Shepherd's Gate at The Royal Oak, Much Marcle

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 double bedroom with additional sofa bed available on request.  

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

Polwarth has a double bedroom, twin room (2 single beds together, cannot be separated) and a double sofa bed in the living room, plus its own kitchen. 

The apartment has its own entrance and plenty of parking outside, (however the exterior is currently unpainted). 

It makes the perfect place for families to stay and have access to all the facilities they need for a longer stay.

From £100 per night

n.b. Please note pub opening times

Take a tour of Hellens Tudor Manor House (bookable online) or attend one of their numerous music events; and visit St Bartholomew’s Church across the road, with Homme House wedding venue at the top of the long driveway. One of the most popular attractions in the village in Weston’s Cider Mill with their tours bookable online.

In July there is the annual Much Marcle Steam Rally and the Big Apple hosts two events - Blossomtime at the beginning of May and Harvestime in October, where many of the local orchards and small cider producers are open to the public and the local, traditional blessing of the apple trees ‘Wassailing’ in 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 and Brush Parties to Comedy and Murder Mystery Nights

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.