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Experience the

indigenous home

of the Hereford

have bred nothing
Traditionally Herefordshire’s ‘emblem’ have br ed nothing
else and care deeply about
has been the apple, after the county’s else and care deeply about
cider heritage – did you know that the Hereford’s provenance. Not that
the Hereford’s provenance. Not that
Herefordshire produces over half of the you won’t see our famous breed all
UK’s cider, is home to the largest cider over the UK and indeed in over 120
producer in the world, Bulmers, and regions worldwide.
remains the British region with the most
cider orchards? The Hereford’s succulent meat has certainly
infl uenced local restaurants in their menus.
But equally prominent is the marque of the Valued for their calm temperament, good
iconic Hereford bull, still used or incorporated size and yield, and climate hardiness, they
by many businesses and organisations. remain in the fabric of Herefordshire’s UK
The sheer sight of the distinctive red and farming backbone, a hospitality leader, and
cream Hereford cattle in the lush green stalwart symbol of the county. Experience
Herefordshire pastures is your welcome to the this wonderful beast in its indigenous
region, tended by generations of farmers who habitat, from gate to plate.

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HEREFORD’S
LUXURY BOUTIQUE

HOTEL
Situated in a quiet part of Hereford city, this elegant
hotel, with 24 luxury guest rooms, is owned and run
by a local farming family. Its award-winning Waterside
Restaurant & Bar is spacious, light and welcoming.
• Menus with sustainable, seasonal food grown on the
family farm – Farm to Fork – or from local producers
• Open for breakfast, coffees, snacks, lunch,
afternoon teas, evening drinks and Sunday lunch
• Children welcome and tiny menus available
• The hotel’s pretty, terraced garden beside
the old moat is ideal for al fresco dining
• Available for Exclusive Use, weddings,
business meetings, parties/special events
• Owned by a local farming family,
• Close to Hereford Cathedral, local shops
the hotel has 24 luxury bedrooms
and places of interest
• Award-winning restaurant serving locally
sourced food including seasonal produce from the
For our opening times and reservations,
kitchen garden on the family’s Ballingham Hall Farm
please call 01432 356321 or visit
• Open for coffee, lunch, afternoon tea,
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cocktails, and dinner
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beside the old castle moat
• The perfect place for special occasions
and intimate weddings
• Close to Hereford Cathedral, local shops
and places of interest
Call us on 01432 356321
www.castlehse.co.uk
Castle House, Castle Street, Hereford HR1 2NW, UK