School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Herefordshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Emma - Verified booking

  We had an amazing week at Bluebell Cottage.

  Before our holiday started we were contacted by the owner about our arrival time and were given the location based on what3words. This made it much easier to find, as the cottage is in a beautifully secluded spot overlooking ancient woodland. Arrangements were also made for our daughter, Beekeeper Cottage's children and the owner's grandchildren to participate in some Halloween fun. This initial contact and attention to detail set the tone for the whole break. On arrival we were met by Chris and shown around a meticulously clean property. There was a welcome basket for us of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits. This was much appreciated. As was the welcome basket for our dog. Chris showed us how to use the hot tub and the secure meadow he has for us to run the dog in. We had a good chat with him about his plans to re-introduce our British bees into the eco-system rather than the 1000s of imported Queen bees. He was very passionate about this, and wish him all the best, as it will make a huge difference to the area. The property being in a beautifully secluded area, overlooking farmland and ancient woodland made it the perfect down time retreat. The property has wifi, but it isn't as fast as we get at home, as Chris explained this was due to the ISP. For us this was not an issue at all, as it meant we were away from any screens. The perfect way to enjoy family games and some DVDs. Relaxing in the hot tub of an evening was spot on. A hot tub that was checked on twice a day. On our penultimate night Chris bought over a pumpkin and some templates for our daughter to carve, along with candles. We arranged a little trick or treat for our last night around the three properties. The children all had a ball, dressing up and exchanging sweets on our last night. Chris and his family also put on a small Halloween display in the meadow. Chris recommended different places we could visit. We went Gruffalo hunting in Queenswood, wandered around Berrington Hall (NT so take your cards), Stokesay Castle, Ludlow Castle and explored the local picture postcard villages, got cheese from the local artisan producer and some local cider from Dunkertons. So pack your sturdy boots and go amd explore the area, it is stunning. Nothing was too much effort for Chris, he was keen to make sure everyone's holiday was the best it could be. His attention to detail made sure of that. Thank you for a fab week away, we wish you all the best with the bees.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a very relaxing weeks stay at the cottage which is nestled deep in the countryside, giving us a quiet relaxing retreat surrounded by nature.

  Chris met us on arrival and ran through the facilities, which included a small but ample fenced garden to the rear. Which overlooked a paddock with horses in framed by an ancient wood with birds of prey circling above it. In the graded is your private hot tub which is checked and cleaned twice a day by Chris, having a dog this was a safe space to allow him to be off the lead. There is also a small table and parasol with 4 chairs and two relaxing chairs, as well as a day bed in the recess. To the side of the cottages is a field with a pick nick table and lots of room to play games. Also on arrival we had been left a welcome pack of milk, tea, coffee and some biscuits, as well as a dog welcome pack which included a bowl, lead, towel, cool mat and a bag of treats which Roscoe was very grateful for, and is a very nice touch. The cottage is well supplied for comfortable and relaxing self catering and is a perfect base to explore the county of Hertfordshire. The cottage has had a refurb for this year and is in very good condition with all safety aspects in place. We visited a number of places and I would suggest joining the national Trust, as a family its £126 for the year which gives you free entry and parking to all of there sites. To spend the day at one venue is around £34 so it pays for itself very quickly. Croft castle and Whitley park and gardens are a must. There is a small artisan cheese maker about 4 miles from the cottage and on some days you can have a tour to be shown how they make the cheese. If you like your cheese this is a place to visit. Leominster is a lovely small town to wonder around, with a large selection of independent butchers and grocers along with coffee shops, restaurants and dog friendly pubs. A great holiday away from all the hustle and bustle of modern life and Chris makes you feel welcome and relaxed from the moment you arrive, we will definitely return in the future.

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• Beverley - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at The Folly.

  It was a last minute decision to book. The grounds are beautiful and you kindly have free run of them. The car parking is off road. You need to close the large wooden gate each time as the owners have a dog (who will come and visit you. Very sweet). You then walk the length of the garden to the Folly at the end. It is small but every bit of space is utilised. The spiral staircase could be an issue for some but you know this when you book. Plenty of hanging space in bedroom but getting suitcases upstairs is a challenge! The nearest neighbour is not the owner's house but another. Not much is open in the village of Woebley which is 30 mins walk on roads or 45 mins by fields. Internet unfortunately was non existent so Smart TV was pointless. May have been a blip. TV tiny. There are DVDs and a built in player. Good selection of books and games. Lovely welcome basket of home made bread and jam and fresh eggs plus more. We received a warm welcome from Jim and were offered early check-in. Very handy as we were already in the vicinity. The bed has a lightweight duvet. Towels were very stained. There is a bbq in the summer house which is also yours to use and provision of an area with sun loungers. 2 induction cooking rings were efficient and combi/microwave. Couldn't be bothered to read the lengthy instruction booklet for that! Fridge with small freezer compartment. We like to cook when away and as pubs were rarely open glad we had that option. We did have a drink at the Salutation and in Dilwyn village but no food on offer. You can book to eat out locally in the evening if places are open. Plenty of National Trust and gardens in the area. Would we stay again? Possibly. It was a novelty but we really like more space on holiday. Thank you for a lovely break.

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• Ryan - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic holiday at bluebell cottage.

  It is set in an idyllic part of Herefordshire, right in the middle of a farm. The surrounding area was absolutely delightful - there was a beautiful natural meadow right beside the house with a picnic table right in the middle, and we enjoyed a picnic there most days. In the evenings, we walked around the huge fields and watched the sky turn red as the sun set. A short drive away is Leominster and Hereford, which has all the hustle and bustle you need if you would like a change of scenery. The hot tub was absolutely fabulous - it is a real hot tub, not just one of the inflatable ones, and the owner checks it every day. Speaking of which, the owner Chris was absolutely fantastic. He was always available for any questions, and is a very interesting chap- we talked at length about his project to reinvigorate the surrounding areas with UK native bees, so that we are less reliant on European bees. Chris even kindly posted back some clothes that we had left in the tumble dryer, extremely kind! While we were there, the WiFi was the only slight hiccup. I had a little bit of work to do while there, but unfortunately the WiFi wasn’t strong enough to hold a connection. Chris explained that this was due to the ISP letting them down, and that high speed Fibre broadband was on its way. In any case, once we got over the initial adjustment of ‘putting down our phones’, we felt that the lack of distraction helped us to focus on the beauty of the area and to have more of a tech free holiday, which was lovely. Thanks Chris for a wonderful stay.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  The Folly is an amazing, quirky and romantic place to stay in a beautiful setting.

  It certainly has the WOW factor. It is very bijou, with a high standard of furnishings and fittings. The design and planning has been  well thought out to utilise every inch of space. The outside area is secluded and perfect for al fresco dining. We were lucky enough to have some hot weather so we had breakfast and dinner on the terrace and used the barbecue one evening. The shelter in the garden is perfect to catch the last rays of sun. Apparently the inspiration for the building came from a visit to Portmerion in North Wales. It was originally built as a writer's retreat for a well-known garden designer to write his books whilst overlooking the peaceful rill and garden. We received a very warm welcome from our hosts and nothing was too much trouble.The patio in front of the Folly is planted with edible plants that we were invited to pick and use. On arrival we received a welcome basket of delicious homemade spelt bread, homemade damson jam, milk, biscuits, butter, olive oil and local cheese. There are plenty of places to visit in the surrounding areas. Nearby Weobley is a charming village. We would wholeheartedly recommend this property and would definitely return. We have stayed in a lot of self catering properties all over the country and abroad, and this is one of our favourites. Thank you to Annie and Jim for making us so welcome.

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