Elephant Cottage

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Sleeps 2 people
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Pets allowed

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

41 Customer Review(s)

“Despite some variable weather we enjoyed our week immensely and were really able to unwind.”

Margaret & Peter made us very, very welcome & took the trouble to check that we were OK without being intrusive. Peter even threw in a guided tour of the farm & immediate area which was very interesting and added immensely to the enjoyment. Elephant Cottage is fitted out to a very high standard and was extremely comfortable and clean. The area is beautiful and within reach of many delightful small towns & places of interest. We particularly enjoyed Ledbury & Tenbury Wells. Highly recommended.

Margaret & Peter made us very, very welcome & took the trouble to check that we were OK without being intrusive. Peter even threw in a guided tour of the farm & immediate area which was very interesting and added immensely to the enjoyment. Elephant Cottage is fitted out to a very high standard and was extremely comfortable and clean. The area is beautiful and within reach of many delightful small towns & places of interest. We particularly enjoyed Ledbury & Tenbury Wells. Highly recommended.

- Mr Hague-smith, June 2019
“Elephant Cottage is a comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage sited on a very busy working dairy farm.”

It is well positioned to visit the National Trust properties of Croft Castle, Brockhampton Estate, Berrington Hall and Elgar's birthplace. Ludlow and its castle are also accessible. If you would like a feel for the Herefordshire countryside and villages, take the 'Black and White Trail' picked up at Leominster. Margaret and Peter are very friendly and welcoming hosts. You can even see the cows being milked in the milking parlour close by.

- Mrs Poulter, June 2019
“Very welcoming people are Mr and Mrs Lewis cannot do enough for you, cottage is centralized for exploring areas of interest as there is a lot to see, if you like to see a working farm that is the place to be, the cottage is very well equipped everything you need.”

The Lewis's are such a great couple and cannot do enough for you.Great Holiday.

- Mrs Jenkins, May 2019
“The owners of the cottage are very warm, friendly and welcoming.”

The cottage is on a working dairy farm which is busy 24 hours a day. We found this interesting and we learnt a lot from our tour of the farm by the owner. The front garden attached to the cottage is safe for our dog to explore and there are surrounding fields for exercise. I look forward to my next visit.

- Mrs Morgan, April 2019
“We had a lovely time at Elephant cottage.”

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and well appointed. Mr and Mrs Lewis were very welcoming, and gave us some hints and tips about the local area and where to visit. My husband enjoyed the fishing in the pools and even managed to catch something!! Our little dog enjoyed the enclosed garden and the freedom of running in the fields. The weather was not very kind to us, but it did not detract from a really enjoyable stay. The only disappointment was when I booked I misjudged the dates by 1 day, and when I called Skyes to change it I was charged an extra administration fee of £30, despite there being no difference in price which I feel was unfair.

- Mr Jenkins, March 2019
“I don't want to give a bad review as the cottage was lovely and the hosts were great, surrounding areas amazing, but I do feel that in the description something should be written explaining that the cottage is on a working dairy farm 24/7.”

- Ms Howell, September 2018
“We have really enjoyed our stay in this charming cottage.”

Thank you to Peter and Margaret for their friendly and warm welcome. This is a great location to explore the wonderful countryside and towns. We found plenty to do in the area, which include a visit to Brockhampton Estate and walks in the Bromyard Downs. There are two little fishing ponds but we would advise heading to the bottom one. There are plenty of baby common carp to catch and in a few years when they've gained weight they'll provide good sport!

- Mr & Mrs Bisson,
“Cottage is well equipped and very comfortable.”

- Jennie and Pete,
“What a wonderful cottage.”

Every need catered for and extremely comfortable with it. A great centre to see many parts of the Herefordshire countryside and all the stately homes you could think of.

- Mr & Mrs Taylor,
“We have had a fantastic week in this charming cottage.”

Hope to return soon.

- Lesley, David and "Bunny",
“A cosy, warm, comfortable cottage, very well equipped and in a great location to explore Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire.”

The owners, Margaret and Peter, were very welcoming and friendly. My husband enjoyed the private fishing despite the rain! Plenty of good places to eat within a short drive.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“Beautiful cottage - warm, cosy, very well equipped and ideally placed to explore Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.”

Phil enjoyed his fishing until the weather go the better of him.

- Mrs G,
“We have had a lovely time at Elephant Cottage.”

The cottage is beautiful, cosy, clean and well equipped with everything you need. Margaret & Peter were very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed the tour of the farm and Steve enjoyed fishing in the bottom pond; whilst fishing he spotted a kingfisher much to his joy.\ Dylan, our little dog, made himself at home straight away; he especially enjoyed the garden which was fully enclosed so he could not get out.\ The Bromyard Downs are a must if you like walking (stunning views). Thank you both; we would definitely stay here again.

- Mr & Mrs Pemberton,
“We booked a long weekend at the Elephant Cottage, Bromyard, and we can't wait to go back there.”

