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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Newton St Margarets sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in truly tranquil surroundings, wonderfully secluded within 8 acres of wildlife haven, this 19th-century detached cottage offers relaxing holiday accommodation. Pony trekking, canoeing, walking, mountain biking and paragliding are but a few of the activities to be found. Shop and pub 3 miles. Living room with open fire, wooden floor and two steps up to well-equipped kitchen/dining room with gas Rayburn and electric cooker. Sitting room. Utility. Shower room. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed, one with 5ft zip & link bed. Two twin bedrooms, each with basin. Bathroom with toilet.
  
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £
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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Sleeps 16
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury sleeps 16.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 16
Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated within the extensive grounds of the Pitchford Estate, these two properties offer superb holiday accommodation. Windy Mundy Farm has been converted from an 18th-century threshing barn and deer shelter and is located on an old deer park at the centre of the estate. Built on top of a south-facing hill overlooking Row Brook, and part of a working arable farm, it is surrounded by fields of wheat and barley and has spectacular, far-reaching views towards the Shropshire hills. Enclosed by a long stone wall, the farm has its own courtyard garden with a terrace and barbecue. Stockbatch Granary is reached by a mile-long drive passing through the mixed arable land of Stockbatch Farm, with its fields of corn encircled by woodland. It comprises an 18th-century granary, clapperboard barn, stables and cowsheds, and nestles on a south-facing slope, at the bottom of which a stream wends its way gently along. A courtyard garden enclosed by a red sandstone wall provides a pleasant sitting-out area from which to survey the countryside views.
Within 6 miles of each property is historic Shrewsbury with its fascinating architecture, castle, museums, fine shops and wealth of traditional inns and restaurants. Easily accessible is popular Church Stretton, and Shropshire’s finest town Ludlow, framed by the gentle Clee Hills, with its impressive castle, magnificent church, many half-timbered buildings and Georgian red-brick houses. Bridgnorth has what is reputed to be the steepest cliff railway in Britain and superb cliff-top walks overlooking the River Severn below. From here, during summer, the Severn Valley Railway’s steam train chugs the scenic 16-mile route to Kidderminster. Attingham Park (NT), Benthall Hall (NT), Ironbridge Gorge and the old market town of Much Wenlock (with its medieval priory) are all within easy driving distance. Riding, sailing, fishing, golf, pubs and restaurants locally. Shop 2 miles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Eardisland sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Located in one of the country’s most peaceful and picturesque regions - with Hereford and the borders of Wales just waiting to be explored - this detached property is set in the owner’s grounds, and has been carefully converted form the original stables. Excellent walking abounds, including Offa’s Dyke, the Black Mountains, together with many other outdoor pursuits. Shop 2 miles, pub in village. Step to entrance. Open-plan living/dining room with wooden floor, dining table (converts to small snooker table) and door to garden. Compact, modern kitchen area with wooden floor and door to garden. Utility. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms, each beamed, and with sloping ceiling; one double with 5ft bed, and one twin. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Leominster sleeps 8.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: These three holiday properties consisting of The Granary, a detached barn conversion adjacent to the owner’s home and farm, Cadbury Barn, a single-storey property and The Roller Mill, both detached but linked via parking bays, are located within the village of Yarpole and are within walking distance from the local inn. Ideally situated for visitors who want to relax and enjoy local walks, they are also close to many nearby attractions and the area around the property offers some beautiful scenery for walking, riding, cycling with Clee Hill, the Bromyard Downs and the Wyre Forest all within easy reach.
Located on the Welsh Marches, they provides easy access to Offa’s Dyke for keen walkers as well as many National Trust properties including Croft Castle and Berrington Hall for those seeking cultural experiences. For those who prefer to drive, the Black and White Trail includes some of the prettiest English villages and is within easy reach, as well as the chocolate box villages of Eardisland with the River Arrow winding its way around the village, and Pembridge with its two popular local inns serving fine food. Not far from Pembridge is the home of Dunkerton Cider where visitors can sample the delightful cider made from the best of Herefordshire’s apples.
Ludlow, renowned for its narrow streets and pretty black and white half timbered properties, the most famous of which is the amazing Feathers Hotel with its extraordinarily ornate wooden facade. Standing in the centre of the town in an elevated position above the River Teme is the splendid ruin of Ludlow Castle which plays host to open-air theatre and the Ludlow Festival held in June and July. Many National Trust properties and gardens are well worth a visit, including Hergest Croft Gardens.
Shop 150 yards, pub 200 yards.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £
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 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Foy sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This spacious detached holiday cottage occupies a position which must be without equal, standing on a small rise within the Wye Valley in the village of Foy, just three miles from the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, which is perched on a sandstone cliff high above a broad loop of the magnificent River Wye. A 17th-century market hall dominates the town centre and while the upper storey is now a fascinating heritage centre, the lower level still shelters twice-weekly markets. There is also an excellent range of shops from antiques and craft specialists to some of the more familiar high street names. The River Wye provides endless opportunities for leisure and relaxation. Renowned the world over for the quality of its salmon, the river is loved by fishermen of all persuasions. The house itself enjoys delightful views overlooking the Church Stream Fishery. The beat, including both river banks, is one mile long and guests can fish here for salmon and course fish. Walkers enjoy the rich wildlife along its banks and canoeists can paddle for miles through magnificent scenery. The area also ideal for cyclists, with miles of uninterrupted pleasure to be enjoyed on quiet country lanes. Shops 3 miles, pub 1½ miles. Spacious living room with wooden floor and beams. Spacious dining room with wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen and breakfast area set on a tiled floor. Conservatory with panoramic countryside views. Double bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 7ft bed (zip & link), TV, double sofa-bed (alternative sleeping) and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi corner bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft bed (zip & link). Double bedroom with 6ft bed (zip & link), additional bed (for +1 child), TV and travel cot. Family bathroom with shower over 6ft bath and toilet.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Knowle Sands sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: The Knowle is a large, Grade II listed, part-Georgian, part-Victorian house adjoining another property. Enoying a prominent position within a mile of Bridgnorth, it is located in the heart of the Shropshire countryside overlooking the River Severn. The spacious gardens of approximately 3/4 of an acre feature a large barbecue area, plus a climbing frame and a swing for children. Internally, this holiday property boasts good-sized rooms ideal for family or group get-togethers, a snooker/billiard room and wi-fi. There is easy access to the town and the River Severn, and it is just a 2-minute walk to the local pub and restaurant. Local attractions include the Cliff Railway, the Severn Valley Railway and Visitor Centre, Ironbridge Gorge and Blists Hill Victorian Town museums. Walking, cycling, golf, fishing and horse riding nearby. Shop 11/2 miles, pub 200 yards. Large living room. Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. Games room with TV. Utility. Two separate toilets. First floor: Sitting room. Double bedroom with 6ft bed, en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Two double bedrooms each with TV; one with additional bunk bed (for +2). Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom leading to twin bedroom (for +2). Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
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