Peanut Barn, Ledbury

Herefordshire. Sleeps up to 4

Spread across a light and airy ground floor this bucolic barn offers guests every opportunity to enjoy the capacious grounds outside, and comfortable sofas and soft furnishings inside.  With access to a shared pool and pool house and the Malvern Hills as your backdrop, Peanut Barn has all the makings of a holiday home to remember.

Walk through the entrance into a sleekly designed Scandi-style kitchen with gleaming white surfaces, wall-mounted ovens and chic overhanging lights. A large six-to-eight-seater dining table provide a perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal every evening then step across to the large L-shaped sofa in the living area to relax with a drink in front of the log-burner and the epic views visible from the large patio doors.

The sleeping accommodation comprises of a king size bedroom and a double room (that can be converted to a twin) both benefiting from patio doors allowing guest to step out into the countryside air to enjoy their morning coffee. A shared family bathroom holds a large and luxurious walk-in shower and WC and with toiletries, towels and bed linen included all you need to think about is enjoying your holiday.

Each barn on the complex benefits from its own private garden, with 150 acres of surrounding land available to you during your stay.  Guests will have shared access to a first-rate indoor swimming pool and pool house, with a kitchen area and sun loungers to kick back and unwind on after your dip.  Further communal areas include a woodland fire pit and a shared terrace with BBQ, a great place to socialise and cook an al fresco meal amongst the panoramic views.  

With ample parking outside and a fantastic local pub just a two mile walk away, Holly Bush Barn offers guests a fantastic opportunity to come together in style and luxury in this tranquil rural setting.

The town of Ledbury is surrounded by woods, orchard and hills, a gateway to the footpaths leading through the beautiful Malvern Hills.  Potter the pretty streets and explore the brilliant independent shops where you can stock up on unique homewares, artworks and books and stop off for a coffee at the charming local cafes.

Surrounded by orchards, Ledbury is in the middle of Big Apple Country!  Twice a year the town celebrates the Big Apple Festivals, but year-round you can head to Weston’s Cider for a tasting tour and orchard walk.  Coddington Vineyard is also a must for wine-lovers who want to investigate the fruits of this growing wine region.

A trip to Eastnor Castle is well worth a visit (check website for seasonal opening hours) Take a tour through the historic nineteenth century castle and explore the magnificent state rooms, surrounding arboretum and pretty lake.  Overlooking the castle and the Malvern Hills is the impressive 300-acre Eastnor Deer Park, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a herd of Red Deer grazing in the grounds.  Those planning a fulfilling walk could take the path up to Eastnor Obelisk and join the path to Worcestershire Way or the Malvern Hills.

For ten days every July the town of Ledbury is home to the largest Poetry Festival in the UK, thanks to the region inspiring a range of poets and writers from Tolkien to C.S. Lewis.  Take a trip to the Barrett Browning Institute to find more information on the poetic heritage of the town and explore the charming Tudor buildings that house the exhibitions.

A trip to nearby Hereford would not be complete with a visit to the spectacular Hereford Cathedral with a beautiful stained-glass window and stone monument standing as a memorial to the SAS, a lovely spot to reflect and catch your breath.  After your visit take a trip to the local Black and White Museum, a perfectly preserved Jacobean timber-framed house that unveils a varied and fascinating story of Hereford’s history dating back to the English Civil War.