The cottage itself is beautiful - cosy, luxurious, well thought out, with lots of lovely nice touches. It is set in amazing countryside, and our hosts, Mr and Mrs Lewis, encouraged us to explore the fields, the farm and the lakes. We even got to watch the milking - highly recommended!! The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and for us, and it really felt like a home from home. Mr & Mrs Lewis could not have been more welcoming, and obviously take great pride in the cottage and making their guests' stay as great as possible.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“This has been a brilliant week.”

The cottage is like a tardis, bigger than you think; your attention to detail is wonderful and we both agree you shouldn't change a thing. We were glad about the lack of Wifi as we felt we could really relax. Dave caught fish on the lake, so he was happy. The soup you gave us was brilliant, lovely and filling. So thank you very much; the flowers for his birthday were a lovely touch; Molly was perfectly safe in the garden. Even though the weather was cold, the cottage was lovely and warm. We have decided that we will come back here in the summer to see you all again.

- Mr & Mrs Blake,
“We have had an enjoyable week at Elephant Cottage !”

- Margaret, Martin and "Tess",
“We had a very relaxing couple of days.”

Everything we needed to cook and enjoy ourselves was provided. We were able to get out to a really scenic area near the Welsh border without too much difficulty. The nearest town Bromyard is a mid-sized town with a big Co-op supermarket and more specialist shops shops as well, e.g. the food shop Legges. There is also plenty to see nearby in terms of National Trust / other heritage places. The only small things that might put some people off (although not us!) were (i) the large number of cows, that you could hear from the cottage, (ii) creakiness of the floor / doors, (iii) size the of TV (rather small). Overall, the property has been refurbished to a very high standard, and there are a lot of nice touches, such as the elephant themed bed covers. :)

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor 27 February,
“Beautiful cottage, warm, cosy, very well equipped and ideally placed to explore.”

- Sue and Phil,
“Thank you for a cosy and relaxing half-term break!”

Everyone has been warm and helpful and it has been a peaceful and well-equipped retreat. We very much enjoyed the local produce available at Legges in Bromyard and recommend the Bridge Inn at Michaelchurch Escley.

- Mr & Mrs Maybank,
“We have had such a lovely and relaxing break in the cottage.”

It has been really cosy and warm. The cottage is beautiful. We loved the artefacts and decor. We enjoyed exploring the area and going on walks with beautiful scenery. Thank you both for your kindness and for welcoming us here. Thank you also for providing us with everything to make us feel right at home. It has been a lovely experience. We will definitely be back again!.

- Mala Patel and Danny Sheridan,
“A very relaxing break after the Christmas rush!”

! Cottage beautiful - very relaxing and comfortable.

- Mr & Mrs Linthwaite,
“We have really enjoyed our weekend break in this beautiful little cottage.”

- Carol, Pat, Poppy and Lettice,
“The cottage is one of the cleanest and well equipped places I have ever stayed in!”

- Shelley and Pete,
“Such high standard of work has gone into making this a great home from home.”

- Judith and Paul,
“Elephant Cottage is faultless- everything is done to a very high specification with lots of lovely touches !”

- Bob, Trish and Maud,
“The cottage is so beautiful with lots of character.”

It was great that we could let the pup roam without worrying ! Very clean and tidy, you would never know dogs stayed here.

- Alex and Luke,
“Our 3rd stay and our favourite place to get away from it all !”

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- Margaret Lewis,
“The cottage was very comfortable, immaculately clean and very well equipped and ...”

The cottage was very comfortable, immaculately clean and very well equipped and very well placed for all local attractions

- Burnhope,
“The cottage was one of the best kitted out we have ever stayed in - quality.”

The garden was wonderfully secure and we loved watching our greyhound.

- Julie, Phil and Ben (the Greyhound),
“Thank you !”

So comfortable and well appointed - love to come back !

- Debbie and Zyg,
“Booked Elephant Cottage as a surprise break for my husband's 50th birthday - we weren't disappointed at all!”

Margaret and Peter have thought of everything. It has been a very relaxing and peaceful time and we have enjoyed every moment. The weather has not been great, but it has not stopped us getting out and exploring the area. We would most definitely love to come back again.

- A and M,
“We really enjoyed our stay in this charming cottage !”

- Ayran, Jane and Blake,
“Such a lovely place to stay and completely unwind.”

The safe, enclosed garden was perfect for our little dog, Lola.

- Katrina, Phil and Lola,
“We have just spent a week here and were sad to leave.”

