This 1-bedroom cottage is a two-storey stone property in the village of Goodrich, Herefordshire. Part of a complex of eight properties managed by Harriet, it sits in well-maintained shared gardens with the ruins of Goodrich Castle looming overhead. The building is a former priory and the architecture shows it, with exposed stone walls, a vaulted ceiling and an unusual shape giving it real character.

The River Wye is a five-minute walk away. Fishing, waterside walks and exploring Goodrich Castle's grounds are all on the doorstep. A pub is nearby and the market town of Ross-on-Wye is just a short drive.

The layout is upside-down. The ground floor holds the bedroom, a double with exposed brick and an ornate wooden bed, plus a bathroom with shower-over-bath. Upstairs is the first-floor living space with a vaulted lounge featuring a wood burner and a kitchen-diner with electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge-freezer. Sleeps two. Two dogs welcome.

Nearby: Symonds Yat Rock (6 miles / 12 mins), Forest of Dean (10 miles / 20 mins), Hereford Cathedral (17 miles / 30 mins) and Wilton Castle (2 miles / 5 mins).

Perfect for couples and fishing enthusiasts, this getaway delivers a genuinely historic stay with countryside access that's hard to beat. Book through this rental for a proper rural Herefordshire escape.