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The Old Mill - We have two self-catering cottages; Old Mill Cottage (sleeps 4) and Laundry Cottage (sleeps 2). Scroll down for more information on these two cottages.
Although the cottages are designed for self-catering, it is only a short stroll across the road to the New Harp, which is open every day. The Lough pool and the Cottage of Content are also excellent pubs within 2 miles of the Old Mill.
Hoarwithy is approximately 5 miles from Ross-on-Wye and about 9 miles from Hereford. Our nearest shop is Wormelow, which is 3 miles away. I can arrange for milk and papers to be delivered.
The Old Mill Cottage adjoins the main house and again features exposed original stone and beams. It can either afford total privacy from the main guest house or you can share meals in the main dining room. There is access to the lovely large front gardens for you to enjoy.
The cottage has two double bedrooms, one with a shower room and the other a bathroom. The spacious kitchen is well equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, iron and ironing board. Towels and linen are provided.
Laundry cottage is new for 2007 and is situated adjacent to the back garden of the Old Mill, Hoarwithy. It offers ideal accommodation for a couple looking for a quiet cosy but spacious holiday cottage suitable for a break at any time of the year.
The cottage has been traditionally renovated and furnished to a very high standard and is fully equipped. The kitchen is fully fitted including a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and fridge freezer. The kitchen leads through an archway into a dining room/sitting room. The double bedroom is also on the ground floor with a large, fully tiled en-suite bathroom/wet room with under floor heating. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Wooden stairs lead from the dining room to a light spacious upstairs lounge with two sofas and TV/DVD, overlooking the paved gardens and ponds. The garden attracts many wild birds all the year round.
Hoarwithy is a pleasant, unspoilt village
on the banks of the tranquil River Wye. Many
people visit us just to relax and enjoy the beautiful
countryside of Herefordshire and the Welsh Marches (the former famous for its Hereford
cattle and cider apples, the latter for iron age forts and mountain ranges). It
is an ideal base for a walking or cycling holiday. The
Wye Valley walk starts very near to the house and we have many maps and
books you may borrow. Bicycles can either may brought with you or hired from
brilliant bikes in the village.
There are also a surprising amount of interesting places to visit all within a
short distance. A few suggestions follow :-
A visit to the town of Newent including the Butterfly centre, the Falconry Centre and the Three Choirs Vineyard.
A visit to the Forest of Dean- a walk through the sculpture Trail, Speech House and Puzzle Wood
The market towns of Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and Monmouth.
Symonds Yat – where the river Wye’s horseshoe bend is located. Lovely views, peregrine falcons and lots of fun for the children.
A visit to the town of Hereford. The cathedral is famous for it’s Chained library and Mappa Mundi. There is also an interesting Cider Musuem where Bulmers was first based, the Cattle Market, swimming pool, theatre, cinema and leisure centre.
The Black and White village trail – step back in time in the villages of Weobley, Eardisland and Pembridge. Interesting craft and antique shops to browse in , traditional tea rooms and plenty of pubs serving good local food.
A day’s horse racing at Cheltenham, Hereford, Chepstow or Ludlow
A drive through the delightful Golden Valley to Hay-on-Wye, famous for its bookshops
There are also many Castles, Houses and Gardens open to the public.
For active days there’s fishing, canoeing, cycling,
golf and horse riding.
We have plenty of leaflets to help you choose your destination and can
provide you with a tasty packed lunch.
The Old Mill was built in the late 1600,s and was originally a working mill up until the late 1930's. At the time of closure the mill employed 17 people. It was, in fact, one of five mills on Wriggle's Brook - New Mill, Prothither Mill, Middle Mill, a Mill on the site of what is now Brookside Cottages at Tressack and The Old Mill. The stream was much stronger in those days!
The house itself has always been very much at the centre of the village. Although it is now a Guest House, it has also been a Farmhouse, a Carpenter's shop, a Coal Merchants, the Village Shop, a Taxi Service and a Bakehouse!
Tel 01432 840602
www.theoldmillhoarwithy.co.uk
Herefordshire self catering holiday cottages