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

Croftmead, Leominster, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in Leominster sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This delightful, spacious timber-framed black and white property is located within walking distance of the local inn in the village of Kingsland on the borders of Herefordshire and the Welsh Marches. The oldest parts of the property date back to the 1400s, and it has been owned by the same family for almost a century. Standing detached, and set back from the main road, it retains many period features including a spacious panelled hallway, a Victorian bathroom, a breakfast room with cosy Rayburn and characterful scullery, yet with its contemporary kitchen it provides a very comfortable holiday base from which to explore the surrounding areas.
Set in 1 acre of natural, unspoilt grounds, the property is the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a relaxing break. With an abundance of attractions within driving distance there is the renowned black and white village trail, many National Trust properties including Berrington Hall and Croft Castle, the cathedrals of Hereford and Worcester or for keen walkers there is the Mortimer Trail, Offa’s Dyke and Glyndwrs Way all within easy reach. Shop 1/4 mile, pub 250 yards.

Spacious panelled hall. Spacious living room, open fire, French doors. Spacious dining room, open fire, wooden panelling, wooden floor. Kitchen, electric cooker. Breakfast room, gas Rayburn. Spacious study, TV. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, decorative fireplace and dressing room. Double bedroom with decorative fireplace. Two twin bedrooms, one with decorative fireplace. Bathroom, original Victorian claw-foot bath, Velux window. Uneven floors and most rooms beamed.

Underwood Cottage, Sheriff Lench, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Sheriff Lench sleeps 9.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: With exclusive use of an outdoor heated swimming pool (mid May to mid September), sauna complex and the owners’ 7½ acres of grounds, visitors to Underwood Cottage would almost be forgiven for not venturing into the lovely surrounding countryside. Underwood cottage is situated on the Blossom Trail. This spacious, well-equipped and very comfortable 19th-century detached house stands on its own in a delightful and secluded setting, with many species of flora and fauna in its wooded grounds, as well as plum, pear and apple trees.
Underwood Cottage is an ideal touring base within easy driving distance of the Malverns, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Warwick and the Welsh borders. Evesham, (5 miles), retains the atmosphere of a busy market town on the banks of the River Avon, and is very popular with anglers. The Vale of Evesham has rivers, canals, pools and lakes galore; with much of the River Avon suitable for dinghy sailing, boat trips and canoeing. Evesham was once popular with pilgrims, as Simon de Montfort was buried beneath its abbey. The town also has good shopping and many interesting buildings. Pilgrims in search of the true English countryside need look no further than the Cotswolds, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful areas in England. Several Cotswold villages, such as Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water (both less than an hour’s drive), are famous as the quintessence of the English rural scene. Cheltenham (22 miles) is a spa town with elegant Regency architecture, tree-lined avenues, excellent shops and the home of National Hunt horse racing just north of town. Water sports, golf, riding and tennis available locally. Shops 3 miles, village pubs serving food 2 miles.

Spacious entrance hall. Large, beamed living room with open fire and dining area. Well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen. Narrow, open-tread stairs to first floor: Four bedrooms; two double, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet; and two twin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. There is also a Z-bed (for +1) available on request.

Pentre Grange Cottages, Selattyn, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £319 to £ 753

Self catering accommodation in Selattyn sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Romantic Break • Hot Tub • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Amidst the beautiful rolling countryside of the borderlands of England and Wales these charming and recently renovated barn conversions offer stylish and very comfortable accommodation including their own blissful hot tubs. Set within the grounds of the owners' smallholding they lie just 1½ miles from Oswestry a historic market town with good restaurants shops and pubs. The surrounding area holds a wealth of delights including magnificent castles at Powis and Chirk (home to the Myddelton family for over 400 years) and Erdigg House with its woodland walks and horse drawn carriage rides (all N.T.). Also within easy reach the Ironbridge Gorge museums make a fascinating day out and LLangollen boasts a steam railway and narrow boat canal trips crossing the famous Pontcysyllte aqueduct. Wondeful walking on the Offa's Dyke long distance footpath golf and fishing are all available nearby.

Spacious open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and well equipped kitchen area. Cloakroom/WC. First floor with sloping ceilings: Double bedroom with 5' bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Vicarage Cottage, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This peaceful, rural retreat, awarded ‘5 Stars’ by VisitBritain, enjoys views over open countryside and mature woodland. A period, listed cottage, with exposed beams, it is set within the owners’ 5-acre grounds. An ideal holiday base from which to tour the spectacular countryside of Shropshire and The Marches, medieval Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Ellesmere Lakes and Llangollen are accessible. Hawkstone Park follies, Oswestry, Wroxeter’s Roman ruins and vineyard are within easy driving distance, as are many National Trust properties. Riding, swimming, fishing and golf available locally. Shrewsbury 3½ miles. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Entrance via secluded garden. Ground floor: Hall. Beamed living room with open fire and door to garden. Dining room with beams and quarry-tiled floor. Fully fitted kitchen. Single bedroom with en-suite bathroom with electric shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Two beamed double bedrooms, each with sloping ceilings and en-suite bathroom with toilet; one with over-bath electric shower.

The Acton Scott Estate - Henley Farmhouse, Acton Scott, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 20
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Acton Scott sleeps 20.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 20

Accommodation overview:

The flexible accommodation at Acton Scott can be taken together by larger parties so that 36 people can stay for family gatherings and weddings etc. Thirty minutes’ drive to the north, near Shrewsbury, is Cronkhill Farmhouse, sleeping 14, which is also managed by the Acton Scott estate. See property ref RN5.

