Families can step into Herefordshire’s rural past at this converted milking parlour, where half-cruck trusses, vaulted ceilings and old beams recall its working-farm beginnings. Continue the history lesson at National Trust’s Brockhampton (7 miles), where you can cross the moat to explore the medieval manor before letting younger visitors loose on the orchard play trail. Ledbury (10 miles) makes an easy afternoon out too, with its black-and-white Market House, tucked-away lanes and independent shops to browse. Alternatively, head to Leominster (20 miles) to rummage through its antiques shops, or pack your walking boots and spend the day among the wooded slopes and far-reaching views of the Malvern Hills (2.5 miles). Keen golfers will love the panoramic greens at Ross-on-Wye Golf Club (21 miles away).
Admire your rural surroundings as you make your way inside this medieval upside-down holiday cottage. The bedrooms and bathroom are on the ground floor. Head up the staircase to relax in the lounge/kitchen/diner, where vaulted ceilings and rustic wooden beams are sure to be the topic of conversation. Relax on the sofas while keeping up with your favourite TV programme, before walking past the timber separators to start dinner in the kitchen. This handy space is equipped with self-catering essentials, including an electric oven and hob, and also boasts a dining table for the whole group. Once you’ve thoroughly enjoyed your meal, choose either the double bedroom or single bedroom, both of which have charming features and storage for clothes. Finishing the interior is the bathroom with bath and WC.
The grounds of this gorgeous home are beautiful, with bench seating, dining furniture, and a BBQ for alfresco dining. There are 10 acres of shared gardens and grounds for you to explore too, should you fancy an after-dinner stroll. The property has private parking for two cars.