- HIGHLY COMMENDED -FLAVOURS OF HEREFORDSHIRE AWARDS 2006 CLICK HERE REGIONAL FINALISTS WEST MIDLANDS EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM AWARDS 2007HIGHLY COMMENDED
SILVER AWARD WINNERS GREEN TOURISM BUSINESS AWARDS 2008
The Woodhouse Farm Cottages are close to the ancient and picturesque market town of Ledbury and the Malvern Hills. Whether you want a weekend break or a longer stay of a week or more, a romantic retreat or a houseparty, this is the ideal place from which to explore the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucester, the Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s country. Within two and half hours of London and Manchester and hidden down a long drive, the cottages are just five minutes drive from direct rail links to Oxford and London, Birmingham and Hereford, where connections can be made to the West Coast line from South Wales to Manchester. The M50 is only ten minutes away which allows for excellent access to the M5 and the motorway network.
Hidden among cider orchards and a few hundred yards from an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the three award-winning cottages are set within fifteen acres of grounds belonging to The Woodhouse, a Grade II* listed, part-moated medieval hall house. Luxury cottages converted from existing farm buildings, Barn Croft was a calf house attached to a stone stable with loft above and The Wainhouse provided for the storage of wagons. The private gardens of each cottage are south-facing and sunny, with garden furniture and barbecues; Barn Croft garden overlooks the moat with its water-lilies, yellow and blue irises and rushes which provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Book all three cottages for a houseparty, Barn Croft for a family break or The Wainhouse for a romantic weekend getaway.
If gastronomy whets your appetite, sample the Flavours of Herefordshire. There are vineyards, cider apple orchards, cheese makers and ice-cream makers and even hand-made chocolates from Ledbury. The area now has a number of micro breweries producing an interesting selection of ales. Treat yourself to a weekend break at the Herefordshire Food Festival in October.For dining and hamper options CLICK HERE
Interested in Morgan Cars? We are twenty minutes from Malvern, where the Morgan cars are built and, of course, their Centenary celebrations are being held next year. We are within an hour and a quarter of the Celtic Manor Resort, host to The Ryder Cup in 2010 and many numerous high-profile events. These ranging from prestigious sporting events such as The Celtic Manor Wales Open to spectacular social occasions such as Ladies Day and the annual New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Perhaps you might enjoy the Races at Cheltenham, Hereford or Ludlow, or grass boarding.
Listen to the choral music of the Three Choirs Festival, one of the world's oldest classical choral music festivals, held annually since the early eighteenth century, or the Jazz Festival at Upton.Ledbury Poetry Festivalhas been described as the best in the country by Poet Laureate Andrew Motion. Come to one of the events during the summer. Whatever your interests, you are sure to be able to indulge them from here.
We look forward to welcoming you to the peaceful retreat that is...
The Woodhouse Farm Cottages
