River cottage Sleeps 6 (option to 7), Views to River & Woods, 1880's railway cot

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kington, Herefordshire

Hergest Croft Gardens
‪6 min drive‬
Westonbury Mill Water Gardens
‪9 min drive‬
Hergest Ridge
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Attic familyroom (4 Singles or Double w. 2 singles on requet

4 Single Beds

Single

1 Single Bed

Small Double

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom with shower over bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Cottage is set in a rural position, in a quiet valley, beside a river and a stream, with the optional extra of the Gardeners Hut for extra campers, or a playroom. Great for the Hay Festival. It was built in the 1880's to provide a home for the railway level crossing keeper. With the closure of the railway in the 1960's it took on a peaceful & quiet existence. It is built of stone with thick walls, possibly by a water-miller given it's tolerance for the river close to which it stands. It is covered in clematis in the spring and roses in the summer. From all the windows are lovely views of the river, the fields, the woods or the garden. It is set in a deep valley through which a river and stream runs. The river runs one side of the house and the stream the other. It is surrounded by meadows and old woodland. Please note that the stairs to the kitchen are considered (by some) to be steep - please contact us if this could be a concern.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please - remove outdoor shoes before going upstairs - kindly note all damages & breakages in the housekeepers book on the hall table and leave a contribution towards its repair or replacement in the honesty box - keep food covered and surfaces clean to avoid attracting mice and flies. - read the re-cycling instructions carefully and use the recycling bin for as much waste as possible. Note: the council will not remove waste which has not been properly sorted. - respect the fact that this is a strictly no smoking property for safety and health reasons - clear up after your dog in the garden and surrounding area - treat your dog against fleas and ticks etc and keep them on a lead around livestock - close gates to the fields and garden - kindly leave the property clean, tidy and with all items returned to their original places

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kington

Located in Kington, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Weobley Jubilee Heritage Trail and The Spaceguard Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails and The Herefordshire Golf Club. Hergest Croft Gardens and Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.

Kington, Herefordshire

What's nearby

Hergest Croft Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Westonbury Mill Water Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Herefordshire Raceway - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
Hergest Ridge - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
Ludlow Castle - 31 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

Pen-y-Bont Station - 24 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burton Hotel - ‬5 min drive
‪Shobdon Airfield Coffee Shop - ‬15 min drive
‪The Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
‪The Harp Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪Angel Fishbar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River cottage Sleeps 6 (option to 7), Views to River & Woods, 1880's railway cot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River cottage Sleeps 6 (option to 7), Views to River & Woods, 1880's railway cot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River cottage Sleeps 6 (option to 7), Views to River & Woods, 1880's railway cot?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River cottage Sleeps 6 (option to 7), Views to River & Woods, 1880's railway cot located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hergest Croft Gardens and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre. Westonbury Mill Water Gardens and Hergest Ridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

23 May 2019

Crossing Cottage

A wonderful quaint cottage perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cristie-Ann O.

21 Nov 2018

Great location for an "off grid" week

Cottage is located in beautiful countryside and feels completely "off grid" with the lack of mobile reception, but is very convenient for exploring the area. Some lovely towns and walking in easy reach. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, and the cottage provided exactly what we were looking for.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi J.

28 Aug 2017

Beautiful cottage, central location

The cottage is wonderful -quirky, twisty staircases, attic dorm that spans the length of the house, open fire and river running through the garden. The decor is old world charm, kitchen and bathroom are basic but have everything you need (although dryer wasn't working during our stay). No tv, weak wifi and no phone signal means you are cut off but in the summer without incident this is bliss. Even the teenagers loved it! You'll need a torch if arriving at night and keys have to be collected from a keyholder before you arrive. A special thanks to the lovely lady from the local shop who delivered our groceries before we arrived. A wonderful welcome!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

1 Aug 2017

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage and location. Very good owners - good communication and friendly/helpful. Will definitely be staying again

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William Reilly

17 June 2017

Location, location, location

The cottage was idiosyncratic due to it's history as a level-crossing keepers cottage and the garden was superb particularly for our 2 labradors who played in the river endlessly. The stretch of road outside the cottage was closed for 4 days due to a pothole which made it extra peaceful. The location was superb for access to the Hay Festival and to a splendid range of walks in the Welsh Marches.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gaynor W.

