Luxury self-catering accommodation in Michaelchurch Escley
The sleepy village of Michaelchurch Escley idyllically borders the majestic Black Mountain range deep within Herefordshire countryside near Hay-On-Wye.
Cradled by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park and nestled within easy reach of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Michaelchurch Escley is a holiday destination flaunting an abundance of exploration opportunities. If you can tear yourself away from the heart-warming luxury of your self-catering home, don your walking boots and explore the nearby footpaths and bridleways.
Spend an afternoon at Brobury House and Gardens, experiencing the peace and tranquillity as you stroll past trickling water features and spring blossoms. Book lovers will enjoy walking the cobbled streets of nearby Hay-on-Wye during the literary festival, perusing assortments of literature hidden in nooks of famous old bookshops. For those seeking a little more adventure, the diverse landscape of the Brecon Beacons offers an abundance of outdoor activities.
The Hop Store
Ledbury, Herefordshire, The Cotswolds, UK
Set within 150 acres of perfectly aligned hop yards, rolling meadows and juicy apple orchards, The Hop Store is idyllically situated on one of the last remaining hop farms in the UK.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,375 per week, £1,050 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Heated garden room, games room with bar, pool table, dartboard and giant jenga
Hollyhocks
Wend through Herefordshire’s patchwork countryside and find this chalky Tudor cottage nestled on the banks of the river Arrow in the fairy-tale village of Eardisland.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (ideally 4 adults and 2 children)
From: £1,495 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: From March 2022, Hollyhocks will have a William Holland hot tub and outdoor kitchen
Alchemy Hill
Blending seamlessly with the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, Alchemy Hill is a peaceful and stylish retreat set in the rolling hills of Hay on Wye.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,150 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor wood-fired eco hot tub, outdoor kitchen
Atelier Rose
This luxury riverside home is a wonderland of vintage charm. Ring the old pull-string bell and push open the door to botanic coving, four-poster beds, an orangery with giant tin hot tub and secret topiary gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (10 adults and 2 children)
From: £3,250 per week, £2,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Large William Holland hot tub, cinema room, pool table room
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Modern rusticity, clever artistry and divine seclusion combine to make Charity the ultimate wild retreat for friends and family gatherings; set down a winding mountain road in the Olchon Valley near the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,895 per week, £2,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, outdoor pizza oven, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn
The Sculptor´s Gardens
A luxury country escape overflowing in vintage fizz, this unique pairing of riverside properties offer the perfect retreat for large groups and families.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests (16 adults and 2 children)
From: £4,850 per week
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: William Holland hot tub, tree house, cinema room, games room with pool table. From March 2022, there will be a second William Holland hot tub and an outdoor kitchen
Weddings at Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
A big and beautiful celebration house hidden deep in the heather-clad hills of the dreamy Olchon Valley, yet just three hours from London, Charity embodies the very essence of wild and free.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests and accommodates up to 100 day guests
From: £6,650 per week, £5,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 50 & Up to 30 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, outdoor pizza oven, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn
