A Golden Valley Food Safari

This unassuming ancient drovers inn oozes low-key charm (they even have wine on tap!). Set against the backdrop of the strikingly rugged Black Mountains, they are all about ingredient-led cooking, with most produce coming from their own farm. Down in the meadow behind the pub are a series of beautifully curated cabins, perfect for resting your head after a good feed. 

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With the motto, ‘long, slow & smoky’, this place isn’t a restaurant, it’s an experience. Their speciality is cooking large cuts of locally sourced prime meat over fire on a seriously impressive and elaborate series of grills and BBQs. When the weather plays ball, you’ll be seated al fresco under a beautiful hazel tree, otherwise you can get cosy in the barn. A real hidden gem of a spot, it’s a set menu format and BYO booze (always fun!).

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Ever wondered what goes into crafting award-winning gin and perfectly roasted coffee? Take a tour behind the scenes at this unique distillery-come-roastery and uncover the in-depth workings of both businesses. Then head to the tasting room to try their creations for yourself. 

Get really hands-on with a gin-making experience. Guided by a master distiller, you'll craft your own bottle of the good stuff to take home. A truly unique memento. 

Accommodation on site ranges from B&B rooms to yurts, so a comfortable bed won’t be far away.

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“Vast” is the best way to describe this Herefordshire food scene giant. Not only does the place have a cathedral-like scale, it has a product range to match. There’s everything from a butchery counter, cheese counter and bakery to all manner of locally sourced artisan goodies. Beyond food, there’s a full-scale garden centre for the horticulturally-inclined as well as clothes, gifts, toys and an onsite cafe.  In the warmer months, the Gelato hub draws big crowds on weekends (it's worth the queue) and the garden out back is great for keeping little ones entertained.

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As the only horse-drawn commercial cider producer in the country, the mill at Fair Oak offers a fascinating insight into an age-old production method, thanks to Tommy the Gypsy Cob horse turning the millstone over the cobbles. Give them a call to arrange a visit (it’s by appointment only) and learn all about their unique production process from heritage apple varieties, through to fermentation and bottling. If you like your cider pure – just apples (and a healthy serving of history) – then this place is well worth a visit.

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