Occupying a quiet, yet accessible rural location (Leominster 2 miles, Hereford 12 miles) this beautifully restored half timbered barn in the Heart of England, provides you with all the comforts of contemporary and environmentally friendly country living.

In a previous life, The Well House was used for storing and drying the hops that were grown in the fields close by. Hops are still grown locally - check out the beer from the Wye Valley Brewery! The original half timbered barn has been sympathetically restored with oak flooring and exposed beams throughout. Ceilings are high and rooms are light and airy.

Accommodation in this large and spacious self-catering house:

• Entrance Hall. A spacious entrance lobby, with a convenient loo, leading to kitchen/dining area, snug & west wing on the right, living room & east wing on the left and stairs to master bedroom.
• Kitchen/Dining Area. This space was made for socialising in! The kitchen is equipped with everything needed for serious entertaining, it includes a wealth of granite work surfaces, a Rangemaster© stove and a full range of painted cottage style cupboards containing every conceivable piece of kitchen equipment - right down to the mushroom brush!
• The dining area is dominated by the splendid oak table which comfortably seats 12 people. Next to the kitchen there is a spacious utility room.
• Utility Room. Just off the kitchen there is an additional fridge freezer within easy reach, a wine cooler to keep the bottles cooler for those summer bar-be-ques, an under counter freezer, washer & dryer. There is also a large walk-in shower to supplement the bathroom demand during peak hours! There is also a door to the outside for direct access.
• The 'Snug'. Just one step from the kitchen - this is library/TV room. The family can be suitably amused with books, board games, TV, CDs and DVDs in a wonderfully inviting room while the dinner is prepared next door! (Serious 'Archers Addicts' need not miss out as there is radio in the kitchen!)
• The 'West' Wing. Not the corridors of power but a lovely long passageway of bedrooms. The first (No. 4) contains two single beds; the next (No. 3) includes a fabulous Feather and Black© brass bed and some lovely Chinese camphor wood furniture. Next door is a bathroom with a luxurious stand alone bath - you'll need some seriously expensive bath oils for this one! The last bedroom (No. 2) is beautifully spacious with another Feather and Black© brass bed and understated camphor wood furniture. It leads into an appropriate en suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Go back along the passage, through the kitchen to the hall and you will find the living room.
• Living Room. This is a stunning space with exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with a Clearview wood-burner (they don't get better!) A perfect room to relax and sprawl! The large sofas and wing backed chairs invite you to curl up while you watch TV, read or socialise. Oriental rugs on the oak floors add to the feeling of comfort and warmth.
• The 'East' Wing. We call it that but couldn't tell you at which point of the compass it actually stands - it's the 'other' wing! This end of the house has two bedrooms (Nos. 5 and 6), each containing two single Feather and Black© iron beds. We've put in two 'reindeer' bean bags for children of all ages to use if they'd like a sprawl in front of the telly!
• Go back through to the hall and up a lovely oak staircase to reach ... Master Bedroom (No.1). You'll have to fight for this one! It occupies a magnificent position and houses a 6ft Gothic style Feather & Black© bed. A Chinese 'Ming' chair and a chest of drawers complete the eclectic selection of pictures. Go through a gnarled oak door into a stunning en suite bathroom. A free standing bath dominates the centre of the room whilst the shower at the far end provides a generous deluge of hot water. The ash wood wardrobe provides ample space for hanging and storing clothes and complements the warmth of the oak floor.

Outside and garden.

There is parking for up to six cars at the front of the house. At the back there is a lovely lawn and patio for morning coffees, afternoon tea, and alfresco pre-dinner drinks. The local cider goes down particularly well while tending the large Weber© barbecue!

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

Croft Castle, Berrington Hall - National Trust Hampton Court, Hergest Croft, How Caple - gardens Shortwood Farm, Acton Scott Historic Farm Hereford Cathedral, Ludlow Castle Eastnor Castle, Stokesay Castle

Travel: Leominster

Good places to visit: Hereford Ludlow Black and White village trail

Annual Events: Hay Literary Festival - May Herefordshire Food and Drink Festival - Oct

Good places to eat: The Stagg at Titley (Michelin starred) The Three Crowns at Ullingswick The Wellington at Wellington The Bell at Yarpole

Local Sports: Fishing, horse riding, walking, cycling

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