Guests say
Upper Mowley is a spacious and beautifully furnished lodge, ideal for large family gatherings or groups of friends. Guests consistently praise its well-equipped kitchen, generous living areas, and excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, including a tennis court. The peaceful rural location and lovely views are frequently highlighted. While some mention minor maintenance issues and areas that could be refreshed, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property clean and presentable, though a few noted areas such as windows and the utility fridge could be cleaner. Overall, cleanliness is well regarded but with occasional minor lapses.
The rural setting, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions like the Stagg Inn are highly praised. Guests appreciate the peacefulness and scenic surroundings.
The lodge is described as spacious, comfortable, and well-suited for large groups, with many positive comments about the bedrooms, living areas, and overall homely feel.
Facilities such as the tennis court, table tennis, and well-equipped kitchen are frequently commended. Some guests mention minor maintenance issues (e.g., heating, kitchen tap, tired décor), but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Several guests mention generous welcome packs and thoughtful touches, though it is politely noted that these are not guaranteed and may vary. The housekeeper is often praised for going above and beyond.
About this property
Upper Mowley is a bright and spacious farmhouse in a wonderful and totally private position with far reaching views on all sides. Situated in the West of Herefordshire near the Welsh border, the house is surrounded by its own ancient rolling pasture.
The ideal choice for a reunion of family or friends, this handsome accommodation boasts superb rural views captured from the large Georgian windows; a drawing room with a cosy wood burning stove; a formal dining room for everyone to gather for celebratory meals in front of the open fire and ; a second sitting room with another wood burning stove; the kitchen with its large range cooker, two fridges and two dishwashers, is fully-equipped for preparing special family meals sourced from the wonderful local Herefordshire produce and opens out onto a decked area, perfect for al-fresco dining. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, many of them providing flexible accommodation with zip and link beds which can be configured to suit your requirements.
A perfect choice for an outdoor break, there is unbeatable walking with the Mortimer Trail (from Ludlow to Kington) and Offa's Dyke nearby.
Additional Information:
The property sleep 14 plus 2 guests with pull out single beds on the second floor.
The first floor is split level by a few stairs.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charge per dog).
Two Sky HD TVs, two DVD players, stereo and iPod dock.
Two travel cots, two stairgates and two highchairs.
Indoor play barn with concrete surface, marked for tennis. Use of table tennis.
Catering is available locally please click here for further information.
Nearby points of interest
- Kington Museum
- Hay Festival
- Hergest Ridge
- Hergest Croft Gardens
Reviews (57)
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Confirmed Guest
Good for family holiday of 16 people, great space and location but bathrooms not quite 5 star.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house Very well equipped Lots of room for us 9 Decor a little tired but not an issue
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Confirmed Guest
A fabulous place for our family get together. All the rooms were spacious and extremely comfortable meaning we could all be together and have plenty of room. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly think of, which made cooking for our large group very easy. The welcocme basket, milk and juice was a lovely touch. The grounds were gorgeous with lots of space for outdoor games and sitting in the sunshine. The indoor tennis court and table tennis table were well used and the lawn too! We did a walk from the house one day and the views were spectacular. A drink in the pub on the way back for a roast was great. This is such a beautiful part of the country and there's so much to do in the area it was perfect for us all, 25 year to 85 year old alike. We will be back!