Rent Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in West England

Llangain Farmhouse, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £979

Self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Llangain Farmhouse enjoys one of the most spectacular locations imaginable. Situated on a hill overlooking the Wye Valley, you can literally stand awe struck at this utterly magical view. With over 250 years of history this is a holiday home that comes highly recommended with traditional features throughout, including beams, thick walls and three woodburning stoves. The house has been restored using local craftsmen and materials (such as Herefordshire Oak) to create a one off property. The cottage can sleep up to 12 as there is an additional barn for an extra two people. We see this as a wonderful converted farmhouse with a location that is unparalled.ACCOMMODATION Farmhouse (sleeps 6/8, 4 bedrooms) Entrance to Living Room with wood burning stove, two sofas (one a sofa bed*) plus armchairs, large TV with integral DVD/CD player. Kitchen, fully equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs, woodburning stove and storage heater. Bathroom with bath (with shower fitting), washbasin and WC. UpstairsBedroom One with 5ft double bed and wardrobeBedroom Two with twin beds, standard size and wardrobeBedroom Three with 3ft wide bunk beds. Bedroom Four (accessed via a steep oak ladder stairs, suitable for the more agile), with twin/double bedroom. The Barn (sleeps 2) with an open-plan mezzanine bedroom. The barn is presented in a traditional style with beams and flagstone floor, it is open plan with steep stairs to the gallery bedroomKitchen with electric cooker, microwave and a fridge/ freezer, dining table and chairsLiving Area with sofa and armchair TV and video, a piano plus woodburning stove and storage heater. Shower Room with shower, WC and washbasinUpstairsGallery Bedroom, accessed via a steep oak stairladder with double bed. OutsideA lovely garden of half an acre with the most magical views, a sunny part-paved courtyard, BBQ, picnic tables, benches and soft reclining chairs.Friday Changeover please. Cot available. Short Breaks welcome through out the year excluding Summer months, Easter, Xmas/New Year, Half terms and Hay Festival. Heating by storage heaters and wood-burning stoves. Electricity and logs are included all year. Linen provided, but NOT towels. Pets welcome. Cot provided. This property can be rented with Bullens Bank for large parties.*Sofa bed charged £40 extra per weekend or per week.Important Note: the property is reached via a steep stone track which is not suitable for 'low-profile' cars.

Long Cover, Kyre, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £397

Self catering accommodation in Kyre sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

Long Cover details

Long Cover is a detached cottage, rated Gold 4-star by the tourist board, in a very rural position in Fishpools, Kyre, near Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire.

This traditional 16th century timber frame house is surrounded by tranquil farmland and is situated half a mile from the nearest road. There are magnificent views in all directions over the Teme and Kyre valleys, ancient woodland and unspoilt farmland. It has a wealth of features including exposed beams, an old oak staircase, leaded light windows, an Aga and wood burning stove. The patio looks out over the Long Cover ancient woodland that is rich in wildlife. This raised and tranquil cottage has magnificent views across fields and farmland.

Guests will enjoy a private patio at the side which looks on to Fishpools and an ancient oak woodland. The cottage is in an ideal location for an outdoor break in Worcestershire.

Leading directly from the holiday cottage is an extensive network of footpaths and bridle ways where badgers, woodpeckers, buzzards and owls may be seen.

Places to visit in this part of Worcestershire include Tenbury Wells, an attractive riverside spa and market town in the Teme Valley (four miles away). The fine Georgian food town of Ludlow, renowned for its castle and restaurants, is a 25-minute drive away. Further attractions are Leominster, renowned for its antique shops, Hay-on-Wye, famed for its antiquarian book shops, the Ironbridge Museum at Telford, the Severn Valley Railway, West Midlands Safari Park and the Malvern Hills.

The Gatehouse, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £582

Self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth sleeps 4.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4

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The Gatehouse details

The Gatehouse at Upton Cressett is one of the most romantic and historically significant gatehouses in the country, often compared to the Tower at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent. It has won the Best Hidden Gem award at the 2011 Hudson's Heritage Awards and was recently voted runner up in the 2015 Hudson's Heritage Award for best luxury accommodation.

The property has its own imposing entrance gates, gravelled drive-way and parking. Wrought iron gates lead through to a medieval courtyard and 16th century cobbled archway.

