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Croft Castle

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A lovely late 16th or early 17th century stately home built on the remains of a 14th century medieval castle. The medieval fortress was destroyed by Parliamentary troops in 1645, but the rectangular house survived. Croft Castle stands two stories high, and is constructed of stone and bricks mixed, with corner turrets looking down on an inner courtyard.

There was extensive emodelling of the castle during the 18th century, and the north west range was largely rebuilt at that time.

The interior features Jacobean panelling and staircases, and some 16th century doors and timber roof beams.

The castle is set in pleasant parkland, featuring over 300 'veteran' trees and an avenue of Spanish chestnut trees. (A veteran tree is defined by English Nature as ‘a tree which, because of its great age, size or condition is of exceptional value culturally, in the landscape or for wildlife’).

There is a vineyard, and walled gardens beside the house. Trails lead up to an Iron Age hillfort atop Croft Ambrey, from where you can get superb views over the Welsh Marches. If the day is clear it is said that you can see 14 counties from the top.
nr Leominster, Yarpole, Herefordshire, England, HR6 9PW

About Croft Castle
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Parkland open all year, castle open seasonally. See National Trust website for current details.
Website: Croft Castle
Email: croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Photo Credit: Trevor Rickard, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mill House Flat - 6.4 miles from Croft Castle Leysters, Herefordshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £280

Apple Tree House - 8.4 miles from Croft Castle Presteigne, Powys Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £316

Ivy House - 8.4 miles from Croft Castle Presteigne, Powys Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £360

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Bateman Arms - 3.7 miles from Croft Castle Shobdon, Herefordshire Stay from: £85.00

Rossendale House - 4.8 miles from Croft Castle Leominster, Herefordshire Stay from: £52.00

Old Downton Lodge - 4.9 miles from Croft Castle Downton on the Rock, Shropshire Stay from: £89.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Bateman Arms - 3.7 miles from Croft Castle Leominster, Herefordshire From: £55.00

The Crown At Hopton - 13.4 miles from Croft Castle Kidderminster, Worcestershire From: £59.50

The Crown Country Inn - 14.1 miles from Croft Castle Munslow, Shropshire From: £65.00

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Leominster
Tourist Information Centre
1 Corn Square
Leominster
Herefordshire
England
HR6 8LR
Tel: 01568 616460
Fax: 01568 615546
Email: tic-leominster@herefordshire.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/
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