Dating back to the 16th century, Henley Farmhouse occupies an idyllic position affording uninterrupted views from south-facing lawns and patios, towards Wenlock Edge and Flanders Folly. Thoughtfully appointed and boasting a wealth of period features including beamed ceilings, oak floors and open fires, this is a desirable and spacious ten-bedroom character property.
Restored to an excellent standard, it provides large relaxing and entertaining space including dining for 20, two spacious living rooms and a separate children’s play area. There is a bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen and convenient secondary kitchen/utility. Its ample bedrooms are thoughtfully appointed and there are nine bath/shower rooms, seven en suite. The property is furnished throughout with a mix of new and antique andthe use of traditional English fabrics.
Very popular with families and groups of friends, Henley Farmhouse achieves many repeat bookings, not least as it can be adapted to suit the individual needs of larger parties, with six of the ten bedrooms offering either twins or doubles.
Accommodation: Entrance porch/boot room. Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Beamed sitting room with open fire in stone fireplace. Dining room with feature fireplace and table seating 20. Well-equipped, bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen with two gas/electric ranges and island. Children’s play area with adjacent kitchen/utility. Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles). Wet room and toilet. Separate toilet. Three staircases to separate areas of the first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, and one with oak floor. Two large double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles) and feature fireplace; one with inter-connecting door to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two further double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles); one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Three staircases to separate areas of the second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with beamed sloping ceiling; one with en-suite bathroom with centre stage roll-top bath and toilet, and one with roll-top bath within bedroom and en-suite toilet. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds (can form 6ft double) with wooden floor and sloping ceiling.

Location: You will discover a piece of British history at Acton Scott, for it achieved national fame as the setting for BBC2’s hit TV series Victorian Farm, acknowledging the Acton family’s championing of sustainable practices. It has been followed by another Acton Scott-based BBC TV series Escape in Time, new for 2010 and presented by Ben Fogle.
Guests can enjoy a memorable setting and a multitude of activities on this lovingly preserved estate, including the Historic Working Farm - where the land is worked with heavy horses to preserve a way of life before the age of the tractor. This visitor attraction is a firm favourite with families. There’s the handy School House café (open April to October) and lovely guided walks and cycle rides.
The prettiest market towns and traditional country pubs are all close at hand, including Shrewsbury to the north, on the banks of the River Severn; and Ludlow, to the south, in its medieval castle setting. This is a food paradise with Michelin star restaurants and artisan shops galore. The spectacular Stretton Hills and Welsh Marches offer riding, cycling and walking. Among the many nearby sites are Attingham Park, the famous Ironbridge Gorge and its many museums, the castles of Powis and Stokesay and Wroxeter Roman city.
But if you simply cannot tear yourself away from Acton Scott, the finest local produce and home prepared meals can be delivered to your holiday house, with a la carte catering available to pre-book for special occasions.
Henley Farmhouse is one of three holiday houses at Acton Scott. The Shooting Lodge is a finely restored and spacious character property set in its own private grounds, sleeps 8+3, ref RNP. Henley Cottage, an authentic Victorian farm labourer’s cottage, as seen on TV, sleeps 4+1, ref ROO4. All three properties may be rented together or individually, to accommodate the needs of larger parties.
Three miles to the east of Shrewsbury, Rupert Acton is also the custodian of Cronkhill Farmhouse on the National Trust’s Attingham Park Estate. A spacious 17th-century timber framed property with spectacular views towards the River Severn, it sleeps up to 14, see ref RN5.

For more information visit www.actonscott.com

Bredon View, Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £388 to £ 753

Self catering accommodation in Broadway sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Famously picturesque Broadway is the acknowledged 'capital' amongst Cotswold villages – and this very comfortable cottage and its garden stand within 400 yards of the fine shops inns restaurants and antique emporia at its bustling heart. Historic Stratford-upon-Avon is only 14 miles away and Stanway House and Sudely Castle are within easy reach. Evesham pictured right (5 miles) has an indoor swimming pool. Golf riding fishing and cycle hire are offered locally. Cotswold Water Park 15 miles. Cheltenham 15 miles.

Very comfortable sitting room with open fireplace. Archway to dining room. Well equipped modern kitchen. Bathroom/W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with ensuite W.C. Single bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Brewery House, Lorton, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £

Self catering accommodation in Lorton sleeps 7.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Built in the 1830s this unusual property has been converted to the highest standard retaining a wealth of exposed timbers, random stone and slate walls.  Brewery House is situated on the edge of the village of Lorton with a small patio garden with the babbling Boonbeck flowing through making this an ideal spot for relaxing on a summers evening.

Mansell Lodge, Byford, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

Self catering accommodation in Byford sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This charming former lodge is situated within an 18th-century park designed by Repton on a private family estate in a stunning location, and has truly magnificent views over the Wye Valley. This property is peaceful and quiet and has been completely refurbished and tastefully decorated, and it makes a cosy and secluded romantic retreat. Mansell Lodge is ideally situated for the historic city of Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, with the Welsh border and the beautiful Brecon Beacons also within easy reach. It is a comfortable base to discover Offa’s Dyke and the Black and White trail, and guests can also enjoy excellent walking and fishing within the estate, with golf available locally. Shop 4 miles.

Three steps to entrance porch. Hall. Living room with open fire. Large well-equipped fitted kitchen. Utility. Bathrooom with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom.