B&B in Herefordshire
Arriving at Upper Newton Farmhouse...
“Any thought of traffic jams were forgotten, as far as the eye could see were rolling hills and fields, ducks waddled across the pond and a delicious farmhouse tea awaited me in the lovely drawing room” Caroline Chadderton Yours Magazine. This is a B&B with attention to detail, Jon & Pearl take delight in providing for every comfort and welcoming you to their 17th century home."
The pretty Bed and Breakfast bedrooms are thoughtfully furnished, lots of fluffy towels, a dressing gown on the bed, a basket full of toothbrushes, flannels, home-made soap, shampoo – all the things you might forget. The mattresses are firm and new and can be enjoyed either in four poster bed or single style. The fabrics are carefully chosen colefax, Laura Ashley, Watts of Westminster and William Morris, all hand-crafted and interlined for warmth and luxury. All radiators are thermostatically controlled.
Apple Blossom cottage now has flexible bedroom with orthopaedic mattresses - either as single or as a superking. Apple Blossom cottage is now therefore ideal for two couples to enjoy a relaxing break without fighting over who has the four poster double! It was a lot of fun trying to get the beds up the windy stairs but worth it for your comfort!
The welcome tea tray usually with home-made baking & fruit from the orchards, a range of teas and suggestions of local places to eat out in ensures that your holiday starts immediately in a subtly relaxed but efficient way.
Guests can stay in a fully-equipped cottage and for special occasions, if available, in the 17th century period Farmhouse four poster suite. Delicious Breakfasts can be taken in the dragon red dining room Watts of Westminster stunning wallpaper with real fire served on the gloriously shiny mahogany table, surrounded by welsh family furniture and ancient garden plan maps from years ago all overlooking the victorian wellingtonias (sequoia giganteums) and yew parterre and 2009 labyrinth! – an inspirational start to your day. Alternatively you can have cosy breaksfasts served in your self-catering cottage.
If the weather is warm breakfast can be enjoyed outside under the ancient wisteria with the scented garden plants relaxing your senses. Breakfast can be a simple, healthy fare with a range of detoxing fruits and teas or a scrumptious Owain Glyndwr Breakast with locally sourced goodies.
Herefordshire is bursting with high quality local produce, much of which can be found on Pearl’s breakfast menu. The aim of this B&B is always to exceed expectations, breakfast can be at any time ensuring true relaxation. Most people are lulled into a delicious, deep sleep thanks to Herefordshire’s refreshing air.
Guests have full use of the extensive garden, with adult sized slide. Swinging seats and hidden seats enable you to read and bird watch in isolation whilst keeping an eye on the farming activities in the fields around you!
Stop Press April 2009 - the woodpeckers and cuckoos are back!
Rates
Are approximately £30 per person per night B&B and there is a minimum rate for self-catering of £60 per night for two people.
We are sorry we do not take credit cards but are very happy to accept cash, personal cheques, sterling cheques and Euros.
LOTS TO SEE AND DO IN HEREFORDSHIRE FROM THIS B&B
Sporting Activities
Canoeing - Wye Valley Canoe Centre, Glasbury-on-Wye, Hereford Tel: 01497 847213
Flying Lessons - Shobdon Airfield 01568 708369.
Golf - Kington Golf Club, Kington 01544 231320. Green fee approximately £23. Tee times can be booked in advance .http://www.migc.co.uk/kington_golf_club.html
Indoor - E S Promotions 01536 310520 delivered games including Scalextric, Casino and giant games. www.es-promotions.com
Hiking - Offas Dyke Path 01547 528753 http://www.offas-dyke.co.uk/
Karting - Border Kart Racing, Presteigne 01544 327006. www.kinsham-raceway.co.uk
Mountain Biking and Bike Hire - Mountain biking: Wheely Wonderful Cycling, Eltham, Near Leintwardine 01568- 770755. www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk
Mountain Boarding - Tillington, 04132-760261
Rally - Phil Price Rally School, Monaughty, Knighton 01547-550300 www.philprice.co.uk
Tennis - Leominster Leisure Centre, Bridge Street, Leominster 01568 612540 Indoor and outdoor tennis courts http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Pubs and Restaurants
Boat Inn (**) Whitney on Wye 01497 83122 book for a window seat to watch swans and otters. www.wyefoundation.org/whitney.htm
Sun Inn, Winforton, new owners awaiting menus.
The Clive (ex Cookhouse) (***) Ludlow 01584 856665.
The Hat Shop Presteigne, Powys 01544 260017
Jules Weobley 01544 318206
Left Bank
New Inn Pembridge 01544-388427
Riverside Inn Aymestry 01568-708440
Stagg Inn Titley 01544 230221 http://www.kc3.co.uk/stagg/