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Owl Barn is brand new luxury holiday accommodation for summer 2009, set in the most beautiful location deep in the Herefordshire countryside. Surrounded by rolling hills, acres of open space, and lovely views.
Within the architect designed open plan layout, the space has been imaginatively used to make the most of the expansive views and the original building. The design includes glass floors and a huge void, enabling the light to flood in.
Although contemporary in design with all possible luxuries including hot tub, under floor heating throughout, plasma tv, dvd player, Owl Barn is still warm and inviting, with a huge wood burner and a large kitchen area. All four bedrooms are quiet and private with luxury en-suite facilities. There is also a small children's bedroom on the ground floor, and a mezzanine floor in another one of the bedrooms, allowing Owl Barn to accommodate even more guests if needed, bringing the total to 9 adults, 2 children, and a baby.
An ideal location to visit Ludlow Festivals, Hay on Wye Festivals and of course The Three Choirs festival.
A perfect venue for family gatherings, anniversaries, celebrations and reunions.
Located on the ground floor this is a fabulous open plan space with a dining area to seat 12, a comfortable seating area over looking the garden, and of course a large kitchen area making sure the cooks can chat to everyone whilst cooking. The kitchen has a 5 ring ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, double oven, and microwave.
This is an amazing space on the first floor, with high beamed ceiling, lovely views across open countryside, glass floors and a curved void looking down to the ground floor. Yet it has huge comfortable sofas, plasma TV, and large wood burner set in a fireplace. Just ideal for relaxing, reading a book, catching up on the latest films, or playing family games.
There are four luxurious bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. Bed linen and towels are included. A cot can be provided but no linen.
King sized bed - en-suite bathroom.
Adjoining this room is a smaller bedroom with a bunk bed suitable for children
up to 12yrs old.
Twin beds - en-suite wet room.
King sized bed - en-suite bathroom.
King -size bed - en-suite shower room.
This room also has stairs up to a mezzanine floor which contains a sofa bed.
This could sleep a further adult or 2 children (who dont mind stairs) or could
just be used as an extra space to read.
Owl Barn has a private 1/3 acre garden which includes a BBQ, hot tub, garden furniture, patio area, ample parking for 4 vehicles, and enough flat lawn area to play badminton or whatever else takes your fancy.
Owl Barn is set deep in the rolling hills of Herefordshire, in a small hamlet at the end of a no through road, close to the owners property.
The closest market town is Leominster, 5 miles away with its ancient Priory Church and numerous antique shops, perfect for an afternoon spent browsing.
Ludlow is 13 miles away, "The most perfect town in England" Betjeman. A wonderful town with its stunning castle, winding streets full of independent shops and of course its famous festivals; including Ludlow Festival held in June, The Food and Drink Festival, and The Medieval Fair. It has fascinating architecture, a traditional market on most days, and of course is well known for its top class restaurants.
Hay-on-Wye is 20 miles away, another lovely market town close to the Welsh border. World famous for its Literary Festival and many book shops.
Hereford is only 13 miles away, the city is famed for its Cathedral, Mappa Mundi and Chained Library. It has a cinema, Theatre, numerous shops, cafés and restaurants, with the beautiful river Wye running right through it.
Also close by are Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and Malvern.
Of course many people visit Herefordshire for the beautiful countryside. Totally unspoilt rolling hills and leafy lanes lending themselves perfectly for country walks, cycling or just driving around the many beautiful villages in the area.
In fact on your doorstep at Owl Barn are numerous footpaths and bridleways winding through fields and tracks.
There are also opportunities to canoe along the River Wye, play golf or for a rainy day a brand new bowling alley has opened just 5 miles up the road.
There is a Black and White village trail you can follow, a cheese makers, cider makers, and you can also visit farmers markets on some Saturdays.
Other festivals held in Herefordshire include; The Big Apple weekend, Flavours of Hereford Food Festival, Beer and Cider festivals as well as a cider trail and cycle routes.
Tel 01885 400328
www.owlbarnherefordshire.com
Herefordshire self catering holiday cottages