Prince Rupert, nephew of Charles I and commander of the royalist troops,stayed in the Gatehouse during the Civil War and the panelled bedroom he slept in is named after him.

Built in 1580 as an entrance to the moated manor of Upton Cressett Hall,the turreted Gatehouse with bedroom suites on two floors has been featured on the cover of Country Life and was admired by Nikolaus Pevsner. In his acclaimed book Best Houses of Britain, Simon Jenkins described the Gatehouse as 'an Elizabethan gem'.

There is a long-standing story that the young Edward V (one of the princes in the Tower), son of King Edward IV, stayed at the early manor in 1483 on his fateful journey from Ludlow Castle (some 17miles away) to the Tower of London. Others who have stayed in the Gatehouse, as well as Prince Rupert, include Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Sir Denis Thatcher, Elizabeth Hurley and many writers.

The Gatehouse can be taken in conjunction with The Coach House (also in our brochure) to provide accommodation for eight guests.

Turtledove Hideaway, near Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £525

Self catering accommodation in near Whitchurch sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps

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Turtledove Hideaway details

Stylish and exuding elegant sophistication and romance, Turtledove Hideaway is the perfect bijou bolt hole for lovebirds looking for a romantic break whilst being surrounding by pastoral landscapes, offering views across the rolling hills and beyond.

This sweet self-catering hideaway is sure to inspire romance in all those that visit. Beautifully furnished, the interiors are straight from the front pages of a magazine. Being only 320 square feet, it was recently named as one of the most amazing tiny homes in the UK. In June 2014, it featured in Ideal Home Magazine as an extreme transformation, it made for interesting reading as to how what was originally a garage became such a beautiful retreat.

Approached via a private lane, with the main house alongside, guests can enjoy privacy and seclusion from the main house courtesy of the screened willow.

Situated in the oldest market town in North Shropshire, close to the border of England and Wales. Shrewsbury, Chester and Wrexham are all easily accessible. Whitchurch is indeed itself a thriving market town, offering a wealth of independent shops, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes. The Cross Foxes in Erbistock is a short drive and sunny evenings are best spent sitting looking up river watching the fisherman in their waders casting flies for salmon. Ludlow also nearby has seven Michelin starred restaurants. For those that may wish to completely relax there is the option of arranging for an in-house chef prepare a mouthwatering meal in the comfort of the romantic surroundings (subject to availability and additional charges).

After a day exploring you can return to snuggle up on the comfortable sofas in front of a beautiful crackling fire, or enjoy the vast walking opportunities on offer in the Shropshire countryside. A vast range of historic houses and gardens lie within a 20 mile radius, making Turtledove a great place from which to explore.

Bearwood House and Cottage, Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 15
Weekly prices from £1389

Self catering accommodation in Pembridge sleeps 15.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Hot Tub • Golf near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 15

Accommodation overview:

Bearwood House & Cottage details

Bearwood House is a half-timbered property in an idyllic rural holiday setting. The House is adjacent to but entirely separate from Bearwood Cottage. If the house and cottage are booked together there is ample space in the dining room to accommodate 15 guests.

Endless entertainment is provided. In the sunken garden there is a luxury outdoor hot tub for 6 people. The games room contains a pool table, tennis table and darts board. Six bicycles including a tandem, croquet, badminton, boules and many other garden games are provided. There is a Wii, a playstation 2, an iPod docking station and a good selection of board games. Tennis is available at the owner's house nearby. Free wireless broadband is provided.

The house is set in grounds of more than an acre with an arboretum, sunken garden and loggia.

The 15c New Inn, post office, delicatessen and farm shop are a mile away in the picturesque "black and white" village of Pembridge. The Michelin-starred Stagg Inn is within 15 minutes' drive and the market towns of Ludlow (with a further 2 Michelin-starred restaurants) and Hay-on-Wye are within 25 minutes' drive. Golf at England's highest golf course and flying lessons are nearby. Numerous other outdoor pursuits can easily be arranged.

Places to visit within the area include:
Berrington Hall - A fine house created by Henry Holland, explore the many rooms or relax by the lake.
Croft Castle - Home of the Croft family for nearly 1000 years the castle has many stories to uncover.
Hampton Court and Gardens - Offering a variety of events throughout the year, the castle dates back to the 15th Century and has an interesting history.
Hergest Gardens - Set in the Heart of the Welsh Marshes with stunning views towards the Black Mountains.
Ludlow Castle - A fine Medieval Castle with a fascinating history, makes a great day out for all the family.
Hereford Cathedral - A beautiful building, home of the Mappa Mundi.
Monkland Cheese Dairy - A working dairy farm. Learn and discover the methods of cheese production with an experience day.
Dunkertons Cider Mill - Makers of traditional organic Cider and Perry with a shop on site.
Leominster Antique Centre - Situated in the middle of the town with over 25 antique shops to visit.

