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Woodlands Cottage

Docklow near Leominster, Herefordshire (Ref. 1017646)

Customer rating

4.7★

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Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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73 Customer Review(s)

  • Jill

    “Positive… beautiful spot, lovely garden/ views… spacious kitchen, piping hot water, clean bedding… plenty of room.”

    Negatives…Kitchen .. no scissors, broken blinds. Bedroom… no plug in basin, no handle on en-suite door, blinds don’t close fully, door jams. Gardens… very unkempt… nettles, could not walk into any wooded area. All seats were v old and dirty, rusty BBQ. Patio usually means somewhere to sit…. This was too small. Barking dog over the fence. The property didn’t meet expectations sadly AND I have NEVER been to a cottage where there is not a hint of welcome. Not a bottle of milk in ...

    Negatives…Kitchen .. no scissors, broken blinds. Bedroom… no plug in basin, no handle on en-suite door, blinds don’t close fully, door jams. Gardens… very unkempt… nettles, could not walk into any wooded area. All seats were v old and dirty, rusty BBQ. Patio usually means somewhere to sit…. This was too small. Barking dog over the fence. The property didn’t meet expectations sadly AND I have NEVER been to a cottage where there is not a hint of welcome. Not a bottle of milk in fridge, bar of soap …NOTHING. It’s those little things that customers notice. Beautiful place… looking dog eared and somewhat unloved.

    - Jill, June 2026

    Thank you for your feedback, but Woodlands Cottage is not at all unloved! We take great heart from the vast majority of our reviews, which radiate appreciation for the cottage both inside and out. Most people love it and many return. We will address those of the above criticisms that we think fair; we usually do leave milk and a home-made cake, but this can get overlooked on short two-night breaks such as yours. As for our garden, it's anything but unkempt. Perhaps you didn't read the notes encouraging you to roam freely well beyond your own enclosed (and we think very charming) cottage garden. If you had, you'd have found lots of lovely wooded areas, well-tended lawns, colourful flower beds and a beautiful walled orchard. Best wishes, Jane and Brian Property Owner

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Family bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, basin and WC
  • Spacious kitchen/diner
  • Living room with double french windows onto a small patio.
  • Gas central heating, and electric wood-effect stove in the living room
  • Electric range cooker with gas hob, dishwasher, a combination washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, smart TV and DVD player (and a large selection of films)
  • Broadband/WiFi
  • All bed linen, towels, tea towels supplied
  • Allocated parking for two cars
  • Private, enclosed garden with table and chairs, barbecue, and access to the beautiful grounds of Docklow Manor
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking allowed
  • Kings Head pub 0.2 miles, shops 5.5 miles
  • Note: Due to location, dogs should be kept on a lead when outside
  • Whilst the property is pet friendly we kindly request that dogs do not go on the furniture or in the bedrooms
  • Please note: minimum stay is 3 nights
  • Please note: Home cooked dinners can be delivered to your cottage, at a price of £17.50 per head for two courses (subject to availability)
  • Please contact owners for more details.

The property

Woodlands Cottage is a beautiful family-sized house, with its own enclosed and pretty garden, in the grounds of Docklow Manor.

It’s situated in the tiny rural hamlet of Docklow, and has extensive views west of the rolling Herefordshire countryside towards Wales.

This spacious accommodation is perfect for family or friends seeking a restorative holiday in the rural idyll of this unspoilt county of apple orchards and hop fields, traditional pubs and picturesque villages.

A winding path through the pretty garden of Woodlands Cottage leads you to the front door.

Step into the large, stylish kitchen/diner, where you will find everything you could possibly need to rustle up a delicious evening meal before heading into the comfortable sitting room, which boasts a superb selection of DVDs, books and games.

Upstairs are two bedrooms – a double and a twin – each of them tastefully furnished and beautifully decorated.

There’s an en-suite shower room in the twin bedroom, and a separate family-sized bathroom too, with a bath and hand-held shower.

The property is set in the beautiful 4-acre grounds of Docklow Manor, which guests are welcome to explore.

There are formal lawns, herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, an orchard of apple, pear and cherry trees, and a wilder wooded area with two giant Wellingtonia redwoods, rhododendrons and azaleas, and at the right time of year, a mass of spring flowers.

There are benches here and there, for guests to sit and enjoy the glorious far-reaching views towards Hay Bluff and the Brecon Beacons.

Younger guests will find there’s plenty of room to play football, and there’s a trampoline too (on which children must be supervised by an adult).

Docklow Manor Cottages

Leominster 5.5 miles. Situated in an idyllic position amid the rolling hills of Herefordshire are a pair of characterful dwellings, Woodlands Cottage and Yew Tree Cottage, each offering a seamless blend of character and charm, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. They are set in the beautiful 4-acre grounds of Docklow Manor, where there are formal lawns, herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, an orchard of apple, pear and cherry trees, and a wild and wooded area too, as well as benches here and there, for guests to sit and enjoy the glorious sunsets and far-reaching views towards Hay Bluff and the Brecon Beacons. Younger visitors will be delighted to find a football net, a trampoline and an endearing treehouse in the woodland, promising hours of entertainment. If you can tear yourselves away from this wonderful hideaway, venture into the market town of Leominster, for its variety of independent shops and renowned antique shops. Alternatively, the ancient cathedral cities of Hereford and Worcester are each a short drive away, as is the beautiful timbered town of Ludlow, just over the border in Shropshire. For those feeling active, bring your bikes along to your cottage and explore the cycling trails through Mortimer Forest and beyond, or follow the vast choice of walks in this unspoilt and very special part of rural England. Docklow Manor Cottages are the ideal choice for families, friends and couples seeking a relaxing, restorative break to this pretty part of the country.

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About the location

DOCKLOW

Leominster 5.5 miles; Bromyard 6.5 miles; Hereford 17 miles.

The tiny hamlet of Docklow is surrounded by rolling Herefordshire countryside, and there are some traditional inns within a short drive, which offer a warm welcome and excellent food. Docklow is ideally placed for exploring everything this peaceful county has to offer, as well as – a little further afield - the delights of neighbouring Shropshire, Worcestershire and The Cotswolds. The area has many lovely walks, including the long-distance Three Choirs Way and Offa’s Dyke, and there are also cycle trails, horse riding and fishing all available nearby. A short drive from Docklow is the historic town of Leominster, with the lovely Priory church, half-timbered architecture, many antique shops and a variety of other independent shops and cafés. A little further away is the cathedral city of Hereford, where the majestic cathedral itself is home to the fascinating Mappa Mundi, and Chained Library. Hereford dates to Saxon times, and its position in the Welsh Marches made it the site of many a skirmish over the centuries. Surrounded by the hills beyond, and with its medieval bridge over the lazy, winding River Wye, it is the very image of picturesque England.

Please note: minimum stay is 3 nights.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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