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Wheelbarrow Castle

Leominster, Herefordshire, Heart Of England

Property details

17 Guests 7 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Hot tub Garden Open fire Pets welcome Hasfishing Family Countryside Broadband / WiFi Near walks Near cycling Neargolf Enclosedgarden Childfriendly Detached Nationaltrust Character Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Ground Floor Bed Highchairavailable Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview

Summary

The stay at the property was generally enjoyable with ample space for family gatherings and pets. Guests appreciated the hot tub and well-equipped kitchen but noted some maintenance issues, such as tired furnishings, heating problems in certain rooms, and various cleanliness concerns. Overall, it felt charming yet in need of TLC.

The property

Leominster 2.5 miles. A stunning detached property located in the grounds of the owner's home, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Stoke Prior, near Leominster in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. This part 16th century holiday home oozes character and charm, and makes an ideal base for a group of friends or extended family to get together. Set over three floors, this impressive property boasts many original features together with homely comfortable furnishings. The farmhouse-style kitchen on the ground floor has everything guests need to cater for a large party, with a dining area to seat all guests and perfect for enjoying a celebratory dinner. There is both a utility and boot room off the kitchen providing a useful area for storing walking gear, wellies and drying off dogs! Converted from a stone barn the large sitting room, accessed through a small sun room from the hallway, has a high-vaulted ceiling with a charming fireplace housing a warming woodburning stove and can seat up to 15 guests. The house also benefits from a further smaller sitting room with seating for six and a TV. There is also a ground floor twin bedroom with an en-suite shower, and a separate cloakroom with basin and WC. The other six bedrooms are over the first and second floors, with the three king-size bedrooms having en-suite facilities. There are two staircases from the first floor to the second, one of which takes guests to the king-size and triple bedrooms, the other to a twin bedroom. The rear courtyard garden can be accessed from the sun room and kitchen and provides a private area to enjoy a lunch time barbecue or alfresco dining on a summer's evening. Climb the rear outdoor steps to a large grassed area again with seating, which provides space for ball games, picnics and offers stunning views to the Black Mountains and Radnor Hills, together with links to many footpaths. Enjoy a stroll around the ancient market town of Leominster, the Black and White Village Trail, or explore the many lovely towns and villages this unspoilt area has to offer. A wonderful cottage to be enjoyed at any time of year. Note: This cottage is approx. 50 yards from Ref. 904154, together they sleep 22.

Stunning detached cottage with seven bedrooms on the outskirts of the pretty village of Stoke Prior. Ideal for family entertaining. Fireplace with woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Enclosed courtyard and garden.

Over three floors. Seven bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size sleigh bed with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, twin basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x second floor family with 3 singles.Please be aware that at the full occupancy of 17 guests, two of the beds will be fold-out beds that will be made up, Please ask the office for more details. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room. Drawing room with woodburning stove. Garden room.

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric range oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Two travel cots (please bring own cot linen) and two highchairs available. Two folding beds available on request. Ample off road parking. Lockable bike storage. Garden with enclosed courtyard with furniture and BBQ, 6 person hot tub, steps to elevated lawned garden. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles. Note: There are some uneven floors and a steep staircase leading to the second floor king-size and triple bedrooms. Note: The second floor twin bedroom has restricted height. Note: Steps up to lawned garden and care should be taken. Pub 2 miles away. Check in is 4pm and checkout is 10am. Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £350

Practical information

Floors: 3
Central heating: Throughout
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Check-out: 10:00
Check-in: 16:00
Village location: Outskirts
Shop: 2 miles
Pub: 2 miles
Dogs allowed: Yes
Children - accepted: Yes
Number of highchairs: 2
Heating: Oil
Views: Countryside
Parking spaces: 1
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Cot: Yes
Entertainment: CD, DVD Player, Radio
Garden: Yes
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Lawned Area, Patio, Gravelled Area

Location