LOWER WOODEND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bircher Common

Lower Woodend Cottage in Orleton, Herefordshire, sleeps five in three bedrooms.

Please note: This property has a 5 night minimum stay. This home consists of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and Smart TV, a utility with fridge, freezer, electric oven and hob, and washing machine, a sitting room, a snug with Smart TV and woodburning stove, and a study. The bedrooms consist of two king-size, one with a basin, and a double, serviced by a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room. Outside there is a wrap-around garden with lawn, two patio areas with furniture, barbecue, shed for bike storage, and 1.5 acres of orchard and vegetable gardens, and a private driveway for three cars. This is a pet-free and smoke-free home. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a highchair and travel cot. You'll find a shop in 1.1 miles and a pub in 1.2 miles. For a remote dwelling in Herefordshire, book Lower Woodend Cottage. Note: The Rayburn in the kitchen is out of use. Note: The home is approached via a single-track road.

Amenities: Electric central heating. 2 x electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer. 2 x Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot upon request. Private driveway for 3 cars. Wrap-around garden with expansive lawn, two patio areas with furniture, barbecue, shed for bike storage, and access to an orchard and vegetable garden, spanning 1.5 acres in total. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.1 miles. Note: The Rayburn in the kitchen is out of use. Note: The home is approached via a single-track road. Note: Check-in from 5pm, check-out by 10am.

Region: Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

Town: Bircher Common is a pretty area of lowland heath in the civil parish of Croft and Yarpole in Herefordshire, owned by the National Trust. It is adjacent to Croft Castle and Croft Ambrey Hill Fort, both also owned by the National Trust, a must-see for history lovers who are eager to tour the various rooms, hallways and chambers of the castle. Here, you can also take a peaceful stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens, enjoy the vibrant flower displays and relax in amongst your picturesque setting. Bircher Common also offers an abundance of wildlife spotting opportunities, where nature enthusiasts can engage in birdwatching or spot a range of animals such as deer, rabbits and many more. Further afield, uncover the delights of Yarpole. home to the stunning and medieval St. Leonard's Church, perfect for expanding your knowledge of its historical significance; there are also an abundance of brilliant pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes where you can restock or refuel with some tasty fare. Close by, you can also visit Orleton, which is where you'll find all your nearest amenities, for a delicious lunch at The Boot Inn or head out on a scenic walk to the market town of Ludlow via the Mortimer Way, home to Ludlow Castle and Whitcliffe Common Reserve. A fabulous destination from which to uncover all that this splendid region has to offer.