WHAT’S NEARBY? Only 2 miles away, Ross-on-Wye offers a lovely selection of places to eat, relax or do a spot of shopping. Here are some of our favourite spots in town. POTS AND PIECES The High Street Relaxed quaint teashop perfect for a cream tea or light lunch, also a great place to pick up gifts and artistic pieces.
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ACCESS Perfectly positioned just 2 miles east of Ross-on-Wye on the A40, the village benefits from easy access to Gloucester (15 miles) and Hereford (18 miles). The M50 is very accessible connecting South Wales to the M5 motorway network.
Above, May Hill at dawn. Below, a view of Ross-on-Wye from the river
SCHOOLS Weston-under-Penyard Church of England Primary School is housed in a traditional Victorian building and has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The school is federated with Whitchurch CE Primary School.
TRUFFLES DELICATESSEN The High Street Home of the gourmet sandwich they offer up an extensive list of culinary delights. We find it impossible to leave without something to take away. NO.3 RESTAURANT Top of Gloucester Road Restaurant and bar with a modern rustic feel. Lunch, dinner, after work cocktails – it’s great for it all. FIELD FAYRE Broad Street Award-winning organic food shop with shelves stocked with more than 2,500 fantastic products.
FACILITIES The 14th century St Lawrence’s church and the Weston Cross public house are both within easy walking distance of Ariconium Place. The village hall and playing fields both sit at the end of School Lane not far from the development.
ROSSITER BOOKS The High Street Hand-picked newly published and established best-selling titles and classics. The friendly team are highly successful in bringing authors to the local area with a busy year-round events programme.
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