Ashminton Farm

Visiting the historic cathedral city of Worcester (25 minutes' drive) is easily arranged from here, and the farm is under half an hour from top attractions like the eponymous sauce factory, the medieval Mappa Mundi and the composer Edward Elgar's birthplace, The Firs. Other top days out like cider tasting in Hereford (30 minutes), browsing for second-hand books in Hay-on-Wye (an hour) and exploring the imposing fortifications of Ludlow Castle (35 minutes) are all potentially on the itinerary too – and if you've got kids to keep entertained, you can also head to visit the hundreds of animals housed at the West Midland Safari Park (40 minutes). On top of that, the northern tip of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is about 10 minutes away by road, opening up a wide range of trails you can explore by bike, horse or on foot. For more peace and quiet, take a turn around the themed horticultural displays at Ralph Court Gardens (10 minutes), or drive slightly further afield to see the even grander house and gardens at Witley Court (30 minutes), a spectacular English Heritage property.