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

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.

Bullens Bank Cottage, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £936

Self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Bullens Bank Cottage is a holiday property which has one of the most spectacular views imaginable. It is, literally, amazing. Situated on the edge of the hillside it looks out towards some stunning English countryside, for miles and miles. Internally this holiday cottage is very cosy and traditional: secluded, low ceilings plus wood burning stoves all adding to the appeal of this 200 year old building. The cottage is surrounded by a private garden and fields. This cottage is astonishing for its view alone but also offers superb value for money. The owners also have another property about 100 yards away down the hill, ideal for slightly larger groups, called Llangain.   ACCOMMODATION.Entrance through into Living Room One, a cosy room with sofa (sofa bed, no charge) and chairs, woodburning stove table and chairs storage heater, Flatscreen TV with Freeview and integral DVD/CD player Living Room Two has another wood-burning stove, with sofas and chairs to enjoy the stunning views, storage heater, dining table and chairs and, of course, astonishing views.   Kitchen well equipped with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge and freezer, washing machine and dishwasherBathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin and WC. Upstairs Bedroom One (compact) with double bed (4ft 6in), wardrobe Bedrooms Two (compact) with two standard size single beds and wardrobeAdditional twin beds located on landing space, no extra charge through which you will access the other bedrooms.OutsideThere garden is well equipped with garden furniture, picnic tables, benches, soft reclining chairs and barbecue all offering excellent views!  Heating by storage heaters and wood-burning stoves. Electricity and logs are included all year. Linen provided, but NOT towels. Pets welcome. Cot provided.Friday Changeover. Short Breaks welcome all year, except High Season and Xmas, Easter and Half Terms please check otherwise. Please note that this cottage can be rented with Llangain for larger parties.   Important Note: the property is reached via a steep stone track which is not suitable for 'low-profile' sports cars.

Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 54
Weekly prices from £250

Self catering accommodation in Shifnal sleeps 54.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 54

Accommodation overview:

Weston Park details

Rural Retreats are proud to present Weston Park, offering luxury accommodation, 5-star service & award winning cuisine. The perfect venue for your corporate event (located on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border, an ideal conference venue for delegates based around the country), or large gathering with friends & family. Weston Park has it all. Exclusively yours with a minimum booking of 12 of the 28 rooms.

Gifted to the nation in 1986 by Richard, the current and 7th Earl of Bradford, Weston is now owned and maintained by the Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust.

The formal lines of the 19th century gardens fuse dramatically with the naturalistic style fashioned by Capability Brown in the 18th century.

Choose from 28 (22 doubles, four double/twin and two singles) bedrooms located within the House, all of which are furnished with family heirlooms, antique furniture and original paintings along with televisions, fluffy towels and robes. Every room has either an en-suite or private bathroom with views of either the formal gardens, ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland or the Temple of Diana. Fully manned with butlers, chefs and housekeepers.

During the Park open seasons, children can enjoy the woodland adventure playground with its slides, zip wire, cargo net and miniature railway. Little ones will enjoy the activity room with a fabulous traverse wall, board games and dressing up boxes!

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.

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

Field Cottage, Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £326

Self catering accommodation in Pershore sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview:

Field Cottage details

Set on the slopes of Bredon Hill in a truly idyllic and tranquil location, Field Cottage is a picture-book stone thatched cottage with many period features. Enjoying beautiful views, the chance to spot deer and other varied wildlife, and surrounded by superb walking country, it is situated on the edge of the charming village of Elmley Castle in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With exceptional attention to detail, enjoy the cosy sitting room with it's inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove, charming kitchen and dining area complete with a gas range cooker and a beautiful, spacious bathroom with roll top bath and shower. Sleeping two guests, Field cottage is the perfect romantic retreat, however, if you'd like to take some friends or maybe the children then just a few steps away, the superbly presented and comfortable Annexe sleeps a further two people in a choice of either twin beds or a superking size double, modern en-suite shower room with underfloor heating and it's own television. Please see our property reference WR004 Field Cottage and Annexe for current availability and prices.

The far reaching, enviable views can be enjoyed from the private garden's seating area.

The cottage is a peaceful and perfect haven for relaxation and an ideal holiday location for exploring the unspoilt beauty of Worcestershire and the Cotswolds. The pretty village of Elmley Castle has a shop and a pub within walking distance. The nearby riverside market towns of Pershore and Evesham are both a short drive away, providing a selection of mainstream and independent retailers, a theatre and local festivals.

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.

Field Cottage and Annexe, Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £436

Self catering accommodation in Pershore sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview:

Field Cottage & Annexe details

Set on the slopes of Bredon Hill in a truly idyllic and tranquil location, Field Cottage is a picture-book stone thatched cottage with many period features.

Enjoying beautiful views, the chance to spot deer and other varied wildlife, and surrounded by superb walking country, it is situated on the edge of the charming village of Elmley Castle in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A peaceful and perfect haven for relaxation and an ideal holiday location for exploring the unspoilt beauty of Worcestershire and the Cotswolds.

With exceptional attention to detail, Field Cottage with it's lovely Annexe is the perfect choice for two couples holidaying together or a family with older children. Within the main cottage, all four guests can enjoy the cosy sitting room with wood burning stove, charming kitchen and dining area complete with a gas range cooker and spacious bathroom with roll top bath and shower, sleeping two guests. Just a few steps away, the superbly presented and comfortable Annexe sleeps a further two people in a choice of either twin beds or a superking size double. The Annexe also features it's own stunning en-suite shower room with underfloor heating. With two outside seating areas to enjoy the far reaching, enviable views in this quiet and private spot.

The pretty village of Elmley Castle has a shop and pub, both within walking distance. The nearby riverside market towns of Pershore and Evesham are both a short drive away, providing a selection of mainstream and independent retailers, a theatre and local festivals.