Guests say
The Croft is highly praised as a spacious, well-equipped property ideal for large family gatherings and celebrations. Guests consistently highlight the excellent swimming pool, beautiful grounds, and helpful, accommodating owners. The house is comfortable and caters for all ages, with ample kitchenware and communal spaces. Minor issues such as weak Wi-Fi, occasional maintenance niggles, and rare pool or sauna concerns are mentioned but do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences. The property is frequently described as exceeding expectations and many guests express a desire to return.
Reviews frequently mention the property as clean and well-maintained, with only rare minor comments about specific items (e.g., BBQ or pool needing a clean). Overall, guests are very satisfied with the cleanliness.
The setting is described as beautiful, with lovely views and grounds. Guests appreciate the peaceful, scenic location, and its suitability for gatherings. No negative comments about the location were found.
Guests consistently describe the house as comfortable, spacious, and suitable for all ages. Beds and communal areas are praised, with only isolated mentions of minor issues (e.g., heating on arrival, plumbing in one room).
The swimming pool, games room, and kitchen facilities are repeatedly highlighted as excellent. Occasional issues with Wi-Fi, sauna, or specific appliances are noted but do not overshadow the overall high standard and variety of amenities.
Owners are described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, often going out of their way to assist guests. While some guests mention thoughtful gestures, such as help with accessibility or quick responses, gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Peterchurch 3 miles. Situated mid way between the beautiful cathedral city of Hereford and the quaint, internationally renowned town of Hay-on-Wye, this magnificent detached Herefordshire country house is set in 6-acres of grounds, in the rural hamlet of Vowchurch, boasting breathtaking views towards the Black Mountains, and offering amazing facilities with a wealth of character and style. This superb Herefordshire cottage offers spacious accommodation, comprising a main house and an additional annexe accessed via a separate, external entrance, with eleven bedrooms in total, seven with en-suites. Guests have access to several sitting rooms, one with a woodburner, a large dining room in the main house which seats 24 and a magnificent farmhouse-style kitchen/diner.
The private 1.5 acre formal garden offers seating and a swing, as well as a BBQ area overlooking the delightful mature garden and orchard. Across the courtyard, you can relax and unwind in the inviting spa, with a private heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and even a gym area for the more energetic. This outstanding Herefordshire cottage also has use of a games room with pool table. With fabulous access to outstanding walks and cycle routes in every direction, this Herefordshire cottage makes a delightful retreat, and is the perfect place for a get together with family and friends.
The village of Peterchurch, with its handful of pubs and restaurants, is situated on the River Dore in the beautiful Golden Valley, flanked by the Black Mountains to the west and gentle hills to the east. Just 10 miles away is the market town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its book shops, pubs, restaurants and antique shops, making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Wales. Surrounded by pleasant orchards and cornfields, the village is also close to the Offa's Dyke and Wye Valley walks.
Accommodation
Magnificent eleven-bedroom, detached country house sleeping 24 guests, set in extensive grounds and offering amazing facilities for a large get together for family and friends.
Main House, with kitchen, living accommodation and seven bedrooms.
Coach House annexe (adjoining the main house and accessed via its own front door) with four bedrooms.
Private swimming pool and sauna.
Floor plan available to view on laptop or desktop computer.
MAIN house with seven bedrooms all on First floor.
Bedroom 1: King size double with day bed, en-suite shower, basin, WC.
Bedroom 2: Twin.
Bedroom 3: Family room with double and single separated by a curtain.
Bedroom 4: Double.
Bedroom 5: Double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin, WC.
Bedroom 6: Double with en-suite shower, basin, WC.
Bedroom 7: Double with en-suite shower, basin, WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC.
Coach house annex with four bedrooms;.
Bedroom 8: First floor Twin with double with en-suite shower, basin, WC.
Bedroom 9: First floor Double with en-suite shower, basin, WC.
Bedroom 10: Ground Floor Twin, sharing Jack-and-Jill en-suite shower room, basin, WC.
Bedroom 11: Ground floor Double, sharing Jack-and-Jill en-suite shower room, basin, WC.
MAIN house living areas:.
Farmhouse style kitchen with AGA (available seasonally from October – April), electric range cooker, microwave, fridge and 2 x dishwashers, kitchen island with bar stools plus kitchen table seating six.
Pantry with large American style fridge/freezer and ample food storage.
Utility room with 2 washing machines and tumble dryer.
Three comfortable sitting rooms, one with wood burner (starter pack for wood burner included and additional wood available to buy from the owner on site).
2 x TVs with Freeview, stereo/CD player, WiFi.
Large dining room with seating for 24 and double doors opening to patio area.
Games room with pool table (accessed externally).
Second games room with foosball table and sofas and a selection of books & board games.
Ground floor cloakroom with basin/WC.
Large enclosed mature garden with orchard, children’s play area, patio and outdoor seating area.
Charcoal BBQs available on request (refundable £30 deposit required per BBQs, payable direct to owner).
Off road parking for 10 cars.
Private indoor heated swimming pool with built in spa-pool area with submerged seating and jets (please note there is no separate hot tub, the spa pool is part of the swimming pool).
Sauna and mezzanine area with space for Yoga and Pilates.
Changing rooms with shower & WC (please note towels for the swimming pool are not provided).
Oil central heating with wood burner & in main house, gas central heating in annex.
Bed linen & towels included in rent (bedding for cots not provided).
2 x travel cot & 3 x highchair available.
No pets & no smoking.
Shop & pub 1 mile.
Outside catering available by prior arrangement with owner.
No fireworks or drones please due to local livestock.
Please note: There is a £600 refundable good housekeeping bond payable directly to the owner.
Please note: This property is available for short breaks starting on Mondays and Fridays, and for 7-night stays beginning on Fridays only; please ask us before booking any other check-in day so we can check if the owner can accommodate
Nearby points of interest
- Hereford Cathedral
- Hergest Croft Gardens
- Tretower Castle & Court
- Hay Festival
- Kington Museum
- Hergest Ridge
Reviews (90)
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Roy
However, it was somewhat disappointing that the temperature of the swimming pool was too low for comfort and wifi was inadequate for guests who needed to maintain business contact during the week. Even so, our three year old grandson summed it up by declaring that it was all 'amazing'.
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Peter
Perfect for our large group and in spite of weather very comfortable and lots to occupy all ages. Would definitely book again
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Diane
Lovely surroundings, easily accessible, well heated, very clean and well-maintained. The owners were really helpful and quick to respond to my queries and very accommodating in response. Hope to return one day in the future. Thank you.