Guests say
Steep Holm is a beautifully situated and immaculately kept cottage, offering stunning countryside views and a peaceful atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the warm welcome from the host, the comfort of the accommodation, and the excellent walking opportunities nearby. The property is well-equipped and cosy, with highlights including a log burner and thoughtful touches. While the internet can be intermittent and some guests noted a few additional kitchen items would be helpful, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it an ideal base for a relaxing rural getaway.
Guests repeatedly describe the cottage as spotlessly clean and very tidy, with high standards of housekeeping maintained throughout.
The property is praised for its beautiful rural setting, stunning views, and proximity to Kington and local attractions, making it perfect for walkers and those seeking tranquillity.
Reviewers highlight the cottage's comfort, quality furnishings, cosy atmosphere, and features such as the log burner, ensuring a relaxing stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a powerful shower, well-equipped kitchen, and plentiful firewood. A minor point was raised about the need for more oven and microwave dishes for those wishing to cook.
Many guests mention a warm welcome from the host, including homemade cakes and flowers. While these thoughtful touches are greatly appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With an enclosed garden and access to 30-acres of land, this lovely property offers great trails straight from the doorstep.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available at £10 per basket (paid directly to the owner). Cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with garden furniture. 30-acres of shared land. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 ponds in the shared land.. Steepholm is a beautiful cosy and secluded stone-built bungalow located off a quiet country lane. It is surrounded by its own enclosed, part cultivated and part wild garden and offers private, off-road parking for three vehicles. The bungalow offers ample quantities of everything you need: an endless supply of hot water, an effective central heating system, a large kitchen with extensive work surfaces, a spacious dining room, comfortably sleeps five people and a wood burner with unlimited supply of logs (free of charge), all in a peaceful and tranquil location. The rear of the property has panoramic views over the Welsh hills and Hergest Ridge. There are numerous footpaths near the property giving you the chance to put on your walking boots and explore the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. You can literally walk from the garden over sheep pastures and wild moorlands to reach Hergest Ridge, which is part of the Offa’s Dyke Trail. On top of the ridge is an old Victorian racetrack and wild ponies graze freely. Here you can look over towards the Black Mountains of Wales and the Malvern Hills of Worcestershire, with uninterrupted English and Welsh countryside landscapes all around. Visit Weobley where the heart-wrenching film of Hamnet was filmed, it picked up the best drama award at the Golden Globes, and is now tipped to walk away with an Oscar later on this year, this idyllic village has appeared in several publications, even before it opened in the UK cinemas, and is a must visit destination. Steepholm is close to the market town of Kington (also walkable across open fields) where you’ll find shops, supermarkets, and places to eat out. Within a 30-mile radius of the accommodation lies the Historic city of Hereford, with its beautiful cathedral and Mappa Mundi, and the towns of Leominster, Ludlow, and Hay-on-Wye. Locally, the Black and White housing trail, Hergest croft gardens, and the Small Breeds and Owl farm park, are all well worth a visit. If you enjoy walking, cycling or just exploring the locality and want to come home to a warm, comfortable, and peaceful base each evening then Steepholm is the place for you. Nearby locations and attractions include Kingswood with the Small Breeds Farm Park Owl Centre, a short walk/drive from Steepholm, well worth a visit. Kington, a historic market town in North Herefordshire, very close to the border of Wales. The town is surrounded by fabulous countryside just waiting to be explored and is a well known centre for walking. It even has its own ’Walking Festival’. Kington also boasts the highest 18 hole golf course in England. Weobley, a quaint village with a Hollywood link where the heart-wrenching film Hamnet was filmed and is a must visit destination. Hay-On-Wyw is widely known as the "Town of books" and has one of the worlds biggest and best literary festivals, featuring some of the worlds greatest writers, thinkers and performers. Leominster - The Black And White Village Trail is a 40 mile trail that starts (and ends) in Leominster and passes by buildings going back to the Domesday book. Hereford is famous for the Mappa Mundi, one of the world’s most significant medieval maps, which is on display inside the Cathedral. The Cathedral is arguably the most splendid and intriguing building in the city. Take the scenic route along winding country roads through the Welsh mountains to Borth, with its sandy beach, the longest in Ceredigion. or to Aberstywyth, a seaside town with a famous University.
Families or couples only.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Kington Museum
- Hay Festival
- The National Cycle Museum
- Llandrindod Wells Heritage Trail
- Hergest Ridge
- Hergest Croft Gardens
- Llandrindod Wells Lake Park
Reviews (14)
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JACQUELINE COLLINS
Steep Holme is one of the best places we have ever stayed. The views are stunning, wildlife in abundance to watch from the dining room at breakfast every morning. Lovely walks and everything we needed in Kington, just 2 miles away. Marjorie is the perfect host, close by if we needed her and left lovely cakes and flowers for us. The bungalow is so homely, spotlessly clean and we settled in immediately. Excellent value for money too. Hopefully we will return again as we all fell in love with unspoiled Herefordshire.
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Jeanette Howse
We had a lovely very hot week at Steep Holm. Marjorie was excellent and came to welcome us and provided a table laid with home made cakes and tea. The views from the bungalow are stunning and with clear blue skies even better. Visited several National Trust properties nearby and Kington High street is lovely with a market on Fridays, two supermarkets and a lovely local museum and Information Centre. Everyone was very welcoming. We know not everyone likes to cook on holiday but we do but there were few oven dishes, microwave bowls or mixing bowl and rolling pin. So take your own if you want to cook. Or perhaps Marjorie could add a few. we would certainly go again.
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Confirmed Guest
The property is situated in the countryside along a single track road, with lovely views overlooking valley of River Arrow and the Hergest Ridge . Quiet location, good Parking, lovely sunsets.