LONGWOOD COTTAGE
SOLLERS HOPE, Herefordshire
Described as a country-lovers paradise there are miles of walks without using a car
About the Cottage
Things to Do
Entrance to the cottage is via the french windows in the sitting room. This light and airy room is L-shaped with a dining area in the top corner. There is a large comfy sofa, a cuddle chair and a cosy armchair with footstool. There is a smart TV and DVD player as well as occasional tables.
The sunny kitchen was recently refitted and has a gas cooker, fridge and a small freezer together with a microwave. The kitchen is well equipped, but if there is anything else you need, we shall be happy to help
The deck outside the sitting room has two wicker chairs and a two seater sofas. Cushions are in a box.
The view from here is beautiful across to distant Haugh Woods, and is the perfect place to enjoy a summer sunset
The dining area opens into the hallway with access to the bathroom, kitchen and the two bedrooms. This property has a cloakroom with toilet and wash handbasin, as well as a larger family bathroom with an electric shower set above the bath. This is truly a loo with a view! Both bedrooms have been refurnished recently and the beds in the twin room can be pushed together to make a large king-size bed if preferred. The double room has a conventional 4'6" bed with a semi-orthopaedic mattress and a king sized duvet. Both bedrooms have wardrobes, armchairs and plenty of storage space, and have views in both directions. The cottage has a very efficient central heating system, as well as double glazing so is a very cosy venue for colder times of the year. An additional charge may be made for colder times of the year - charged at cost. Beds are made up with quality bedding and each person has two fluffy towels. Tea towels, loo rolls and all cleaning materials can be found in the cottage
Long Wood and surrounding area
There is easy access to many miles of footpaths including the Wye Valley Walk. The Forest of Dean is not far away where there are beautiful walks and excellent horse riding facilities. Other outdoor activities include numerouis golf courses, canoe expeditions on the River Wye and fishing.
PLACES TO VISIT INCLUDE :
EASTNOR CASTLE & GROUNDS - a short drive through the town of Ledbury brings you to this magical castle. Unusually dogs are allowed inside
THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND
To find out about whats on during your stay
www.threecounties.co.uk/eventcalendar
GLOUCESTER QUAYS
New retail outlet set amongst Gloucester's
historic docks and the Waterways Museum
BERRINGTON HALL
The National Trust's flagship in Herefordshire, situated just outside the town of Leominster
www.nationaltrust.org.uk.berringtonhall
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL & THE MAPPA MUNDI
HAMPTON COURT CASTLE & GARDENS
Wonderful old castle with beautiful gardens
situated between Hereford and Leominster
WESTONS CIDER
Only a few minutes' drive from Long Wood. Not
to be missed for its shop and cider mill tours
THE MALVERN HILLS
The iconic hills situated between Herefordshire
and the M.5 motorway. Wonderful walks
AND NOT TO BE MISSED
HAY ON WYE - the famous book town just over the border in Powys
SYMONDS YAT - known for its peregrine's nests and woodland walks alongside the River Wye.
www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/symonds-yat
FOR EVENTS TAKING PLACE DURING YOUR STAY, VISIT
www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/whats-on/
From the cottage it is a short walk to the footpaths in Long Wood (approximately 19 acres) as well as into the orchard and eight acre meadow with its pond and stream. There are sometimes sheep in the meadow
The cottage has a large secure garden
and its just a few steps into the orchard.
From eight-acre meadow it is a pleasant walk down to the local parish church with its connections to Dick Whttington.
Set in a total of thirty acres, with the owner's home a little way to the rear of
the property, the cottage enjoys the most idyllic rural location. Views stretch in all
directions. Enjoy dark skies and amazing sunsets.
There are no other holiday
properties on this site so it is "all yours" for your stay.
If you enjoy "woodland bathing" then Long Wood is just the place for you
Our own private 19 acre woodland, is inhabited by many forms
of wildlife including foxes, fallow deer, hares, buzzards and badgers.
Many species of birds have been recorded.
Originally an ancient woodland site, part of the wood was replanted
with conifers by the Forestry Commission in the 1950's although
some areas have now been
cleared and replaced with native trees. During the spring and
early summer the wood is full of wild
flowers from primroses and wild anemonies to cowslips and
early purple orchids.
