Abbey Dore Court

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Sleeps 22
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 8
Pets Yes

Mrs Drew

December 2016

“Just a superb historic building.”

Just a superb historic building. Wonderful ambience and we had an amazing few days

Just a superb historic building. Wonderful ambience and we had an amazing few days

Mr Strobbe

October 2016

“At our arrival we were welcomed ...”

At our arrival we were welcomed with a delicious apple cake. The house is very nice, clean, warm and cosy and feels like coming home after the walks we made in the lovely surroundings. The sitting room is huge but very cosy and the bedrooms are very clean and nice. So we really enjoyed our stay in one of the best houses we rented in 25 years. Nevertheless we want to give some minor remarks. In the second and third bedroom on the right the showerheads keep dripping which results in a very annoying sound of the waste water pump. Second remark : when saying that towels are provided you have to provide enough of them. One towel per person per week is simply not enough! And our final remark is concerning the pots in the kitchen. There are much to few big pots and pans. So please invest some money in larger and more pots and pans. A flask would also be nice.
Mrs England

October 2016

“We are a large group of 14 people ...”

We are a large group of 14 people who originally met as students and who meet up at different locations every year. Abbey Dore Court was the best place so far! It is a beautiful place in a beautiful location within easy reach of places of interest. We stayed there for a week and it was very spacious for the amount of people, with plenty of room for us all to spread out. The kitchen was really well equipped (this has not been the case in some of the places we stayed in). The bedrooms were very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water and enough bathrooms for us all. There was a welcoming pack of cake and biscuits, the tea and coffee containers had been topped up, and there was milk in the fridge. Some of the group used the hot tub, which they adored. Although the house was old, it was very warm and had a cosy feel. Communication with the owners was friendly and helpful. All in all it was a fantastic place which we loved, and we would recommend it to anyone!
Mr Pinner

October 2016

“The property was great. Large, ...”

The property was great. Large, clean, welcome pack of goodies, unexpected things like the grand piano. Would definitely go again.
Mrs Harris

September 2016

“A very welcoming house! Everything ...”

A very welcoming house! Everything we could possibly ask for for a large family gathering.
Owen B

June 2016

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“Great Extended Family Get Away”

Was there for a week in June and had some amazing weather which meant that the kids could play every day in the garden while the adults enjoyed a beer or two. Bought a large paddling pool (for the kids) and that kept them entertained. The house is well equipped, but spent most of the time in the garden. Room are nice, nothing wrong with them, but you have to understand that this is an 'old' house so some doors don't quite close properly and some of the locks are a little difficult. Everything else was fine and really the weather made this 5 start - if it had rained all week I suspect that it would have been 4 start if I am honest There are the gardens next door, but it is 5GBP per person to go around, this is a little bit rich when you are renting the house!! It is also worth noting that a number of the photos on the website that are taken in the garden are taken from or show areas that are not actually part of the house grounds, but part of the accompanying garden that you have to pay 5GBP per adult to use... Other minor comments - some of the pots where a little worn - lighting in the living room was either really dim, or very bright - aga was a little hard to control, but thats just the aga, but when you are coking for 22 people!! - the garden furniture was a little worn - the round tables were a little flexible - on of the sun shades was broken - the big nice solid timber bench table was really dirty - but we mucked in and cleaned it up - there is an SAS training base at the bottom of the garden, which is not noticeable, apart from while we were there there seemed to be a bit of a dusk helicopter training exercise running nearly every night which broke the tranquil nature at around 10-11pm. To be honest this also a bit of a spectacle and didn't last too long.. Having said all of the above, the place was just what we wanted, the owner was very help, and there was a lovely large welcome cake that was really tasty, along with some biscuits - very nice. Also there was tea coffee and milk left by the owner, which is a really nice touch, along with lots of stuff in the pantry left over from other renters to kick start the provision at the beginning of the week. I would recommend if you are a large group, looking for easy week with a lovely big garden for the kids to play in
Mrs Gorse

March 2016

“It was a very spacious for the ...”

It was a very spacious for the amount of people there. The young people enjoyed the hot tub. The bedrooms were very comfortable with plentiful hot water in the bathrooms.
Mr Dhaliwal

February 2016

“It was very spacious and had a very ...”

It was very spacious and had a very good kitchen. The hot tub was lovely and was very good after a busy day.
Mrs Ephgrave

December 2015

“A fantastic house which was ...”

A fantastic house which was beautifully kept and with all the amenities you could wish for. In lovely surroundings.
Mr Graham

November 2015

“The property was perfect for a ...”

The property was perfect for a large family gathering as it leant itself to being able to cater for 20 people sitting comfortably together both in the sitting room and the dining room which meant that the celebration meal supplied by the recommended caterer was really special and excellent value when considering no costs for drinks taxis etc. Made everything very special. From the initial conversation with the booking staff all the way through the process and Sykes will be the first site I look at for future bookings.
Mr Clough

October 2015

“The accommodation was well laid out ...”

The accommodation was well laid out with plenty of space for all the party to socialise and relax in. The hot tub was a lovely and a well used feature for us and the whole party had a really nice time, many thanks.
Mr Lawson

October 2015

“We were a group of 8 couples ...”

