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223 STRATFORD UPON AVON/WARWICK 6m AUSTONS DOWN is a modern Queen Anne style family home set in 100 acres. 25 minutes from NEC and 10 minutes from Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon and historic Warwick with its castle. Visitors can walk around the farm and see the Jacobs sheep and horses. There are many beautiful walks from the front door and many National Trust properties within easy reach. For classic car enthusiasts there is easy access to the National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Motor Museum and Stratford Armouries. Dinner, light suppers and packed lunches available on request. 2 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Lucy Horner, Austons Down Farm, Saddlebow Lane, Claverdon, CV35 8PQ www.austonsdown.com [email protected] ☎ 01926 842068 or 07767 657352 £100.00 to £170.00per room

224 STRATFORD UPON AVON Bill ensures you the warmest of welcomes at MOSS COTTAGE, a charming detached home situated just one mile from Shakespeare’s birthplace and the world renowned RSC theatres. Anne Hathaway’s cottage and Stratford racecourse are an easy 10 minute walk. There is free on-site parking and WiFi. Guests have access at all times. In a quiet location, ideal for touring the Cotswolds, also just 9 miles from Warwick Castle and a 35 minute drive to the NEC and Birmingham airport. Singles welcome at £55.00. WiFi access. 3 double/twin ensuite CHILDREN 12+ William Bruce, Moss Cottage, 61 Evesham Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9BA www.mosscottage.org [email protected] ☎ 01789 294770 £85.00 per room

225 STRATFORD UPON AVON 2m MONKS BARN FARM is situated 2 miles south of Stratford on A3400. Dating back to the 16th century, the farm lies along the banks of the River Stour. The farmhouse has been modernised whilst retaining the character and offers first class amenities. Pleasant riverside walks to the village of Clifford Chambers. Centrally situated for visiting Stratford, Warwick and the Cotswolds. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. 3 double/twin/single, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Rita Meadows, Monks Barn Farm, Shipston Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8NA www.monksbarnfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01789 293714 or 07801 460058 £65.00 to £70.00 per room

226 STRATFORD UPON AVON 7m CHURCH FARM is a mixed working farm on the edge of a pretty and very quiet village, yet within easy reach of Stratford, Warwick, the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham. Dorsington is a picturesque village of thatched cottages and houses. Lovely walks around the farm. Some of the accommodation is in a purpose built ground floor annexe overlooking the stable yard. All rooms are ensuite and have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Plenty of restaurants just over 2 miles. Dogs welcome by arrangement. Singles welcome from £45.00. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. 4 double/twin/family rooms, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs M. Walters, Church Farm, Dorsington, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8AX www.churchfarmstratford.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01789 720471 or 07831 504194 £70.00 to £80.00 per room

227 STRATFORD UPON AVON 7m THE POPLARS enjoys fantastic panoramic views over farmland towards the Cotswolds. Hearty breakfasts are served in the conservatory and the well equipped ensuite bedrooms with king size beds enjoy wonderful views. Relax in the lounge with woodburner after exploring Stratford upon Avon, Oxford, Warwick and the Cotswolds. Perfect base for walkers and cyclists (secure lock up available). The Shakespeare Way is on the doorstep A 16th century inn is within walking distance and on a bus route. WiFi access. Credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £60.00. 1 double, 1 double/twin, 1 family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Isobel Slatter, The Poplars, Hawkins Way, Newbold on Stour, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8BZ www.poplars-farmhouse.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01789 450408 ☎ 07786 127449 £70.00 to £75.00 per room

228 CHIPPING CAMPDEN 4m After 28 years of welcoming guests to BRYMBO, your hosts are rebuilding their home and will be welcoming guests late summer 2018. This traditional B&B with friendly, informal atmosphere is set in tranquil surroundings in beautiful Cotswold countryside. The sitting room has a log fire and the breakfast room has views and enjoys the morning sun. Enjoy an English breakfast, special diets are available, with homemade bread and preserves. Stay 3 nights and your hosts offer a free 2 hour 4WD countryside tour showing you unusual and interesting places so you can return later and explore at your leisure. Credit cards, WiFi, parking, ground floor rooms. 3 double/twin/family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Gen’e & Barry Jeffrey, Brymbo, Honeybourne Lane, Mickleton, Chipping Campden, GL55 6PU www.brymbo.com [email protected] ☎ 01386 438890 I 01386 438113 £70.00 to £80.00 per room

