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Somerford Cottage, Great Somerford, Wiltshire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £814

Self catering accommodation in Great Somerford sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Somerford Cottage is a quintessential English country cottage set in the heart of a beautiful and classic Cotswold village, itself located in the southern Cotswolds. The property, which has a history dating back hundreds of years, was once part of the village's Manor House, offers lovely large rooms throughout, all presented in an attractive and stylish fashion, with careful attention given to mixing contemporary furniture with traditional cottage features. Of particular appeal is the spacious living area, which is light, airy and inviting. As one would expect with a property of such history there are delightful, mature gardens, which customers can enjoy (see below*), in fact the owners are able to offer seasonal 'home grown produce' to customers - wonderful!! Locally, the village of Great Somerford is a thriving community with an excellent local shop and pub both within a 5 minute walk. We consider this holiday cottage as ideal for families or small groups who want to enjoy a traditional Cotswold location with good facilities nearby and good access to a wealth of local attractions. A real gem!ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to KitchenKitchen  fully equipped with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, large fridge and separate freezer section, washing machine and dishwasherCloakroom with WC and washbasinLiving / Dining Room, stunning open plan room offering large space for entertaining and relaxing and includes many period features including beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls.Dining Area with table and six chairsLiving Area with two large sofas, flatscreen TV, with Freeview and DVD player, wood burning stoveUpstairsBedroom One, very large bedroom with views towards the village and fields, plus views towards the gardens. Double bed with chest of drawers and wardrobe/hanging space. Bedroom Two, also very spacious with double bed, hanging space, chest of drawersBedroom Three, accessed through bedroom two, again very large (!) and with two single beds, hanging space and chest of drawers.Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasinOutsideCustomers have a private courtyard area surrounded by an historic wisteria (we were too early in spring to see it in full bloom!) and with a garden table and six chairs for al fresco dining. *There is also limited access to the part of the owners' main gardens, however please be aware that there may be certain times when the owners wish to enjoy privacy! The garden is located approx 10 paces across a short gravel driveway. Parents should note that there is a pond with fish and that children should not be left unattended at the pond. We ask customers to be considerate when using the garden both for the owners and also because they are of local importance from a floral perspective. Any Day changeover, except July and August and school holidays, when changeovers must be on a Saturday. Heating and electricity included. Sorry No Pets. Children Welcome. Cot and High Chair, along with babybath available. Off Street parking for two cars. Starter basket of logs supplied, more available at cost. Seasonal Vegetables also available on request, to be discussed directly with the owner in advance of arrival. LOCATIONGreat Somerford (part of 'The Somerfords) is a traditional village situated in the southern Cotswolds, deep in the heart of Wiltshire's Clay Vale, sandwiched between the limestone belt of the Cotswolds and the chalklands of the Malborough Downs. Amongst a few 'claims to fame' is the fact that the village is believed to have the country's oldest allotment with notes  of a private growing dating back to 1809! Nearby is the market town of Malmesbury, which has a beautiful church, with Tetbury. 15 mins drive, an antique collectors heaven a little further away. Westonbirt Arboretum, with its amazing walks and forests is within 2o minutes drive. Bath, in particular, is a convenient drive away as are a wide variety of Cotswold attractions and attractive villages.

Bearwood Cottage, Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £372

Self catering accommodation in Pembridge sleeps 5.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview:

Bearwood Cottage details

Bearwood Cottage is a half-timbered property in an idyllic rural holiday setting. It lies in the grounds of Bearwood House but is completely separate with its own drive and garden.

Six bicycles, including a tandem, croquet, badminton, boules and other games are provided. There is a Wii, iPod docking station and a good selection of board games.

The 15c New Inn, village shop, 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 two Michelin-starred restaurants) and Hay-on-Wye are within 25 minutes' drive.


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 and 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 Winter festival taking place 29 November - 1 December 2014, followed by the next taking place 21-31 May 2015.
Ludlow Food Festival Taking place at Ludlow Castle and around the town, the event takes place between 11th to 13th September 2015.

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.

Bearwood House, Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £989

Self catering accommodation in Pembridge sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Hot Tub • Golf near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview:

Bearwood House 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 for 15 guests.

Endless entertainment is provided. In the sunken garden there is a luxury outdoor hot tub for six people. The games room contains a pool table, air hockey 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, village shop, 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 two 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. Yoga, tennis and golf lessons can be arranged on request. For something different tarot parties, readings and meditation can also 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 and 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.

Upper Mowley, Titley, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £1793

Self catering accommodation in Titley sleeps 16.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview:

Upper Mowley details

Upper Mowley is a bright and spacious farmhouse in a wonderful (and totally private) position with far reaching views on all sides.

Situated in the West of Herefordshire near the Welsh border, the house is surrounded by its own ancient rolling pasture land. The nearby farm buildings are no longer used for farming and there are now indoor games areas, including a full size indoor tennis court and table tennis room.

A perfect outdoor break, there is unbeatable walking with the Mortimer Trail (from Ludlow to Kington) and Offa's Dyke nearby.