We were a group of 8 couples enjoying a reunion and Abbey Dore Court is an ideal house for a large party. Plenty of space and in a lovely location. It was warm and cosy.
Mrs Gomersall

September 2015

“The house was spacious, very ...”

The house was spacious, very attractive and had lots of space and facilities both indoor and out. It really is ideal for large parties where time can be spent together or occasionally apart and situated in a beautiful part of the world.
BangleyTrish

October 2014

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“Wonderful country house weekend”

Sixteen of us (eight couples - neighbours, friends) decided to go to Abbey Dore for three days partly as a birthday celebration but just because we could! We've stayed in two other country houses but this was the most comfortable. We arrived to a home baked cake and some complimentary ciders, tea and coffee. Also a bottle of fizz to apologise for slightly reduced space in the dining room due to a repair to the ceiling which was pending, which we had been made aware of but was no problem. We all like to have our own bathroom and this house just about fitted the bill with two couples sharing but the bedrooms were so warm and comfortably furnished with wonderful comfy beds - good water pressure in the bathrooms - and lovely views. Downstairs there were plenty of rooms for us all to spread out and relax on sofas and read or watch TV. One huge sitting room with log burning stove and a grand piano, a smaller sitting room also with log burner, and the hall or even a children's playroom with a wii. There's wifi so we could keep in touch with emails and a hot tub which was used by some of the party. The kitchen complete with original blue AGA ( and a back up electric cooker) was extremely well equipped with plenty of pans, dishes, cutlery crockery and glasses etc. The dining room has a huge table which comfortably sat all of us . We collected fish and chips from nearby Ewyas Harold which were delicious and we self catered the rest of the time. It very much has the feel of a well loved family home and we felt it had a very welcoming ambience. We dealt with Clare one of the owners of the house (three siblings) who was delightful and brother Jules popped round the second day we were there to check if everything was ok. All in all a great weekend!
ros7685

September 2014

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“A lovely weekend staying with our American family”

My husband and I spent a weekend at Abbey Dore Court visiting members of our American family who had booked to stay there for two weeks. They were 22 in number including several babies and young children. The house catered for all the people admirably with room to spare. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The living rooms were spacious, the kitchen adequately equipped and the gardens lovely at this time of the year. We were really lucky with the weather and ate our breakfast overlooking the stream that runs alongside the house. All in all a great weekend in a lovely old house.
A FlipKey verified reviewer

August 2014

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“Abbey Dore”

Huge house, lovely area, discreet but attentive hosts. Trout fishing on the first day of the season, too
Angella37

December 2013

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“Can't recommend it enough!”

A large group of us stayed here for a long weekend in early December. The communication from Clare was friendly, prompt and helpful from the very start of the enquiry process all the way through to post-stay. The house is perfect for large groups. It is well kept has a huge living space, which meant we could all fit comfortably in the same room. There are PLENTY of bathrooms and many rooms were ensuite. A lovely bonus was the hot-tub outside. The house is private and we felt thoroughly at home there. So much so, that we will be looking to stay there again. A hassle-free, relaxing stay in a beautiful house in lovely grounds. Excellent all round and thoroughly recommended.
A FlipKey verified reviewer

December 2013

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“A really special place to stay”

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at abbey Dore Court, which is a stunning property and was ideal for our family get together.
A FlipKey verified reviewer

June 2013

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“Beautiful house, fantastic personal service.”

We booked abbey Dore for an adventure Fitness bootcamp and Claire and Jules were really helpful, letting us view the property beforehand and giving us advice on the best places to visit locally. When there were problems with the aGa, they were quick to let us know and come to an arrangement over the price. I was more than a little bit gutted to be arranging the bootcamp and not get the chance to relax in what is a beautifully decorated and well equipped property. Everyone who came loved it though. The highlight of the week for me was doing yoga in the stunning living room. Hoping to return with family or friends next time.
A FlipKey verified reviewer

September 2012

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“Magnificent”

This was truly a luxurious holiday and well worth the stay. The home was so comfortable and magnificent. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of cutlery and crockery. The owners were on hand to deal with anything that we needed and left a basket of cakes and wine on the kitchen table for us to enjoy on arrival. It was wonderful to wake up and look over the fields. It was quiet and peaceful with the most amazing grounds to play games or just sit and enjoy the fresh air. The lounge was huge complete with grand piano with fresh windows opening to the outside. There was even a games room for the children complete with lots of toys and games. The bedrooms were absolutely beautiful and well decorated. All in all, it was perfect for a large group of people with enough room in the house for everyone to wander around and not feel on top of each other. There were lovely walks from the home along the road and the the main town of Hereford was not too far to drive. There was nothing that we did not like, everything was perfect with our stay and I wished we could have stayed longer.
A FlipKey verified reviewer

January 2012

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“Brilliant family celebration in a wonderful location at an amazi”

The owners were extremely helpful and dealt with any problems immediately. They put us in touch with people to provide special party food and were on hand to advise on other places to find what we needed. We would go there again, maybe in the summer, and explore further afield. Walks from the house great. Loved the big ballroom for a party and the massive family bedroom, plus the variety of spaces for everyone, especially for playing the wii. Problems with the odours in the dining room (and later the sitting room) meant we spent more time in the other rooms, and the kitchen.
A FlipKey verified reviewer

November 2011

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“Enjoyable relaxing holiday.”