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RECTORY FARM is a thatched 17th century farmhouse standing on the edge of the quiet, 229 BANBURY 7m unspoilt village of Sulgrave and opposite Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington. Six miles from junction 11 of M40 at Banbury, it is within easy reach of Oxford, Warwick and Stratford. The rooms have magnificent views over the lovely Northamptonshire countryside. Special rates apply for Silverstone events. A three course dinner is available by arrangement. Dogs welcome. Singles welcome at £44.00. WiFi access. 1 double with private bathroom, 1 twin ensuite CHILDREN ALL Charles & Joanna Smyth-Osbourne, Rectory Farm, Sulgrave, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2SG [email protected] ☎ 01295 760261 £80.00 per room

STONE COURT, in the charming village of Sulgrave offers warm, friendly hospitality, 3 cosy bedrooms (2 on ground 230 BANBURY/SILVERSTONE 7m floor) and excellent breakfasts, all diets catered for. The aim of Stone Court is to ensure you enjoy your stay. Just 10 minutes from M40/Jct 11 and 25 minutes from M1/Jct 15a, it provides an ideal base for business and/or pleasure visits into the Heart of England countryside. Friendly pub and Sulgrave Manor, ancestral home of George Washington, just 5 minutes’ walk. Easy access to Banbury, Northampton, the Cotswolds, Stratford, Oxford, Warwick, Silverstone and many historic houses, splendid gardens and children’s attractions. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £38.00. 1 double, 1 twin, 1 family, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Mrs Ronnie Langdon-Gray, Stone Court, Helmdon Road, Sulgrave, OX17 2SQ www.stonecourtsulgrave.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 07771 524566 or 01295 760818 £70.00 to £90.00 per room

The Stables at SPINNEY LODGE FARM is a converted stable block providing modern and comfortable accommodation on 231 MILTON KEYNES 7m a beef, sheep and arable farm. Set in a secluded position with delightful gardens yet only 8 minutes from junction 15 of the M1, Northampton, and 15 minutes from Milton Keynes. Ideal for British Grand Prix and Moto GP at Silverstone, Woburn Abbey, Bletchley Park and Stowe. Relaxed atmosphere for work or holiday breaks. The Stables has its own front door, ensuite bedrooms, a large dining room and reception entrance hall. Enjoy traditional farmhouse breakfast as well as homemade preserves, strawberries and raspberries grown by your host. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £45.00. 3 double, 1 twin, 1 family, all ensuite CHILDREN 12+ Christina Payne, Spinney Lodge Farm, Forest Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7DE www.spinneylodge.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01908 510267 or 07966 691520 £86.00 to £100.00 per room

UPPER WOOD END FARM is a lovely Georgian house with excellent views over the surrounding 232 BEDFORD 9m/MILTON KEYNES 9.5m countryside. Ideally suited for walkers, birdwatchers, cyclists and horse riders. Just 5 minutes from j13 of M1, 15 minutes from A1 and less than a 15 minute drive you will find safari parks, theatres, sporting activities and more shopping than your wallet could handle. Enjoy a filling continental breakfast served in the library comprising a choice of homemade bread and pastries, fresh fruit and juice, cereal and tea or coffee. Dogs welcome at £8.00 per night. Singles welcome at £55.00. WiFi access. 2 double ensuite Rita Buckley, Upper Wood End Farm, Marston Moreteyne, Beds MK43 0NZ www.upperwoodendfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01234 766932 £65.00per room

This B&B is set in a charming, quiet, cul-de-sac in the conservation area of Welwyn 233 WELWYN GARDEN CITY Garden City, one of the original Garden Towns designed by Ebenezer Howard. Just a 7 minutes’ walk or drive to the town centre with its shops and restaurants and also a railway station, with a good service to London, Kings Cross and Eurostar, St Pancras (25 minutes) and Cambridge (30 minutes). Within easy reach are Hatfield and Knebworth Houses and historic St Albans with its famous Abbey and Roman history. Singles welcome at £45.00. 1 twin ensuite Mrs A. Woolmington, 1 The Quadrangle, Welwyn Garden City,AL8 6SG [email protected] ☎ 01707 323594 £80.00 to £84.00 per room Bookings

