Aerial view of our garden lodges, grounds and gardens during the summer.

Luxury Sustainable Hotel and Restaurant in Herefordshire

Welcome to The Riverside at Aymestrey

Winner of Great British Pub Awards 'Best Sustainable Pub 2022' and ‘Herefordshire’s Best Restaurant 2021’

Set amidst the tranquil Herefordshire countryside, nestled on the southern edge of the Mortimer Forest and within easy reach of Ludlow and Hereford, The Riverside offers an authentic and atmospheric retreat. Our sustainable hotel and restaurant, housed in a historic 16th-century black and white building, is also enveloped by the natural beauty of the River Lugg valley.

Under the stewardship of Andy Link and George Parkes, our team takes great pride in delivering exceptional hospitality. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to The Riverside, whether you’re joining us for a light lunch with friends, a family dinner, or a truly memorable experience. We’re confident that a visit to The Riverside will leave you eagerly anticipating your next return.

Rooms

The Riverside has been accommodating guests since the 1600s.

Discover our charming rooms, each uniquely furnished with its own character, featuring some with 400-year-old beams embedded in the walls.

All guest rooms feature feather and down duvets draped in crisp white linen, flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and amenities for coffee and tea-making, accompanied by homemade biscuits for your enjoyment. They also boast en-suite facilities stocked with complimentary Noble Isle toiletries and plush towels. Waffle bathrobes are available upon request to enhance your comfort.

Please note that some rooms are situated roadside.

Hayloft Junior Suite - An open plan bedroom living space for hotel guests to relax and unwind in
Covenhope Garden Lodge - A quirky boutique bedroom, surrounding by nature

Food

Dining at The Riverside offers a distinctive experience centred around local, sustainable cuisine.

Sustainability and ethical sourcing is fundamental to our menu design with the kitchen garden and smallholding being an important ingredient in the creation of dishes. Andy and his team prepare the ground, sow and reap the seasonal fruits, herbs and vegetables. What we don’t grow ourselves, we source locally, choosing suppliers who mirror our ethos and quality to showcase the very best of British cuisine.

We have designated “dog tables” in our bar should you wish to bring your four-legged friend to dine with you – please mention this when booking.

We are also delighted to cater for groups and special occasions.

Monday Bar: 3pm-11pm
Kitchen: 6pm-9pm
Tuesday - Saturday Bar: 12pm-11pm
Kitchen: 12–3pm, 6–9pm
Sunday Bar: 12pm-10pm
Kitchen: 12pm-6pm
Herefordshire smoked salmon croissant, with dill, beetroot and creme fraiche
Fresh water trout, watercress, cauliflower and wild herbs
A dessert of creme Brulee, with garden lemon verbena & marshmellow

Excellent food. Variety of flavour and seasonal, local produce. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. We will definitely book again.

Diner, OpenTable - (October 2023)

Lovely as always. Our second time staying here, love the garden room, very cost and warm. Great walks into the forest, just bring your welly's!

Rudi, (GB) - Booking.com (December 2023)

Food is always really good whatever you order. Staff very polite and efficient. Always a nice atmosphere even visiting with Covid 19 restrictions, as a customer I felt very safe and staff were very professional.

Diner, OpenTable - (December 2023)

Memorable meal. Excellent food at reasonable prices with friendly and professional service.

ThomasA, (GB) - TripAdvisor - (December 2023)

Wonderful place. Stayed one night here and had dinner in the restaurant to celebrate a special birthday,

r777srb (GB) - tripAdvisor - (December 2023)

Don't tell anybody, but this is a place you need to stay. Staff are brilliant. Chef is a genius. And George is a living legend, can't be helpful enough!!

Ade Blount (GB) - Booking.com (December 2020)