Holiday Cottages With Hot Tubs In Herefordshire

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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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• Kay - Verified booking

  We are a group of 5 ladies that have been friends since our school days and get together once a year.

  We have done this for many years booking accommodation from b&bs, hotels, cabins, apartments and houses. Although most have been comfortable something has never been quite right for us to return. Upon arriving at Orchard house, we immediately knew we had found our “forever home” Kate & Rob’s house is absolutely wonderful in every way. Stunning views and surroundings. Peaceful and quiet. The facilities in the house are all top quality. All of us found the beds extremely comfortable, it was warm and the log fire made it very cosy. Everything had been thought about very carefully. The kitchen was well equipped. The only thing that was missing was a slow cooker, which wasn’t a problem as Kate lent us her own. The hot tub is an excellent addition to the property and we thoroughly enjoyed using it. Rob was down every day to check the chemical levels and water. We enjoyed having a chat with him daily (however he wasn’t intrusive in anyway and you could easily go about your holiday without any interruptions). Kate and Rob’s attention to detail, care and maintenance of their property was evident. They couldn’t do enough for us and they are a lovely couple. Our welcome pack is the best we’ve ever had and very thoughtful of them. I cannot leave much feedback about the local area as we didn’t really venture out. We went into the local village which was very picturesque. However we spent our time at the house, relaxing and enjoying the hot tub. Orchard house is the first holiday rental we’ve stayed in that we’d definitely be looking to rebook. We cannot wait to return. Thank you Kate, Rob and Orchard House for making our yearly get together absolutely super this year. Regards Kay, Sarah, Mandy, Tracey & Clare

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• Chaim - Verified booking

  We stayed in orchard house for a week as a family including a 2 year old.

  The actual house is really well maintained and spotlessly clean. Everything is very functional and there are plenty of children's toys etc. The garden around the house is beautifully maintained with a lovely lawn. There are some small children's bikes and a toy house in the garden which our 2 yr old loved. The garden also has a fire pit which we used as well as a decent large webbed metal chair and table for 8, very comfortable. Additionally there are some comfy outdoor relaxing chairs amd coffee table next to the jacuzzi. The jacuzzi is checked daily and the filter washed out etc, stayed away many times, never had daily jacuzzi maintenance! It's so clean, you can almost drink from it!!! And we kept it on a nice warm 41^ for those late evening soaks and chilling. All this is set within a large sheep farm owned by our amazing hosts, the farm is the best we have ever seen, hundreds of sheep grazing around us, it was a scene of tranquility. Some of my pics taken on my Samsung s23 were David Attenborough level. People couldn't believe it was in Wales, they thought I must be somewhere way more exotic. It was the best holiday house we have ever been to, streets ahead of anything else. The hosts, the young farming couple and their 3 children and Firn the 7yr old spaniel made us feel like family friends not a random holidaying family from London. I really can't speak highly enough about these lovely people, their beautiful property and how welcome we were made to feel. We were welcomed by a delicious home made brownie with local cold pressed rape seed oil and local delicious hand fried crisps. As well as useful things like both white and colour washing machine capsules etc. I highly recommend this property.

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• Helen - Verified booking

  We had a fabulous time at Orchard Cottage.

  The host was absolutely lovely and contacted me before our stay to ask us if we needed anything, We were also given an earlier check in, which was ideal as we could make the most of the day and get settled. When we arrived the place was clean and beautifully presented and there was even a welcome basket with locally-sourced goodies, including a homemade lemon drizzle cake that was probably the best I had ever tasted! The views were simply stunning and the gardens were well maintained and not overlooked at all offering lots of privacy and a lovely outlook from every window of the house. We loved using the hot tub and being able to sit back and admire the beautiful rolling hills in the background. There is an abundance of soft, fluffy towels in the house including ones for the hot tub. This was a god send as it meant we didn’t have to use our own towels we had taken meaning I didn’t have to pack cold, damp towels and even better it saved me extra washing on our return!! The area is very remote and ideal for country walks but you will need to get into the car if you need shops or want a pub (not a problem for us!). Hereford is a 30 minute drive away and worth a visit and we also went to Queenswood Countey Park, which is beautiful and only 15 minutes is the road. This is ideal for kids and adults alike as there is a Gruffalo trail for the kids and a STUNNING autumnal garden/arboretum. If you’re eating out then I 100% recommend The Three Horseshoes in Bromyard. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious. We found this place in the house’s welcome pack.

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