5 May 2017

Beautiful little railway cottage with river in the garden. It was a idyllic break from south Londond

Wonderful escape from south London to the middle of no where, with no TVs and minimal internet! We actually played in the river as a family. Perfect.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

7 Mar 2017

Beautiful, quaint and idyllic cottage.

We arrived in the dark so spent the evening in front of the real wood fire with the children (11 & 8) playing on the piano. They had spent an hour exploring after unpacking and hadn't yet realised there was no TV (best bit). Woke up the next morning and immediately took my dog out for a walk round the lanes/track at the front. It is so beautiful, peaceful and the ground was frosty and magical with the snowdrops out. The rushing river and birds were the only noise and we saw a heron flying overhead. Spent the day exploring the lanes and garden with the kids and dog whilst getting filthy, it was perfect. The cottage is old fashioned, simple and beautiful and I would love to return in the summer as I suspect it could be even more stunning and colourful. The cottage was clean, homely and we would definitely return and recommend. My favourite part was the river running so close by.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

William R.

15 Aug 2016

Beautiful property with a lovely garden/river and surrounding areas. Internet cut out for us.

As long as you don't mind an old building with a lot of character, a loft-conversion attic upstairs and the kitchen on a separate floor from the living area (with a beautiful view and easy access to the amazing back garden) you'll love it. The only major drawback for us was the internet cutting out, but it was free wi-fi and you don't come somewhere like this for technology!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

6 May 2016

The 'Railway Children' meets the 'Famous Five' - a Hidden Gem full of Adventures and Charm!

Having just returned from a May Bank Holiday weekend break, all I can say is we really didn't want to leave! The cottage is rustic as described by the owners, but this adds to the period charm and provides opportunity to do the things, a TV etc often restricts. As a family we sat around the table and played board games, toasted marshmallows, tinkled on the pianola (my son was most impressed with his grandparents renditions learnt in childhood piano lessons), played in the garden and helped each other cross the river in our wellies. Having said this, there is WIFI if you feel you need to rejoin the modern world and the cottage does now benefit from a dishwasher - a very welcome surprise! The stairs are quite steep and kept us fit, but didn't create a problem for my parents in their 70s. The location of the cottage is stunning, with an amazing variety of wildlife and flowers all around. The birds, river, sheep and lambs and of course laughter were the only sounds, with the Dawn Chorus an absolute joy. For stargazers the night sky from the cottage door was spectacular. The 'icing on the cake' would have been to experience the old steam trains pulling up so close to the window, but until we can travel back in time we can only imagine what a wonderful sight this must have been. The photos and books on the subject were much appreciated. We would definitely recommend the Bryngwyn Riding School - we did an hour hack in the most stunning countryside with far reaching views of England and Wales. The Angel Fish Bar and Chinese takeaway in Kington provided a very tasty first night meal. We all commented how friendly the people around the area were. The walk to Kington along the old track is worth doing and is not too arduous for all generations. We would have no hessitation recommending this cottage to anyone wanting a comfortable, but 'no frills' escape in a wonderful, secluded location.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

About the host

Your host

In 1912 our great-grandfather, who'd grown up in the local village, and been a corn merchant in the nearby town, bought a few fields in the little valley by the river. And with it came our tranquil, beautiful cottage. We hope you enjoy our quiet place to stay.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful setting and a traditional cottage, with comforts but a traditional style

What makes this property unique

Wonderful quiet riverside location

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Attic familyroom (4 Singles or Double w. 2 singles on requet

Single

Small Double

1 bathroom

Bathroom with shower over bath

Spaces

About this property