Special Events within the area include:
Hay on Wye Festival Offering two festivals through the year, the first taking place 21-31 May 2015, the Winter festival taking place 29 November - 1 December 2014.

Little Marstow Cottage, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £427

Self catering accommodation in Ruardean sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Little Marstow Cottage is cosy, cosy, cosy! Set on the slopes above the Wye Valley, this delightful holiday cottage is a real gem - surrounded by green fields and from the garden there are spectacular views of twenty miles plus over the surrounding countryside towards the Brecon Beacons. Once a wee farmhouse, and first built at the beginning of the 18th century, the self catering accommodation retains much of the character of the original building and now provides a warm and welcoming character home in a delightful setting. Inside character features include a wood-burner and beams while outside you have a private garden and little bothy - perfect for relaxing on those long summer days. This is an excellent base from which to explore this beautiful area and represents superb value for money.  ACCOMMODATIONGround FloorEntrance to lobby leading to KitchenKitchen, equipped with electric hob and oven, microwave and fridge. Snug / Dining Room with chairs plus table and chairs. Living Room with wood-burner, three arm chairs plus TV, DVD and digibox and views to the private gardenBathroom with bath, electric shower above, WC and washbasinFirst FloorMain Bedroom with double bed, plus wardrobe and chest of drawers. Additional Single Bed available on the landing area, a good size area!  OutsideA delightful garden overlooking the fields can be found to the front of the cottage. To the rear there is further space with an extra Bothy with seating ideal for enjoying those 'sundowners'! Modern night storage heating and radiators running from the wood-burner. Parking for one car. Stabling available for ponies and horses. Regret No Pets. Regret No Children under 10 years .LocationForest-of-Dean, Wye Valley, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Tintern Abbey, Ledbury, Forest-of-Dean cycleway, canoeing and fishing on the River Wye. Country walks from your doorstep. Local shop and Inn serving good food 2 miles.

Blacksmiths Cottage, Boresford, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £274

Self catering accommodation in Boresford sleeps 2.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview:

Blacksmiths Cottage details

Blacksmiths Cottage is a detached barn conversion offering spacious accommodation on a single level.

It is set in a very rural secluded valley on the borders of Wales, Herefordshire and Shropshire, offering easy access to popular places such as Ludlow, Leominster and Hay on Wye.

Locally there are many walks in the lovely countryside and two bicycles are included should you prefer. The nearest country pub is situated in Lingen just four miles away with many further restaurants including two Michelin starred in the medieval town of Ludlow.

There are local amenities in the local town of Presteigne or Knighton. The nearest train station is Knighton which is five miles away.

2 The Oaks, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £290

Self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

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2 The Oaks details

2 The Oaks is a beautiful 19th century semi-detached sandstone cottage, situated in a very quiet rural location between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, both seven miles away. The cottage is a mile from the village of Hoarwithy which has a brilliant local pub (the New Harp Inn) situated next to the River Wye, which serves excellent food and local beers and also houses a small convenience shop.

This is a wonderful walking location with direct access to footpaths from the garden. Cycling can also be enjoyed by following the many bridleways and tracks in the area.

Monmouth lies 15 miles to the south with its wonderful castles, and white water canoeing is just 10 miles away at Symonds Yat. The Forest Of Dean is around 20 miles away, and has many attractions including cycling, mountain biking, walking, a steam railway, Hopewell Colliery Museum and Go-Ape. Just over the border the Brecon Beacons await. To the North West (50 minutes' drive) is the border town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its Literature and Arts festival.

Places to visit within the area include:

Hereford Cathedral - A 20 minute drive from the property.
Goodrich Castle - seven miles from the property.
Four Foxes Vineyards - twenty miles from the property.
Monmouth - 15 miles south, has several castles and ruins.
The Forest of Dean - About 20 miles away. The area has many attractions including cycling, mountain biking, walking, a steam railway, Hopewell Colliery Museum and Go-Ape.