Guests say
The Cider Barn is a charming and cosy cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, and relaxing log burner, making it an ideal base for exploring the local countryside and nearby attractions. The property is peaceful, with easy access to Presteigne and walking routes, though a few guests noted its proximity to a road and the bedroom-to-bathroom layout. Overall, visitors enjoyed a restful and memorable stay, with many highlighting the warm hospitality of Jane and Ian.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, immaculately clean, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests found the location excellent for exploring Presteigne, Wales, and Shropshire, with easy access to walks and local amenities. A few mentioned the proximity to a road, but most did not find it intrusive.
The cottage is frequently described as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with particular praise for the bed and sofas. The log burner added to the comfort, though one guest noted the bedroom and bathroom being on different floors as a minor inconvenience.
Guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, log burner, and outside space. The property met all needs for a relaxing stay, with only minor comments about suitability for those with mobility issues.
Many guests mentioned a welcome pack or hamper with treats such as crumpets, Welsh cakes, and biscuits, and highlighted the friendly, attentive hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Surrounded by lush countryside, this beautiful barn conversion is the ideal choice for a romantic break away..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included, remainder at £8 per basket. Welcome pack. Laundry room with washing machine (shared with owner). . Small enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. 3-acre natural grounds (shared with owner). Private parking for 2 cars. Please note: There is an unfenced river 20 feet away.. This beautiful, converted Cider Barn is full of character and lies in the picturesque Welsh Marches. The accommodation is decorated with a comfortable, vintage country style with modern facilities. Original beams and a welcoming wood burner add to its charm and appeal, and a basket of logs will be waiting for you to cuddle up in the warmth. The cosy bedroom is in the eaves of the barn, with oak beams and a small fireplace.
A welcome basket and dressing gowns are provided for your stay but please contact the owner, in advance, for any additional extras which may be required on arrival, especially for those truly special occasions. The Cider Barn is set on the owners’ small holding with pet sheep including rare breed Balwens (Welsh Mountain sheep) and Herdwicks. The Cider Barn has a small garden area with seating and a BBQ with access to the shared garden, the river, and the grounds, if you wish. The Cider Barn is popular with walkers with numerous nearby towns and areas of interest with Kington town hosting a walking festival in September and walks such as Offas Dyke from Knighton.
The area has many outdoor activities on offer including riding stables, National Trust Houses and Parks and golf within the beautiful surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy the slower pace of life and potter round the old villages and towns. The barn is well placed for the small town of Presteigne, 2 miles away, which holds many events throughout the year and is the first town when you cross the border into Wales, with its pubs, restaurants, cafés, takeaways, museum, and antique shops. There is an award-winning inn (Herefordshire Dining pub of the year in 2020 Good Pub guide) just 2½ miles away towards Kington. Leominster is a small market town and offers vintage/bric-and-brac and antique shops a-plenty, just 10 miles away. Ludlow and Hereford are about 40 minutes away by car. There are many other attractions such as the Chase distillery, Monkland Cheese, gin and cider makers, museums, farm shops, art galleries and markets, all within the locality. The Cider Barn is situated in the heart of a farming community with easy access to both Herefordshire and Welsh villages and towns. The nearby road can experience heavier farm traffic at certain times of the year. Shop, pub and restaurant, takeaways 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Overall excellent
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R. Wallis
The cottage was beautiful, and immaculately clean, & the owners were very welcoming and helpful. The bed was extremely comfortable, & the welcome pack of crumpets, Welsh cakes and biscuits was very thoughtful (& tasty!!) The local people were friendly and there were nice walks along the country lanes, so I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in beautiful countryside. Very clean and comfortably warm without using the Woodburner.Easy access to local town and National Trust properties. It's on a busy road junction but once inside the cottage, that was not intrusive.Would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.Thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Cider Barn.