The property
Notts House is a delightful Grade II listed cottage, in a charming village with plenty of character.
It is only 6 miles from the Cathedral city of Hereford and 8 miles from the market town of Leominster.
It’s churchyard setting overlooks the 15th century village of Wellington, with its village shop, public house, and community centre.
Throughout its history, Notts House has been the village school, the village brewery, and is now a sympathetically restored cottage, full of period features.
This half-timbered cottage is approached via double gates that lead to a gravelled parking area with ornamental shrubs and hedging, along with a lovely patio and a garden shed, and to the west of the cottage is a further lawned garden enclosed by laurel and leylandi hedging for a private, secluded feel.
Step inside to find a wonderful first-rate setup; it’s slate floors, exposed timbers, stonework and impressive fireplaces, combined with the convenience of gas central heating, make a comfortable holiday home, spread over three levels.
You enter the ground floor via an oak-framed entrance porch, to find an open-plan farmhouse-style kitchen, a lounge, study, cloakroom and hallway leading to the rear entrance.
The first floor landing takes you to a cloakroom, a tiled wet room, the well-appointed en-suite master bedroom, and a second bedroom.
The third and fourth bedroom are found on the second floor via an open-tread spiral staircase leading from the inner landing, both boasting lovely views and one even has its own washbasin.
The surrounding area has much on offer with the city of Hereford just a short drive away along with the delightful regions of Shropshire and The Cotswolds.
This fabulous holiday let is simply perfect for those seeking something a bit different, in an interesting part of England.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, bidet and WC, 1 x double, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x second floor double with washbasin. Wet room with shower, basin and WC, cloakroom, ground floor cloakroom. Kitchen/dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Study.
About the location
WELLINGTON, HEREFORDSHIRE
Hereford 6 miles; Leominster 7.9 miles
This quaint little village in Herefordshire boasts a local pub, shop, sports pavilion and St. Margaret's church, a Grade I listed building. With many attractions on offer in the enveloping surrounds, this is the perfect base for a rural retreat. Nearby is Queenswood Country Park in Leominster, an outdoor family adventure with lots of natural delights, Court Farm and Leisure at Tillington, as well as The Cider Museum, The Waterworks Museum and the Herefordshire Trail at Hereford. This historic city situated just a short drive away, boasts a medieval bridge over the winding River Wye, a picturesque assortment of period and modern buildings, and is the home of the Mappa Mundi, which resides in the cathedral alongside the famous Chained Library of 1500 rare books from as early as the 8th century. The Curious About Hereford trails are guided walks helping you discover the city's heritage and there are many other walking opportunities available in an area of lush green countryside and natural beauty. Further afield are the wonderful regions of Shropshire, Worcestershire and The Cotswolds. This pleasant village is a wonderful base for your Herefordshire holiday.
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