Summer Barn, Ledbury

Herefordshire. Sleeps up to 8

A beautiful, converted barn for a group of eight to unwind and relax in elegant luxury, set in the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills and with the added bonus of a stunning shared indoor pool and Scandi style pool house.

Enter through an authentic wooden barn door into the generous open plan living kitchen dining space.   Decked out with rustic wood beams, Cole and Son wallpaper, parquet floors and plush sofas this is the perfect spot for you to socialise in the evenings, be it enjoying a hearty meal at the twelve-seater dining table or sipping a cocktail or two in front of the crackling log burner.  Slip from sofa to kitchen with ease, with all you need to cater from coffee machine to the wine glasses and all in between.

A spectacular master suite bedroom holds a super king bed and luxurious roll top bath for you to soak in candlelit style in the peace and calm of your own lusciously designed room.  A further double room, on the first floor, has an exceptional glass-fronted en-suite with spacious walk-in shower.  Two further ground floor doubles, decked out with soft lighting, richly patterned curtains and en-suite showers complete the bedrooms.

With a mixture of chic rustic French charm and modern tiling, fixtures and finish this breath-taking property interior parallels the breath-taking exterior views of the surrounding Herefordshire countryside.  It’s the perfect place for friends and families to gather, with underfloor heating, games, DVD library and stereo sound system it will be hard to lure yourself outdoors!

Each barn on the complex benefits from its own private garden, with 150 acres of surrounding land available to you during your stay.  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.