Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Check out the area

Hereford, England

Hereford Cathedral14 min drive
Westons Cider Mills15 min drive
Malvern Hills21 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Stone cottage nestled on the edge of the Woolhope Dome, steeped in history, visitors can see fallow deer in the wildflower meadows above the cottage and glow worms in the garden between May and September. Guided nature walks and fishing trips available. Day tickets available for fishing less than a mile away and rented canoeing facilities with drop off and pick up points arranged. Numerous footpaths passing through miles of wildlife rich woodland and pasture. Situated 30 miles from Hay on Wye and within easy reach of the Malvern Hills, Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons. Ideally sited for local attractions like Eastnor Castle and the highly acclaimed Hay on Wye literary Festival. Situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) there are many local pubs serving great food, a couple of which are within walking distance.

Amenities

Kitchen

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hereford

Located in Hereford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Westons Cider Mills and CJ's Old Grove Farm Shop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Weir Garden and The International Centre for Birds of Prey. BattleSports Glos and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.

Hereford, England

What's nearby

Hereford Cathedral - 14 min drive
Wilton Castle - 14 min drive
Westons Cider Mills - 15 min drive
Malvern Hills - 21 min drive
Forest of Dean - 26 min drive

Getting around

Hereford Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Cock of Tupsley - 11 min drive
The Wye Inn - 10 min drive
The New Inn - 10 min walk
The Barrels - 12 min drive
Volunteer Inn - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from River Wye and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Wye Valley. Westons Cider Mills and All Saints Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Lovely cottage to use as a base to explore the area. Easy to find and perfect for what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

S W.

18 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay

The Folly is what you expect of a country cottage. Sarah made sure the cottage was clean and everything we needed was there. The view is amazing!!!!! Beautiful garden buzzing with pollinators. Also such a lovely family that you stay with ... nothing is too much trrouble, they give suggestions on what to visit or where best to shop. As a bonus a daily cuddle with the dog. When you're over 1.70m practise ducking for the quaint low door frames :-). We had a lovely time.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina J., Wales

6 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to have a relaxing break

Really enjoyed our 3 night stay. The accommodation is quirky and cosy. Great walks from the doorstep and close to essential amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cosy cottage

Cosy and comfortable folly cottage full of quirkiness.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway with a gorgeous view

We really enjoyed staying in this pretty cottage. We lingered on the terrace over breakfast and drank in the the lovely view over the very pretty cottage gardens.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

Richard and Sarah are both self employed. Richard has a business called Bugs and Beasties and creates space for nature play and learning in school grounds. He also gives talks all over the country geared around gardening for wildlife. Sarah is a researcher with an expertise in social policy. Sarah loves her horses and Richard is a mad keen fisherman. We have a wicked veg patch (most years!!) friends and guests often enjoy some cheeky treats from the garden. We like to make sure visitors have everything they need whilst leaving them in peace. We produce our own lamb from our few badgerface and ryeland sheep and have the tastiest eggs from our friendly hens. We have a bit of a lifestyle thing going on here and its really nice to share this beautiful place with other people!

Why they chose this property

The folly is only 15 minutes from the M50 and 15 minutes drive from Hereford City but we are a million miles away from street lights and traffic noise. We are only a 10 minute walk from the pub,shop and River Wye , but on the other hand we are set in a rural paradise with only the sound of bird song and bleating of sheep! The wildflower meadow is one of the best preserved in the county. We have fabulous elevated views and the novelty hasn't worn off in 11 years. Fownhope is a cracking friendly village. Great pub nightlife, fab well stocked shop. We can step out of the garden onto miles and miles of deserted footpaths leading to a world of natural beauty. It took us many years to find The Folly with its lovely warm south facing aspect and astounding views over real unspoilt countryside

What makes this property unique

The countryside here is unique. The Silurian limestone that forms the Woolhope Dome makes for a wonderfully biodiverse landscape. Visitors can witness a beautiful tawny owl fly over their heads on the edge off dusk whilst enjoying a beer or glass or wine on the terrace outside the cottage or watch a herd of deer graze within throwing distance from the accommodation. The cottage is truly authentic, and retains its original charm and character whilst full refurbishment make for a comfy stay. Visitors often enjoy some tasty veg from the garden or fresh hen eggs for breakfast. We have horses and sheep to say hello to and if visitors ask in advance we are happy to book pubs or restaurants or find out what you would like to know to make their stay as lovely as it can be!

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