1 / 8The Riverside at Aymestrey
Aymestrey, Herefordshire, County of
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A 16th-century black and white inn in the River Lugg valley at Aymestrey, with five circular walks from the door and dog tables in the bar.
Five circular walks start and finish at the door of The Riverside at Aymestrey, a 16th-century black and white building in the River Lugg valley, on the southern edge of the Mortimer Forest. The river runs past the garden and the Mortimer Trail passes through the village, and at this dog friendly inn dogs are very welcome on the walks and at the inn alike.
All nine rooms can take dogs, and the inn asks you to say so when you book so it can prepare to welcome yours. The rooms are each furnished with their own character, from suites with original 400-year-old beams and stone walls to Garden Lodges at the top of the terrace garden, reached by external steps, and every one comes with homemade biscuits for your tea. The inn doesn't mention a limit on dogs, so say how many are coming when you book.
Dinner with your dog happens at the designated dog tables in the bar, among log fires, candlelight, hops and oak beams; just mention it in advance. Everything is made on site, from stone-ground spelt bread to hay and meadowsweet ice cream and lavender fudge, with produce from the inn's own kitchen garden, heritage orchard and smallholding and wild herbs from the Lugg Valley.
Wild Escapes, the eco spa, is reserved exclusively for each booking in advance, with a wood-fired hot tub, a horsebox sauna, a cold copper bath and a relaxation shepherd's hut. On the walks, keep dogs on leads, especially near livestock, and back at the inn, muddy boots and dogs are welcome for a pint by the fire or a table in the garden or by the river. Wildpack's Croft Ambrey and Croft Castle walk is 2.6 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities
- Rooms
- Suites, ground floor rooms and private terraces
- Views
- River and countryside views
- Things to do
- Walking routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Riverside at Aymestrey dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Riverside at Aymestrey's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Riverside at Aymestrey?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Riverside at Aymestrey?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Riverside at Aymestrey?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Riverside at Aymestrey?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Riverside at Aymestrey?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Bircher Common and High Vinnalls (2.4 miles) and Croft Ambrey and Croft Castle (2.6 miles).
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Croft Ambrey and Croft Castle
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Walk9.9 mi awayQueenswood Country Park and Arboretum
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