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The Woodhouse is a Grade II* Listed semi-moated medieval hall-house, from the first part of the C15th. It has been restored using traditional techniques and materials including Herefordshire oak, wattle and daub, lime mortar, limewash and casein paint. What remained of the original building was used to provide evidence for the restoration, which was guided by SPAB architect Andrew Thomas and executed largely by the owner, David Furnival. It was featured by the BBC on Radio 4’s Open Country and in The Observer in Feb. 2004.It is also mentioned in The National Commission for Historic Monuments, Pevsner's book on Herfordshire and The book of Ledbury by Joe Hillaby, and can be found on the Images of England website.

Sleeps 8 There are four bedrooms; the Solar bedroom has a stunning king size medieval-style hanging bed with the hangings suspended from the roof timbers. Ensuite bathroom with separate shower. Wardrobe space is provided in medieval pavilion-style enclosures. The room was originally the C15th solar, or main room belonging to the owner of the house. Family suite: two adjoining rooms. Triple room with four-poster bed and a single, adjoining room with single bed and bathroom. These two bedrooms are also open to the roof, and have three quatrefoil-shaped timbered features. Moat bedroom: With its own separate staircase, this has another medieval-style half-tester bed with shower room.

Downstairs : fitted hand-made oak kitchen, designed specifically for the room with replica medieval encaustic-tiled floor. Appliances include an Aga, and Miele fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, with freezer and microwave. Furniture includes an antique oak table and chairs and a settle. A bay window overlooks the garden. Separate larder. The dining room can dine upto 16 and contains another antique oak table. A Jacobean court cupboard, tapestry and large fireplace give a wonderfully authentic feel to the room which was originally the Great Hall. The sitting room has comfortable seating in two Knole sofas with a leather armchair and a silk-upholstered antique chair. The room's focal point is the fireplace with its woodburning stove (all logs are free), though in Summer, the oriel window overlooking the moat provides beautiful views of the water with its waterlilies, flag irises and rushes. A door opens onto the south-facing terrace which has garden furniture and a barbecue.

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

Houses such as - Eastnor Castle, Hellens at Much Marcle, Berrington Hall (National Trust), Croft Castle. Gardens such as - Hampton Court, Hergest Croft, The Weir. Museums from cider and toys to waterworks and docks. Picturesque countryside. Walks - the Malvern Hills, Offa's Dyke and many others. Boat trips along the River Severn. Outdoor activities such as rock-climbing near Symonds Yat. Shopping at Cheltenham and Royal Worcester Golf, fishing, horse-riding locally

Travel: Ledbury Railway Station

Good places to visit: Bath,Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon,The Cotswolds, Welsh border, Shropshire - Iron Bridge,Black and white village trail of north-west Herefordshire

Annual Events: March - wild daffodil walks in nearby villages,Cheltenham Races May - Malvern Spring Garden Show, Hay Festival, Blossom Time apple celebration in Marcle Ridge villages June - Hereford Walking Festival July - Ledbury Poetry Festival August - Three Choirs Festival Sept. - Malvern Autumn Garden Show, Ludlow Food Festival Oct -Herefordshire Food festival, Cheltenham Literary Festival, The Big Apple harvest celebrations in Marcle Ridge villages. Dec. - Hereford Winter Walking Festival

Good places to eat: The Oak at Staplow (5 min walk) Ledbury - The Feathers, Just outside Ledbury - Three Choirs Vineyard, Verzon House, Scrumpy House.

Local Sports: Horse riding, cycling, fishing, walking

Ledbury is probably the prettiest of Herefordshire's small towns, still retaining its medieval burgage layout, with attractive old properties including the timber-framed Market house, built on stilts, and the lovely old coaching inn, The Feathers. It is small enough to walk around easily, and we are fortunate in having a plethora of interesting independent shops rather than rows of High Street chains. We have a nationally acclaimed deli, (but there are two more), three butchers, including one selling rare breed meat, an organic shop, two greengrocers and proper bakers as well as other inviting shops, some found down small alleys hidden away from the main road. We have our own Town Crier, the best Poetry Festival in England (according to Andrew Motion) and we're perfectly positioned for visits to the Three Choirs counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

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