
Pricing
Prices are £50 / night plus £10 cleaning fee. £60 / night on Fridays and Saturdays. Contact us to check availability.
Checking in time is after 4pm (or earlier by arrangement) and rooms should be vacated by 11.00am on day of departure.
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Gallery
Things To See Nearby
Walking & Hiking
Chose from long distance paths (Wye Valley Walk & Offa's Dyke), hidden dells or the mighty Black Mountains. For a small fee we can pick you up or drop off at a point nearby.
Hereford Mappa Mundi
See the fascinating Mappa Mundi in Hereford Cathedral, the largest medieval map known to exist. It records how 13th-century scholars interpreted the world .
Hay Festival
For 10 days in May, the Hay Festival celebrates great writing and the power of ideas to transform our thinking. See if your favourite author is speaking.
Canoeing & Kayaking
The River Wye offers a variety of canoeing from genteel north of Symonds Yat (a great place to see Kingfishers) to faster upstream from Glasbury to Hay-on-Wye.
Cider Museum & Festival
Learn about traditional cider making at the Hereford Cider Museum or by visiting Westons Cider Mill. Why not celebrate blossomtime or harvestime at a Big Apple event.
Gardens
The rich Herefordshire soil produces some fine gardens. The Weir' has a wonderful spring garden (2 miles away). Others of note are Brobury, Newport House & Hampton Court.
