Notts House

About this property

Notts House is a delightful Grade II listed cottage, in a charming village with plenty of character. It is only 6 miles from the Cathedral city of Hereford and 8 miles from the market town of Leominster. It’s churchyard setting overlooks the 15th century village of Wellington, with its village shop and community centre. Throughout its history, Notts House has been the village school, the village brewery, and is now a sympathetically restored cottage, full of period features. This half-timbered cottage is approached via double gates that lead to a gravelled parking area with ornamental shrubs and hedging, along with a lovely patio and a garden shed, and to the west of the cottage is a further lawned garden enclosed by laurel and leylandi hedging for a private, secluded feel. Step inside to find a wonderful first-rate setup; it’s slate floors, exposed timbers, stonework and impressive fireplaces make a comfortable holiday home, spread over three levels. You enter the ground floor via an oak-framed entrance porch, to find an open-plan farmhouse-style kitchen, a lounge, study, cloakroom and boot room leading to the rear entrance. The first floor landing takes you to a cloakroom, a tiled wet room, the well-appointed en-suite master bedroom, and a second bedroom. The third and fourth bedroom are found on the second floor via an open-tread spiral staircase leading from the inner landing, both boasting lovely views and one even has its own washbasin. The surrounding area has much on offer with the city of Hereford just a short drive away along with the delightful regions of Shropshire and The Cotswolds. A short stroll will lead you to a handy village shop and post office to stock up on treats, and you can jump in the car to explore the National Trust's Weir Garden or tee up at The Herefordshire Golf Club, The Bell at Tilltington 2,7 miles Englands Gate 4,4 miles away. Visit the vibrant city of Herford, where you can tour the spectacular cathedral, unveil rich history at Black and White House Museum and sample crisp cider at Hereford Cider Museum Trust. Settled along the River Severn is the city of Worcester, home to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to soak in the culture or why not have some family fun at the Tenpin bowling? This fabulous holiday let is simply perfect for those seeking something a bit different, in an interesting part of England.

Wellington is a little village, with a shop and a pub, offering many attractions in the enveloping surrounds, with nearby Queenswood Country Park in Leominster, Court Farm and Leisure at Tillington, as well as The Cider Museum, The Waterworks Museum and the Herefordshire Trail at Hereford. Situated just a short drive away, Hereford also boasts a medieval bridge over the winding River Wye, an assortment of period and modern buildings, as well as The Curious About Hereford trails helping you discover the city's heritage. Further afield are the regions of Shropshire, Worcestershire and The Cotswolds.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin (zip/link, can be double on request).

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Cloakroom/utility with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Boot room

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, washing machine, heated airer and dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Large wrap-around garden with lawned area and patio with furniture.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 2.4 miles.

Note: The garden is not fully enclosed.

Note: The spiral staircase is very steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Note: the second-floor has eaves so please be careful.

No hen, stag or similar parties allowed.

Please note: No parties allowed at the property.