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234 ST ALBANS FLEUCHARY HOUSE is centrally located, just a 5 minute walk from the historic town centre with its markets, restaurants and shops and the station with frequent trains into London taking 20 minutes. The National Trust properties of Knebworth House and Hatfield House are within a 30 minute drive. Each ensuite room is individually designed offering all the discerning guest may require with hospitality trays, Freeview TV and WiFi. Breakfasts are made with locally sourced and, where possible, organic produce, dietary requirements catered for. 4 double ensuite John & Linda, Fleuchary House, 29 Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans, AL1 3UA www.29stalbans.com [email protected] ☎ 01727 766764 £61.00 to £110.00 per room

235 CHORLEYWOOD 1m NORTH HILL FARM is in the heart of the stunning Chess Valley. The ground floor accommodation is in a converted barn adjacent to the main farmhouse. Enjoy a traditional English breakfast with a view, overlooking the stables! North Hill Farm has it all, whether its a relaxing stay with long walks or exciting activities such as disc golf, bikes are available. Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour is a 20 minute drive. A number of golf courses in the area or ski and snowboard at The Snow Centre, a 20 minute drive. For an unusual experience try glamping in a Treehouse, Beehive, Shepherd’s Hut or family friendly Owl’s Lookout. Variety of good local pubs and bars. 1 double, 2 twin, 1 family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Nigel & Georgie Clark, North Hill Farm, North Hill, Chorleywood, WD3 6HA www.northhillfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01923 287040 or 07710 367944 £90.00 per room

236 WINDSOR DUKE STREET B&B provides delightful accommodation in a quiet residential location only a 10 minute riverside walk to Windsor Castle, town centre and stations with regular trains to London. The attractive bedroom is spacious with comfortable sitting area and its own private bathroom. A second bedroom could accommodate your friends or family travelling with you. A freshly cooked breakfast and WiFi are included. 1 double with private bathroom, 2nd double available Mrs Julia Cogswell, 76 Duke Street, Windsor, SL4 1SQ www.76dukestreet.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01753 620636 or 07884 222225 £90.00 to £95.00 per room

237 HENLEY/OXFORD 9m FYFIELD MANOR is a most interesting manor house with 12th century origins, medieval dining hall and many early 18th century features. Lovingly renovated by the present owners and restored to provide spacious and comfortable rooms with period furnishings. Set in several acres of natural and formal gardens, it is essentially a family home which has received three green awards for sustainability and organic produce. Convenient for Oxford (Park and Ride 15 minutes), Henley (10 miles), Windsor (20 miles) and Heathrow Airport (less than an hour). Singles welcome from £75.00 to £85.00. Free WiFi access. 1 double/twin, 1 double/twin/family, 1 double, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Christine Brown, Fyfield Manor, Brook Street, Benson, Nr. Wallingford, OX10 6HA www.fyfieldmanor.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01491 835184 or 077797 22202 £90.00 to £98.00 per room

238 BICESTER 4m HILL VIEW FARM is a working farm enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The comfortable and stylish accommodation combined with a tranquil and welcoming environment makes this ideal for either business or pleasure. Easily accessible from M40 (J9) or mainline London/Birmingham railway. All rooms in the purpose built extension have free WiFi, flat screen TV and hospitality tray. One twin is on ground floor with wet room and access to patio area. Tucked away in a field close by is a shepherd’s hut with self catering facilities (minimum 2 nights stay, price on application). Minimum stay of 2 nights at weekends in B&B. Singles taken during the week. 2 double, 2 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 12+ Gill & Robert Harper, Hill View Farm, Poundon, Bicester, OX27 9BB www.hvfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01869 277282 or 07950 026682 £96.00 to £120.00 per room Accommodation for the less mobile

Many B&Bs have a wide range of facilities to make a stay easier. Many have recognised categories. A list of these B&Bs can be found on page 13.

