UNSPOILT OLD ENGLISH VILLAGES in Herefordshire
[Music] Tn today's video we are wandering through old English villages in the county of Herefordshire in the West Midlands. Yes, we are on the black and white villages trail which shows us these beautiful black and white timber framed houses. Yes, most of them are so old, actually from the medieval times so very charming and the villages are so unspoiled so we hope you will enjoy it. Yes, it's a hidden gem in England. It absolutely is so let's go explore. We are starting with the beautiful and sublime village called Eardisland located on the River Arrow. It looks very picturesque. [Music] This is the restored 18th century dovecote and it houses the village shop. It's run by volunteers which is so incredible. We really love that
about Britain. So many volunteers keeping villages and things running basically. [Music] It was a very cold day and we stumbled upon this lovely tearoom in Eardisland called Rita's Tearooms and headed in inside for a hot tea. [Music] Jörg has a Victoria sponge cake and of course tea for two. A lovely little tearoom, wasn't it? Yes, very quirky. How was your Victoria sponge? It was really good. Really
delicious. I so needed that cup of tea. This is an AA kiosk from 1920. They were originally called sentry boxes and were intended as shelters for AA patrolmen. [Music] Okay, this is St Mary's Church - and next to it the bell tower. Yes and
so the church is from the 14th century and we read that the bell tower is from the 12th century. And what's so striking about it is that it actually the top looks like a pagoda. Yeah. What do you think? Yeah. Do you know that Chester Cathedral - yeah - also has a bell tower next to it. Yeah. I haven't seen it that often to be honest so we need to check out the church. [Music] Now our last stop for today will be the village Lyonshall which has quite an interesting story - yes - actually. Behind us you can see the church. It's called St Michael
and All Angels - yes - yeah - and it's not in the centre of the village - mmmh - because because after the Black Death in 1350 - yes - the village around the church was abandoned - yes - and completely rebuilt down in the valley. Yes so the the the the church itself is up on a hill which looks so nice when you when you come here and we think it's something that makes this village quite - very special - quite special yeah. And we we thought we have to stop and share this little story. Well, I mean back then it was - a sad story - very tragic. Okay, we're up on the hill - yeah and this is where the village was - yes - once. And now it's - I
don't know if you can see it - down in the valley. The village of Lyonshall and we think this is so interesting because we haven't really come across something like that so it's unique we think. [Music] We just drove through Lyonshall but I mean - yeah, we couldn't film there because there's road works and it doesn't look that nice. Yeah, we we we couldn't park and it's not as historic as we had hoped because it was rebuilt so - yeah, it's got some nice buildings but we couldn't film because of the road works.
Yeah. But we still wanted to show you the church because we think the the history itself - yeah, the story is nice - is interesting - or it's an interesting story yeah. Absolutely. So now let's head to our wonderful accommodation Burton Court because we just fancy a cup of tea - yeah - and warmth and cosiness so we think you will really love it so let's go there. [Music] We have just arrived at our beautiful accommodation. It's called Burton Court here in Eardisland. It's wonderful. It's a historic house and luxury bed
and breakfast with an amazing history. A history that is 900 years old so the owner I'm sure will tell us more about it but first of all let me show you our beautiful room. This is our wonderful suite with a four poster bed. Big windows. We have such a gorgeous wallpaper in here. Look here. I love this so much. As a fan of wallpaper this is very much to my liking. And I mean okay it's not the best
weather but I still love the view. Look at the topiary! That's incredible. Look at the huge vanity! I feel a little bit like Lady Mary of Downton Abbey. There's also a huge mirror. And see there is a fireplace. I'm not sure it's probably no no longer working but it's still a feature and that's something I always love. Ceilings are very high. Has a little bit of Regency elegance to it if you ask me. I also love this here in front of the
bed. You can sit there in the morning and get dressed or even enjoy your first cup of tea. This of course is our tea and coffee station and look at this. It's always about the small details like this quirky teapot
and beautiful china. So. Now the bathroom is next door. See. So we have a shower. A gorgeous bathtub. Look at the chandelier! And the very funny thing which I find this so charming. The rubber ducks. And Edward said that they are gifts from people who celebrated their wedding here so it's absolutely wonderful. I love these huge
windows. Very nice. And the view. I mean despite the weather I think it's it's wonderful. So we also had a tiny glimpse into the suite next door which is absolutely incredible. Sadly we couldn't film more because the guests just arrived. Actually in this house you find a lot of Edward Bulmer paint so the owner Edward
said he works with a local paint company and I was thinking it might be Edward Bulmer. I asked him. He said yes. And the funny thing this morning we drove past a gorgeous Queen Anne house. Jörg said look at this! It's lovely. And then a sign popped up. It said Edward Bulmer and I said you know what? I think this is Edward Bulmer's house. And yeah, you find a lot of his colours in this home. We use Edward Bulmer a lot for our own house and we really love it. We couldn't recommend it anymore highly so I can't wait to show you more of this gorgeous place tomorrow morning.
