Find self catering and cottages with a garden in West England

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Oswestry sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • 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.

The Cottage, Broughton Hackett, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Broughton Hackett sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 3

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.

Bellevue, Harewood End, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 15
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Harewood End sleeps 15.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 15

Accommodation overview: This grand detached country house is set within 2 acres of attractive gardens, beautifully presented with formal lawn, walled garden, arboretum, pretty rosebeds and cascading pond. Set along a country road, the holiday property dates back 200 years and is full of character, with open fires, beams and chandeliers, and has been tastefully decorated by its current owners, who live next to the grounds.
This lavish retreat is an ideal location from which to explore the surrounding rolling countryside and the many villages with black-and-white timbered houses and inns. The nearby market town of Ross-on-Wye has many historic buildings and public cliff-top gardens offering excellent views of the River Wye, and Hereford is well worth a visit, with its cathedral (which contains the famous Mappa Mundi and Chained Library), museums, art galleries and bustling mid-week market.
Also enjoy our national heritage in Monmouth, a Tudor border town associated with Henry V. Or visit Hay-on-Wye, famous for its books and festivals. Close by is Kilpeck Church, perhaps the best preserved Norman church in the country. Symonds Yat offers everything from gentle rambles to canoeing within its magnificent natural setting, or join the network of pathways comprising the Wye Valley walk. Shop 2 miles, pub serving excellent food, 600 yards.

Spacious beamed living room with open fire, large mirrors, chandeliers and French door to conservatory. Spacious beamed dining hall with open fire. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/utility with Aga, electric cooker, slate floor, original servants’ bells and door to courtyard. Drawing room with TV leading to large conservatory. Study with TV and library. Office/sitting room. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Separate shower room and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and additional single bed (for +1), one with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Three further double bedrooms, one with wash basin, and one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with freestanding cast iron bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

The Acton Scott Estate - Henley Farmhouse, Acton Scott, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 20
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Acton Scott sleeps 20.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 20

Accommodation overview:

The flexible accommodation at Acton Scott can be taken together by larger parties so that 36 people can stay for family gatherings and weddings etc. Thirty minutes’ drive to the north, near Shrewsbury, is Cronkhill Farmhouse, sleeping 14, which is also managed by the Acton Scott estate. See property ref RN5.

Dating back to the 16th century, Henley Farmhouse occupies an idyllic position affording uninterrupted views from south-facing lawns and patios, towards Wenlock Edge and Flanders Folly. Thoughtfully appointed and boasting a wealth of period features including beamed ceilings, oak floors and open fires, this is a desirable and spacious ten-bedroom character property.
Restored to an excellent standard, it provides large relaxing and entertaining space including dining for 20, two spacious living rooms and a separate children’s play area. There is a bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen and convenient secondary kitchen/utility. Its ample bedrooms are thoughtfully appointed and there are nine bath/shower rooms, seven en suite. The property is furnished throughout with a mix of new and antique andthe use of traditional English fabrics.
Very popular with families and groups of friends, Henley Farmhouse achieves many repeat bookings, not least as it can be adapted to suit the individual needs of larger parties, with six of the ten bedrooms offering either twins or doubles.
Accommodation: Entrance porch/boot room. Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Beamed sitting room with open fire in stone fireplace. Dining room with feature fireplace and table seating 20. Well-equipped, bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen with two gas/electric ranges and island. Children’s play area with adjacent kitchen/utility. Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles). Wet room and toilet. Separate toilet. Three staircases to separate areas of the first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, and one with oak floor. Two large double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles) and feature fireplace; one with inter-connecting door to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two further double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles); one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Three staircases to separate areas of the second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with beamed sloping ceiling; one with en-suite bathroom with centre stage roll-top bath and toilet, and one with roll-top bath within bedroom and en-suite toilet. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds (can form 6ft double) with wooden floor and sloping ceiling.