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GORSELANDS HALL is a lovely old Cotswold stone country house with oak beams 239 WOODSTOCK 4m/OXFORD 8m and flagstone floors in a delightful rural setting. Convenient for Oxford (8 miles), Blenheim Palace (4 miles) the Roman Villa at East End (1 mile) and Witney (4 miles). Relax in the guests’ spacious lounge or enjoy the large secluded garden. A wide choice of excellent eating places nearby. Credit cards accepted and pets welcome. Singles welcome from £90.00. WiFi access. 4 double, 1 twin, 2 family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mr & Mrs Smith, Gorselands Hall, Boddington Lane, North Leigh, Witney, OX29 6PU www.gorselandshall.com [email protected] ☎ 01993 882292 £110.00 to £120.00 per room

GREEN GABLES is a characterful Edwardian house built for a local toy merchant in 1914 240 OXFORD and retains its original atmosphere and comfort with bright, spacious rooms. The house is 1 mile from the city centre on a frequent bus route and is set back from the road. There is ample private parking. The centre can be reached on foot by a fine riverside walk along the Thames. One room on the ground floor has been adapted for the disabled. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. Minimum 2 nights’ stay weekends. Singles welcome at £65.00. 1 single, 2 twin, 5 double, 3 family, all ensuite CHILDREN 5+ Mr & Mrs Bhella, Green Gables, 326 Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4TE www.greengables.uk.com [email protected] ☎ 01865 725870 or 01865 723115 £90.00 to £110.00 per room

Award winning ABBEY GUEST HOUSE offers quiet “home from home” accommodation. With 241 ABINGDON 0.5m/OXFORD 6m wheelchair accessible rooms and a lift to the upper floor, all rooms are accessible for people with mobility difficulties. Frequent buses to nearby Oxford from just outside the door. Trains from West Wales and Bristol stop at Didcot Station where buses also link to the bus stop outside. Enjoy an extensive breakfast using locally sourced and Fair Trade produce. There are numerous places to eat for evening meals offering British and international cuisine. WiFi access. Credit cards accepted. 2 doubles, 2 singles, 1 triple, 1 twin, 1 fam (5/6) all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs Terry Boswell, Abbey Guest House, 136 Oxford Road, Abingdon on Thames, OX14 2AG www.abbeyguest.uk [email protected] ☎ 01235 537020 or 07976 627252 £110.00 to £180.00 per room

WHEATLEYS FARM provides luxury accommodation within the Cotswold Water Park which comprises more 242 CIRENCESTER 6m/ SWINDON 9m than 140 lakes covering over 40 square miles. It is an internationally recognised area for birdwatching and wildlife. Permits for fly and coarse fishing available and there is access to a network of footpaths, cycleways and bridlepaths. Enjoy the interesting towns of Cirencester and Tetbury and Westonbirt Arboretum nearby. Relax in the guests’ lounge and eat a farmhouse breakfast in the conservatory. A village pub within walking distance provides good food. WiFi access. Minimum stay of 2+ nights.Singles welcome from £55.00 to £60.00. 1 double, 2 double/twin/family, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Mrs Gleed, Wheatleys Farm, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, SN6 6NX www.wheatleysfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎/I 01285 861310 £75.00 to £80 per room

LOWER MOOR FARM is a traditional Cotswold stone farmhouse set in 20 acres of grounds with pretty 243 MALMESBURY 2m/TETBURY 5m gardens, sun terrrace, stream and tennis court. Furnished to a high standard with comfortable sitting room and an elegant dining room in which a delicious breakfast is served. An ideal location for visiting Malmesbury, the famous Abbey House gardens, Westonbirt Arboretum, Highgrove, Cirencester and Bath, with easy access to M4 (J16) 10 minutes. Cirencester is 12 miles. Excellent pubs close by and on the edge of a network of local footpaths. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £55.00. 1 double/twin ensuite, 1 twin with private bathroom, 1 double CHILDREN 6+ Liz Garforth-Bles, Lower Moor Farm, Charlton, Malmesbury, SN16 9DY www.lowermoorfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01666 824380 I 01666 826699 £80.00 to £90.00 per room

Sitting in the midst of stunning countryside, on the banks of the River Severn, is THE GRANGE, a beautiful 244 STROUD 7m/GLOUCESTER 8m early 17th century dower house filled with period furnishings but with all modern comforts. Enjoy the area or indulge yourself in a quiet nook, have a gentle workout in the gym or drift in the indoor pool. Just 2 miles from M5 with easy access to Bath, Cheltenham, Bristol and Gloucester. An ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage coastline, all less than an hour’s drive. Easy walking and cycling country, the village is linked by a footpath to the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal. 2 superking, 1 kingsize, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Rosanne Gaggero-Brodermann, The Grange, The Green, Frampton on Severn, GL2 7DX www.atthegrange.com [email protected] ☎ 01452 740654 or 07747 104444 £95.00 to £125.00 per room

