Lodges & Log Cabins in Herefordshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  The outside furniture was rather tired and gave an immediate impression that it was not as beautifully finished as we were hoping. Inside it was a mixed collection of some lovely ,quirky pieces and some cheap and cheerful furnishings, why fake flowers when charging for luxury accommodation.Fresh flowers would have been so much nicer. Having said that the welcome hamper was superb. Everything sourced from the local farm shop and much appreciated! The restrictors on the upstairs windows were frankly awful. The restriction to air flow during the three hottest days of the year was difficult for us both. We understand that it may be a safety measure but as children are not allowed at the property it seemed an unnecessary addition. It also made it look and feel very touristy. An assumption that of course we will be irresponsible and play with the casement windows🤨. I was also startled when enjoying the garden a guy walked through the fenced gate on the right without any knock or courtesy and announced he was going to cut the grass there and then. My little dog is a dachshund so barks at the least noise . She ran to defend me while he just stood there smirking , I felt very uncomfortable and it was an intrusion. Of course the garden has to be maintained but politeness and courteous request would have been appreciated. We were made to feel that we had no right to expect privacy or seclusion by this employee of the Estate. I have given 4 stars for the beautiful location and obvious care by other members of the Downton estate and the very generous hamper.

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• John A T - Verified booking

  The Cow Cott is a lovely single-storey stone built cottage, small and simple but beautifully converted from a small cow-shed with modern facilities for two people to enjoy peace and tranquility in the country.

  It is set in a non-working farmyard with small barns etc nearby, with access down a farm track and with parking alongside the cottage The hosts, Carol and Phil, live in the farmhouse next door and were charming, going out of their way to make us welcome and comfortable. The cottage is ideal for a dog too with exercise fields on the doorstep, great country and hill walks nearby, and the cottage floor is easy to clean after the inevitable muddy paw-prints! Don't rely on signposts for navigation; few exist, those that do are often hidden in hedgerows, or are non-reflective and don't show up in the dark! OS Map OL13 is essential for enjoying the lanes and footpaths in the area. Rosy the donkey and Mrs Hen the peahen live next to the cottage, and together with dozens of swallows and sparrows swooping around, added an extra-special and lovely dimension to the experience of staying here. There are several dog-friendly pubs near-by offering good food and a reasonable selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes available. It is as well to check opening times as some of these pubs only open in the evening and some do not serve food every day of the week WIFI worked well in the cottage for internet use, and we found 1-2 blobs of signal strength on Vodafone and O2 mobile. To summarise, we loved our holiday here and thank Carol and Phil.

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• Sarah Jane - Verified booking

  What can I say.

  This was just a lovely stay. I was made to feel so welcome. I came here with my little puppy to havesome time away without my children. A much-needed break was just what was required. My puppy loved the surrounding gardens and the donkey. The Cow Cott was just perfect for my needs. Very peaceful and relaxing and listening to nature at its best. I received a handmade cake on arrival, plus chocolate biscuits, Cadburys mini chocolates, a bottle or red wine and even some treats for my puppy. I was totally blown away. There was also coffee, tea, salt and pepper, cooking oil, cleaning equipment’s, tea towels, eye masks, you name it, it was there. The Wi-Fi was amazing. In the description it mentions its only for browsing, but I was able to watch Netflix, apple tv and you tube, TikTok with no issues from my mobile using the Wi-Fi. There is a lovely electric fire, but there is also heating as well. The bed was so comfortable. Everything was to a high spec. There is another fridge and freeze in the outbuilding if needed, but I didn’t need to use it. I would definitely come back another time and would highly recommend.

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• Trofi - Verified booking

  My Whippet Lady and I have been holidaying at the Cow Cott over the past 4 years.

  We absolutely love it here! Carol is just wonderful. She welcomes us with open arms and leaves us lovely treats. Nothing is too much trouble and she always makes time for a chat. The cottage is beautiful, so clean and comfortable and has everything you need. We have fallen in love with Rosie and Ted. They are such sweet souls and we enjoy spending time with them. There’s so much to see in the area. We spent a day at Hergest Gardens and Park wood, stopping for a delicious cream tea at the Maples tea rooms. We went for walks through the fields amongst the sheep and their lambs and we saw wild ponies up at Hergest Ridge. Brobury Gardens are beautiful especially this time of year as the bluebells are already out and the apple blossoms are so pretty. The Garden cafe is also well worth a visit for a cream tea or lunch. I cannot recommend the Cow Cott enough, that’s why we keep returning! It fills you with such a sense of peace and tranquility. A very special place and we hope to return again soon.

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• Stephanie - Verified booking

  The Cow Cott is an idyllic place to stay.

  We stayed for the August Bank Holiday and really enjoyed our stay. The cleanliness of the Cow Cott is superb, the facilities are excellent and we had no trouble with the WiFi. Very comfy bed and top quality pillows. You have everything you need to have a comfy stay here. The hosts are very attentive and made myself, my husband and our dog very welcomed, they even baked a delicious fruit cake and placed it on our doorstep -lovely surprise and much needed along with a brew after a long walk! There are some great walks in the area, there’s a ruined castle -Urishay castle just down the road, sadly it’s private so you can’t have a look round but you can see it from the road but there is a ruined church next to it that you can have a look at. The local pubs are dog friendly which helps when you need to stop off for refreshments halfway through your walk! We will definitely be staying here again!

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