Holt Farm House
- Reference Number
- H189
- Location
- Holt Farm, nr Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
- Sleeps
- 7 + cot (23 with H190-H192)
Four beautifully converted properties within walking distance of Offa's Dyke.......
Holt Farm lies in attractive, rolling hill country on the borders of Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, at the end of a long private track. It is a wonderful, peaceful location and has immediate access to superb walks and rides. The organically run farm is at 900 feet and a footpath rises behind to a hill with direct access to Offa's Dyke and the Black Mountains, affording extensive views.
There are many attractions within easy driving distance: Hay on Wye (7 miles) - world famous for its bookshops and with a wide range of activites to suit all tastes: historic castles such as Longtown and Llanthony; the lovely cathedral city of Hereford (15 miles) and of course the River Wye itself. The Brecon Beacons, The Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat are approx. half an hour's drive and golf, riding, fishing, canoeing - even gliding! - are available locally. Overall the area offers unrivalled opportunities for the perfect country holiday.
See Also:
° H190 Holt Farm Stable
° H191 The Wain House
° H192 The Barn
Holt Farm Stable, Holt Farm House, The Wain House and The Barn can be booked jointly. For special occasions e.g. wedding anniversaries there is also seating for up to 23 guests at one large table in The Barn.
Accommodation
Dating from the 17th century, this Grade II listed building has recently been completely restored, retaining as many of its original features as possible. The result is a very comfortable house, Visit Britain 4 stars (Gold Award for exceptional quality of accommodation), with every modern convenience, including underfloor heating, but at the same time full of an atmosphere of age and history - flagstone floors, exposed beams, oak planked doors, bread oven, stone spiral stair; it has everything! There is an enclosed garden around the house with barbecue and access to the adjoining orchard beyond.
Large sitting room with woodburner in inglenook. Fitted kitchen/dining room with woodburner and bespoke Herefordshire oak table to seat 12. Bathroom/wc. with independent shower above the bath. Utility room. Stone spiral stairs at either end of the house. 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles, one having an en suite shower room/wc. Access via the adjoining bedroom to a 3rd bedroom with 3 matching single beds.
Services
- Woodburning stoves
- Underfloor heating
- Logs, oil, electricity, gas for cooking, bed linen and towels included in rent
- Cot
- High chair
- Baby bath
- Colour TV (freeview)
- DVD player
- Ipod docking station
- Video
- Mini stereo system
- WiFi broadband
- Telephone
- Washing machine
- Tumble drier
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Ample parking
- Shop 4 miles
- Pub 1¼ miles
- No smoking in the property
- Sorry no pets
- Refundable £200 dilapidations deposit payable on booking more than one cottage
- *Short Breaks*
