Monnington House and Garden Cottage, Monnington on Wye, Hereford, Herefordshire, England - Sleeps 18

Accommodation Comprises:

Monnington House is a delightful period property with accommodation over three levels. Its high standard of fixtures and furnishings means that it truly deserves its coveted 5-Star rating from Visit England.

Downstairs:

• Welcoming entrance hall with underfloor heating and space to leave your bags until you are ready to unpack. Doors from the hallway lead into multiple reception rooms.
• Elegant sitting room with three large sofas, a TV and a fireplace with a wood-burning stove.
• Drawing room with more comfortable seating, a second fireplace with a wood-burning stove, antique furniture and a card table. Multi-aspect windows look out onto the gardens.
• Snug with relaxed seating, a fireplace with a log burner, a TV, and shelves full of books.
• South-facing dining room with a long table that easily seats 12-18 people or 24 by prior arrangement. A wall of windows frame lovely views, and doors open straight into the garden.
• Fantastic kitchen well-equipped for self-catering or external caterers, if you'd rather get someone else in to cook for you. There are two ovens, a four-door AGA, and two dishwashers, as well as plenty of crockery, glassware and cutlery. The practical island is a social and a practical feature - guests will naturally gravitate here to chat as they cook. The larder provides extra storage space for food.
• Cloakroom with a WC and handbasin.
• Utility room with laundry and cleaning facilities.
• Boot room with space to store boots, wellies and games. It's big enough for dog beds, and there are two dog crates for guests who bring dogs.

First Floor

• All bedrooms have picturesque garden views. All beds are made up using 400 thread count Egyptian cotton linen with luxurious blankets and throws. They have antique furnishings that suit the property's age and provide storage space.
• Three bedrooms on this level have zip and link super king-sized beds that can be separated into two single beds. Please let the owner know your required layout when booking. One bedroom is a permanent twin.
• All four rooms on this first floor have beautiful ensuites with showers and baths.

Second Floor

• The bedrooms on the second floor are of the same superb standard as those downstairs.
• Superking/twin room with an adjacent bathroom.
• Twin bedroom with an ensuite.

There are two outbuildings used for games rooms. One has table-tennis, and the other has a pool table and table football.

Outside: Monnington House sits in almost two acres of carefully maintained gardens with level lawned areas for playing games, and bushes and mature trees for making dens and imaginative play. Guests also have the shared use of a separate field with football nets where children can play and the shared use of a games room with pool table and table football, and a rustic table tennis room. There are two terraces - one south-facing with a barbecue and seating for up to 20 people, and the other more sheltered with views of the orchard and playing field. The house has parking for 10 cars.

Garden Cottage is a charming holiday home with accommodation over two levels. The cottage is furnished to a high standard, earning it a 5-Start rating from Visit England.

Downstairs:

• Welcoming living/dining room with solid wood flooring and a fireplace with a flame-effect electric fire. Glass doors frame garden and orchard views and open onto the terrace. The dining table seats eight people. Soft throws and cushions in muted tones complement wooden furniture and add to the rustic, country feel.
• Gorgeous kitchen with oak cabinets and countertops, underfloor heating, and a breakfast table that seats two. Appliances include a tall fridge/freezer and a dishwasher.
• Twin bedroom with an M1 rating that is suitable for guests with limited mobility. It has two single beds that can be joined together to create a super-king size bed, depending on your requirements. The ensuite has a shower, WC and a handbasin.

First floor:

• Master bedroom with a super-king/twin beds, a chest of drawers, and French doors that open onto the Juliet balcony with views of the playing fields and garden. All beds are made up with high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Bath towels are provided.
• Bathroom adjacent to the master bedroom with a shower, WC and a handbasin.
• Third bedroom, this one with a westerly aspect and more beautiful views. It is set up as a twin room with two single beds. These can be joined together to create a super-king if preferred. Please let the owner know your required layout when booking.

Outside: Garden Cottage is completely self-contained and private with its own garden including outside furniture for relaxing and has the shared use of the playing field with two football goals, games room with pool table and table football rustic table tennis room. There is access to a stable where you can store bikes and private parking.

Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, bed linen and bath towels are all provided. By prior arrangement bed configurations can be altered (charges apply). Well-behaved dogs are welcome through prior arrangement (additional charges apply), and dog-friendly facilities include dog crates, food and water bowls, and maps of suitable walks. Smoking indoors is not permitted.

Star Rating: 5 Star