Snaptrip says
The Olde House in Herefordshire receives high praise for its beautiful garden, ideal location for walks, and its well-equipped, cosy, and comfortable setting. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful owners, the property's cleanliness, and the secure garden for dogs. While some minor issues with the shower and sofa bed comfort were mentioned, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning return visits.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, with the house being described as spotless and well-maintained. The garden is also mentioned as well-tended, contributing to the high cleanliness score.
The location is praised for its peacefulness, proximity to beautiful walks, and easy access to local attractions. The secure garden and views are also appreciated, although one review mentioned a feeling of discomfort due to the property's history.
The majority of guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with spacious rooms and a homely feel. However, some guests noted issues with bed comfort, particularly the sofa bed, which slightly lowers the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the property being well-equipped for guests' needs. Some guests experienced issues with the shower temperature and the cooker, which suggests room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests express gratitude for the owners' warm welcome and helpfulness, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A traditional semi-detached 19th century cottage located in the Herefordshire village of Upton Bishop. This lovely cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside which offers many walks, cycle routes and horseback riding. The cottage benefits from many original features including stone flag floors, ceiling beams, elm doors and a wonderful elm staircase. A very well-equipped kitchen leads to a spacious snug with a double sofa bed. There is a lovely dining room to seat all guests and a warm and welcoming sitting room with open fire and lovely views across the large cottage garden. Make your way upstairs to the first floor double bedroom and cottage bathroom. The second floor has a twin bedroom with long distant views to the Malvern Hills. Outside, the wonderful enclosed rear garden can be enjoyed at any time of day with a large lawned area for picnics and family games and a patio with furniture where guests can enjoy alfresco dining on a summer's evening. Take a stroll to the village pub which serves home-cooked food using local produce, as well as a good selection of real ales. The ancient town of Newent and pretty riverside town of Ross-on-Wye are both close by. Why not visit a National Trust property or try one of the many outdoor activities on offer in the area? A wonderful cottage to be enjoyed at any time of year.
The thriving village of Upton Bishop lies in beautiful Herefordshire countryside close to the border with Gloucestershire and has an excellent village pub, craft centre and is just 3 miles from the pretty riverside town of Ross-on-Wye. Upton Bishop offers many lovely walks and cycle routes with the Herefordshire Trail and Wye Valley Walk both close by.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Snug with new sofa bed.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Covered bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, not to be left on their own in the cottage.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 10 mins walk.
Note: Dogs are not allowed upstairs in this property.
Please note: due to the age of the property, the stairs are steep, so please take care.
May not be suitable for persons with limited mobility.
Note: This property accepts on Saturday weekly bookings, if it is different to this then please contact Sykes directly
Nearby points of interest
- Hereford Cathedral
Reviews (37)
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Tara
It is set up perfectly for both hot and cold weather - though we were lucky with the weather so were able to make the most of the glorious garden and complete peace. Lovely hosts who checked in on the first and last day to make sure we were okay.
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Kelly
The cottage is well equipped which is handy. The garden is lovely and we had the fortune of a few bits of sunshine during our stay to enjoy it, along with lots of birds :) We would definately come back again, and really enjoyed its location as a central point to so many places to visit. Most importantly the location is incredibly peaceful and we got some much needed rest. Thank you
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Gila
It was very clean, cosy, comfortable and we felt very welcome. The garden was perfectly secure for our children and dog to run around and enjoy, the kitchen well equipped and a ideal base for us to explore the Wye Valley. Great location, wonderful cottage and would definitely recommend.