Log Cabins to RentCanoe down the River Wye, or rock climb at Symonds Yat, Cycle around the Black and White villages of Herefordshire, sampling the local cider as you go. Visit the lovely market towns of Ledbury or Leominster, not forgetting the see the famous Mappa Mundi in Hereford Cathedral.
You will be well served within this peaceful oasis where you can relax by the natural swimming pool or stroll through the acres of mature woodland. You are a short distance away from the vibrant market town of Ledbury, where you will find an excellent choice of amenities offering good local food and warm Herefordshire hospitality. Known for its eye catching black and white timber frame structured cottages, this is a fascinating place to explore. Lying right on the borders of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, this ideal location showcases the region's finest countryside where you will be spoilt for choice, the Wye Valley offers magnificent colours, riverside walks and kayaking, with The Malvern hills offering spectacular views, a little further afield the Brecon Beacon National park. Drive through the electric gates and into the woodland and as daylight appears again you will gain your first glimpse of the cluster of traditional lodges. The wooden steps will lead you to the terrace where you can step inside to the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The spacious lounge area has comfortable sofas to sit back in after a busy day exploring, relax with a good book or enjoy a favourite programme or film on the TV/DVD. The kitchen/diner is set to the rear, the kitchen area has everything you need to cook a hearty breakfast or evening meal, including gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area is the perfect place for a family meal whilst planning the next days adventures. There is also a single bedroom on the ground floor and shower room with shower and WC. Heading up the stairs to the first floor you will find two further bedrooms, a king size room to the front of the lodge with a lovely enclosed balcony to take in the morning air. and a twin bedroom to the rear of the lodge with beautiful countryside views. Completing this floor is the Jack and Jill shower room with shower and WC, this can be accessed from both bedrooms. Step outside onto the terrace at the rear of the property where there is seating for everyone to enjoy al fresco dining, a great BBQ, outdoor shower and private hot tub. You also have access to the natural outdoor swimming pool, and a shared sauna and shared gym. There is allocated off road parking for two cars. 1 dog welcome
Sitting at the top of the owner s garden, this cabin is the perfect spot for exploring Hay on Wye, the Wye Valley, and the wider Brecon Beacons National Park. Found in the hamlet of Clyro, the property is close to a village shop and two pleasant pubs. Hay on Wye is only 1 mile away and is the perfect place to spend your time if you are interested in reading. It is said that every book published has passed through Hay on Wye at some point and it s easy to believe once you ve seen the sheer number and the size of the bookshops in town. There is also a large variety of shops, pubs and eateries in Hay on Wye as well as a theatre and a cinema to discover. Coincide your holiday with the famous Hay on Wye Literary Festival that takes place each May and June it s fantastic; also visit the remains of the town s 12th century castle. Further afield, you will find walking trails and mountains such as Pen y Fan, Sugar Loaf, and Corn Du, as well as Brecon Beacons towns such as Crickhowell (22 miles), Abergavenny (26 miles), and Brecon (15 miles). Compact and cosy, this beautifully decorated holiday property is a lovely prospect for a quiet break away for two. Accessed via a short and wide staircase, after crossing the decking you will encounter the open plan cabin. On the left hand side is a restful double bed where you can unwind after a long day of touring the Wye Valley. On the right hand side of the front door is the seating area with a Smart TV. In a connecting room, you will find a well equipped kitchen, complete with an electric cooker, a fridge/freezer, and a breakfast bar. Windows look out into the woodland area that skirts the property. Next door to the kitchen is a handy shower room with WC and hand basin. Step outside the cabin onto the decking where you can enjoy some excellent views of the countryside. There is a small table where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an evening drink. There is a BBQ and firepit a few metres down the garden if you fancy relaxing outside at the end of your day. There is parking close to the bottom of the garden steps for one car. You are welcome to explore the owner s acre of gardens with a small orchard.
Immerse yourselves in the natural beauty of the Wye Valley and gaze out towards Herefordshire, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. This inviting, three bedroom, single storey log cabin offers five guests an exceptional experience. Pull on your walking boots and head off along the Offa s Dyke Path, which runs close by, or take a trail through the National Trust s Begwyns. Hire mountain bikes or canoes in the area too. Spend afternoons pottering about in Hay on Wye, 4 miles from the lodge. Browse in the many bookshops here, dine out, stop for a cup of tea and visit the famous Hay Literary Festival, which is held in the town every May and attracts a host of well known authors. Enter this welcoming and spacious wooden, rural retreat to find it offers all the comfort you require for your Welsh stay. Make yourselves at home in its open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where you can bask by a crackling wood burner on chilly evenings and throw open the French doors on warm mornings. Watch TV, play games or cook together in your stylish kitchen area. Dine at the table inside or out on the veranda, as the mood takes you. Find all three of your bedrooms on the same level. The double bedroom has an en suite shower room and WC, while the twin and single share the family shower room and WC. Carry breakfast, lunch and dinner out on to the balcony to dine and take in the impressive panoramas. Light the BBQ to cook out in the fresh air and let the children play in the enclosed garden. Find ample parking at the log cabin.
