An elegant country hotel promising a memorable retreat

The Greenman, Fownhope, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4PE

In the heart of Fownhope, The Green Man Inn blends 500 years of history with thoughtful, modern hospitality.

Following a sensitive refurbishment, the inn strikes a perfect balance between character and comfort, from a relaxed, rustic bar to two refined dining spaces and seventeen carefully designed boutique rooms.

In the kitchen, the focus is on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Dishes like slow-braised beef or pear and red onion tarte tatin are executed with care, sitting comfortably alongside British classics, gently elevated. A peaceful garden completes the picture, quiet, understated, and deeply inviting.

A Signature Collection Hotel

THE COACHING INN GROUP NAMED WHICH? HOTEL GROUP OF THE YEAR

We’re proud to share that The Coaching Inn Group has been named Hotel Group of the Year in the large hotel chains category by consumer champion Which? - a major milestone for our business and a powerful endorsement of our strategic focus on accommodation.

This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of our teams across the country, who deliver hospitality from the heart - creating characterful stays and memorable experiences in some of the UK’s most historic market towns.

Experience The Difference

A stay in our Premium Collection hotels offers an experience that appeals to the senses. Dreamy and creative, the unique attention to detail throughout will leave you relaxed and wanting more.

Stay & Unwind

Signature bedrooms are designed for comfort and style with the added touches that make the difference and leave you with a lasting impression. Choose from our selection to suit all and just relax and unwind.

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Taste

Inspired by Modern British cuisine and crafted with locally sourced ingredients, our menus celebrate bold, confident flavours. Each dish is thoughtfully created by our chefs to offer a dining experience that is both memorable and distinctive

Meetings & Gatherings

These should be firmly established in the calendar. Business or pleasure our private spaces are characterful & varied. Turning the wheels of industry or planning a get together contact us today

Flowers are great, but our food is better!

There’s a few times each year that flowers are for, but a superb meal with the ones you love is a must.

Easter Weekend

Easter is pleasantly straightforward with a warm welcome, a good lunch, perhaps a relaxing stay. Spring arrives, spirits lift, and we all agree it was a great idea to come

Mothering Sunday

Mums are special at Mothers Day Lunch March 15th, why not join us with the ones you love for our ever popular Sunday Roast, or maybe just a table for dinner will do

Meet The Dream Team

Simply put, our team is charming, attentive, and effortlessly professional, making your visit splendid from start to finish

Inn Room Features To Make You Smile

Premium Rooms offer tranquility with premium linens, soft pillows and comfortable mattresses. All rooms offer high speed wifi, H2K of Harrogate botanicals, hairdryer, smart TV, Roberts radio, premium teas and coffee in room, premium biscuits and British spring water.

Complimentary wifi
H2K of Harrogate botanicals
Hairdryer
Smart TV
Roberts radio
Premium teas and coffee in room
Premium biscuits
British spring water

Premium Rooms & Suites- It's All in the Detail

Check in Guaranteed from 03.00pm

Premium Rooms offer tranquility with premium linens, soft pillows and comfortable mattresses combining to create a haven you won’t want to leave.

A Taste of Tradition

Food service: 07.30am - 09.00pm

Menus are inspired by modern British food and drink, crafted with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. Every dish reflects the unique character and creativity of our chefs — all that’s left is for you to come and taste it for yourself.

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BFFs with Fur, They’re Inn

Imagine a place where wet noses and wagging tails are cherished. Welcomed with treats and a comfy bed and treated like rockstars in dining venues. You'll find this in our signature hotels along with woodland walks, gourmet doggy meals and new friends. For Doggy specific tables or rooms please call us directly or leave a comment on your reservation.

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The Green Man Inn Fownhope

A Fascinating History

Dating to c1485, this timber-framed Fownhope inn began as the Naked Boy and has served villagers by the River Wye for centuries.

Fownhope on the Wye

Fownhope is a picturesque Herefordshire village on the River Wye, known for its historic inns, scenic walks, and rural charm.

The Inn People

Wherever you stay with us you'll find our wonderful and extraordinary people. A family orientated culture translates into a heartfelt welcome for all of our guests and visitors

Upcoming Events

Grand Gardens & Secret Courtyards

From sweeping lawns dressed in blooms to secluded courtyards whispering with history, each inn’s outdoor tells its own little story. Some unfold in grand, green gestures made for gentle wandering, others offer pockets of intimate charm yet all have wonderfully placed seating just for you. Experience the joy of al fresco dining or drinking something wonderful beneath the open skies, every bite, every sip, made more delicious by the breeze and the beauty around you.

It’s Unique, Here's Our Story

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Founded in 1996 by Kevin Charity, the Coaching Inn Group began as a family run business with a big ambition to breathe new life into Britain’s historic inns and hotels.

From its roots in Boston, Lincolnshire, the Group now operates 36 unique properties across the UK. Each one is carefully restored to celebrate its heritage, think oak beams, sash windows, and centuries old charm, while offering all the modern comforts today’s travellers expect.

At its heart lies the Group’s enduring ethos: “Hospitality from the Heart.” More than a phrase, it reflects a genuine commitment to people, teams treated as family, communities as partners, and guests as old friends. Recognition followed: winner of UK’s Best Accommodation Operator at the 2025 Publican Awards, WHICH? Best Small Hotel Group 2024/25, Best Large Hotel Group 2025/26 and ranked among the Top UK Employers. In essence, the Coaching Inn Group invites you on a journey where tradition, warmth, and thoughtful hospitality never go out of style.

We’d love to welcome you on a stay that blends history, warmth and genuine care every time.

From Boston
with love, Adam Charity

Since 1996, we’ve brought together a collection of charming inns and hotels in some of the UK’s best-loved spots – from cosy villages to lively market towns and beautiful national parks. Our mission is simple: to keep the magic alive, support our amazing teams, and look after these special places for future generations.

Marking Milestones

Celebrations 

Your celebrations deserve more than candles and cake, they deserve style, sparkle and a setting that says “you've arrived so let's celebrate”

A Life Celebrated

Come celebrate a life beautifully lived, shared in style with grace and warmth and bespoke to you and your families needs

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The Burning Questions?

Check in is guaranteed from 03.00pm, Check out is 11.00am

Yes, plenty of on site free parking

Yes

Yes, we are in the town centre

Yes

This depends on the room terms booked, we offer room and breakfast and room only

Yes, we also have non accessible ground floor rooms with shower

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