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245 BROADWAY With panoramic views to the Cotswold hills and the Broadway Tower, LOWERFIELD FARM is a largely 17th century Cotswold stone farmhouse with beautifully furnished ensuite bedrooms. Two are on the ground floor. Guest lounge, open bar and WiFi throughout. Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and Shakespeare country. Hidcote Gardens and the start of the Cotswold Way are nearby. Aga-cooked evening meals are available and a wealth of other good eating places nearby. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. 4 double, 2 twin, 2 family, all ensuite CHILDREN 7+ Sue & Gareth Atkinson, Lowerfield Farm, Willersey Fields, Broadway, WR11 7HF www.lowerfieldfarm.com [email protected] ☎ 01386 858273 or 07599 111898 £79.00 to £110.00 per room

246 BROADWAY 3m MOUNT PLEASANT FARM is a 900 acre mixed family farm with wonderful views. Guests are welcome to walk the farmland and enjoy the scenery and wide variety of wildlife that lives in the fields and hedges. Many interesting places to visit from pretty Cotswold villages to Warwick Castle, Hidecote & Kiftsgage Gardens. Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham racecouse are both 15 miles. Horse riding and golf available nearby and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged at the family shooting ground. Singles welcome from £55.00. 1 double, 1 double/twin, 1 double/twin/family, all ensuite CHILDREN 6+ Helen Perry, Mount Pleasant Farm, Hinton Road, Childswickham, Broadway, WR12 7HZ www.mountpleasantfarmbroadway.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01386 853424 or 07515 651560 £80.00 to £85.00 per room

247 TEWKESBURY/BROADWAY 5m CORNER COTTAGE offers an adult only environment with a warm welcome and comfortable bedrooms. Enjoy an award winning breakfast cooked to order using local produce. Vegetarian and special diets catered for. Guests have their own entrance, sitting room and unrestricted off road parking. Easy to find, 5 miles east of M5 (J9), on B4077 providing an excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, and Worcestershire. Village pub and shop within a short walk. Free WiFi. Minimum stay of 2 nights. Credit cards accepted. 2 superking double/twin, 2 double, all ensuite with showers SORRY NO CHILDREN Caroline & Keith Page, Corner Cottage, Stow Road, Alderton, Tewkesbury, GL20 8NH www.stayatcornercottage.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01242 620630 £75.00 to £90.00 per room

248 FOREST OF DEAN/ ROSS ON WYE 8m A very friendly welcome awaits to relax and unwind at the 184 acre DRYSLADE FARM, with parts dating back to 1780. Enjoy, excellent accommodation, breakfast in the large conservatory with panoramic views, walks around the cattle farm with 20 acres of woodland or to Symonds Yat, 2 miles away. Set in the Royal Forest of Dean an A.O.N.B. it is ideal for canoeing, walking and cycling the endless forest tracks. Secure cycle storage and washing facilities are provided. A perfect base for touring the nearby Cotswolds or Brecon Beacons. A pub serving excellent food is just one mile away. Other eating places nearby. WiFi access. 2 double, 1 family(3) all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Daphne Gwilliam, Dryslade Farm, English Bicknor, Coleford, Gloucs. GL16 7PA www.drysladefarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01594 860259 or 07766 631988 £75.00 to £80.00 per room

249 ROSS-ON-WYE 1m With its blend of original character and modern comforts set on a dairy and arable farm in glorious countryside on the banks of the River Wye, BENHALL is well situated for touring the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Welsh Borders and the Malverns. Spacious bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities and fridges stocked with fresh milk, water and homemade biscuits. Guests have a large lounge with TV, books, leaflets and maps. Breakfasts with locally sourced seasonal produce, packed lunches available. Free WiFi access. Credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £60.00. Discounts for stays of 3+ nights. 1 superking 4 poster, 1 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite Carol Brewer, Benhall Farm, Wilton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6AG www.benhallfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01989 563900 ☎ 07900264612 £84.00 to £100.00 per room Dogs and horses

Please see pages 10 & 11 for a list of B&Bs that welcome dogs and page 9 for those homes with stabling and/or grazing for horses.