Within 1 mile is the bustle of Hay on Wye, where you can explore several galleries, sample local produce at the weekly market or discover Hay Castle ruins. On your doorstep is an array of birdlife and other wildlife observable up close from an elevated position in the woods. Walking enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with paths including The Wye Valley Walk, Offa's Dyke Path, and the Black Mountains all nearby. Those wishing to connect with nature have the riverbank, a beach for swimming, and a range of canoeing and bushcraft options on site or very close by. The wooden clad lodge is bound to please guests with its cosy underfloor heating and large kitchen, equipped with a gas oven and ample dining space for six. The lounge area has cosy soft seating to sink into, a wall mounted TV, and floor to ceiling windows to really drink in those vast immersive woodland views. There is also a sofa bed if needed. Three bedrooms, a double, twin (with sloping ceilings) and a twin which can be made into a king size, continue the tranquil tree lined horizon with windows perfectly situated for spotting the foxes and badgers in the woods. A generously sized family shower room with WC is perfect for unwinding after a day exploring and completes the property. A veranda accessed from the kitchen is ideal for relaxing among the trees as you enjoy a homecooked meal or evening drinks. Enjoy a BBQ and draw out the warmer evenings in this sociable space. There is no need to sacrifice creature comforts in the woods as a shared washing and drying facility lies nearby. Ample off road parking surrounds the property.
Located just outside Hay on Wye near the Welsh Borders, this charming cabin is the perfect place for a romantic break for two. Spend slow hours browsing the bookshops that give the town of books its international reputation, as well as the independent boutiques and antique dealers, before enjoying one of the many excellent pubs and restaurants. Alternatively, head south and you will soon find yourself in the Black Mountains or Brecon Beacons, where mountain biking, pony trekking and miles of stunning walks through glorious landscapes await. Simple and stylish, the wooden cabin has an open plan interior that maximises the space. The living area features a dining table and chairs, where you can enjoy a meal or plan your next adventure, or you might prefer to cosy down and enjoy an evening in front of your favourite television show or movie. The fitted kitchen provides everything you need to cater for your stay. A double bed nestles at one end of the cabin, with curtains to separate it from the rest of the living space, and there is a separate shower room and WC. Despite being set 20 metres from the owner s property, the cabin feels very secluded, with a private veranda where you can enjoy evenings outside as the sun goes down on the panoramic views (blankets are provided to take off the chill if temperatures drop). Alternatively, a private patio with chiminea, outdoor furniture and BBQ, give you a place to dine alfresco under the pollution free night skies. Guests are also free to roam the large 1 acre gardens, complete with orchard, or follow the footpath beside the cabin out onto the open hillside for a romantic picnic as the sun sets on another perfect day.
The cabin is located in the sweet rural hamlet of Clyro, just north of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Adventure on foot or bike on the pathways that criss cross this storied landscape. Climb the ridges of the Black Mountains to get an intimate experience of the Welsh weather. Or for a culture trip, the quaint town of Hay on Wye is 1 mile away; it s famous for its literary festival, but is also packed with history. Visit the 12th century Hay Castle before taking in the local independent book shops. The property is a cabin sitting in a secluded plot, with a timber exterior that continues inside for a cosy, natural feel. Step in through the glass fronted entrance discover a bright open plan living space that combines the kitchen, bedroom and sitting areas. The sofa is a comfy place to relax, as you prepare a meal in the well equipped kitchen, with a butler sink, microwave, and a pull out breakfast bar. The bed is a double, dressed in natural tones. Enjoy waking up with the birds singing outside the cabin s many windows. The shower room gives you an invigorating start to the day before you head into the Beacons. The space outside the cabin is made for a romantic hideaway. Tell the story of your first date beside the fire pit. Wake up and enjoy your morning coffee in the woodland air. Explore the owner s land, including an orchard, or find the footpath that leads straight from your plot into the hills.
