Whether you're in Hereford to explore the world famous Mappa Mundi and Chain Library or the unspoilt Herefordshire and Wye Valley countryside, Castle House provides the perfect base to travel around the beautiful area. The boutique town house hotel is tucked away in a tranquil corner of the city and many guests visit the place just to enjoy a relaxed stay in one of the sixteen suites or bedrooms.

The hotel is still privately-owned by local farmer David Watkins whose produce features on the three AA rosette restaurant menu. Claire Nicholls, Castle House's Head Chef offers seasonal dishes that are created using ingredients from local farmers and artisan producers from the Herefordshire Marches.

At dinnertime, trust a tian of crab with fried quail egg, caviar and paprika aioli to provide a firm foundation for a main course of fillet of Herefordshire beef in the company of mushroom and pancetta sausage, carrot fondant and asparagus. Not many will pass up the tempting desserts such as a pistachio and hazelnut parfait with dark chocolate brownie and candied orange salad.