A late Victorian villa with its own garden sits close enough to Hereford's streets to reach on foot; behind its front door there's a fire lit in the lounge and, upstairs, rooms each with their own en-suite, a writing desk and a view over the garden. Somerville House is an adults-only (18+) house, kept for two people who want Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons by day and an empty evening by the fire, with no children underfoot.
Inside, rooms range from small and characterful to the largest at the front of the house, but each is dressed the same way: Egyptian cotton on the bed, original art on the wall, and a mini bar stocked at local prices with Herefordshire cider, apple juice and Tyrrells crisps rather than the usual imported miniatures. The largest rooms add a roll-top bath alongside the shower; room 12, on the lower ground floor, trades its view for smaller windows and a quieter corner of the house. Twelve rooms only, which is why breakfast is cooked to the hour you actually want it, not the one printed on a card — ask for the Aberdeen kippers, or the Herefordshire sausage and Hereford-cured bacon, and either arrives with local free-range eggs done however you like them.
Somerville House sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 24 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
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3 nights · 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27 · 2 adults
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Great stay, rooms nice and clean and comfortable. Great breakfast options as well. Good value. Lovely and welcoming owners! Definitely recommended!
This place is an incredible value. An historic home, we were warmly greeted by our hosts and walked directly to the Cathedral (1 mile), where we were invited in for Sunday Evensong (it was gorgeous). They also gave...
Well located, and thankfully parking on site. The property was immaculately clean, bed and pillows very comfortable. Breakfast was very enjoyable and I would definitely think about staying at this property again.
Really nice stay.
These are the property’s reviews as our booking partner holds them. We have never collected a review, and none of this is written or checked by us.
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Everything below is the property’s own text and its own list, as it publishes them. We have not rewritten any of it.
Historic Charm
Experience the elegance of a Victorian villa dating back to 1895, located in a serene residential area of Hereford city.
Scenic Surroundings
Situated in Herefordshire, a county with a rich heritage, our hotel offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by picturesque villages and lush green hills.
Modern Comforts
Each room is equipped with a TV, minibar, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Ready to immerse yourself in history and nature while enjoying modern amenities? Book your stay at our Victorian villa in Hereford today!
Extra beds are only available in the Superior Room and need to be arranged with the hotel directly.
In order to prepare for our arriving guests, we ask that you leave your room by 11 a.m. on the day of departure. The staff will be happy to store your baggage if required.
If you require a bathtub as well as a shower please consult the hotel directly.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
The largest rooms carry a roll-top bath as well as a shower, and a mini bar of Herefordshire cider, wine and Tyrrells crisps priced to make you actually try them rather than save them for the bill.
The dining room usually runs 7.30–9am on weekdays and closer to 8.30–10am at weekends, but say what time suits and it moves. Try the Herefordshire sausage and Hereford-cured bacon, or ask for the Aberdeen kippers, which regulars order by name.
Evenings settle in the lounge, where the fire is lit and the garden goes dark beyond it. There's a shared TV room too, but the armchairs by the fire are the ones worth claiming first.
Somerville House is close enough to Hay-on-Wye's bookshops, the Malverns, the Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons to make any of them a day out, with Wales itself within reach — and the fire and a made-up bed waiting back in Hereford.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Somerville House, a bed and breakfast in Hereford, United Kingdom, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 24 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Somerville House is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Somerville House is a bed and breakfast in Hereford, United Kingdom.
Check-in at Somerville House is from 03 PM and check-out is by 11 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Somerville House lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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