Henhouse Farm

About this property

Settled on the outskirts of the rural village of Bodenham, Herefordshire, on a 600-acre working farm with an abundance of wildlife to observe, is this grand cottage, Henhouse Farm. Encompassed by beautiful views, whilst boasting five bedrooms with stylish en-suites, a woodburning stove, beamed ceilings, various areas to relax from, and an annexe with hot tub, the cottage is ideal for a family break, welcoming ten guests and two well-behaved dogs. Both the interior and exterior of Henhouse Farm are generously-sized, providing an wealth of living and sleeping space for your entire party, displaying traditional features including exposed stone walls and oak beams, whilst mixing in contemporary appliances and fixtures. Preparing meals, formal dining, film nights, relaxing evenings in front of the woodburning stove, and sun-filled days will all be possible from your new home-from home. Offering peace and quiet, the annexe is the perfect place to retreat to, whilst acting as the ideal social hub for soaks in the hot tub, and drying off, before venturing to bed. If you can tear yourself away from Henhouse Farm, enjoy visits to England’s Gate Inn for a glass of wine, stock up on the essentials at a nearby Londis, or perhaps opt for a leisurely stroll around Bodenham Lake? Offering breath-taking gardens and backdrops to appreciate, visits to Queenswood Country Park, and Hampton Court Castle are recommended. By car, venture further afield for historical activities, with the chance to tour Waterworks Museum - Hereford, learn about Hereford Cider Museum Trust and its archives, or head to Black and White House Museum, home to a gallery of art and local memorabilia. River Lugg is also a hidden gem, worth a tour on a sunny day, walks throughout the grounds of Berrington Hall are also recommended, whilst Leominster Museum is a stone throw away, highlighting a timeline from pre-Roman times to present. Discover the beauty of Herefordshire by staying at Henhouse Farm.

The rural village of Bodenham lies in beautiful Herefordshire countryside on a bend in the River Lugg and boasts a 16th century black and white village pub, Post Office, shop and Brockington Golf Course open to players of all standards with tea room and restaurant open to non-members. Located between the cathedral cities of Hereford and Worcester, Bodenham is the perfect base for touring the wonderful surrounding counties renowned for their outstanding scenery, boasting many scenic walks and cycle trails, great nature watching opportunities and of course, a wealth of historic houses and gardens scattered throughout the area. Dating back to the 7th century, the town of Leominster possesses some fine examples of architecture such as the Priory Church, along with a wide variety of shops, cafés and pubs, and is the ideal place in which to spend a lazy afternoon strolling around in pleasant surroundings. The cathedral city of Hereford dates back to Saxon times and boasts an eclectic mix of architecture, with a medieval bridge spanning the winding River Wye. Here you can discover the fascinating Mappa Mundi world map and the captivating chained library, home to a collection of rare and ancient books. Within easy reach is Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, Brecon Beacons National Park, the pretty market town of Malvern and the dramatic Malvern Hills. Ludlow, Ledbury and The Royal Forest of Dean all make a great day out.

Accommodation

Main house -.

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Ground-floor bathroom with free-standing bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug.

Conservatory/garden room.

Single-storey external annexe -.

Studio-style layout with double bed, kitchenette, dining area, together with an en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with double sided woodburning stove and hot tub.

Shower room with shower, basin, and WC
LPG fired central heating with woodburning stove in main house.

Electric heating with woodburning stove in annexe.

AGA range cooker, 2 x electric oven, electric induction hob, microwave, 3 x fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler.

2 x TV, WiFi.

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

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Foldaway travel cot and high available.

Ample off-road parking.

Wrap-around garden with lawn, furniture and barbecue.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2.8 miles, pub 3.4 miles.

Note: There are steps throughout the property.

Please note: There is a minimum night stay of x3 nights.

Note: The property is positioned on a working farm, home to an array of wildlife, and is accessed by a 1.2km stone private farm track, may not be suitable for sports cars.

Note: No hen, stag or similar parties allowed.

Note: No anti-social behaviour or disrespectful behaviour will be tolerated.

Note: This property only accepts a maximum of 10 people including infants