Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Eardisland

If you want to unwind in an ancient community where a slower, rural way of life remains, a holiday cottage in Eardisland is an excellent choice. Recently voted ‘the prettiest village in England’, Eardisland lies on the banks of the River Arrow amid the gently rolling countryside of north Herefordshire. It’s known as one of the region’s Black and White Villages, thanks to the colours of its half-timber cottages, many of which stand on their original Medieval crofts overlooking the water. Surrounded by hills, farmland and cider apple orchards, it’s an idyllic base for a self-catering holiday exploring Herefordshire. With its history of cattle breeding and wool production, the village centre is an interesting place to wander, with tearooms, pubs, a community shop, and a scattering of historic landmarks, including a 17th-century dovecote that volunteers run. There’s a graceful church with a 13th-century nave, a pair of exquisite tomb recesses, and the motte of what was once Eardisland Castle. Outside the village, the manor house and grounds at Burton Court are not to be missed.