Discover a collection of dog-friendly farm stays across Herefordshire, including cosy cottages, historic barn conversions, spacious farmhouses, charming lodges, shepherd’s huts, and glamping pods. With easy access to miles of scenic countryside walks, new scents to explore, from hedgerows to animal trails, and open fires perfect for curling up beside, a working farm holiday is a treat for both you and your four-legged friend.
Herefordshire is one of England’s most rewarding counties for dog owners comprising a deeply rural landscape of orchards, hop yards, riverside meadows, and rolling farmland that makes for long, relaxed walks with almost no one else on the paths. The county sits between the Malvern Hills to the east and the Black Mountains of Wales to the west, giving farm stays here access to two very different kinds of walking; the open ridge of the Malverns, where dogs can walk freely on the ancient common land, and the wilder upland country of the Golden Valley and the Marches on the Welsh border. The River Wye runs through the heart of the county and its banks provide miles of gentle riverside walking that suits dogs of any age. Herefordshire is also outstanding for off-lead walking in its quieter areas. The county’s low visitor numbers and extensive network of footpaths and bridleways mean dogs rarely need to be on a lead apart from in the immediate vicinity of livestock.
