Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Green Gables is a spacious 1930’s period house set in large gardens in the picturesque village of Eardisley. This former doctor’s house and surgery has been recently converted into a luxurious holiday home with four double bedrooms.

Information correct at time of writing. Eardisley is part of the black and white trail, a circular route lasting 40 miles. Take a drive and look out for all the fine Tudor houses, or just amble through Eardisley village itself – a map by the church points out all the highlights. The sleepy market town of Hay-On-Wye is world famous for its second-hand book shops. The best one is Richard Booth’s, where you’ll find a cinema too. If you’re here in the spring, the Hay-On-Wye Festival is a must for readers of all ages. If you’re a history buff there’s plenty to keep you entertained. The best castles are Goodrich, near Ross-on-Wye, Eastnor, near Ledbury and Ludlow Castle. Hereford cathedral is worth a visit too – make sure to see the Chain library and the Mappa Mundi, one of the first maps of the world. The Welsh border country was made for walkers, with the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons as well as the beautiful River Wye. Walking up Pen-y-Fan is a must in the Brecon Beacons. There are plenty of local walks too. The Herefordshire Trail passes through Eardisley, and there’s also a good walk to the 900-year-old oak tree down the road. Just turn right out of the drive. The River Wye is one of the country’s most beautiful rivers, and the best way to enjoy the scenery is from the river itself. You can hire kayaks and canoes to paddle downstream and be picked up at an agreed spot further on. If you’re looking for a bit more adventure while you’re here, Oaker Wood Leisure is a great place for outdoor activities, with quad bikes, high ropes and more. North of Eardisley, before you come to Kington, you’ll find the Owl Centre. This small breeds farm and bird centre should be a hit with the little ones. Places to Eat include: The Harp Inn (Old Radnor) The Harp Inn is a lovely old Welsh long house inn perched on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Radnor Valley, close to the Powys/Herefordshire border. The Stagg Inn (Titley) A relaxed dining pub with award...