Bolstone Court

68 Customer Reviews

• "What a fantastic house for a large group, our family travelled from all corners of England so it was a perfect area for us to meet and in a lovely relaxing rural setting."

  The surrounding roads were small country lanes but they were very quiet if anyone is worried about them so not a problem. We did go to the Cottage of Content for a very nice meal which was only a couple miles away by car or 30 minute walk and worth a visit. The fact there is 2 lounges were great for youngsters to be in 1 and the older members of our family to be in a quieter room, plus the bonus of a large dining room to seat us all. The kitchen was very well equipped with a nice breakfast bar with stools for another area to gather and a big fridge/freezer to store everything and loads of work tops. The added bonus of the church games rooms worked really well especially for the youngsters, we were only there for 2/3 nights but if had been there longer would definitely have used it more. Everyone was very happy with the bedrooms and the fact they all had their own bathrooms (a couple which were next door, rather than en suite) and plenty of hot water and comfortable beds. The heating worked really well and the house was lovely and warm and there is wood burners if you wanted to use them. We all said we would definitely love to return again to Bolstone Court as it had a lovely happy, comfortable homely feel about it.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Nov 2023

• "The property was quaint well maintained clean and extremely spacious."

  The kitchen was well stocked and the grounds were well kept . The bedrooms were very comfortable and there was adequate space for the twelve of us. The games room was a novelty being in the church, the only drawback to the Church was it became cold in the evening. Just a small observation. The property was excellent. Plenty of Towels and Hot Water.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Oct 2023

• "A group of 13 'oldies' had a very enjoyable reunion at Bolstone."

  The house is very comfortable and well laid out, e.g. the large kitchen leads straight onto a spacious dining room with a good sized table and there are comfortable sitting rooms with ample seating. Plus plenty of hot water in the showers. Our only comment for the attention of the owner is that the electrical appliances need some maintenance. The bottom drawer of the dishwasher has lost a wheel so is difficult to use and although we did not need the washing machine it is out of order. The cooker is not easy to work with but our skills improved ! An excellent 4 nights in beautiful rural surroundings. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Susan4.1★Oct 2023

• "A really lovely holiday home."

  Great for the number it caters for because of the space. The chapel/games room was fantastic. The plumbing could do with a check. The shower in the family room showered into the dining room and the bath in the family bathroom was very slow to drain. Otherwise a well kitted out house with beautiful surroundings.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.1★Aug 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Bolstone Court and the facilities were adequate for our requirements."

  Our only comment is that the presence of bats should be mentioned as a warning in the details. We had a bat phobic in the party and although she did not see any as she slept in the new part of the house, we did have one come in the attic bedroom and there were obviously a lot in the loft of the old part of the house. It did not, in the event, spoil her enjoyment of the weekend but had we known about their presence we would not have chosen this venue for an important celebration.

  Reviewed by John4.1★Jul 2023

• "Beautiful house with an added history that we found most interesting ,we were a large group so plenty of space for us all."

  No complaints at all. Would recommend , not far from Hereford either.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2023

• "Our family of 11 enjoyed this property, its facilities, grounds, location and the best bit was the count of 260+bats flying out of the eaves."

  The 4 grandchildren were fascinated by this. There was ample room for everyone to enjoy with so much outside space. The games room was also a bit hit. We would love to go back and enjoy the experience again in the near future.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★May 2023

• "A beautiful house, ideal for our extended family."

  We appreciated all of the amenities and would recommend it to anyone looking for an idyllic setting in Herefordshire.

  Reviewed by Antony4.7★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful, peaceful, spacious, historic, clean, everything you need is supplied (a very very well-stocked kitchen)."

  Sat nav mucked up though. If it had a pool table it would get 6 stars. The most comfy beds and the freshest air, absolutely wonderful, thank-you.

  Reviewed by Katherine5.0★Mar 2023

• "We found Bolstone Court to be one of the most spacious and beautifully presented properties we have stayed at."