Location: You will discover a piece of British history at Acton Scott, for it achieved national fame as the setting for BBC2’s hit TV series Victorian Farm, acknowledging the Acton family’s championing of sustainable practices. It has been followed by another Acton Scott-based BBC TV series Escape in Time, new for 2010 and presented by Ben Fogle.
Guests can enjoy a memorable setting and a multitude of activities on this lovingly preserved estate, including the Historic Working Farm - where the land is worked with heavy horses to preserve a way of life before the age of the tractor. This visitor attraction is a firm favourite with families. There’s the handy School House café (open April to October) and lovely guided walks and cycle rides.
The prettiest market towns and traditional country pubs are all close at hand, including Shrewsbury to the north, on the banks of the River Severn; and Ludlow, to the south, in its medieval castle setting. This is a food paradise with Michelin star restaurants and artisan shops galore. The spectacular Stretton Hills and Welsh Marches offer riding, cycling and walking. Among the many nearby sites are Attingham Park, the famous Ironbridge Gorge and its many museums, the castles of Powis and Stokesay and Wroxeter Roman city.
But if you simply cannot tear yourself away from Acton Scott, the finest local produce and home prepared meals can be delivered to your holiday house, with a la carte catering available to pre-book for special occasions.
Henley Farmhouse is one of three holiday houses at Acton Scott. The Shooting Lodge is a finely restored and spacious character property set in its own private grounds, sleeps 8+3, ref RNP. Henley Cottage, an authentic Victorian farm labourer’s cottage, as seen on TV, sleeps 4+1, ref ROO4. All three properties may be rented together or individually, to accommodate the needs of larger parties.
Three miles to the east of Shrewsbury, Rupert Acton is also the custodian of Cronkhill Farmhouse on the National Trust’s Attingham Park Estate. A spacious 17th-century timber framed property with spectacular views towards the River Severn, it sleeps up to 14, see ref RN5.

For more information visit www.actonscott.com

Wayfarers, West Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in West Malvern sleeps 9.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: A wonderful discovery for families and friends, this detached property was originally two quarrymen’s cottages built in the early 19th century which have been very well extended and improved to provide spacious accommodation. Set within an Area of Natural Beauty, Wayfarers enjoys glorious views across rolling Herefordshire countryside to the Black Mountains of Wales. It lies within walking distance of the Worcestershire Beacon - the highest point of the Malvern Hills - and is the ideal starting point for the many walks which give panoramic views across the Severn Vale, as well as towards the west to Wales.
Wayfarers is perfectly located to explore the local attractions which include the Elgar route. The famous English composer lived in Malvern, and views from his house undoubtedly inspired him whilst writing his famous Enigma Variations. Eastnor Castle - a magnificent family home 2½ miles east of Ledbury - makes for an uplifting visit. It houses a fine collection of medieval armour, tapestries and paintings within its Gothic and Italianate interior. Set in a 5000-acre estate, it is surrounded by a deer Park, lake and arboretum. Great Malvern was renowned for its medicinal waters during Victorian time, and visitors can still try samples for themselves at St Anne’s Well. The Winter Gardens Pavilion is another attraction at Great Malvern - hosting the Almeida Drama Festival in August. The cathedral city of Worcester is approximately 8 miles away with its racecourse, riverbase, cinemas and shopping. Regency Cheltenham, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds are within easy driving distance. There is a local shop less than a mile away, and supermarkets a 2-mile drive (½ mile on foot over the hills). Shop 1 mile, quiet, local pub just 200 yards.

Very large living room with open fire. Large dining room with open fire and French windows. Well equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room. Conservatory. Twin bedroom. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with basin. Twin bedroom with basin. Single bedroom. Bathroom with bidet and toilet. Shower room and toilet.