[Music] So we are, well, we are still a little bit probably early, or no, it just opened right where we are now. Yeah. So this is called The Cattle Shed, um, at - Penrhos Court - Penrhos Court so and again - a nice fire. It's so needed today. It's it's not nice outside. This is the room. Still empty. We are the first first ones in here but I think more people will come because it just opened. [Music] Good morning! So we are the first people at breakfast which is usually the case because we when we travel we like to get up early to have enough time and enjoy the peace and quiet in the morning. You're looking like the Lord of the manor. I feel like a Lord of the
manor. I mean look at this for a dining room. Yeah. A tad bigger than ours at home. Yeah. I mean I love the ceiling. Yeah. I think it's always worth looking up in in these houses. Always. What we really love so this is the bed and breakfast kind of
thing where they have the guests on one table and that's so lovely. Yeah because then you can have a nice chat in the morning. Yes. With complete strangers. It's so nice. Breakfast is served. Yeah. Now, you're so far away. You are having - scrambled eggs - - mhm - tomatoes and some bacon. Yes and all of it is locally
sourced which we love. I have poached eggs, Tomatoes, bacon and some mushrooms. [Music] You rang my Lord? Can I have some tea, please? [Music] It's not the best weather. No, it's rainy. Yeah. So we are in a small historic village called Weobley. Yes, it has a lot of old timber framed houses. Mhm. And you said the weather is supposed to be a little bit better later so. Yes, that's why we're looking for a tearoom now - mhm - and have a nice cup of tea. Yes. So we always try to make the best of it but let tea first. [Music] This was actually such a lovely little tearoom. It even had an open fire, was quite busy as well but
it was a good idea to go there first because the rain has stopped so we can explore a little bit. [Music] I don't know if you can see the sign. This house is called The Throne. Oh, that's strange. No. I read that actually so the house is from the 15th 15th century. Yeah. Charles I,
King Charles I - the one which was - yes - beheaded? He he stayed here overnight during the Civil War. Ah. So I don't know is that isn't there a sign? Like. No. Isn't there like a photo or something? No, that's just a light. Sorry about that. It's just a light. It just says The Throne. The throne. Yes. This is the old grammar school from 1660. Can you imagine? Let's have a closer look. Beautiful building, isn't it? [Music]
I don't know about you Jörg but I feel like all of these villages are like real hidden gems. Yes because they've got these amazing timber framed medieval houses. Yeah. It got its wealth from wool trade back in the day and it's so funny because the villages we are exploring today so Weobley is in the heart of their black and white trail villages. I've never really seen them on YouTube so we hope we hope you enjoy it. Yeah. And Leominster is also actually part of the black and white villages trail but it won't be on our list for this weekend because, well, we've been there. Yeah, last year. For antiques. It's so great for antique shopping.
So if you are into old furniture and quirky stuff Leominster is a must. Yeah and if you like medieval houses -yes - and towns this is really an area. Absolutely. [Music] We just filmed a few cottages in a village called Eardisley but before we leave we needed to stop here at the Great Oak which is believe it or not it's 900 years old. Yeah. Can you imagine what the history? To me it's unbelievable. So we read that
in the 1930s it was saved from a fire which you can probably tell here on the left. Trees like that fascinate me so much. Just imagine what it must have seen. It's crazy. I mean, Jörg, the trunk. The size of the trunk. It's huge. I can disappear. Can you really? Oh yes. Goodness! You can get inside. Wow! You really can go inside. It's hollow inside. Yes. But the
tree is still alive. Yes. Is it really still alive? Yes it is. How can you tell? Because it's yeah - branches - branches and you can see that it's getting some leaves. Can you see this? Do you think this is where the fire was - yeah, yeah - because that's - yeah, there was a fire. See. Wow! But. I mean I I think that's worth visiting. That's really worth seeing. 900
years huh! Think about that! Wow! I didn't know that you can basically go inside the tree. No. It's fascinating, isn't it? Yeah. New leaves there. Yeah. New branches. It's still alive. And I think I mean they probably take good care of it anyway - yeah - because it's such a precious tree. Well, it's still winter so we are losing the light unfortunately. Yes, it's getting dark now. Yeah. But we think hopefully anyway we think we picked the very picturesque villages of the black and white villages trail. Yes. Don't you think? Yes, I think Herefordshire is really worth a visit. Most definitely. And we haven't
really explored it before. No. Apart from we've been to Leominster. Yeah. That was about it. So really lovely. We hope you enjoyed it. And also the accommodation. We must mention it again. Yes. It was lovely. So Edward the the host is wonderful. You can when you stay there he gives you a tour. Tells you all about the house house's history. Yeah. It's wonderful so we will link the accommodation down below for you in the info box and in case you want to explore Herefordshire you should stay there. Yeah. Honestly. Yeah. So as always thank you so
much for watching and we'll see you again very soon so until next time. Bye. Bye. Bye bye. Bye.
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