SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR 2009. ENJOY ENGLAND AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE. English Tourism's highest accolade. Close to the ancient and picturesque town of Ledbury, this is the ideal spot from which to explore the Three Choirs Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. It lies beneath the Malvern Hills, in a tranquil, rural area but is only a few minutes from the motorway network and railway system.

The Wainhouse provides secluded accommodation for a couple. Ground floor accommodation has been created from a building which once provided for the storage of wagons. The rooms are individually designed with antiques, pictures and prints and are extremely well-equipped.

Perfect for a romantic break,the bedroom has a super-kingsize bed hung with silk-lined drapes and the woodburner in the sitting room provides a cosy focal point in winter.Three beautiful arches, now windows, open onto a private stone-flagged terrace with vine-covered pergola and pots planterd with herbs and flowers. The front door is framed by white wisteria and honeysuckle.

Please visit www.thewoodhousefarm.co.uk to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Herefordshire.

Many walks -in the immediate area, Malvern Hills and further afield. Houses e.g. Eastnor Castle, Hellens, Berrington Hall. Gardens - e.g. Hampton Court, Hergest Croft, The Weir. Outdoor activities (rock-climbing, abseiling etc near Symonds Yat) Museums from cider to dockyards. Shopping - Cheltenham, Royal Worcester Horse racing at Cheltenham,, Hereford, Ludlow. Flavours of Herefordshire - many small (and large) producers of fine foods and drinks to sample (including those in the award-winning welcome basket).

Travel: Ledbury Railway Station 5 mins drive. Birmingham Airport 55 miles

Good places to visit: Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Iron Bridge and museums, the black and white village trail of north west herefordshire, Welsh border and Marcher castles, Forest of Dean.

Annual Events: March - local wild daffodil walks. May - Malvern Spring Garden Show, Blossom Time celebration of local apple-growing,Hay Festival. June - Hereford Walking Festival July - Ledbury Poetry Festival August - Three Choirs Festival Sept.- Malvern Autumn Garden Festival, Ludlow Food Festival Oct.- Hereford Food Festival,Cheltenham Literary Festival, Big Apple celebrations surrounding apple harvest in local parishes. Dec. - Herefordshire Winter Walking Festival

Good places to eat: The Oak at Staplow, (5 mins walk) In Ledbury - The Feathers Hotel, The Malthouse. Just outside Ledbury - Three Choirs Vineyard,Colwall Park Hotel, Verzon House, The Scrumpy House Further afield - The Stagg at Titley (Michelin, Three Crowns at Ullingswick, Castle House Hereford, Jules at Weobley - AND The Walnut Tree at Abergavenny, now with Shaun Hill from The Merchant House at Ludlow.

Local Sports: Fishing, horse riding, golf, walking.

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