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300 year old HARTS FARM BARN is set in 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens. Surrounded 250 LEDBURY 5m by countryside within easy reach of Ledbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern showground, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds, with good walking and country pubs nearby. The tasteful large double room has a four poster bed with ensuite bath and shower and adjoining double room for family/friends. Second double/triple available. Ample private parking. Singles welcome at £45.00. Free WiFi. 1 triple, 2 double (4 poster), ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Mike & Pauline Wright, Harts Farm Barn, Chapel Lane, Redmarley, Glos., GL19 3JF [email protected] ☎/I 01452 849020 ☎ 07957 873482 £70.00 to £80.00 per room

PENSHAM HILL HOUSE BARN is a converted 19th century barn with a wealth of 251 EVESHAM 5m/WORCESTER 9m exposed timbers and original features, and now offers superior accommodation independent of the main house. Set in a tranquil setting, the ground floor rooms enjoy delightful views over the River Avon. It is within walking distance of Pershore with its magnificent Norman Abbey, inns and restaurants. Use of a carpet covered tennis court and sauna available by prior arrangement. Singles welcome at £70.00. WiFi access. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 12+ Mrs Gina Horton, The Barn, Pensham Hill House, Pensham, Pershore, WR10 3HA www.pensham-barn.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01386 555270 £95.00 per room ROSELAND, in the rural hamlet of Clifton, is a spacious house with superb views of the Malvern Hills. Near the 252 WORCESTER 5m/MALVERN 8m A38, 10 minutes from the M50 (J1), and M5 (J7), ideal for travellers exploring the delights of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Nearby Upton on Severn hosts summer festivals and the Three Counties Showground at Malvern stages many premier events. ROSELAND is family run in a relaxed homely atmosphere and guests enjoy tea and homemade cakes on arrival. Fluent French spoken. Large safe garden, dogs welcome. Twin/superking on ground floor. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £40.00 weekdays, £50.00 at weekends. 2 double, 1 twin/superking, all ensuite/private facilities CHILDREN ALL Guy & Mary Laurent, Roseland, Clifton, Severn Stoke, WR8 9JF www.roselandstay.co.uk [email protected] ☎/I 01905 371463 £55.00 to £65.00 per room CHIRKENHILL FARM is a lovely Regency farmhouse in beautiful countryside between the magnificent 253 MALVERN 4m/WORCESTER 5m Malvern Hills and the historic city of Worcester. Enjoy a peaceful stay in the heart of Elgar country. An ideal base for exploring Worcestershire, Herefordshire, the Cotswolds and the Welsh Borders. Relax in the extensive gardens or follow a variety of local footpaths. Enjoy an ample breakfast of locally sourced produce served in the beautiful dining room. Safe off-road parking and only 6 miles from M5 (J7). Good local pubs. Free WiFi access. Singles welcome at £60.00. Availability chart/online booking on website. 1 double, 1 twin, 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Sarah Wenden, Chirkenhill, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5DE www.chirkenhill.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01886 832205 or 07976 483232 £75.00 per room

Experience a special, rural retreat on a family run, working farm. Your hosts, Stephen who loves to cook 254 4m/WORCESTER 9m and Lucy who loves to upholster, guarantee you a memorable stay. They both welcome their guests into their beautifully restored 15th century red brick and timber Georgian fronted home. Lucy has lovingly decorated the house, using a mix of old with new to include her own reupholstered pieces of furniture. Some are for sale. An ideal base for visiting many places of interest including Lower Brockhampton, Great Witley Court, Malvern and and Worcester cathedrals. Free WiFi. Singles welcome at £70.00. 6 superking, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 12+ Lucy & Stephen Brodie-Williams, Huntlands Farm B&B, Whitbourne, Worcester, WR6 5RD www.huntlandsfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01886 821955 or 07828 286360 £75.00 to £110.00 per room Something extra

Please see page 12 for B&Bs that offer something extra including cookery, art or language courses, fishing, wine tasting and sheepdog demonstrations.

