Henhouse Farm

About this property

Settled on the outskirts of the rural village of Bodenham, Herefordshire, on a 600-acre working farm with breathtaking views is the idyllic cottage, Henhouse Farm. It is the ideal retreat for a large family or group of friends boasting 4 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and the Shepherd's Barn, boasting another spacious bedroom, en-suite and separate kitchenette, all with ample parking. Henhouse Farm displays many traditional features including exposed stone walls, oak beams and a wood burning stove, whilst combining contemporary living space in the orangery, where you can sit back, relax and watch the deer pass by. Prepare a meal in the open plan kitchen, complete with AGA range cooker. Eat your freshly cooked meal in the spacious dining room, and end your night relaxing in the snug with a family movie or a good book. Offering peace and quiet, the Shepherd's barn is just a few steps away from the farmhouse and is the perfect place to retreat to, whilst being the ideal social hub for a games night or a soak in the hot tub. Within easy reach of Henhouse Farm are the medieval village of Bromyard and the historic cathedral city of Hereford, the Wye and Golden Valleys, and the fascinating towns of Leominster and Ludlow. Henhouse Farm is itself surrounded by beautiful walkways with unbelievable views, and with Queenswood County Park and Arboretum and the historic Hampton Court Castle close by, your possibilities to walk and explore are endless. The River Lugg is also a hidden gem, worth a tour on a sunny day, or perhaps try some fishing at the local Docklow fishing pools. You could finish your day of exploring with some delicious home cooked food at the 16th Century England's Gate Inn. Make new memories, and enjoy a holiday with loved ones at Henhouse Farm you will never forget.

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