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Keepers Cottage, Hereford, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £740

Self catering accommodation in Hereford sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

Keepers Cottage details

Keepers Cottage is a Victorian gamekeepers house and has been completely refurbished to a very high standard, it offers high quality accommodation for up to six people in the cottage and the adjacent converted barn. It is reached by a private track through the woods and is situated in a grassy woodland glade.

Guests have the opportunity to walk or mountain bike on the owners' private estate and in the woods around the house. Ideal den making opportunities for the young, and the surrounding countryside is a haven for wildlife and is steeped in history. Offas Dyke, the border between England and Wales in the Dark Ages, runs actually through the estate and the only neighbours in the woods are fallow deer and badgers as well as buzzards, red kites, ravens and woodcock.

Situated between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, Keepers Cottage is the perfect base for exploring the Welsh borders, the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the historic Hereford Cathedral or for touring the unspoilt market towns of Leominster, Kington and Ross-on- Wye. If you would prefer to relax at home, the house itself has a cinema and a sauna as well as a table tennis table and the house and barn are completely enclosed with a courtyard for outside dining and letting children and dogs run free but safely.

Locally, there are excellent pubs and restaurants including the Michelin star pub The Stagg Inn. There is an excellent farm shop and cafe two miles away and other convenience shopping is available four miles away. The famous bookshops of Hay-on-Wye and the gastronomic mecca of Ludlow are also within very easy reach.

If you really want to get away from it all, you can hole up in the cottage and apart from the occasional gamekeeper or woodsman passing by, you will be completely undisturbed.

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.

The Oaks, Inwood, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £904

Self catering accommodation in Inwood sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview:

The Oaks details

The Oaks is a detached country holiday house in a tranquil position in the South Shropshire hills, one of the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Situated on the side of the Long Mynd, this luxury self catering rental enjoys stunning views over the surrounding hills.

The Oaks has been refurbished to a high standard and offers contemporary, spacious and light accommodation. The garden is approximately two acres and is surrounded by post and rail fencing and hedges. Two large, sunny stone patios with teak furniture face west and south with delightful views over Shropshire's Caradoc and Lawley Hills.

Situated in an ideal location for an outdoor break with numerous walks and mountain bike rides from the front gate, which leads directly onto National Trust land. The nearest golf course is at Church Stretton and is the third highest in the country with fantastic views! A number of traditional country pubs with great food, open fires and real ale are situated a short drive away.

The property is ideally placed for visiting the medieval Shropshire town of Shrewsbury with its speciality shopping, fine foods and amenities. Five minutes away is Church Stretton, a Victorian spa resort and finally Shropshire's gastronomic capital Ludlow, with its Michelin-starred restaurants.

Nearby for children, is Shropshire's historic working farm at Acton Scot, the Secret Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms or the interactive museums of Ironbridge.

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.

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.

Coach House, Fishpools, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £274

Self catering accommodation in Fishpools sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview:

Coach House (Herefordshire) details

The Coach House is a studio conversion quietly situated in the grounds of Fishpools which is a traditional 16th century timber framed house. Rated 4-star by the tourist board, it is reached via a quarter of a mile track and is in a very rural position.

Guests will enjoy a south facing private decked area with far-reaching views across fields and farmland which is perfect for watching the sun go down, making this an ideal cottage for a romantic holiday.

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

Tenbury Wells, an attractive spa and market town in the Teme Valley, is four miles away and the fine Georgian town of Ludlow is only a 25-minute drive.

The Old Bakehouse, Walford, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £458

Self catering accommodation in Walford sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: The Old Bakehouse, is a self contained cottage that sits in the west wing of Wythall House. As the name suggests, the property was once the bakery for this beautiful 16th Century Manor, a house steeped in history and quite simply a stunning location. It sits within the Wye Valley countryside with large secluded grounds surrounding (including the family of ducks and chickens that roam freely!) with tranquility the order of the day! Internally the property comprises comfortable accommodation with two good sized bedrooms upstairs. The home retains all the character features that you would expect of a listed building namely beams, the original lead windows, and exposed walls. Set in the heart of the Wye Valley countryside, the 'cottage' is an ideal base from which to explore the area, including the market town of Ross on Wye. We see this as an excellent value for money holiday cottage with all basic amenities included. ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor Entrance into Living Room with sofa and two arm chairs and TV with DVD Player, separate Dining Area, with table and chairs for four people. The property now also benefits from wifi access.Kitchen, a small but fully fitted with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge and washer/dryer. UpstairsBedroom One with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawersBedroom Two with two single beds.wardrobe and chest of drawersBathroom with bath, hand held shower attachment, WC and washbasinOutsideThe property has access to a large shared gardens with chairs and table. Please note that there is a lake in the gardens Oil fired central heating and electricity incl in rental. Cot & High Chair available. Pets by prior arrangement. Short Breaks October to Easter, on application otherwise.We would like to bring to your attention that as this is a period building almost all features are the original ones! So the floors are a little uneven and some of the original lead windows (400 years+ old!) are delicate!

Whites Farm Barn, Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £1045

Self catering accommodation in Ledbury sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Whites Farm Barn is absolutely stunning and probably one of the best barn conversions we have seen. Set deep within the countryside the property offers a real countryside experience and yet is within a convenient distance of one of the regions most delightful market towns - Ledbury. Internally the barn is presented in a welcoming and attractive open plan style, with large open spaces displaying the oak beams and original 'cross windows'. These period features mix beautifully with some contemporary touches such as underfloor heating. There is also the added benefit of a ground floor bedroom and bathroom. Externally the barn has an enclosed garden to the front and enjoys a lovely location situated down a quite lane within a little hamlet. The owner provides a super welcome basket (and maybe a little homemade Perry!!) and informs us that you can now order Waitrose deliveries to your door. This is an excellent choice for those who like quality, space and something a little historic. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.Short Breaks welcome all year round.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance into vast Living Area.Living Area with three sofas and easy chair, flatscreen TV with Freeview with DVD playerKitchen / Dining area. Table and six chairs, Kitchen with electric hob and oven. microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/drier and dishwasher. Bedroom One with twin beds and wardrobe. Bathroom One with large walk in shower, WC,washbasin and heated towel railUpstairsBedroom Two with double bed, sofa, hanging rail and chest of drawers.Bathroom Two with bath, handheld shower, WC, washbasin heated towel rail.Bedroom Three with king size bed, chest of drawers and hanging rail.Underfloor heating throughout, upstairs and downstairs*OutsideThere is a lovely, enclosed garden with a couple of fruit trees around the property with bench and separate table with benches.Off-street Parking. Strictly Babes in arms or children aged 5 + ONLY. *The underfloor heating is set at a constant level of warmth (dependent on the time of year naturally!) and is included within your price. Any additional requirements may be charged by the owner separately, at cost.No Pets. No Smokers. Short Breaks welcome year round, outside July, August and the Christmas/New Year period. Damages Deposit of £150 payable on arrival. Waitrose will deliver!Wifi Internet available