Gardeners Cottage

Sleeps up to 6
Log Burner - logs £25 w/e £40 week
Large Garden
Dog Friendly
Access to pool 8am-12 midday
Wifi

Old Estate Cottage- Sleeps 6

Built around 1850, the beautifully restored Gardeners Cottage holiday property was once home to the Head Gardener of the Whittern Estate. Backing onto a lovely and well-protected courtyard, it is historic, stylishly decorated and well proportioned: the ideal holiday cottage for a family or a cosy couple's hideaway. The property sits proudly in large open gardens of its own, next to the kitchen garden with its original eighteenth-century red brick walls.  Dog friend, but NB not dog secure apart from in the little back courtyard.

The family sized accommodation at Gardeners Cottage is very well laid out and all the decor and furniture is designer orientated. The rear entrance meanders through an eclectic courtyard, entering straight into the fully fitted kitchen (off which there is a utility room and a large  shower and  toilet). The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and will seat up to 10 around a large vintage table. The sitting room is the other side of the front entrance and porch area and has comfortable sofas, armchairs and a delightful wood-burner.

Upstairs, Bedroom 1 has a kingsize bed and a vanity unit in the room; Bedroom 2 has a king size bed and french style sink, and Bedroom 3 provides twin accommodation. The main family sized bathroom has a large enamel bath, basin and toilet. 

Leisure

Badminton (to set up in the gardens - rackets and shuttle cocks provided)

Enjoy a taste of Herefordshire

We can provide a range of different options if you wish to take advantage of a catering service. We recommend that you liaise with the caterer of your choice directly, but we can do this for you at additional cost. All caterers can also supply their own waiters and waitresses. Our five most regularly used chefs are listed below. Our two girls Sarah and Loopy, both come highly recommended and are very proficient and efficient chefs. Simon and Meg are still relatively new to us but the feedback we have had from guests has been very positive

SARAH NORMAN

An excellent local chef who can be on hand at short notice to help. Sarah can cater for anything from casual dinner parties to formal meals. Contact Sarah on 07989 978319 or sarah@theleen.co.uk.

LAURA “LOOPY” FOLKES

Laura is a local chef who offers private catering with all the trimmings. She is very flexible and happy to cater for groups of any size, and stays of any length. Laura can deliver ready-made and home-cooked meals which cater for a wide range of dietary requirements. She is happy to provide tailor-made menus or to cater for your menu ideas. Please contact her on 07812 102345 or laurafolkes@gmail.com.

JAMIE YARDLEY

Jamie can cook any style of cuisine to a very high standard. Of particular note is his Italian catering, which is very good value, and authentic too. His wife makes the most delicious spanish omelettes - tortillas. Please contact him on 07525 237499 or nereolajamie@hotmail.co.uk.

MEGAN LYKE AT MEGAN-LYKE CATERING

 

Meg is another taleneted Herefordshire chef and will cater for your every need, from intimate dinners to the more formal ones.  Meg is known for her edible gifts.  Please contact her on 07964065477 or email her at meg.lyke@gmail.com

YOUR PLATE OR MINE

simon is also another local chef, grew up on a farm in Herefordshire.  He will tailor everything to your specific needs using the finest local ingredients, he has forged strong links with local farmers and butchers.  please contact him on 07494 797321 or enquiries@yourplateormine.co.uk or visit www.yourplateormine.co.uk

CIDER BARN CATERING

Local restaurant and catering company 01544 388161 or functions@the-cider-barn.co.uk or https://www.theciderbarn-ontour.co.uk

Amenities

Limited Swimming Pool Access between 8am and 12 midday daily, Badminton, WiFi, TV, DVD Player, Washing Machine,  Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Log burner, Welcome Pack, Garden, 3 Parking Spaces, Dogs Allowed, Linen Provided, Bath Towels Provided, BBQ,  Outdoor Dining, Iron and Board, Oven

What our Guests say

“We first came here in 2005 and regularly returned for a family holiday – we LOVE it! Thank you Jo, and all the staff for all your hard work. Highlights for us – The Stagg, the Space Centre at Knighton; and the swimming pool!” The Morgan Family, Norway.
“What a fabulous setting. We have had a lovely, peaceful week. The dogs thought the garden and the fields around were the best things ever. Will return! Don’t want to go home! Sarah Jones was very helpful and welcoming. Thanks Sarah.” The Bullough fam
“I’ve run out of things to say! Our 13th successive year & we’ll always come back. Thank you, Jo and Sarah.” Jenifer Wakelyn and David Matthews, London. August 2014
“Another restful stay in this wonderful location. Our 4th year here and we still love coming to Herefordshire. As per normal we are going home very relaxed…” Buchanan family, Surrey, May 2013`

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EXTRAS AVAILABLE

Platinum Maid Service - extra full clean on departure for the time-pressed - £50
Daily Maid service - £15 per hour
Garden Flowers, Champagne and Chocolates in all bedrooms - £40 per Bedroom
Delicacy Hamper brimming with Herefordshire produce - £40
Private cheffing/catering - we can offer the whole package on request

A 25% deposit is required on booking, with the remainder of payment required eight weeks prior to arrival. 

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