Guest Note: Floor plans are available on request

Old Burfa, Evenjobb, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £989

Self catering accommodation in Evenjobb sleeps 16.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview:

Old Burfa details

Old Burfa is a late 15th century house which has been extensively refurbished and restored over the last 30 years. Its retained charm, making it an unusual house that many like to visit.

Located in the hamlet of Evenjobb overlooking the Brecon hills, Old Burfa is just 18 miles west of Leominster.

There are many attractive towns that are nearby. Presteigne and Kingston offer a variety of good quality shopping including a thriving craft industry.

The Oak at Titley is recommended, with its Michelin Star. The Harp Inn at Old Radnor just three miles away, serves great food and local ale and has a lovely sitting out area where you can enjoy views of the countryside.

There are many great walks which vary in length, including the famous Offa's Dyke that runs along past Old Burfa. Offa's Dyke covers 177 miles and passes through eight counties and three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are also amazing walk throughout the Black Mountains.

There is a mainline station at Leominster.

Special events in the area include the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts at Hay on Wye, Presteigne Festival of Music and Art, Knighton Festival and Titley Jazz Festival.

Shepherds Hay, Stanton, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £565

Self catering accommodation in Stanton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Shepherd's Hay is a classic cosy country cottage located in one of the Cotswolds most quintessential villages'. The cottage is full of Cotswold charm - mullion windows, beams, inglenook fireplace and oozes country character and yet provides all the mod cons that one would expect from a very high standard of self catering. This chic cottage is as ideal for couples looking for a weekend retreat or longer break, as it is suitable for groups of four given the extra two beds available. Perhaps above all else this offers the superb mix of having an excellent property set right in the heart of this amazing village. The High Street, where the cottage is situated, is simply gorgeous: gorgeous Cotswold buildings, nothing more than the odd car and some horses plus a superb pub! You will struggle to get find a more classic Cotswold cottage!ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to lobby with hanging and space for boots etc. Living Room very cosy room with sofa, two armchairs, inglenook fireplace, bookcase with a wide selection of books with TV and DVD player. There is also a door to the garden.Kitchen beautifully presented, with electric hob and double oven with grill, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and washing machine. There are also doors to the garden.Dining Room with table and four chairsUpstairsMaster Bedroom, lovely and large, with double bed (4ft 6in) wardrobe with shelving plus chest of drawers, plus TV with DVD playerBedroom Two with two, large, full size and hand made bunk beds, wardrobe with shelving*Bathroom with bath, power shower over, WC and washbasinOutsideTo the rear of the cottage is a delightful, enclosed garden with table and chairs. The cottage is situated on the quiet village High Street, with on street parking plentiful.One small Pet welcome, strictly downstairs only. Starter logs supplied. Heating and elec included. Wifi IncludedDamages Deposit required in advance of arrival.  * This room is charged at £40 per bunk/person p/w or short-break.

The Knoll Tower, Weston-under-Lizard Shifnal, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £354

Self catering accommodation in Weston-under-Lizard Shifnal sleeps 2.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview:

The Knoll Tower details

The Knoll Tower, built circa 1865, is located in the midst of the ancient and historic park of Weston Park, with panoramic views of the Shropshire countryside and Welsh borders.

This luxury self-catering bolt hole is available for week or weekend short breaks throughout the year. Sleeping two this Victorian Hunting Lodge was built in the late 1800s by the third Earl of Bradford. Set over three floors, leading up to a top floor sitting room with stunning panoramic views over Capability Browns stunning 18th century parkland, the Tower combines all the home comforts you could would want but in a unique historic hideaway.

The Knoll Tower is situated on the outer reaches of the Park and as well as unrivalled views across to the magnificent 17th century stately home and the Temple of Diana, also enjoys views across the Shropshire Hills, affording total privacy for a relaxing escape.

The magnificent 17th century stately home, which can be seen from the Tower was built in 1671, the estate also features two more Grade 1 listed buildings, the Temple of Diana and the Roman Bridge in Temple Wood. Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a frequent visitor to Weston, suggested building a hunting lodge on the Knoll and so the Tower was created.

Guests staying at Knoll Tower can enjoy walking through Temple Wood, one of only five Capability Brown Pleasure Grounds left intact in the UK. The Granary Grill and Deli on the estate is open all year round with the Grill serving lunch and dinner and the Deli stocking a wide range of speciality food and drink.

Although the Earls of Bradford owned much of the land around Weston the Knoll on which the Tower was erected was owned by the Durrant Family of Tong, a village close to the Park, up until 1855 at which time their small estate was put up for sale.

The Durrant Family of Tong had made their money in the Caribbean in the sugar trade. The last owner before the sale of the estate divorced his wife after which he led a fairly extravagant life style. A character not loved locally, he erected a monument on the Knoll to celebrate his divorce. On his demise, his two sons blew the monument up and we believe there is a remnant of the masonry in the woodland near the Tower.

The Weston Park Foundation took over the Weston Park estate in 1986, the Tower was unused and semi derelict at that time. In 2002 it was restored and permission granted to build an extersion providing kitchen, bathroom and heating. In December 2013, the property went through a major redecoration programme to enable the charity to offer the property as a unique destination for short breaks.