Hopes of Longtown

Hopes of Longtown is a family-run, award-winning independent village store and Post Office nestled at the foot of the Black Mountains in Herefordshire.

The shop offers a wide range of services to both the local and wider community, including a same-day personal shopper service.

The store boasts a vast selection of produce and household goods, making it a convenient stop whether you’re doing a big shop or just topping up essentials.

Their inventory includes specialty and regional products, local wines and ciders, cheeses, yoghurts, ice cream, homemade cakes, Fairtrade items, gluten-free products, and more, all under one distinctive arched roof. If a particular item isn’t in stock, the friendly staff are more than willing to assist in sourcing it. With regular deliveries from a network of local suppliers, the store ensures a consistent variety of fresh and frozen foods, as well as unique ingredients from local specialists.

In addition to the store, Hopes of Longtown operates a Post Office, providing essential mailing and banking services to the community.

For those looking to extend their stay, they offer a Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast and a campsite just a few yards from the shop, providing comfortable accommodations for visitors exploring the area.

Longtown itself is a historic village featuring a 12th-century castle and a village green, perfect for picnics. The main church is in nearby Clodock, with other beautiful spiritual sites in the surrounding villages. The village is conveniently located approximately 30 minutes from Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye, and about 40 minutes from Hereford and Crickhowell, making it an ideal base for exploring the region

Hopes of Longtown is open seven days a week, with shop hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays, extended hours on Thursdays until 7:00 pm, and varying hours on weekends. The Post Office operates from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays and has limited hours on Saturdays.