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The Owl Barn

Kimbolton near Leominster, Herefordshire (Ref. 5173)

4.6

Manor Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher

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41 Customer Review(s)

  • David

    “Lovely cottage and fantastic views.”

    So relaxing and felt very at home. Owner was very friendly and welcoming. Good location for exploring the area with nice towns, especially Ludlow and beautiful countryside for walking.

    So relaxing and felt very at home. Owner was very friendly and welcoming. Good location for exploring the area with nice towns, especially Ludlow and beautiful countryside for walking.

    - David, July 2024

Summary

  • All ground floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed and electric fire.
  • LPG central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer box, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Lawned area and courtyard with furniture
  • 1 pets allowed
  • Pub 2 miles, shop 2.5 miles
  • Note: there is a small caravan site in the adjoining field

The property

Leominster 3 miles. Nestled in a courtyard, explore the bridleway through “the 100-acre wood” apple orchard.

The Owl Barn provides the best of both worlds, with a luxury farm cottage in a peaceful countryside setting yet in close proximity to Leominster and the city of Hereford, with all its tourist attractions, shops and the world-famous black and white trial. The Owl Barn is a beautifully converted, single storey cottage providing easily access open plan living space, ideal for families and friends looking to escape the busy lifestyle.

The spacious open plan living room retains many of its original features, including exposed beams, high ceilings and traditional stone wall.

The comfortable seating area with extra flexibility of the sofa bed, perfect for a relaxing night in front of the TV.

A well-equipped modern kitchen providing everything guests need to have quality time with family and friends.

The cottage is completed by two luxury bedrooms, with a modern twist to ensure you have that a restful night’s sleep and in the morning wake up to the stunning countryside views.

The cottage boasts a delightful family bathroom with an overhead power shower and beautifully tiled bathroom suite, a great place for a long relaxing soak after exploring what Herefordshire has to offer. The large French patio doors from the dining area leads to a conservatory, where guests can unwind and admire the reaching views of the Black Mountains and the Clee Hills.

The astounding countryside from an elevated position surrounds you with red kites soaring in the sky and in the evenings enjoy the sunset mirrored in the pool.

Head outside to acres of open space, offering guests an area for the children to run off some excess energy or to ride their bikes.

A large lawned area for outdoor activities and evening cocktails.

Nudging the Welsh border, this is a fabulous location for walking, cycling and outdoor adventure.

If you can tear yourself away from this delightful location, the charming town of Leominster sits under 3 miles away, with Tudor buildings bearing a selection of shops and cafes.

It is a place surrounded with history and character as it dates back as far as the 7th century, where you can admire the architecture and pay a visit to the local museum.

Further afield on the Hereford/Shropshire border they are plenty of scenic towns and villages to explore.

Ludlow, Pembridge and Tenbury Wells, one of Queen Victoria's favourite places.

Hereford is not to be missed with its stunning cathedral, home to its ancient chained library and famous Mappa Mundi.

There are many National Trust buildings around to view at your leisure, Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Brockhampton are also well worth a visit, as is the Arboretum and Stockton Bury Gardens, on the doorstep.

With so much to see and do in Herefordshire, this stunning holiday home is perfect for family and friends to enjoy a beautiful part of the country, all year round.

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About the location

LEOMINSTER

Hereford 12 miles; Ludlow 12 miles.

Leominster is located in the heart of the beautiful border countryside, where England and Wales nudge each other along Offa’s Dyke. Dating back to the 7th Century, the town of Leominster possesses some fine examples of architecture such as the Priory Church, along with a wide variety of shops, cafes and pubs, and is the ideal place in which to spend a lazy afternoon strolling around in pleasant surroundings. Nearby is the smaller market town of Tenbury Wells situated on the banks of the River Teme. Dating back to the Iron Age and said to have been called 'my little town in the orchard' by Queen Victoria, Tenbury Wells boasts a unique 18th century bridge built by Thomas Telford, the magnificent Pump Rooms, which housed baths where local mineral water was available, and many other listed buildings dating back to the 17th century. Close by are many National Trust properties including Croft Castle and Berrington Hall, plus the Judge's Lodgings in Presteigne, Stokesay Castle, the renowned Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm are well worth a visit. Sample Herefordshire's famous cider or discover Hereford with it's fascinating Mappa Mundi world map and the captivating chained library, home to a collection of rare and ancient books while nearby Bromyard has an air of timelessness with many half-timbered buildings, helping visitors relax amongst a good range of pubs, restaurants and shops. The pretty medieval market town of Ludlow makes a great day out, with more than 500 listed buildings and a magnificent castle, and also within easy reach are Ironbridge and Hay-on-Wye. The magnificent Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park and stunning Malvern Hills also make a great day out.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season