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Rowden Abbey Receives Prestigious SME News Award for Best Heritage Country House Accommodation in Herefordshire
January 2024 - Rowden Abbey proudly announces its latest achievement: winning the SME News Best of British Getaway 2023 award for Best Heritage Country House Accommodation in Herefordshire.
This esteemed accolade, bestowed upon Rowden Abbey by SME News, recognizes the exceptional quality and heritage-rich experience offered by the historic estate. With its storied past dating back centuries, Rowden Abbey continues to captivate visitors with its timeless charm, elegant accommodation, and picturesque surroundings.
"We are thrilled and honoured to receive the SME News Best of British Getaway award for 2023," said Charlie Martin, Estate Manager at Rowden Abbey. "This recognition is a testament to our commitment to preserving the rich heritage of our Estate while providing guests with an unforgettable experience that celebrates the best of British hospitality."
Nestled amidst Herefordshire's stunning countryside, Rowden Abbey offers guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in history while enjoying modern comforts and amenities. From meticulously restored rooms to expansive gardens and breathtaking views, every aspect of the Rowden Abbey experience reflects a dedication to excellence and authenticity.
As recipients of the Best Heritage Country House Accommodation award, Rowden Abbey looks forward to continuing its tradition of excellence and welcoming guests from near and far to experience the magic of this historic estate.
Bentley Drivers Club Rally Stop July 2023
Rowden Abbey welcomed the Bentley Drivers Club to the Abbey this summer.
Once again a delight to meet so many fantastic cars and owners. We love being able to open our doors, show off the history of the house and listen to all the amazing stories of these beautiful cars.
The house can accommodate up to 50 cars on the top driveways, but we are always happy in the summer months to open up the old grass tennis court in front of the medieval lake, that way we can hundreds more!
bromyard speed festival Breakfast meet April 2023
Rowden Abbey welcomes Bromyard Speed Festival Breakfast Club to the Abbey again for the start of the 2023 season. With a huge range of vintage and sports cars from around the county verging on Rowden, its the perfect backdrop to shows these beautiful cars off. It also gives Ernie (the current owner) the chance to dust of the sheets to his own car collection!
We look forward to the first Sunday in April 2024 for our next chance to meet again.
Bromyard Speed Festival Breakfast Club, get your tickets here.
Bollywood filming at Rowden abbey November 2022
Rowden Abbey became the set for the Bollywood film 'Drugs & Dreams', soon to be released on Netflix.
The cast and crew settled into the Abbey for three weeks of filming, our first adventure into the Abbey being used as a film location, and we made some truly wonderful friends for life. Since then five more films have been made at the Abbey!
h-Art Week Sept 3rd - 11th 2022
Rowden Abbey opens its doors and welcomes The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen for a week long exhibition supporting h-Art week.
Throughout the week the Abbey will be open to the public for the first time in 50 years. Take a wander around the h-Art exhibition, book a tour around the Abbey and finish off with tea and cake in the servants hall!
HEREFORDSHIRE LIVING ARTICLE MAY 2022
Written by Sally Boyce of Herefordshire Life.
Find out a little of the history of Rowden Abbey as well as the current owner Ernest Warrender's passion for this beautiful house, his collection of vintage cars and his past life before moving to the wilds of Herefordshire.
Travel Daily news international march 2022
Visit Herefordshire relaunches Black & White Villages Trail
With spring in the air, quiet country roads, a wealth of beautiful village architecture to explore and cider country about to explode with blossom, Visit Herefordshire is launching a reinvigorated Black & White Villages Trail with new handy online guides to experience it by bike, car or bus.
Country squire magazine February 2022
