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The house and cottages are set in five
acres of riverside meadows, most of which you are free to walk in. They overlook
the River Lugg and their gardens border the banks of the river. The pictured
bridge is clearly visible from the cottages and the house.
You can start a variety of walks and cycling trips from here. The scenery is
lovely and still very rural. In the summer, look at the grapes growing in our
vineyard.
The village of Bodenham
We are on the edge of the village, ten minutes walk from the England's Gate Inn,
a country pub with good food. A garage and general stores are less than five
minutes drive and there is also a Post Office and other shops. We have a
historic church, chapel and a nine hole golf course. There is a Nature Reserve
based on Bodenham lakes.
Within 10 miles
There's plenty to visit and do, including Hereford with its cathedral and Cider
Museum, Leominster with its antique shops, Queenswood Country Park, Hampton
Court Gardens, the Black and White villages, Shortwood Family Farm, Farmers'
Markets, Broadfield Court Vineyard, Berrington Hall, Wellington Garden Centre
and Craft Market and other golf courses and driving ranges.
Further afield
Ludlow (food and drink), Ross on Wye, Eastnor Castle, Cheltenham (shopping and
horse racing), Malvern (walking and rural shows), Worcester (china and
porcelain), Hay on Wye (books and art) are all easy days out. You can also
explore over the border into Wales.
The River
The banks of the River Lugg and we have 300 yards of them, are designated a Site
of Special Scientific Interest. Fifty species of birds have been seen including
buzzard (daily), kingfisher, green sandpiper and dipper. Dragon flies and
rabbits abound and you may be lucky to see an otter.
Trout, barbell, chub and grayling have been caught and we make no charge to
guests for fishing from the banks.
You may launch your own canoe from our banks or from a public platform by the
river bridge.
All our properties are well furnished and presented to a high standard to make sure you have the feeling of comfort, warmth and space.
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THE SMITHY sleeps 4 (plus folding single beds) A two-storey conversion with the original exposed brickwork and many interesting features. Formerly the village forge and lock-up!!!There is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom upstairs and downstairs are a modern shower room and a smart dining/kitchen with washer/dryer. The sitting room has a log burner and French doors onto a patio in the riverside garden. The cottage has recently been carpeted throughout. |
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THE HAYLOFT sleeps 4 (plus one on a sofa bed in twin room) A fully carpeted sunny first floor apartment with a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. There is a sofa bed to sleep an extra person in the twin bedroom. The cosy open plan kitchen/dining/living area has a modern loft style feel. The bathroom has a bath and there is a washing machine. The Hayloft is reached from the riverside garden by an outside staircase having a sun deck with table and four chairs. |
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THE GRANARY sleeps 4 (plus folding single beds) A very spacious ground floor apartment with easy access, it has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom with exposed beams. The large open plan living area has a kitchen area with washing machine, dishwasher and a separate dining area. There is a spacious shower room. The French doors open onto a patio in the riverside garden. |
Bed linen, towels, gas, electricity and logs included. NO SMOKING and NO PETS.Normally Sat to Sat bookings but midweek and weekend lets sometimes available. We have two bedrooms in the house as occasional supplementary accommodation for those eating in cottages.
Tel 01568 797144
www.bodenhamforge.co.uk
Herefordshire self catering holiday cottages