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: With exclusive use of an outdoor heated swimming pool (mid May to mid September), sauna complex and the owners’ 7½ acres of grounds, visitors to Underwood Cottage would almost be forgiven for not venturing into the lovely surrounding countryside. Underwood cottage is situated on the Blossom Trail. This spacious, well-equipped and very comfortable 19th-century detached house stands on its own in a delightful and secluded setting, with many species of flora and fauna in its wooded grounds, as well as plum, pear and apple trees.
Underwood Cottage is an ideal touring base within easy driving distance of the Malverns, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Warwick and the Welsh borders. Evesham, (5 miles), retains the atmosphere of a busy market town on the banks of the River Avon, and is very popular with anglers. The Vale of Evesham has rivers, canals, pools and lakes galore; with much of the River Avon suitable for dinghy sailing, boat trips and canoeing. Evesham was once popular with pilgrims, as Simon de Montfort was buried beneath its abbey. The town also has good shopping and many interesting buildings. Pilgrims in search of the true English countryside need look no further than the Cotswolds, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful areas in England. Several Cotswold villages, such as Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water (both less than an hour’s drive), are famous as the quintessence of the English rural scene. Cheltenham (22 miles) is a spa town with elegant Regency architecture, tree-lined avenues, excellent shops and the home of National Hunt horse racing just north of town. Water sports, golf, riding and tennis available locally. Shops 3 miles, village pubs serving food 2 miles.

Spacious entrance hall. Large, beamed living room with open fire and dining area. Well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen. Narrow, open-tread stairs to first floor: Four bedrooms; two double, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet; and two twin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. There is also a Z-bed (for +1) available on request.

Corner Thatch, Abbotts Morton, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Abbotts Morton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The village of Abbots Morton is one of Worcestershire’s oldest and most picturesque; this Grade II, detached, thatched holiday cottage adds to its charm. Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Malvern, Warwick and the Cotswolds are an easy drive; Ragley Hall is 3 miles offering a yearly programme of events and exhibitions. Cheltenham Racecourse is nearby - during Race Week, the owner can arrange a chauffeur and supplies a welcome tray and breakfast hamper. NEC and Birmingham/Coventry airports less than an hour by car. Walks, golf, fishing and riding locally. Shop 2 miles, pubs 1½ miles.

Beamed living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire. Beamed dining room, slate floor. Beamed galley kitchen with slate floor, sloping ceiling. Twin bedroom with TV, en-suite wet room, toilet. Open tread stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with TV, en-suite bathroom, shower attachment, toilet.

Orchard Barn, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Ross-on-Wye sleeps 13.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 13

Accommodation overview: With its six en-suite bedrooms, this impressive 18th-century barn conversion, with exposed beams throughout, is an excellent holiday venue for a reunion of friends and family. Built round a private walled, lawned courtyard, three ground floor bedrooms allow quick access for the enjoyment of a sunny morning. Orchard Barn stands on the edge of an old cider orchard on the owner’s 200-acre farm. It has beautiful far reaching rural views of a local border castle, Welsh mountains and sunsets. Enjoy peace and quiet in the large garden with apple trees to relax under. Watch buzzards, skylarks and other wildlife. On two sides of the barn is a stunning landscaped patio, ideal for al fresco dining. A fifteen-minute drive to the market towns of Ross-on-Wye, (8 miles) with access to M50 and Monmouth, (6 miles) with dual carriageway to M4. There is plenty to do and see in this Area of Great Landscape Value, including walks from the door, castles to explore and Welsh border only one mile. The Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat, (8 miles), offer walks, rock climbing, cycling and canoeing. Local inns serving food 2 miles at Garway and Skenfrith. Shop 400 yards.

Slope to large entrance hall. Three steps up to spacious living/dining-room with wood-burning stove, well-equipped kitchen area and patio doors. Five steps down to sitting room with patio door. Utility. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower area and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Separate toilet. Marble tiled floor throughout ground floor. Curved staircase to first floor: Two twin bedrooms, each with Velux windows and en-suite shower room with toilet; one with large west window and additional single bed (for +1). Second curved staircase to first floor: Secluded curtained, balconied bedroom with 5ft bed, additional single bed (for +1), Velux, slit barn windows, stunning circular spacious en-suite shower room, toilet. Oak floor throughout first floor.