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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Garway Hill sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Nestled away along a quiet country lane close to the Forest of Dean, with use of an outdoor heated swimming pool, set within the owner’s grounds with wildlife pond, woodland, small stream and private garden. Comfortably furnished, this detached holiday cottage offers a cosy base from which to explore the area. Garway Hill commands stunning views from the peak. Excellent walking area, close to the Three Castles walk, Offa’s Dyke and the Herefordshire Trail. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles. Living room with wood-burning stove, kitchen area and wooden floor. Steps up to hallway. Double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with sloping ceilings. Sun room (accessed by external stairs).
  
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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.
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Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Baschurch sleeps 13.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 13
Accommodation overview: This excellent property stands detached amid its own enclosed gardens, in a peaceful setting in the attractive Shropshire village of Baschurch. Spacious rooms, modern conveniences and a full range of leisure amenities make it an excellent choice for large family holidays or group gatherings whatever the season. Guests benefit from year-round use of an indoor heated swimming pool, games room (with pool table and darts), sauna and Jacuzzi available 2pm-7pm, as well as their own enclosed lawned garden complete with furniture and barbecue. Close to the village church, the house is also conveniently located within walking distance of a range of shops and the village pub.
Just 9 miles north west of historic Shrewsbury and close to the Welsh Borders, Field House stands in an ideal position for exploring and sightseeing within this lovely region. England’s largest inland county, Shropshire remains one of the country’s least populated and unspoilt landscapes, where bustling ancient market towns lie encompassed by acres of countryside. This is an area immersed in history, with Domesday Book associations; noteworthy castles include the English Heritage castle at nearby Moreton Corbet, the hilltop remains at Montgomery and Clun to the south, and of course the splendid sandstone fortifications which dominate the centre of Shrewsbury. Whether you crave nightlife, history, culture or shopping, nearby towns have plenty to offer all tastes and ages. Oswestry boasts the legendary King Oswald’s Well, said to have curative powers, and nearby Wem has plenty of rustic pubs in which to sample the local ales; the 200-year-old ale brewing tradition can still be observed at Wem’s Hanby Ales brewery. Other notable attractions include Hawkston Historic Park and Follies, Wroxeter Roman City, Hodnet Hall Gardens and Attingham Park (NT). Go karting, paint balling and quad biking are available in the local area, depending on the season. Shops ¼ mile. Large living room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire and patio door to garden. Dining room with countryside views. Modern kitchen with breakfast room. Utility. Games room with board games and nursery equipment. Double bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with sloping ceiling and two additional single beds (each for +1). Bathroom with shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Golden Valley sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: These two detached holiday properties sit on top of a hill, at the end of a mile-long private drive, overlooking the Golden Valley and with far-reaching views towards the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. The area is renowned for walking and aside from several miles of paths on the farm estate, the breathtaking National Trust parks of the Brecons and Offa’s Dyke are a short drive away. The ‘book town’ of Hay, with its eponymous Literary Festival, is a 15-minute drive away and the Wye Valley offers good canoeing and some fishing. Herefordshire is becoming an increasingly popular gastronomic destination and together with the Abergavenny and Ludlow food festivals, visitors are spoiled with a growing number of award-winning gastro pubs and restaurants. The 270-acre Poston Farm Estate is set off with an 18th-century Palladian villa (designed by William Chambers) and younger visitors will be charmed by its flock of Soay sheep and several Tamworth pigs. The estate’s woodland includes some ancient broadleaves, providing a peaceful cloak, which together with its position, cocoons visitors from the outside world. Shop and pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Whitchurch sleeps 12.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Drury Lane Barn is a fine example of a detached, traditional barn that has been sympathetically converted by its present owners to a high specification, with modern conveniences added for ease of use - visitors can also enjoy sole use of an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court during their stay. Set in a slightly elevated position away from main roads, and on the owners’ estate, there are far reaching views across open countryside and meadows - making this a truly peaceful setting. Drury Lane Barn is situated less than 5 miles from Whitchurch - a compact Shropshire town just inside Shropshire’s border with Wales. It is a town steeped in history with an array of beautiful buildings that house shops, pubs and some very notable restaurants. Built in Queen Anne style, the distinctive St Alkmund’s Church dominates the town, and the courtyard off the Bullring survives as the last remaining of several which existed until the 1950s. Close by are the villages of Hanmer and Malpas, with the City of Chester, Shrewsbury, and Llangollen with its river, canal, mountains and wonderful views of the Welsh countryside, all within easy access.