  It coped easily with 4 couples, and would easily have accommodated several more adults/children. The location is very rural, with some rather daunting single track access roads - with lots of mud, and grass down the middle - not for the faint-hearted! The directions provided are bit confusing, depending which way you arrive, but were all able to find the property with a bit of help from our satnavs. There is plenty of parking, and the access to the adjacent church as a games room is quite unusual and rather quaint. The owners have clearly worked hard to make the property super comfortable, and everything works, so full marks!!!! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bolstone Court, and we will certainly think about coming back again.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Mar 2023

• "Bolstone Court proved to be even better than it appears in the description."

  we were a family party of 13, with an age range of 4 to 85. The house is perfect for family gatherings, and very well equipped. We were warm, comfortable and we all had plenty of space. The games room in the old chapel was a real bonus. We would certainly return.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2023

• "--a most wonderful accommodation, in a beautiful location and well appointed --we were 3 generations of a family there to celebrate Gran's birthday and couldn't have had a better time, everyone was suited --well stocked kitchen with plenty of pans, utensils, cutlery and crockery --comfy house with big dining room--13 of us fitted nicely round the table, also 2 spacious reception rooms, and lovely and warm even in February!"

  [we enjoyed the log burners] --there was a mention of bats at the house but we saw none --in an adjacent plot there is some building work happening, but this was not noisy or intrusive

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Feb 2023

• "Bolstone Court was a comfortable place to stay for a group of 10 adults in January, warm, plentiful hot water, comfortable beds and good bathroom facilities."

  The kitchen was generally well equipped. Instructions about the heating system were clear. We only used one of the two sitting rooms; to accommodate a larger group you would have to use both. The age of the house and the church added to our enjoyment of an unusual and interesting location. It was very peaceful with lovely views. Be aware that the property is reached by rural roads with some steep sections, something to plan for if visiting in winter. We had one bat visitor during our stay, it should have been tucked up asleep in its roost so we hope it is safe, but it added to the charm of the house.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jan 2023

• "Lovely property, great for large parties, would highly recommend."

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2022

• "Another repeat visit for the whole family and another great stay which was enjoyed by all the family."

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2022

• "This is an excellent house for a large party."

  Good bedrooms with en suite facilities, or in one case a private bathroom. Two good sized lounges. Big dining room to cater for twelve guests. Well equipped kitchen with, significantly, a capacious "american " fridge/freezer (often a weak link in this sized house). Ample parking. And, overall , the privilege of staying in a magnificent historical building. Having a (deconsecrated) church and graveyard adjacent to the house and included in the let adds to the atmosphere. (games available in the church which we did not utilise) The house was very well prepared and cleaned for our stay. The location is well placed for local country walks and excursions throughout Herefordshire.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Sep 2022

• "Suspect property had not been booked and therefore not cleaned two weeks prior to arrival."

  15 dead wasps in one bedroom. Bathroom floor in largest room dirty and we had to get the mop out. Breakages not being replaced, only 3 med sized glasses, last year there were 8. No charcoal and BBQ was filthy. Usually milk and and a cake waiting on arrival but not this year. However, its still a very nice property and just needs a bit of TLC

  Reviewed by Peter3.8★Sep 2022

• "We had just had a great week's holiday at Bolstone Court."

  There were three generations of us visiting and the space was perfect for all of us. We used the garden most nights for cricket and ball games. And the house was spacious enough that we were not on top of each other. The beds are super comfortable and the whole house clean and well appointed. We were very grateful for the booklets giving a detailed, fascinating history of the place - very interesting. Oh and we all loved the games chapel. Table tennis table is top quality. It was unfortunate that we were visiting during this exceptional heat wave as the top bedroom was extremely uncomfortable and needs an air conditioner in such weather but that's a new problem and possibly not known by the owners before now. It was made more uncomfortable as we were advised to keep the windows closed to keep the bats out! There are lots of interesting places to visit locally so all in all we had a great time.

  Reviewed by Carole4.7★Aug 2022

• "We stayed here as a group of 11, including 4 young children."

  The house and games room were really lovely and the property is in a great location. However, we had to leave after 1 night as there were bats in the living area, including the kitchen. This is obviously both unsafe and unhygienic. Whilst I can understand that this happened, the lack of response from the owner was unacceptable. We have never had any direct communication from them despite leaving messages on both their emergency mobile number and landline number. Even Sykes could not contact them for over 48 hours. We were given a refund for the 6 nights we didn't stay but got no response from the owners when I asked for an assurance that this would be sorted for future guests.

  Thank you for your feedback for Bolstone Court. We are terribly sorry about your encounter with the bats, These have been removed safely from the property and I have been monitoring this ever since. There has been no further evidence they have returned and we have had no further comments from guests. I do apolgoise you were not able to reach me straight away, I had some trouble with the WIFI and telephone. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★Jun 2022

• "We had a wonderful week & felt at home from the moment we arrived."

  Thank you. Members of our family are already recommending Bolstone Court to others.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely quiet rural location and a beautifully renovated building."