Staying on the brink of the English and Welsh border, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the charming town of Hay on Wye (4 miles), you ll want for nothing throughout this unforgettable stay. Set off from your doorstep to enjoy the beautiful walks or mountain biking routes on offer in the area, or travel to the Brecon Beacons National Park (4 miles) for famed hikes and fabulous dark skies for star spotting. The Black Mountain Range is well worth exploring, as well as Pen y Fan (21 miles) Brecon s highest mountain peak! Check in with the property s owner for fishing tips and tricks, accessing the River Wye (2.5 miles) for barbel, trout and salmon fishing. This unforgettable cabin maintains a lodge aesthetic from the inside out, with wooden panelling on the walls and sturdy oak furniture throughout. Step inside and find the sociable open plan living space, where kitchen, dining room and lounge can be found in one generous space. The kitchen is well equipped with electric cooker and hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher for mealtimes, along with a washing machine for if you ve been caught in the rain! Sit down together at the dining table for six, before retiring to the comfy sofas to watch TV. Three bedrooms can be found right here on the ground floor, including two double bedrooms and one handy twin. One of these doubles boasts an en suite shower room with WC, but all of them have been lovingly decorated with comfortable beds and soft furnishings. Completing the property is a family shower room with WC. Soak up the Welsh sun in two wonderful outdoor areas. From French doors in the lounge area, step onto a charming little wooden balcony with outdoor dining set ideal for morning coffee or an evening tipple. The property also boasts a secure and generous garden, which is enclosed by a fence and is perfect for children or pets to run around. Fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco when blessed with sunny skies.
Set on its own out in woodlands and with its own hot-tub Mrs Higgs Lodge has no Wi-Fi just wildlife! Making it an ideal trip for a writer, or a couple that want to escape the buzz of normal life and go back to the basics.
*Want to enioy a relaxing break without the weekend crowds, for a lower price? Consider a mid-week stay! Please note that for mid-week stays beginning on a Monday, there is a 3-night minimum stay.
Situated on the border of Herefordshire and Wales, in the town of Hay on Wye, stands Newton Court. This incredibly beautiful country retreat boasts 9 bedrooms set across 5 acres, including a 17th Century extended farmhouse and separate guest annexe, offering plenty of individual spaces for celebrations and events. Impeccably decorated and modern and stylish throughout, Newton Court is the ultimate in luxury rural retreats and features outdoor spaces just as grand and breathtaking as the interior, with landscaped outdoor seating, covered outdoor lounge area, fire pit area, and wood fired hot tub. All of this overlooking the picturesque Wye Valley, and located just one hour north of Cardiff, and 3 hours west of London.
Newton Court features several absolutely stunning reception rooms including a main lounge area, reading zone on the upper landing, and an airy library style reception area. Newton Court’s stunning kitchen and dining areas are as spacious and modern as the reception rooms, featuring a double height beamed dining hall with a wood burning stove. The 40ft kitchen also features exposed beams, as well beautiful stone floors, and is well-equipped with four electric ovens and 8 hobs. Other modern amenities include combination microwave, two bar fridges for drinks, dishwasher, and double fridge-freezer. There is a central island with five bar stools; ideal for perching with a glass of wine as you prepare dinner, or for the kids to sit and eat, as well as a double sink, and ample storage and food preparation spaces.
There are nine king size bedrooms at the property; four in the main house and a further five split level en-suite guest suites in the annexe. All the bedrooms in the guest annexe feature their own private lounge areas away from the main house. Each bedroom is incredibly spacious and beautifully decorated in plenty of bright white tones with crisp white linens. There are sprays of exposed brickwork in some rooms, fluffy throws, and ornately framed mirrors and artworks. The fixtures and furnishings are eclectic and contemporary in style, with futuristic-looking reading lights in one room, and chandelier style lighting in another. The bathrooms at Newton Court are all just as luxurious in style and design as the rest of the property, with baths and separate shower cubicles, or claw-foot tubs with hand-held shower attachments.
The outside areas of Newton Court have just as much to offer as the inside. The sensational views can be enjoyed from the landscaped seating area that can comfortably seat up to 20 guests and is perfect for summer bbqs. Once you’ve enjoyed dining and socialising with friends and family there’s the opportunity to take a dip in the wood-fired hot tub that seats up to 8 people and overlooks the idyllic Wye Valley - there really is no better place to relax in the bubbles with a glass of bubbles while drinking in all the fresh country air.
The firepit area, also showcasing those amazing views, is ideal for cosy evenings, wrapped in a soft fluffy throw and toasting marshmallows, or perhaps you’d rather spend your evening in the undercover games room featuring flexible seating and a foldable table tennis table. During the day there are orchards and fields to explore, as well as garden games to enjoy; including volley ball, rounders and quoits, and with a children’s play area to boot, which includes swing chair, outdoor playmats and toy box, everyone will enjoy being outside.
Newton Court is situated in the beautiful town of Hay-on-Wye, world renowned for its books and bookshops. Its position on the border of England and Wales provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy the picturesque border country. The accommodation itself is set within beautiful pastures and grassland, ideal for nature walks and spotting birds and other wildlife, and overlooks the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an internationally important protected landscape, one of the most dramatic and scenic in Britain. The town of Hay-on-Wye is situated along the River Wye and is packed with bookshops, as well as being the venue for the annual Festival of Literature. Here visitors will discover quaint and pretty streets lined with second hand bookshops, and antique shops, as well as independent clothing stores, food and craft shops.
