Riverside Inn, Aymestrey - 4-Star Hotel in Aymestrey

The Riverside Inn, Aymestrey holds the title of Best Sustainable Pub 2022 and Herefordshire's Best Restaurant 2021. The restaurant sources ingredients from its own on-site kitchen gardens and ethical local producers, with vegetables and herbs picked fresh daily by the gardener. Guests choose from a menu featuring Herefordshire beef, cured trout, lamb terrine, and a cheeseboard with local cheeses from Monkland Dairy, while a comprehensive wine list offers local sparkling wine and cask ales.

Rooms range from the historic 16th-century building's Double Rooms and Junior Suites to unique Garden Lodges with scenic river views. The Garden King Ensuite and Garden Double Ensuite offer private patios, while the smaller Hayloft and Compact rooms provide snug spaces with views over the River Lugg. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary toiletries, with some featuring walk-in rainfall showers and bathrobes.

The inn's commitment to sustainability includes a terraced vegetable garden above the hotel, an on-site herb garden, and an electric vehicle charging station in the free private parking area. The grounds offer a picnic area, outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and seating along the River Lugg, with private nooks for drinks. Guests can view the kitchen gardens and speak to the gardener about the produce used in the restaurant.

The spa and wellness centre provides treatments including back massage, body scrub, facial treatments, hot tub/Jacuzzi, sauna, and full body massage in a dedicated spa lounge. Bicycle rental is available for exploring local cycling routes, and the area offers hiking and fishing on the River Lugg. The hotel also hosts temporary art galleries outdoor.

Dogs are welcome in selected rooms, with pet bowls provided and pet-friendly seating in the bar area. Families can request a travel cot in the room, and the menu accommodates dietary restrictions like gluten-free and vegetarian options. Packed lunches are available for walkers, and the staff can suggest walking routes from the inn that pass Croft Castle and Ludlow Castle.