  We had a great family reunion week.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Bolstone Court primarily due to it having all bedrooms with private bathrooms."

  Very clean with nice large fluffy bathroom towels. Equipped with everything you need. Very tiny recommendations to the owners such as new dinner place mats, and a replacement hose to one of the showers, and that was it. We had caterers for an evening meal and can recommend Christine’s in Hereford. The views are stunning and we were greeted by lambs in the connecting field.

  Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Mar 2022

• "The property is lovely, we found everything we needed and had a wonderful stay."

  Reviewed by Katrina5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a wonderful break at Bolstone Court."

  The house is beautiful, with great facilities and plenty of space. The games room was a massive hit with kids and adults alike. The property is quite rural and we did have a bit of trouble finding it using the postcode in our sat nav, but eventually we reset the sat nav to the property name and it took us straight there. We liked it so much we have booked to come back again next year!

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Feb 2022

• "Beautiful property with gorgeous grounds - perfect for a group family/friends get together."

  Clean and tidy on arrival with great facilities around. Thanks again for a great stay

  Reviewed by Josie5.0★Feb 2022

• "We had a great weekend away at Bolstone Court as a group of 10 adults - the accommodation is very spacious with both living rooms and the dining room having enough space to seat all of us comfortably."

  We especially appreciated the three woodburners and having them all laid and ready to go was a nice touch! We enjoyed walking the Sellack Suspension Footbridge Loop from Hoarwithy during our stay, which was about a 10 min drive to the start. In future it would be fantastic if they would consider allowing dogs in the downstairs hard floor areas as it seemed like it would have been very suitable for this. Overall would highly recommend for large groups!

  Reviewed by Debbie4.7★Jan 2022

• "Booked with some friends for my husbands 40th Birthday."

  We loved the cottage, very spacious and accommodating for a large group. Lovely biscuits and card on arrival to welcome us which was an appreciated gesture by the owners. Gorgeous views all around the property - especially in the morning when the sun was rising. Everyone in our group made comments on how nice the building is. I would recommend this property and will hopefully come back again! Thank you!

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Jan 2022

• "This is the second weekend we have spent at the cottage and we will be staying again!"

  We love it

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Dec 2021

• "Our second stay at Bolstone Court and it didn't disappoint, a great property for a multi-generation stay."

  The improved wi-fi was a real bonus and was up to the demands of those of the party who can't live without continual access to the internet. Many thanks.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely property well maintained and with good facilities."

  Reporting a small maintenance issue brought an immediate response from the friendly and helpful owners. Our second visit and would definitely go again.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Oct 2021

• "Fantastic venue for my Mums 80th birthday celebrations ."

  All we could want, with plenty space for everyone. The children loved the games room in the Church, the two sitting rooms made it easy for a quiet space for some, The kitchen was was well stocked and dining table and room was a wonderful place for us all to sit together. Fantastic views and walks . Garden amazing too . Bedrooms were all wonderful, clean and comfy with plenty of bathrooms. Thanks to the host for sorting a small issue that we had in a very efficient manner. This is our second booking at Bolstone Court and would book again . It is very rural and a drive to anywhere.top tip , it would be a great idea to take all you need with you , especially in the winter months , if you do not want to drive the lanes in the dark winter nights . Tesco delivery worked really well with our large party too . Used washer and dryer too when there, as tea towels were well utilised. Also loved the open fires. Thanks very much to the hosts !!

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Oct 2021

• "Fantastic holiday home for a large group, the games room in the church was amazing!"

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Aug 2021

• "This is the best so far we have been to,"

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2021

• "Fantastic property, very well equipped in beautiful surroundings."

  The games room in the church was also great.

  Reviewed by Liam5.0★Jun 2021

• "The house is perfect for a family or friends holiday very spacious and welcoming."

  Lovely position and good facilities. We loved the games room and our granddaughter loved the house playing hide and seek on a daily basis. Very hard to find her. The children didn’t want to leave. My biggest problem was remembering which stairs and direction my bedroom was. We had a lovely stay and hope to come again.

  Reviewed by Caroline Ann4.7★Jun 2021

• "It was a great week spent with my family."

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Sep 2020

• "Check in/check out times unchanged even with extra Covid deep cleaning."

  Good.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2020

• "The layout of the house was perfect and two of the bedrooms could be interconnected for a larger family group."