The cottage looks small but it's a little tardis inside. It was wonderfully warm and snug, very good quality furniture and fittings, a massive bed, lovely hot shower and everything you could need is supplied. The attention to detail is amazing and the television is perfect for the size of the room. We collected our key and were sent off with a beautiful jug of home made soup as well. A bonus too is the escape proof garden so we could let the dog out and not worry that she would end up helping with the milking. You are close to the farm but we only occasionally heard the cows and it was never a problem. In fact we found the lowing really relaxing, Margaret and Peter invite you to go anywhere on the farm so we saw the milking and the calves in with mum. It was lovely and we will definitely be going back in the future.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“We've had a wonderful stay at Elephant Cottage.”

it's a beautiful conversion, excellently maintained and generously stocked. We've enjoyed visiting the farm and seeing the cows and calves. We've had a very warm welcome from the family. Many thanks.

- Miss Smith,
“Thank you for maintaining Elephant Cottage to such a high standard.”

Delightful cottage !

- Chris and Adrian,
“Brilliant week, Cottage is like a tardis, bigger than you think !”

The attention to detail is wonderful.

- Dave and Lynne,
“What a lovely cottage !”

We came to chill and relax and we have found the perfect place for that !

- Diane, Steve and Billy,
“A lovely cottage to relax and recover in.”

It had everything we needed and was very clean and tidy. It has been a very nice stay for us both and our dog, who loved the garden. Thank you for a fantastic, peaceful week.

- Zoe Smith,
“A charming cottage, perfectly equipped.”

So much to fill our time - black and white trail, NT properties and parkland, walks over the downs and great pubs.

- Mr & Mrs Gomersall,
“Lovely break.”

Cottage ideal - well equipped and very peaceful. Lots to see and do in the locality - without feeling rushed.

- Mr & Mrs Masters,
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The property

Quaint, idyllic and in the middle in a beautiful location within the heart of Herefordshire, Elephant Cottage is set within the grounds of the owner’s farm which was once owned by a Birmingham circus family, who relocated from the city to retire with their animals.

It was here that a baby elephant was housed in this old barn building until it moved away.

Hence the name!

Today, the beautiful old barn has a mix of both new and more rustic features; the old beams and trusses remain, with a section of original wattle and daub inside.

Light and airy due to the high beam ceilings and multiple windows that look over the surrounding farm lands, Elephant Cottage has one bed room on the first floor which holds a superking size double room, along with a shower room and WC.

The kitchen area is kitted out with all the mod-cons you could ever need, with the dining/living room hosting an open fire.

Outside, there is a large, private garden area a mere 200 metres away from a small lake stocked with brown trout and carp.

Nearby there are opportunities to walk in all directions, with a pub and shop within three miles away from the property. Elephant Cottage is a great place for couples to come and relax for a long weekend or week-long holiday, where you can explore the countryside of Herefordshire.

Summary

One bedroom: 1 x first floor superking size double room
First floor shower room, enclosed shower, washbasin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with WC and washbasin
Living room
Kitchen/dining room
Utility
Central heating with electric fire
Four hob oven, grill, fridge, microwave, washing machine
TV with Freeview, DVD
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Fenced garden, with gravelled, paved and lawned areas, outside seating area to the side of the property, BBQ
One pet welcome
Babies in arms welcome
Off road parking
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles.

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About the location

LEOMINSTER

Hereford 12 miles; Ludlow 12 miles.

Leominster is located in the heart of the beautiful border countryside, where England and Wales nudge each other along Offa’s Dyke. Dating back to the 7th Century, the town of Leominster possesses some fine examples of architecture such as the Priory Church, along with a wide variety of shops, cafes and pubs, and is the ideal place in which to spend a lazy afternoon strolling around in pleasant surroundings. Nearby is the smaller market town of Tenbury Wells situated on the banks of the River Teme. Dating back to the Iron Age and said to have been called 'my little town in the orchard' by Queen Victoria, Tenbury Wells boasts a unique 18th century bridge built by Thomas Telford, the magnificent Pump Rooms, which housed baths where local mineral water was available, and many other listed buildings dating back to the 17th century. Close by are many National Trust properties including Croft Castle and Berrington Hall, plus the Judge's Lodgings in Presteigne, Stokesay Castle, the renowned Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm are well worth a visit. Sample Herefordshire's famous cider or discover Hereford with it's fascinating Mappa Mundi world map and the captivating chained library, home to a collection of rare and ancient books while nearby Bromyard has an air of timelessness with many half-timbered buildings, helping visitors relax amongst a good range of pubs, restaurants and shops. The pretty medieval market town of Ludlow makes a great day out, with more than 500 listed buildings and a magnificent castle, and also within easy reach are Ironbridge and Hay-on-Wye. The magnificent Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park and stunning Malvern Hills also make a great day out.

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PLEASE NOTE - BETWEEN THE 18TH AND 21ST JULY 2019 THERE IS A FESTIVAL CALLED NOZSTOCK A QUARTER OF A MILE AWAY FROM THE COTTAGE. THIS RUNS FROM APPROXIMATELY 10AM UNTIL 3AM. IT IS A MUSIC FESTIVAL, SO CAN BE LOUD DURING THESE TIMES.

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“Despite some variable weather we enjoyed our week immensely and were really able to unwind.”