The barn’s central position on the Welsh, Shropshire and Cheshire borders makes it a perfect holiday base for exploring the sights of the three counties. There are a number of National Trust properties within an hour’s drive, and golf, fishing and horse riding are all available locally. Shop 1 mile. Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen. Utility. Double bedroom and twin bedroom with shared en-suite shower room and toilet. Further twin bedroom. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom and twin bedroom with shared access to en-suite shower room and toilet. Further twin bedroom. Bathroom and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Ludlow sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: A sympathetically converted, beautiful 18th-century brick built holiday cottage, standing in an elevated position, enjoying lovely views over the Teme Valley and surrounding farmland. Rhyse Cottage is just 2 miles from historic Ludlow (part of the Cittaslow network), famous for its Michelin starred restaurants and summer Shakespeare Festival. There is splendid walking, cycling and riding in nearby Mortimer’s Forest and Offa’s Dyke, with golf and horse racing locally. Shops 2 miles. Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, rugs on brick floor and door to terrace screened by fuchsia and passiflora. Modern fitted kitchen. First floor: Two bedrooms, both with sloping ceilings; one double and one twin with exposed brick walls. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: These two detached holiday properties sit on top of a hill, at the end of a mile-long private drive, overlooking the Golden Valley and with far-reaching views towards the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. The area is renowned for walking and aside from several miles of paths on the farm estate, the breathtaking National Trust parks of the Brecons and Offa’s Dyke are a short drive away. The ‘book town’ of Hay, with its eponymous Literary Festival, is a 15-minute drive away and the Wye Valley offers good canoeing and some fishing. Herefordshire is becoming an increasingly popular gastronomic destination and together with the Abergavenny and Ludlow food festivals, visitors are spoiled with a growing number of award-winning gastro pubs and restaurants. The 270-acre Poston Farm Estate is set off with an 18th-century Palladian villa (designed by William Chambers) and younger visitors will be charmed by its flock of Soay sheep and several Tamworth pigs. The estate’s woodland includes some ancient broadleaves, providing a peaceful cloak, which together with its position, cocoons visitors from the outside world. Shop and pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Bishops Frome sleeps 5.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Amid the hop yards and orchards of the rolling Herefordshire countryside, upon the owners’ farm, this detached stone family cottage is ideal for a truly rural holiday break. Set well away from all roads, this is a haven for wildlife; the silent observer might be lucky enough to spot badgers, foxes, bats, buzzards and all manner of woodland birds. Rewarding walks can be enjoyed amid the Malvern Hills, while the less energetic can stroll within Bringsty Common, Bromyard Downs and along local footpaths. A local vineyard and the renowned Hop Pocket Craft Centre are less than a mile away, while further afield are the historic centres of Ledbury (8 miles) and Hereford and Worcester (each 14 miles). Shop and pub ¾ mile. Spacious beamed living/dining room with electric ‘wood-burner’ and modern fitted kitchen, with ceramic-tiled floor throughout. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Three beamed bedrooms; one double, one twin and one single. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Ashford Bowdler sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This beautiful 18th-century single-storey holiday cottage, one of a pair, stands in an elevated position. It enjoys lovely views over the Teme Valley and surrounding farmland, just 2 miles from historic Ludlow. An open air market is regularly held and there is splendid walking, cycling and riding in nearby Mortimer’s Forest and Offa’s Dyke, with golf and horse racing locally. Midland Safari Park and Ironbridge 1 hour’s drive. Shop 1 mile. Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and patio doors. Beamed dining room. Large well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1 child). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Abbots Salford sleeps 10.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Occupying a quiet, rural location, this spacious holiday property commands uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside towards the Cotswolds Hills and stands adjacent to the owners’ home in grounds of nearly 5 acres. Comfortable and modern, it is well equipped with grounds comprising extensive terracing, south-facing sitting-out areas, and exclusive use of an all-weather hard tennis court and an outdoor heated swimming pool, as well as a variety of garden games – full-size pool table, full-size portable basketball hoop, table tennis, croquet and swing ball.
Perfectly placed for exploring the Cotswolds and its many delights, it is within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon. A town brimming with half-timbered buildings, there are many interesting sights associated with Shakespeare to be seen; the Holy Trinity Church, and the Bard’s last resting place, Guild Chapel, Hall’s Croft and New Place all make for interesting visits, as does Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the adjoining Swan Theatre. New Inn House is also ideal for visiting Cheltenham, and the Gustav Holst Museum, Evesham – reputedly Lady Godiva’s site of burial, and Tewkesbury. In addition to the many historic Cotswold villages and towns, the surrounding countryside is excellent terrain for walking; a climb to the summit of the Worcestershire Beacons affords marvellous views of lush green Hereford and the flat expanses of the Severn Valley. Golf 4 miles. Superb fishing in Evesham. Two pubs within walking distance. Shop ½ mile. Spacious entrance hall. Large living room with log-burning stove. Dining room with sun room area. Fully fitted, well-equipped large kitchen with Aga and electric cooker including breakfast bar, built in barbecue and hot plate. Utility. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms; master with en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Spacious bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Attractive landing with reading area.
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