About this property
Enjoying a fabulous location, well secluded and surrounded by countryside for you to explore, this retreat is dog friendly and simply perfect for families wanting to escape the everyday rush. From the doorstep, a network of footpaths and bridleways run up into the Radnor Hills. Just 5 miles away is the pleasant town of Kington, renowned as a centre for walking and surrounded by the pretty rolling hills of The Marches, which offers a choice of good shops, pubs, and restaurants. Explore the Mortimer Trail and the lovely walks to Hergest Ridge. Discover Presteigne (7.5 miles), which nestles at the heart of The Marches and has the award winning Judges Lodging. Explore lovely Hay on Wye with its festival and books, and the medieval town of Ludlow, both less than 25 miles. Travel through acres of established working farmland to arrive at this sympathetically restored, red brick and timber clad cottage. Leave muddy boots by the back door before you step inside this country home full of beautiful interiors and far reaching views to soothe the soul. The hub of the house is an open kitchen/day room designed with family get togethers in mind. A deep window seat with comfortable cushions is the perfect spot for an afternoon with a good book, or a glass of wine whilst a simple supper is prepared. A generously sized dining table and chairs with low lighting create a perfect setting for meals. The kitchen finished with bespoke units offers everything you would need for preparing meals throughout your stay. The kitchen leads to a spacious entrance hall with storage for coats and a cloakroom with WC. The original part of the cottage offers a cosy lounge, finished with lime plaster and deep window sills. It features colourful soft furnishings, along with traditional antique furniture sourced from the many local antique centres and there's a wonderful wood burner for additional warmth there is also a Smart TV for those relaxing evenings. When the day is done climb the stairs to the open landing. Here, guests have the choice of three beautifully finished bedrooms; the master bedroom offers a king size bed with en suite bathroom, a glass front balcony with table, chairs and stunning countryside views, a further double bedroom also with spectacular views, and a third queen bedroom ideal for children, with lovely field views. Completing this property is the beautiful family shower room. Outside, the gardens are sympathetic to the surrounding countryside. A garden bench is available for dining al fresco with a fire pit with BBQ grill attachment, where you can also take in the far reaching views. There is access to the property's own enclosed paddock which would be suitable for dogs to exercise. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 double, 1 queen sized (suitable for 1 adult or 2 small children). 2 bathrooms 1 en suite shower over bath and WC, 1 shower and WC, 1 WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, and dishwasher. Bread maker, Smeg coffee maker, wine fridge. Utility room shed outside washing machine and tumble dryer. Smart TV in the lounge. Ground floor underfloor heating and air source heat pump central heating. Travel cot and highchair available. Open aspect, gardens with garden bench . Charcoal fire pit with BBQ grill attachment. Ample private parking. Access to cottage is along a farm lane with possibility of two gates to open and close to keep livestock safe. Dogs can be walked in all fields surrounding the cottage and in all fields surrounding the lane used for access to/from the main road. Please keep dogs on leads if there is livestock in the same field . Enclosed paddock can be used when livestock are not using the water. Please be considerate with the gates leading to the property and into the fields by leaving gates as you found them. . Storage for bikes. Pubs and shops 5 mile. Electric Vehicle charging requirements should be discussed with owners prior to arrival.
Accommodation
Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Working farm, Luxury, Family friendly, Quirky, Rustic, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes, Yes