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255 HEREFORD 9m/BROMYARD 6m UPPER COURT is a rambling and peaceful Elizabethan house with a friendly atmosphere and large garden and orchard. Drive is next to the church. Breakfast, using homemade preserves, orchard produce and local ingredients when possible is served in front of a huge fireplace or under the chestnut tree. A panelled sitting room available for guests. Good walking from the house and two excellent pubs nearby. Wonderful countryside all around including the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains. Interesting villages, gardens and stately homes nearby. Dogs welcome. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £40.00 to £45.00. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Susan Dalton, Upper Court, Ullingswick, Hereford, HR1 3JQ [email protected] ☎ 01432 820295 or 07881 245143 £70.00 to £80.00 per room

256 LEDBURY 8m/HEREFORD 9m MOOR COURT is a beautiful 15th century timber framed farmhouse on a traditional Herefordshire mixed arable, hop and livestock farm, farmed for over 4 generations of the family. Relax in the peaceful garden or take a stroll through the stunning countryside with its unspoilt views. Central to major market towns and easy access to the Malverns, Wye Valley and Welsh borders. Spacious bedrooms with tea/coffee making facilities and toiletries. Moor Court is renowned for its excellent cuisine using good local produce that has been reared or produced on the farm, evening meals available and the farm is licensed for that glass of wine or local beer. Singles welcome at £50.00. 1 double, 2 twin, all ensuite SORRY NO CHILDREN Mrs Elizabeth Godsall, Moor Court Farm, Stretton Grandison, Ledbury, HR8 2TP www.moorcourtfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01531 670408 or 07878 463948 £80.00 per room

257 HEREFORD 3m SINK GREEN FARM is a 16th century farmhouse and farm on the banks of the River Wye. It enjoys stunning views across the Wye Valley yet is only 3 miles from Hereford. Individual ensuite rooms, one four poster, all with hospitality trays, TV and WiFi. Relax in the extensive garden with summer house and hot tub, or enjoy a stroll along the river. Centrally located for easy access to all of Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Relax, unwind and enjoy. Pets and children welcome. Singles welcome at £50.00. 2 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite Sue Morgan & David Jones, Sink Green Farm, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6LE www.sinkgreenfarm.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01432 870223 or 07974 952884 £90.00 per room

258 WEOBLEY Situated in the delightful black and white Tudor village of Weobley, 16th century MELLINGTON HOUSE offers good quality village centre B&B and self catering accommodation for both long and short stays in this beautiful area. Perfect for couples, friends or families, this excellent location can accommodate up to 12 guests and is the ideal base for exploring the rural beauty of Herefordshire. There are good country walks, pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. Children welcome. 2 double, 2 twin/family apartment, all with private facilities Chris & Alison Saunders, Mellington House, Broad Street, Weobley, Herefordshire, HR4 8SA www.mellingtonhouse.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01544 318537 or 07881 627899 £68.00 to £90.00 per room

259 HAY ON WYE 8m/KINGTON 5m Situated in a peaceful, rural setting overlooking the River Arrow HALLS MILL HOUSE is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful countryside of the Welsh border, the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye Valley. Walk Offa’s Dyke or one of the many other footpaths. Follow the Black & White Village Trail. Hay on Wye is famous for its bookshops and festivals but still retains its market town atmosphere. Evening meals available by prior arrangement. Singles welcome at £50.00. 2 double (1 ensuite), 1 twin CHILDREN 5+ Grace Watson, Halls Mill House, Huntington, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3QA www.hallsmillhouse.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01497 831409 £80.00 per room

260 5m/LUDLOW 8m BUNNS CROFT is a unique 15th century, Grade II listed, cruck-framed former farmhouse. Keeping its original character, the cosy bedrooms are well equipped to provide warm and comfortable accommodation. In a quiet lane, it is ideal for exploring the black and white villages, medieval churches and the National Trust properties Berrington Hall and Croft Castle. The market towns of Leominster and Ludlow are full of interest and the beautiful rolling countryside is ideal for walkers. The Mortimer Trail is nearby. Evening meals are sometimes available at £25.00 when booked in advance. Award winning breakfasts using, whenever possible, locally sourced, organic or fair trade produce. Free WiFi. 1 twin ensuite, 1 double sharing private bathroom with 3 singles (let to same party only) CHILDREN 10+ Mrs Anita Syers-Gibson, Bunns Croft, Moreton Eye, Nr. Leominster, HR6 0DP [email protected] ☎ 01568 615836 £90.00 to £100.00 per room

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