The Game Larder
Walford, Wye Valley & Welsh Borders
- GAME
- 2
- 1
- Yes
- No
- Saturday
- Garden
- Cot & High Chair
- Children Welcome
- Character Cottage
- Off Street Parking
- Internet / WiFi
Property Information
The Game Larder is set within the west wing of a magnificent old Manor House - The Wythall House - which is a fabulous 16th Century half-timbered manor. Set in a secluded location within the heart of the Wye Valley, it has superb countryside surrounding it. The Game Larder is in one of the oldest parts of the manor oozing history everywhere with beams and windows classic examples, while outside guests can enjoy access to large gardens and wooded grounds. A delightful, old fashioned property it retains all the character of its historic past and has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a good standard, with comfort and value for money central.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
Living Room with sofa and chairs, TV, DVD player plus Dining Area with table and two chairs. The property now also benefits from wifi access.
Kitchen, a small room but well fitted with electric cooker and oven, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave and washing machine.
Small Hall with short steep stairs to first floor.
Upstairs
Bedroom with zip & link beds which can be made up as a King size double or two singles.Wardrobe and chest of drawers. A delightful room with views across the grounds
Bathroom with bath, electric shower over bath, WC & handbasin.
Oil fired central heating throughout and all electricity included in rental. Cot and highchair available. Parking for one car. Large shared garden & garden chairs. Pets by prior arrangement.
Please note that short breaks are welcome October to Easter (except Christmas) or short notice in the summer months
Local Information
Walford is delightful location which lies 2 miles to the south of the Herefordshire market town of Ross-on-Wye. Set in open and rolling countryside it is a classic English village with black and white buildings and other period houses. It is name is thought to derive from the name 'Wales-ford' where the old turnpike road to Wales crossed the River Wye.
Partly located in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and adjoining the Royal Forest of Dean, the settlements of Bishopswood, Walford, Hom Green, Coughton and Deep Dean comprise to form Walford Parish which is scenically framed by the River Wye to the west and the slopes of Chase Wood, Penyard Park, Howle, Leys and Bulls Hills to the east.
There are two churches, a busy locally supported shop which was also previously the Post Office, plus a traditional public house (The Mill Race). There are a number of rural leisure facilities available which attract numerous visitors each year; the Wye Valley Walk passes through the parish with over 25 miles of footpaths and bridleways, fishing and shooting are also available and there is a public canoe launch near Bishopswood Village Hall.