West England self catering and cottage accommodation

Chancewell, Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Broadway sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in the heart of Broadway, this Grade II listed 17th-century holiday cottage, offers a fantastic location to enjoy The Cotswolds. An abundance of established walks including the Cotswolds Way and cycle paths run throughout the Cotswolds, an AONB. Further afield lies Cheltenham, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden and Stratford. Shop 100 yards, pub 20 yards.

Living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace and wooden floor. Kitchen/dining room with breakfast area and wood-burning stove. Conservatory. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room and toilet. Single bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top bath and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with TV. Single bedroom with wooden floor. Beamed throughout.

Halcyon House, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In the heart of the ever popular Hay-on-Wye, Halcyon House is one of a row and offers contemporary yet homely holiday accommodation. Renowned for its festivals and known as the book capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye offers some independent shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. Walking at Offa’s Dyke, Mortimer’s Trail and the Brecon Beacons. Shops and pubs 350 yards.

Living/dining room with well-equipped kitchen area, tiled floor and French doors to garden. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower attachment and toilet.

Orchard Cottage, Welland, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £253 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Welland sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In the beautiful landscape to the east of the Malvern Hills this comfortable property (lower roof line on right) offers the perfect location for walkers nature lovers and cyclists. Surrounded by old orchards and wildflower meadows one of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest the cottage adjoins the owners attractive farmhouse. The Royal Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds are within easy reach as are Worcester Gloucester and Cheltenham. The nearby towns of Malvern Ledbury and Tewkesbury boast fine shops inns and restaurants. Shop/P.O. in village.

Convenient ground floor accommodation. Cosy open plan sitting room with dining area and well equipped kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Fenn House, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Alvechurch sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This early 19th-century holiday cottage has been sympathetically restored while retaining many original features including inglenook fireplace with antique bread oven. It stands in landscaped gardens with many walks and cycle routes from the doorstep. Cheltenham, with shops, theatres and racecourse is within easy driving distance as are many Cotswold villages. Shops 1 mile, pub ¼ mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove, original bread oven and quarry tiled floor. Large dining room/conservatory with patio doors and tiled floor. Well-equipped kitchen with quarry tiled floor. Study. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite toilet. Single bedroom.

Clarks Farm, Castle Morton, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Castle Morton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Fenn House is located in the pretty and historic village of Alvechurch. The house is a beautifully converted, beamed Victorian building on a former Victorian brickworks site. The village is famed for its perfectly preserved black and white buildings, which grew up around the Bishop of Worcester’s Palace. Saint Lawrence Church dates back to the 10th century. The surrounding area shows the English countryside at its best, with gently rolling fields, woodland, rivers and canals. There are country and canal footpaths with fine views and abundant wildlife to enjoy. Within walking distance is Alvechurch boatyard - an award-winning marina, where narrow boats can be hired.
The area boasts an abundance of National Trust properties, including Coughton Court, Hanbury Hall, Packwood House and Baddesly Clinton, all worth a visit. The holiday property is well located for Warwick, best known for its magnificent 14th-century castle, excellent shops, including antique, china and gift shops and museums.
Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon also boasts an impressive range of shops, restaurants, museums, theatres, superb riverside gardens and boating facilities. The NEC and Birmingham Airport are only twenty minutes’ drive away. Birmingham also offers a whole host of attractions, including excellent shopping centres, arts venues and nightlife. The Cotswolds are within easy driving distance, as well as the Malvern Hills, for wonderful walks. Golf and horse riding locally. Shops 1 mile, pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance.

Large living room with gas ‘log-effect’ fire and dining area. Large well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area, modern fitted units and tiled floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Large beamed master bedroom with 5ft bed, TV, sitting area and en-suite shower room with double cubicle, twin basins and toilet. Beamed double bedroom with Velux window. Beamed twin bedroom with Velux window. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with beamed sloping ceilings and en-suite bathroom with toilet.

Pentre Barns - Oak Barn, Oswestry, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Oswestry sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Oak Barn (ref. RAAC), the middle of a row, and Ash Barn (ref. RAAD), the end of a row, nestle in a very rural, tranquil setting among unspoilt countryside along a private lane. The sympathetically restored barn conversion is located with outstanding views of the Welsh borders. Accessed by a narrow lane, the holiday properties are surrounded by peace, beautiful scenery and miles of paths and bridleways to explore. Nearby is Offa’s Dyke Path and the towns of Oswestry and Shrewsbury are in easy reach by car. There are Wildlife Trust walks, museums, castles and gardens, as well as steam railways to visit. The village of Trefonen is 2 miles away with shop, post office and pub.

Abbots Court Cottages - Whitsun Brook, Evesham, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Evesham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the beautiful rolling Worcestershire countryside, Abbots Court Cottages offer a wonderful base to explore the surrounding countryside.

Abbots Court Cottages are situated in undulating countryside next to a working dairy farm. There are numerous local walks through woodland and pasturelands, offering superb views of Malvern Hills, Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds. Golf is available - there are two golf courses within three miles. There is fishing in the nearby trout lakes in Church Lench and in the River Avon in Evesham. Horse riding is also available locally. Within easy drive of Stratford-upon-Avon, Malvern, Worcester, Warwick, Cheltenham and the many pretty Cotswold villages.
The area is very fortunate to be the home of many National Trust properties - Hidcote Manor Garden, Showshill Manor, Coughton Court, Brockhampton Estate, Charlecote Park, Croome Park, Hanbury Hall, Middle Little Tithe Barn and The Fleece Inn at Bretforton. There are also a number of English Heritage properties including Whitley Court. The Malvern Spring Flower show has become a major attraction over recent years as well as The Three Counties Agricultural Show and the Autumn Show. For those who enjoy gardening, there are many local nurseries, garden centres and gardens to visit in the NGS yellow book. The local area boasts excellent pubs, many of which serve good meals using locally sourced ingredients. The owners have a wealth of information to help guests enjoy their holiday. Seven out of the ten holiday cottages have been tastefully converted from old farm buildings dating back to the 1860s and The Old Court House is a much earlier timber framed barn. The other three, although new additions, have been sympathetically designed to sit comfortably alongside the older cottages. The cottages sleep from two to six people plus a cot. Shops 2 miles, pub ¾ mile.

Underwood Cottage, Sheriff Lench, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Sheriff Lench sleeps 9.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Located in a breathtaking riverside setting, Fladbury Mill adjoins the owners’ annexe and guests have use of a garden and 12-acre natural grounds. The village is an active and progressive market gardening district famed for its orchards and local spring blossom trail. Wychavon Way for walkers, Evesham for boat trips and Pershore for specialist shopping and farmers’ markets. Shakespeare enthusiasts will delight in the wealth of theatres and restored properties linked to him in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, whilst the riverside gardens, shops, pubs and restaurants will appeal to all. Pub ¼ mile.

Large beamed living room with electric ‘log-effect’ fire and oak floor. Large beamed dining room. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Three bedrooms; one master double with dressing room with wash basin, further double and twin each with wash basin. Two bathrooms, each with over-bath shower and toilet. Some low ceilings.