Food Service Times Weds-Sat 12-2pm & 6-9pm Sunday 12-2pm
Food Service Times Weds-Sat 12-2pm & 6-9pm Sunday 12-2pm

Whether you're planning a family break, walking weekend, working locally or simply need somewhere comfortable to stay nearby, Shepherd’s Gate offers private countryside accommodation just a few steps from the pub.
With ground floor access, views over open fields and space for little ones (and muddy paws), it’s an ideal base for exploring Herefordshire — or unwinding after a long day on site. Evening meals are available in the pub Wednesday-Saturday, and free on-site parking makes it easy for guests travelling with work vehicles.
Conveniently located just a short drive from the M50 and M5, Shepherd’s Gate makes an ideal stopover for guests travelling between the Midlands and South Wales.
We welcome well-behaved dogs, have family-sized room options available and can provide a travel cot on request for younger guests.
✔ En-suite rooms
✔ Dog-friendly options
✔ Family rooms
✔ Free parking
✔ Breakfast available
✔ Pub dining (Weds-Sat evenings)
✔ Private ground floor access
✔ Peaceful rural setting
Dogs are welcome to stay in all Shepherd’s Gate rooms. We provide dog bowls, treats and a blanket for any sneaky furniture naps.
Triple and family room options available, plus travel cot provided on request.
Ground floor entrance and parking directly outside your accommodation.

Large triple bedroom.
En-suite bathroom with over bath shower.
Tea and coffee making facilities. TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Private access. Views of Herefordshire countryside.
Room only from £75 per night
n.b. Please note pub opening times

Large triple bedroom with option of an extra single bed to sleep 4.
En-suite bathroom with over bath shower.
Tea and coffee making facilities. TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Private access. Views of Herefordshire countryside.
Room only from £75 per night
n.b. Please note pub opening times

Family Apartment with Kitchen – Sleeps up to 6
Polwarth is our self-contained apartment with two double bedrooms, a sofa bed and private kitchen — ideal for longer family stays or travelling with children. With its own entrance and parking outside, you can come and go as you please while still enjoying full access to the pub just next door.
Travel cot available on request.






During your stay, take time to explore some of Much Marcle’s most popular local attractions.
Visit Hellens Tudor Manor House for guided tours and seasonal music events, or take a short walk across the road to St Bartholomew’s Church. At the top of the long driveway, you’ll also find Homme House, a well-known local wedding venue.
Westons Cider Mill is just a short drive away and offers guided tours throughout the year.
In July, the village hosts the annual Much Marcle Steam Rally, while the Big Apple celebrates the local cider-making heritage with Blossomtime in May and Harvestime in October, when many orchards and small cider producers open to the public. The traditional blessing of the apple trees, known as Wassailing, takes place each January.
A ten minute drive brings you into the centre of Ledbury, where you can browse the timber framed high street and large variety of independent shops.
Up the famous ‘cobbled lane’ you will find The Butcher’s Row Museum as you walk towards St Michaels and All Angels Church.
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is held over 10 days in July each year. Between Ledbury and the Malvern Hills you will find the beautiful Eastnor Castle, check opening times on their website.
Feeling energetic, explore the River Wye by canoe or kayak or take the laidback approach on a river cruise.
Explore Ross-on-Wye’s town centre and regular markets under their sandstone market house.
Visit one of England’s best preserved medieval castles, Goodrich Castle.



Hereford Cathedral houses the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.
If you love your cider visit the Hereford Cider Museum.
The historic market towns of Leominster, Bromyard and Hay-on-Wye are all worth a visit.
Have a look at The Royal Oak's event listings to see what coincides with your stay. From monthly quizzes, live music and summer fun days.
There’s plenty to do nearby on your family staycation. Feed the farm animals at Newbridge Farm Park, or wander amongst the butterflies at the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo. Westons Cider Mill has a children’s play area to entertain the little ones while you pick up some bottles of Herefordshire cider to take home. Eastnor Castle hosts a range of family friendly and children’s events.
If you’ve forgotten a bed time story, for after the days adventures, pick one up from our ‘Free Little Library’ inside the pub, along with a variety of children’s toys.



Visit Malvern, part of an Area of Outstanding Beauty, with rich history and inspiration to many of Britains finest literature figures, including; Edward Elgar, C.S. Lewis and Charles Dickens. The Three Counties Showground offers an exciting list of events including Agricultural Shows. Upton-Upon-Severn is another top pick for a riverside walk and has a vibrant music festival lineup.
If your visiting in spring take a walk around Dymock and Kempley daffodil trails. Book a tour at The Three Choirs Vineyard and soak up the sun in their vineyard.
A trip to Gloucester Cathedral followed by outlet shopping at Gloucester Quays or Cheltenham Spa is just under 20 miles away if you’re looking for a day at the races or one of Cheltenham’s diverse festivals.
If you love the outdoors there are so many fantastic walking and cycling trails nearby; explore the banks of the River Wye, hike over the Malvern Hills or Brecon Beacons or take a stroll through Eastnor Deer Park.
If you have a river license there are plenty of fishing spots along the Wye and Severn, as well as nearby Millpond Fishing and Pridewood Fishing.


