Wheelbarrow Castle, Herefordshire

Leominster 2.5 miles. A stunning detached property located in the grounds of the owner's home, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Stoke Prior, near Leominster in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. This part 16th century holiday home oozes character and charm, and makes an ideal base for a group of friends or extended family to get together. Set over three floors, this impressive property boasts many original features together with homely comfortable furnishings. The farmhouse-style kitchen on the ground floor has everything guests need to cater for a large party, with a dining area to seat all guests and perfect for enjoying a celebratory dinner. There is both a utility and boot room off the kitchen providing a useful area for storing walking gear, wellies and drying off dogs! Converted from a stone barn the large sitting room, accessed through a small sun room from the hallway, has a high-vaulted ceiling with a charming fireplace housing a warming woodburning stove and can seat up to 15 guests. The house also benefits from a further smaller sitting room with seating for six and a TV. There is also a ground floor twin bedroom with an en-suite shower, and a separate cloakroom with basin and WC. The other six bedrooms are over the first and second floors, with the three king-size bedrooms having en-suite facilities. There are two staircases from the first floor to the second, one of which takes guests to the king-size and triple bedrooms, the other to a twin bedroom. The rear courtyard garden can be accessed from the sun room and kitchen and provides a private area to enjoy a lunch time barbecue or alfresco dining on a summer's evening. Climb the rear outdoor steps to a large grassed area again with seating, which provides space for ball games, picnics and offers stunning views to the Black Mountains and Radnor Hills, together with links to many footpaths. Enjoy a stroll around the ancient market town of Leominster, the Black and White Village Trail, or explore the many lovely towns and villages this unspoilt area has to offer. A wonderful cottage to be enjoyed at any time of year. Note: This cottage is approx.