Set on the fringes of the market town of Leominster (1 mile) and surrounded by fields and rolling countryside, this Grade II-listed cottage is perfect for couples or small families planning days of adventure together. Spend time in the town centre uncovering Leominster’s Tudor buildings, antique shops, and eateries, pubs and supermarkets. For interesting days out nearby, head to the National Trust sites of Berrington Hall and Croft Castle (both within 10 miles). Slightly further afield, the cathedral city of Hereford offers a day of shopping, eating out and discovering local history; as does the market town of Ludlow (13 miles) which sits over the border in neighbouring Shropshire. If you don’t fancy travelling far, simply pull on your walking boots or mount your bike to explore the surrounding rural lanes and trails.
Step through the front door of this inviting property and into the entrance hallway where you can kick off walking boots, pass the ground-floor WC, and enter the social heart of the home – the open-plan lounge/diner. Boasting exposed wooden beams and brick walls, this sumptuous room combines original features with homely comforts that include a crackling wood burner, Smart TV and restful furnishings. On warm days, swing open the patio doors for some seamless indoor/outdoor living. When stomachs begin to rumble, walk through the archway and into the well-appointed kitchen. Find all you need here for a self-catered stay and gather at the dining table inside – or on the patio outside – to enjoy the chef’s work. At the end of each busy day away, head up to the first floor where two delightful bedrooms await. Choose from a double bedroom and a super-king-size room with zip-and-link beds that convert to twins on request – both rooms benefit from peaceful, verdant views. Serving the bedrooms and completing the interior is a well-appointed family bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Outside, make full use of two splendid garden areas. Find an unenclosed lawn section to the front of the cottage and a more private and peaceful, enclosed rear garden. At the rear, play garden games on the lawn, settle with your holiday read under the apple and plum trees, and enjoy al fresco meals and evening tipples on the furnished patio – where you’ll also find a charcoal BBQ. Guests benefit from ample off-road parking.