Nicholson Farm

Away from the farm there are plenty of ways to enjoy the rural life. Hire bikes from the site to explore the local cycle paths, or head over to the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, half an hour away, for some great walks. Riding lessons and treks are available from a riding centre a 10-minute drive away, or you could drive the half hour to Hereford to hire canoes to take out on the River Wye. There's also more fishing over at Docklow Pools, a five-minute drive from the farm. While you’re in Hereford, stop by the cathedral and visit the Mappa Mundi exhibit to see one of the country’s great medieval treasures – a huge map of the world thought to date back to around 1300. For history on more of a domestic level, wander around the The Black and White House Museum to see furniture, clothing and toys from across the ages. National Trust members can do well around these parts. Visit the medieval manor and orchards of Brockhampton Estate, 10 minutes away, or learn about domestic life at Croft Castle, 20 minutes away, a family home for the past 1000 years. It’s also worth making the 15-minute drive to Berrington Hall to wander around the Capability Brown landscaped gardens. After all that history you may well be needing a drink so head over to Westons Cider Mill, half an hour from the farm. Guided tours here will talk you through the cider-making process from tree to drink, and there are samples to be had at the end.