The Kilpeck Inn
Pub with rooms in Kilpeck, Herefordshire
From £85 per night
Curator's notes:
- Rural inn revamped in contemporary style
- Passion for local artisan producers
- Comfortable country-style rooms
- Don't miss Kilpeck's fine church
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Rooms from
4 doubles: £90
Good to know
- Amex not accepted; Visa & Mastercard accepted
- Alfresco dining
- Private dining (seats 16)
- Parking available
- No dogs overnight
A touch of culture
The renowned 12th-century Kilpeck church, described by Simon Jenkins as England's most perfect Anglo-Romanesque church, may be a tad older and more famous than the village inn (150 yards away) but visit the church and you must visit the inn for Ross's delicious food and why not stay over and enjoy this peaceful part of Herefordshire as there's so much to explore.
Rooms
The smart modern look extends upstairs to the four fresh country-style rooms; all are named after local rivers - Monnow, Wye, Dore and Garron.
Monnow is the largest with a super king size bed and a sofa. All have cord carpet, crisp linen and down duvets on very comfortable beds (Garron has twin beds), painted wooden furnishings, a desk, and clean fully tiled bathrooms; three with showers over baths and Garron has big walk-in shower.
All have views of the village or surrounding fields, so wake up to the sound of birdsong (few cars here) and stroll to the ruins of Kilpeck Castle (behind the church) for stunning view towards the Black Mountains, before returning to the pub for a hearty English breakfast.
Restaurant & bar
Chef-patron Ross Williams's modern British cooking draws a loyal local crowd and has firmly placed this isolated rural inn on Herefordshire's culinary map.
Ross is passionate about everything 'eco' as the chalkboard details, and this extends to sourcing the best local and seasonal produce from artisan suppliers. Herefordshire farm meat comes from butcher Neil Powells in Ewyas Harold; bread from artisan baker Alex Gooch in Hay-on-Wye; and smoked Scottish salmon and haddock from Lay & Robson's smokehouse in Wormbridge, the next door village..
This may translate to twice-baked Hereford Hop cheese souffle, pickled walnuts and apple salad; balsamic braised lamb shank, roast shallots, olive oil mash and cavalo nero; and gooseberry crumble with elderflower and lemon sorbet. Book ahead for Ross's delicious Sunday roasts. Walkers can tuck into generously filled rolls at lunchtime. To quaff, there are two local ales on tap, a decent fizz menu, a 14-strong gin list, and seven wines by the glass.
Private dining
The private dining room seats 16 and is the perfect space for a special family meal or celebration - it is also available to hire by the day for meetings or other private events.
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