After last night’s meet up with Lynn, we were delighted to see Sally and Marwood (“old” friends from days in Southampton) who drove up from Newbury to Chepstow to join us for the first part of today’s ride. Ignoring the occasional showers, we made our way to Monmouth through the edge of the Forest of Dean (more hills for those of you who do not know the area!) where we found a lovely café for Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cakes for the non-German speakers amongst you).
Marwood and Sally continued with us towards Hereford before turning off to take a different route back to their car in Chepstow. It was a real pleasure to have their company.
Through Hereford we were careful not to upset any military looking types (the town being the UK base of the SAS) and then it was “heads down” as we carried on up the busy A49, before turning off onto the old road through Leominster and on to our base for the night in Ludlow.
We had high expectations of the night as we were booked into The Feathers, a hotel that we had both heard of in connection with its food rather than its accommodation. As it transpired, it didn’t disappoint in either respect. Our room is simply enormous with two queen-sized beds and a correspondingly large bathroom with Jacuzzi and very fancy shower.
The menu was frustrating - we both would have been very happy to have almost anything on offer. What to have? Out came the metaphorical pins and we were both more than satisfied our choices.
Christine did, however, have to wrestle with her conscience when it came to the homemade truffles served with the coffee. Stephen, not having a sweet tooth, gallantly forewent his two sweets and Christine, feeling rather full and showing admirable restraint, asked for a paper napkin to save them for tomorrow. The dilemma kicked in when the waiter asked her if she would like some more. She is still not sure that she made the right call to decline the offer!!
This is a second hotel to thoroughly recommend to those looking for a treat! Comparisons with the Headland in Newquay are difficult. The meal in the Headland cheaper while that in The Feathers was (probably) slightly better. Which was better Value For Money? Impossible to say - both were great and we were more than happy to pay the prices asked. The room in The Feathers was better but the setting of the Headland was superior. Which to choose? Well, at the risk of stating the obvious, we would suggest the Headland if you are in Newquay and The Feathers if you are in Ludlow! We’re sure you won’t be disappointed.
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