The regular local markets are a great place to pick up fresh local produce as well as homemade jams and preserves, and there are a number of picturesque cafes to visit for tea and a slice of cake - homemade of course, as well as the remains of the town’s 17th Century castle, which is currently under restoration.
With a bookshop on every corner, and even some secret ones hidden away, the town is a must-see destination for every literary buff or book enthusiast, where you’ll find shops specialising in everything from children’s books at Rose’s Books with its delicate pink floral exterior, to mysteries at Murder and Mayhem, where crime, horror, and detective novels sit among its ghoulish and fiendishly decorated interior. There are even several ‘honesty bookshops’ in the town, including one whose outdoor shelves line the outer walls of the castle.
The town hosts the annual Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, once described by Bill Clinton as ‘The Woodstock of the mind’, for ten days from May until June, and is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Thousands of people from all over the UK, Europe and America come to join the carnival-like celebrations, and take part in the programme of over 600 literary-themed events, as well as eat, drink and be merry
This elegant, characterful barn tucked within a vast acreage of land offers up to eight guests a chance to holiday in style and with the Malvern Hills as your backdrop there is much to explore in this famously literary area of Herefordshire.
As part of a complex of converted properties, Oaks Barn oozes individual style and artistic flare, with colourful pictures on the walls, sturdy wooden beams in the ceiling and far-reaching views to enjoy throughout. Settle down with friends and a bottle of wine in front of the large log burner in the living area on the middle floor, a great place to relax of an evening with stereo system and a Smart TV with DVD library if you fancy a movie night. Underfloor heating ensures everyone stays toasty if the weather takes a turn and a selection of board games will provide the makings of a lively games’ night!
Follow the exposed brick and wooden flooring to a well-stocked kitchen with oven, washing machine, dryer and coffee machine, and cook up a meal to be enjoyed at the long table seating eight comfortably. The light and airy living space makes it easy to glide from one space to another with a glass of wine in hand, with plenty of comfortable seating to sink into.
The bedrooms are split between the ground and the second floor and are all decorated to a high specification with luxurious wallpaper, large comfy headboards and thoughtful finishes in each. Sink into the plush linens of the top floor master suite bedroom complete with a large walk-in en-suite shower room with rustic Italian tiles and a gorgeous roll top bath, a great place to start your mornings soaking in the bubbles. On the ground floor two double bedrooms complete with Jack and Jill en-suites and a further double with separate shower room complete the accommodation.
Each barn on the complex benefits from its own private garden, with 150 acres of surrounding land available to you during your stay. Each barn on the complex benefits from its own private garden, with 150 acres of surrounding land available to you during your stay. Guests will have shared access to a first-rate indoor swimming pool and pool house, with a kitchen area and sun loungers to kick back and unwind on after your dip. Further communal areas include a woodland fire pit and a shared terrace with BBQ, a great place to socialise and cook an al fresco meal amongst the panoramic views.
With ample parking outside and a fantastic local pub just a two mile walk away, Oaks Barn offers guests a fantastic opportunity to come together in style and luxury in this tranquil rural setting.
The town of Ledbury is surrounded by woods, orchard and hills, a gateway to the footpaths leading through the beautiful Malvern Hills. Potter the pretty streets and explore the brilliant independent shops where you can stock up on unique homewares, artworks and books and stop off for a coffee at the charming local cafes.
Surrounded by orchards, Ledbury is in the middle of Big Apple Country! Twice a year the town celebrates the Big Apple Festivals, but year-round you can head to Weston’s Cider for a tasting tour and orchard walk. Coddington Vineyard is also a must for wine-lovers who want to investigate the fruits of this growing wine region.
A trip to Eastnor Castle is well worth a visit (check website for seasonal opening hours) Take a tour through the historic nineteenth century castle and explore the magnificent state rooms, surrounding arboretum and pretty lake. Overlooking the castle and the Malvern Hills is the impressive 300-acre Eastnor Deer Park, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a herd of Red Deer grazing in the grounds. Those planning a fulfilling walk could take the path up to Eastnor Obelisk and join the path to Worcestershire Way or the Malvern Hills.
For ten days every July the town of Ledbury is home to the largest Poetry Festival in the UK, thanks to the region inspiring a range of poets and writers from Tolkien to C.S. Lewis. Take a trip to the Barrett Browning Institute to find more information on the poetic heritage of the town and explore the charming Tudor buildings that house the exhibitions.
A trip to nearby Hereford would not be complete with a visit to the spectacular Hereford Cathedral with a beautiful stained-glass window and stone monument standing as a memorial to the SAS, a lovely spot to reflect and catch your breath. After your visit take a trip to the local Black and White Museum, a perfectly preserved Jacobean timber-framed house that unveils a varied and fascinating story of Hereford’s history dating back to the English Civil War.