  It was great for the age group of our party as there was a bedroom on the ground floor which was away from the other bedrooms, perfect for my Sister & Brother in law. All rooms were spacious and with stunning panoramic views. If the weather had been hot and dry we would have enjoyed the garden more, which was very private, apart from the sheep! The grandchildren loved seeing the sheep and cattle and all safely enclosed. We were all very sad the day we left.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Aug 2020

• "Really lovely house."

  Beautifully equipped and very clean. Ideal for a family holiday.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Aug 2020

• "A great property for a big family get together, the separate games room was a godsend for the grandsons; Bolstone Court was ideal for us."

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2019

• "Great place!"

  Reviews true to form! Easy to organise!

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely house with very good facilities for a large group of people."

  It catered for all ages

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Oct 2019

• "A return visit to this property."

  This has got to be the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in, taking into account facilities, location and cost. The countryside around the cottage is stunning and so peaceful. The cottage itself is spacious with a large kitchen and separate dining area plus two living rooms. I haven’t been to a cottage that is so well equipped with crockery etc. Everyone said the beds were really comfy. All in all a great stay.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2019

• "The property was beautiful."

  Extremely peaceful but plenty to do in the surrounding area

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★Jun 2019

• "We had a wonderful few days, the property was the best we've ever stayed in."

  There was everything needed, it's a beautiful peaceful setting and a really lovely house. The chapel is a place of peacefulness and besuty.

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★May 2019

• "Extremely comfortable with lots of space for a large group."

  The kitchen facilities were excellent and provided the ladies of our group of 9 everything they required to cook our evening meals. The farm house is situated within a group of partially converted barns surrounded by well fenced fields with sheep and cows and beautifully cared for lawns. There are lots of public footpaths close by into Upper & Lower Bolstone Woods which were full of spring flowers and orchids and a walk on public footpaths through Kilgore Chicken farm to see the very friendly and contented free range chickens should not be missed. An excellent house and holiday with everything we needed.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2019

• "The only criticism we had was the broadband reception was very poor which was important to my son-in-law who had to work one day."

  Otherwise a lovely clean cottage which was very well equipped. We would have no hesitation booking this cottage again.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Apr 2019

• "Lovely house, really clean and everything we needed for 8 children and 6 adults."

  Kitchen well equipped, nice showers, never ran out of hot water and comfortable beds. We walked to The Cottage Of Content pub for a lovely lunch, took bikes to FOD, visited Hereford, played golf and some running as well as table tennis and darts in the games room. Would definitely recommend Bolstone Court.

  Reviewed by Deb5.0★Feb 2019

• "Wow what can we say, all 14 (and two extra visiting lunch guests) commented on how beautiful this cottage is!"

  It was clean, tidy and beautifully decorated. There is everything you could possibly need in that kitchen and you could comfortably cook in there whatever you wanted. It is in a very remote area with beautiful countryside, we didn’t fancy venturing out as it is a very country lane but we didn’t need to, and if you wanted to you could walk in the beautiful countryside and Hereford was only about 25 mins away. My only point would be a request for some lights at the bottom of the drive, some of our party arrived in the dark and missed the turning and thought they were lost. We would come here again we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and in the summer this place would be even more beautiful and you could bbq etc and walk further with the children. It is a shame dogs aren’t allowed although I understand why not as the cottage is so beautiful but with the surrounding countryside our well behaved lab would have loved it. We did get a visit from the resident farmer dog who seemed to know the place and visited the gardens of the property! The WiFi was surprisingly good as we had heard it wasn’t and we all had phone signal. But if not there was a phone you could use and an honesty box to pay for calls. Thank you so much for such a lovely weekend. And for our lovely welcoming box of biscuits. You have a beautiful place!

  Reviewed by Jamie4.7★Jan 2019

• "Sykes were top of the tree when it came to this holiday."

  The service was brilliant. The ease with which Sykes can be contacted and the friendliness of the staff can't be beat. What a fantastic start before the holiday even began. The property was an oasis in an oasis. Hereford and the Wye valley is a great location the house made it. Easily and comfortably accommodated all the needs of thirteen children from 5 to 50 with games room, two luxury living rooms, master chef kitchen and spacious dining table. Slept like a log after great days out in the total comfort of ensuite accommodation.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Nov 2018

• "One of those rare properties that is even better than the pictures on the website."

  We had a fantastic stay here, there was plenty of room for everybody and the house was equipped with everything one could need. Beautiful location, and the perfect walking distance from the local pub.

