Hillview Cottage

About this property

A superbly presented semi-detached cottage located on Ankerdine Hill, in the Teme Valley, which is on the edge of the village of Knightwick, on the border between Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Beautifully furnished with spectacular countryside views, the cottage is ideal for families or groups of friends who wish to enjoy time together in a beautiful part of the country. The cottage offers four bedrooms with the master bedroom having an en-suite shower room. Downstairs, an entrance porch offers the perfect place to store boots after walking. The large, well-equipped kitchen and dining area features a range cooker and lovely exposed beams. This leads to a dining room with French doors to the front deck area. Rest in the comfortable sitting room in front of the woodburning stove or on warmer evenings throw open the French doors and sit outside on the deck area. The south-westerly facing garden and decked area, take advantage of the summer sun all day long, where guests can sit back, relax and admire the stunning rural views and then later in the evening marvel at the amazing sunsets. There are lots of different seating areas to enjoy the views, why not sit back in the swinging hammock chair looking across the open fields to Whitbourne, or on a chillier evening enjoy a glass of wine in the lovely summerhouse. The small village of Knightwick, offers a 15th century inn and brewery or alternatively guests could visit the local butchers and cook at the cottage. Fabulous walks are available right on the guests’ doorstep, as the property is nestled in the Teme Valley, with the Worcester Way running past the cottage. Bromyard Downs and Bringsty Common are a five minute drive away and of course the Malvern Hills are but twenty minutes drive by car. Just a short distance from Knightwick is Brockhampton Estate, a beautiful 15th century manor house and traditional farm owned by the National Trust. Other National Trust properties in the surrounding area are Croome Court, Hanbury Hall and Grey Friars House. Just a short drive away is the cathedral city of Worcester with all the well-known high street stores, lots of restaurants and bars by the river, and in December enjoy the traditional Victorian Christmas market. There are lots of small market towns to explore within the area, Bewdley is home to the Severn Valley Steam Railway, Upton-Upon-Severn and Tewkesbury are all a short drive away. A fantastic property, Hillview Cottage can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

The small village of Knightwick sits in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire. The village offers a 15th Century Inn and brewery serving food, and hosts many fantastic markets and beer festivals throughout the year. There is an excellent butchers and plenty of walking routes through the countryside. Just a short drive away is the Brockhampton Estate, a fifteenth century manor house and traditional farm owned by the National Trust. East of Knightwick is the city of Worcester, home to an ancient cathedral which dates back to 400BC. Visitors have an array individual shops, traditional pubs, tea rooms and restaurants.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with Juliet balcony, 1 x small double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area (seats 8).

Dining room (seats 4).

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Range cooker with electric oven and LPG hob, fridge/feezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x downstairs TV with Freeview, additional TV/DVD in master bedroom and TV in first double bedroom, DVD, radio, WiFi.

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

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair on request.

Off road parking for two cars only, no further spaces are available.

Lawned garden with deck area to the front with furniture, summerhouse with decked area and furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 3 miles, pub 10 mins walk.

Note: Check-in time 4:30pm.

Note: Young children should be supervised in the gardens at all times due to steep steps and drops.

Note: No Stag/Hen or similar.

Note: No worker bookings.

Note: The flying of drones is not permissible