About this property
Woolhope 1.2 miles. Broadmoor Chapel is a welcoming converted and sympathetically renovated former Primitive Methodist Chapel dating back to 1857. The chapel is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nestled away in an a private wood forming part of Broadmoor Common Local Nature Reserve positioned on the doorstep of the picturesque village Woolhope, Herefordshire. Perfect for families or friends seeking a rural escape this abode boasts lovely countryside vistas, an open plan design and a toasty woodburning stove. Broadmoor Chapel welcomes you as you follow the gravel approach towards the neatly bricked exterior, its tranquil surroundings setting a peaceful first impression against the backdrop of open countryside.
The driveway offers a private place to leave the car before you wander along the gravel and toward the entrance to a spacious patio tucked to the side, providing relaxing outdoor space that awaits later in your stay. With views stretching across the surrounding fields, you may even catch sight of deer passing quietly through the landscape. Stepping inside through the porch, you enter the open-plan living area where oak-style flooring leads you forward. The sitting space invites you to settle beside the woodburning stove resting in the corner of the open plan arrangement, while a large screen smart TV with the latest apps is mounted on the wall offering entertainment for those restful evenings.
Walking further across the stylish flooring brings you to the bench-styled dining seating, a place for gathering after days spent exploring the countryside. The stylish yet practical open plan kitchen unfolds beside it with wooden countertops that create a warm, easy setting for preparing meals, supported by the oven, hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and kettle as part of the seamless layout. A door opens directly to the large, spacious patio area, providing an almost seamless extension of the room and giving you a natural link between indoors and the tranquil rural surroundings. Moving along the hallway and heading up the bespoke-designed oak stairs, the sleeping spaces reveal themselves in the characterful first floor of the building.
The twin bedroom sits beneath a large Velux window that draws in an abundance of daylight and provides beautiful views of the countryside. This bedroom can be arranged with a king-sized bed on request. The nearby shower room carries the same light through its duplex Velux windows, giving natural light into the room in abundance. Completing the arrangement, the king-size bedroom offers a view through the large dormer window across the countryside, bringing the peaceful landscape into the room. Returning outside, the spacious patio forms a calm and tranquil area for unwinding, letting you pause and absorb the serenity of this rural and beautiful setting.
A general grocery shop and family butcher lies within a short distance, along with pubs positioned within the nearby villages of Woolhope, Fownhope and Mordiford, keeping those all-important essentials close while maintaining the quiet nature of the location. When you are ready to explore, the attractions sit comfortably within a short distance of Broadmoor Chapel. Travelling to Hereford leads you into a Cathedral City where wandering through its winding streets reveals historic architecture, where the cathedral captures your attention with its impressive scale, and where the riverside offers peaceful places to pause. Hereford City has an impressive array of shopping options, ranging from small niche shops positioned within streets draped in history up to large, well-known modern retail outlets set within tastefully designed shopping precincts.
Heading towards Ross on Wye opens up a market town with independent shops to browse, riverside walks that offer gentle scenery and welcoming cafés that make it easy to linger. Venturing toward the Forest of Dean surrounds you with expansive woodland trails, with glimpses of wildlife for those who take their time and with family-friendly places that add variety to your day and for those with the appetite, vast woodland cycling trails and adventure facilities. Broadmoor Chapel offers a peaceful base where you can unwind and enjoy the quiet charm of the Herefordshire countryside.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the pretty village of Fownhope nestles on the banks of the River Wye surrounded by beautiful Herefordshire countryside. This thriving village boasts two village pubs, village shop and butcher and is very close to The Wye Valley Walk a 136 mile walk which follows the border between England and Wales as well as Herefordshire Trail and Three Choirs Way.. Fownhope hosts a popular monthly farmers market and on the outskirts of the village is Capler Hill, an Iron Age Hill Fort and Marcle Ridge from where uninterrupted views can be enjoyed. Nearby, Hereford with its wonderful 11th century cathedral and famous Mappa Mundi world map is worth a visit as are the riverside towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth with their timbered Tudor buildings, striking 17th century market halls, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. Enjoy the beautiful countryside by taking a stroll along the banks of the River Wye, a hot-air ballon ride or river cruise! Visitors can also enjoy a day out to charming Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains and unspoilt Brecon Beacons National Park as well as the magnificient Royal Forest of Dean which offers activities to suit all tastes.
EPC Rating: Band BAccommodation
Characterful property with two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request).
Shower room with low level walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with underfloor heated kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
No children under the age of 12.
Good Housekeeping Bond £200
Oven, hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, kettle.
Smart TV, superfast fibre, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars- cctv covering vehicle entrance.
Spacious private patio and garden furniture.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets allowed.
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 1.2 miles Walking trails direct from doorstep