White
Heron Properties
White
Heron Properties
Lyonshall,
Herefordshire, HR5 3JA.
England.
Tel: +44 (0)1544 340241
We have five properties on our books. The Forge is simply stunning and chic. The Colloquy now opened for two years is the ultimate in style and taste. The Sherriffs has recently been refurbished with two additional ensuite bedrooms so can now sleep 18 in total.
The Colloquy 5* ETC - North West Herefordshire, UK - Sleeps 16-22 Victorian house
If you want dinner at 6pm or 10pm, or Brunch rather than lunch, or
beers for breakfast – it’s your choice.
The Colloquy is also a unique setting for corporate retreats, board meetings,
management courses or occasions where business and relaxation come together.
With a series of meeting rooms that can meet any group's requirements, state of
the art technology and full catering available, our facilities are optimum for a
private and exclusive residential meeting venue.
The Colloquy has been designed
by Jo Hilditch with imagination and flair using the space in these historic
Victorian stable buildings to its best advantage, creating an environment that
suits both private parties or any corporation. Steeply pitched, ventilated roofs
supported by space-saving iron pillars; rounded corners to save the axles of
understeered carriages; porcelain tiled corridors, polished brick and cobble
floors and gently sloping entrances reveal The Colloquy’s origins as the
Victorian stable block and carriage house of the Whittern Estate. And if your
presentation runs over time, the stable clock’s bell will remind you.
Accommodation comprises of :- 3 family rooms and 5 doubles or twins
Gardeners Cottage 4*ETC - 19th Century Stone Cottage Sleeps 6 (or 11 with Field Cottage)
Historic Gardeners Cottage was the Head Gardeners Cottage for the Whittern Estate built in around 1850. Constructed with Masonic perfection and interesting detail it is a solid and well-proportioned house that sits in large open gardens of its own. It enjoys an isolated position in the middle of the Whittern Estate next to the original and enormous kitchen garden with its 18th century red-brick walls. The surrounding Herefordshire/Welsh border area is full of walks, places of historic interest and natural outstanding beauty. Hay-on-Wye and the Black Mountains are only 15 miles away and Ludlow and the South Shropshire Marches a similar distance.
Accommodation comprises of:- Gardeners Cottage is very well laid out and all the decoration and furniture is designer orientated. The back entrance through an eclectic courtyard comes straight into the fully fitted kitchen (off which there is a utility room and a large funky modern shower and loo).
The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and will seat up
to 10 around a large mahogany table. The sitting room is the other side of the
front entrance and porch area and has comfortable sofas and armchairs and a very
efficient wood-burner.
Upstairs, Bedroom 1 has a king-size bed with ornate cane bedhead and a vanity unit in the
room; Bedroom 2 has a double bed with French style bed and again a sink of its
own and Bedroom 3 whilst smaller is still very comfortable with leopard-skin
throws on two single beds. The bathroom has a large enamel bath, basin and loo
Gardeners Cottage is adjacent to The Forge (5 metres) and taken in conjunction they with each other they can easily seat 10 in both dining
The Sherriffs 5*ETC- Sleeps 18 Grade II Listed Country House
The Sherriffs is a large Grade II listed Queen Anne House which retains many of its original features. It is located on the Welsh border equidistant between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow. Offering luxury four star accommodation for 18 guests, in a beautiful isolated setting surrounded by mature gardens, The Sherriffs provides a comfortable base from which to explore the local countryside.
Accommodation comprises of:- The accommodation comprises three large reception rooms (dining room, drawing room and sitting room); fully modernised kitchen; 8 large bedrooms with 6 bathrooms (4 en-suite).
Other facilities include open fire,
central heating, washing and drying machine, Sky TV, video, telephone, music
centre, games and a welcome hamper.
Field Cottage 4* ETC-
Sleeps 4 (+1) Panoramic Retreat
Located on the Welsh border equidistant between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow, Field Cottage offers four star accommodation in a beautiful orchard setting, with panoramic views of 360° through the Black Mountains, Welsh Hills and to Clee Hill. Field Cottage provides comfortable accommodation,
Accommodation comprises of:- Hall, cloakroom, kitchen, large open plan
sitting-room/dining room leading on to south facing terrace. Upstairs are two
bedrooms - one double and one twin and one shared bathroom (z-bed also
available). Other facilities include open fire, central heating, washing and
drying machine, TV, video, telephone, music centre, games and welcome hamper.
This property welcomes dogs and whilst well furnished we would warn guests who require an absolutely pristine appearance that it has a contemporary, shabby chic look with antique french furniture which does not necessarily mean smooth sliding drawers
The Forge 5* ETC - Sleeps 2 (+2) Converted barn
This property sleeps 2 in the main bedroom (plus an additional single on the balcony), 2 in the mezzanine gallery
By any standards this is a magnificent conversion. Originally the blacksmith’s workshop for the 10 carriage horses that were housed at the Stables, it was an open fronted stone barn. It has been converted with architectural flair to create an airy living space and huge bedroom. Ideally suited to a couple looking for a romantic retreat it is also suitable for a family with older children or two couples.
Accommodation comprises of:- The main living space/dining room is around 40’ x 20’ with a mezzanine gallery accessed by spiral staircase. There is a king-size built-in double bed in the gallery which looks down onto the fabulous open planned area below. The original A-frame of the building has been kept intact and obvious, with Swedish wood burner offering additional heat and atmosphere to our relaxed guests. There is a large and very extendable table (up to 22!) situated adjacent to a oak and black slate topped kitchen, There is also a wet room shower and Wc below the mezzanine providing an independent washing area. Two sets of double French doors open onto the pretty terrace with a lavender and beech hedged lawns. A teak dining table and chairs are a welcome place to discuss the days on the balmy summer evenings.
The main bedroom is spectacular. A superking size bed with pocket sprung mattress, Egyptian linen sheets and large cotton towels is the centrepiece of this fabulous room (25’ x 20’). A roll top bath stands in the bedroom with a separate Wc and double stylish porcelain sinks set on a black granite top to provide a luxurious washing area. A second spiral staircase accesses a folly mezzanine area with a single futon for an additional child/guest if necessary. Again a pair of French doors accesses the garden terrace.
The Forge has oak floorboards throughout, modern Italian radiators with linen and plain cotton curtains. Attention to detail in this stylish cottage has resulted in a truly fantastic place to stay.
The Forge can be taken alone or as an adjunct to Gardeners or The Colloquy, or both to sleep a total of 36. We have yet to find a disappointed guest.
Well behaved pets only, allowed in Sherriffs, Gardeners, Field (strictly not in Colloquy or Forge) please not on furniture and not upstairs! And in view of the new smoking laws, there is no smoking allowed in any of our properties.
For further information on all properties please visit our website:- www.whiteheronproperties.com
Email: info@whiteheronproperties.com
We have availability in many properties during February at our low-season prices. Please check our availability page.
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Mrs Jo Hilditch
White Heron Properties
Lyonshall
Herefordshire
HR5 3JA United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1544 340241
Fax: +44 (0)1544 340253