  Reviewed by Luke5.0★Nov 2018

• "The place was great just what we needed for a big family party"

  Reviewed by Deborah4.7★Nov 2018

• "Bolstone Court is in a lovely part of Herefordshire."

  Beautifully restored, with a well appointed kitchen, it offers very comfortable accommodation for a large group. Wood stoves ensure a warm welcome the living area and there is a well stocked games room to mop up those competitive moments! There is plenty of hot water to clean up after hearty Country walks, and a modern laundry area to wash and dry any muddy clothes. Book it now!

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Oct 2018

• "Lovely house with enough space for us all, including downstairs bedroom, brilliant outdoor space for BBQ's and ball games and quite countryside location set in a wonderful area to explore."

  What more could you ask for.

  Reviewed by Jeanette4.7★Jul 2018

• "House was exactly as described, very clean and well maintained in a lovely location with plenty of space and all the facilities we required."

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2018

• "We are a walking group of retired people who holiday together each year."

  Bolstone Court is one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we have been going away together for 18 years It met all our needs and the games room was a bonus Thank you for a lovely holiday.

  5.0★Apr 2018

• "Bolstone Court is a wonderful holiday house."

  It is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. It suited our needs perfectly. We took our 98 year old mother there and the ground floor bedroom and en suite were excellent for her needs. She was able to move around the ground floor with ease. The children (twins of 3 and granddaughter 7) loved the games provided in the redundant church. Herefordshire is a beautiful county with many interesting castles and other places of interest to visit. It was a wonderful holiday and we would certainly like to return.

  Reviewed by Janina5.0★Apr 2018

• "The setting was wonderful and peaceful."

  The facilities were excellent. We were very interested to read about the history of the place and see the photos of former residents on the wall in the house and their graves in the church grounds. The WiFi connection was ,however unreliable and one of our daughters was unable to do her college work and had to go home by train. I think that Sykes Cottages should make it absolutely clear how good /strong the WiFi connection is when advertising their accommodation . A sign stating that there is WiFi is misleading when it does not work properly or state how strong the connection is. Please can something be done about this in the future? If Sykes Cottages could contact me about this I would very much appreciate it. Mandy Oakes

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Mar 2018

• "Bolstone Court is a fabulous house in a very quiet, scenic rural setting."

  Two really great pubs nearby.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Mar 2018

• "The house was perfect for 15 of us- including 6 children aged 12 to 2- the 2nd sitting room isn’t shown in photos, it’s more attractive than the one shown!"

  ! The four poster room is big enough for an extra single bed if an unnecessary big table in the alcove was removed. I think that would improve the versatility of the rooms for various family sizes!! But not increase total occupancy as 15 is maximum dining room can take. The dining table is magnificent for 15 with its ‘extension’ table. Everything very nice- nicer than photos and description suggest. Very generous quantities of crockery too, can fill dishwasher and still have enough in cupboards to use!!

  Reviewed by Christine4.8★Feb 2018

• "The house was great - the rooms were all really nice with an ensuite bathroom in all but one room and the big kitchen and dining room were perfect for bifg family meals."

  The surrounding area was great with lots to do for all the family. A lovely property that I would recommend to anyone looking for a space for lots of people.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Dec 2017

• "Very pleased with the accommodation and the welcome treats provided which was thoughtful of the owner."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2017

• "The house was fantastic."

  Loads of space. Tea and biscuits waiting for us on arrival. The kitchen utensils etc were great, we found everything that we needed was easily found. The house was very clean.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2017

• "Noisy house due to limited carpeting but well equipped and well presented."

  The directions need to be clearer and include the approach from the M50.

  Reviewed by Mark4.2★Apr 2017

• "A stunning and unique property renovated to a high standard."

  The location was idyllic and full of fascinating history.

  Reviewed by Maxine4.4★Jan 2017

• "An amazing well equipped, spotlessly clean cottage."

  As a party of 14 Bolstone was an ideal venue for our annual get together, plenty of space and facilities. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Tracy4.6★Nov 2016

• "This place managed to impress a bunch of middle aged cynics - well done to Sykes and the owners!"

  Our chef could have done with a sieve....but he's never happy

  Reviewed by John4.6★Oct 2016

• "This historic property was beautifully renovated, very spacious, and with all mod cons."

  Hard and soft furnishings were all excellent, and there was plenty of cooking and eating equipment. The little church had also been renovated and equipped as a games room, to the delight of children and adults alike. The surroundings were beautiful and peaceful. There were welcome cakes, milk in the fridge, and a chance meeting with the friendly owner was a bonus.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2016

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