Good overall accommodation and garden. One complaint is the lack of wardrobe space for all the bedrooms except the master bedroom. Even if wardrobes were placed on the landings outside the bedrooms this would help.
Pete

November 2010

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“Best holiday accomodation in 9yrs of cottage hols”

Excellent service.Scale & quality of furnishing was superb.(Mind you,it had undergone necessary,recent refurbishment)Our family quickly gelled with the owner's family having Lurchers in common.Lication was beautifully rural inc traditional village fete.Bird watching also VG.I cannot recall anything to like least!! We hope to visit again within 2-3yrs
A FlipKey verified reviewer

September 2010

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“A Perfect Famuily Holiday”

Abbey Dore was a spacious, comfortable, attractive holiday house - space for a family of 17 to be together and space for us to be on our own when required. The garden offered space to sit and space for the children to play We could not have asked for more.

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Features

Hot tub
Four poster bed
Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

The property

A very special property, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy a fully restored, wonderful 18th century inn with a Victorian addition, surrounded by the renowned 6-acre Abbey Dore Court Gardens.

Set in the rural village of Abbey Dore, 12 miles from Hereford, at the southern end of the beautiful Golden Valley in Herefordshire, this spacious property simply oozes Victorian splendour, from the grandeur of the imposing entrance hall, to the magnificent drawing room (formerly the ballroom) with fireplace and intricate architraving, to the grand dining room and the welcoming morning room, most with an open fire or woodburner.

The kitchen boasts an AGA and an electric cooker with ceramic hob, there is a dedicated room for the young (or young at heart) with beanbags, television and computer console, while the bedrooms are all spacious and comfortable.

Most rooms in the house offer lovely views over the gardens and river, which runs through the grounds alongside the house.

Having featured on Channel 4's Country House Rescue, the property is perfect for large families or groups of friends - imagine spending time dining in this impressive country house, before retiring to one of the many grand rooms to settle down for the evening together.

Surrounded by lovely scenic countryside, the property is ideal for walking and cycling, especially in the nearby Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains.

For an easier pace, simply explore the delightful surrounding villages, with their excellent pubs, restaurants, churches and antique shops.

This is a rare chance for an unforgettable holiday in a wonderfully impressive property, in a lovely location in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside.

Accommodation

Nine bedrooms: All zip/link beds can be made up as either king-size doubles or twin beds by prior arrangement. 1 x grand family room with 1 super king-size double and 2 sofa beds with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 3 x king-size double (zip/link) (one with en-suite bath, shower, basin and WC, two with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x super king-size double (zip/link) with basin, 1 x super king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with basin,1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with AGA and original shelving features. 2 x Utility. Large dining room with open fire. Morning room with TV and woodburner. Children's room with bean bags, TV, DVD and Nintendo Wii. Magnificent, spacious drawing room with dance floor, baby grand piano, woodburner and doors to side lawn.

Amenities

Oil central heating with two woodburners and open fire
Four oven AGA, electric cooker with ceramic hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, American-styles fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwasher, TVs with Sky, DVDs, Wii, WiFi, telephone
Piano & table tennis table
Fuel, power and starter packs for fire and woodburners inc. in rent, extra fuel available to purchase locally
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 7 cars
Covered bike storage
Large, fully enclosed and secure lawned garden with hot tub, spacious gravelled sitting area, furniture and BBQ
Access to Abbey Dore Court Gardens £5 entry (when open to the public between April and end of September, by arrangement)
Three dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 15 mins walk
Note: A fenced river runs through the grounds of the property approximately 20 yards from the house, children should be supervised at all times
Note: 4pm check-in.

About the location

ABBEY DORE

Hereford 12 miles; Abergavenny 15 miles; Hay-on-Wye 15 miles.

The pretty village of Abbey Dore is situated on the River Dore, at the southern end of the beautiful Golden Valley, close to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains. The village is home to the old established Abbey Dore Court Gardens, open to the public between April and September, Dore Abbey, founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks and restored to its present form in the 18th and 19th Century. Just 12 miles away is the ancient city of Hereford, which dates back to the 7th Century and is home to a magnificent cathedral, the famous 'chained library', Mappa Mundi and a medieval bridge over the winding River Wye. The wonderful market town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its 30-plus book shops, excellent pubs, restaurants and antique shops, making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Wales, is only 15 miles from Abbey Dore. Surrounded by pleasant orchards and cornfields, the village is also close to the Offa's Dyke and Wye Valley walks - a wonderful all year round location with plenty to see and do for all the family.

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Please note: The number of people occupying this property should not exceed the number stated on the Holiday Confirmation. If you wish to invite additional guests, this must be agreed by the owner in advance.

For more information on the lovely Abbey Dore Court Gardens, including opening times, the owner's website is www.abbeydorecourt.co.uk

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