The county of Herefordshire is famous for its Black and White villages
- locations blessed with medieval half-imbered buildings. While not
all the villages on this list can claim to be 'black and white', there
are some lovely places to visit.
The estate of Castle Frome was owned by King Harold before the Norman Conquest. The name 'Frome', which is also found in the nearby villages of Canons Frome and Bishop's Frome, is supposedly derived from the Latin 'formosus, meaning beautiful. Certainly, the little village of Castle Frome seems a peaceful and idyllic spot today.
Castle Frome,
Herefordshire,
England
The attractive cathedral city of Hereford itself provides plenty of material for a traveler's camera. The roots of the history of Hereford are Saxon, and indeed fragments of the original Saxon city walls can still be seen.
Hereford,
Herefordshire,
England
One of the most famous of Herefordshire's Black and White villages, Pembridge has been existance since well before the Domesday Book of 1086. The village contains a wealth of historic buildings, most in medieval timber-framed style that makes this one of the most photogenic villages in the county.
Pembridge,
Herefordshire,
England
Peterchurch lies in the heart of Herefordshire's Golden Valley, in the foothills of the Welsh Borders. The village is strung out along the B4348 which runs in a roughly north-south direction through the valley.
Golden Valley,
Peterchurch,
Herefordshire,
England,
HR2 0RS
A small village in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, close to the border with Wales. St Margaret's is beautifully situated in a countryside setting, surrounded by hills and quiet lanes. The most interesting feature of the village is the ancient church.
St Margaret's,
Herefordshire,
England,
HR20QY
This cosy, ground floor cottage is attached to the owner’s B&B in Goodrich, and sleeps two people in one king-size double bedroom or on a … more >> Sleeps 2
Standing high above the horseshoe bend of the River Wye, the Royal enjoys some of the best views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the town centre the hotel is ideally located to explore Goodrich Castle, Monmouth and the Brecon Beacons. All 42 bedrooms are well equipped. The hotel offers … more >>
Chase Hotel - a member of Classic British Hotels, is set in private grounds in beautiful Ross-on-Wye. All bedrooms are individually appointed with some enjoying views of the surrounding grounds and gardens. This completely non-smoking hotel offers a restaurant renowned for its fine cuisine. Conveniently located just minutes from junction … more >>
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