FACILITIES AT THE OLD POST OFFICE

HOLIDAY COTTAGE

Feel at home at The Old Post Office

Although originally built as a cider press in the 17th century, our ancient stone cottage has been refurbished to the highest standard. 

 

The views over the river are stunning and one can really appreciate the beauty of the area. Watch the hand-ferry come and go and breathe in the fresh, clean air of the Herefordshire countryside.  

The Old Post Office Kitchen

With a kitchen that is well-equipped and well-laid out, our cottage will provide all of the utensils and cutlery that you might need for rustling up a home-cooked meal. Wonderful clay tiles adorn the floor, giving a nod to the cottage’s ancient past. Next to the kitchen we have a spacious utility room which is ideal for damp coats, muddy boots and wet dogs.

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The bathroom is also located upstairs. It has been beautifully finished to an excellent standard and is equipped with a bath, shower over, toilet, hand basin and two heated towel rails. There will be fresh towels provided at the beginning of your stay, along with cleaning products.

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The sitting room is cosy and with its two comfortable sofa’s and efficient, modern wood burner, it is the ideal place for kicking back and watching a film or two when it’s raining outside. We have also nestled a dining table into the bay window. The joy of eating a meal, overlooking the splendid views of the valley and the river is a moment to be savoured.

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We have an outside terrace that is equipped with a BBQ and chairs and tables. Here, plants adorn every space, engulfing the area with a wonderful fragrance and plenty of colour during the summertime. The views over the river are stunning and one can really appreciate the beauty of the area. Watch the hand-ferry come and go and breathe in the fresh, clean air of the Herefordshire countryside.

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Upstairs we have two good-sized bedrooms. A twin room and the master bedroom. The master bedroom features an extremely comfortable double bed, woollen blankets and a dressing table. The showpiece in this room is the balcony. There is no better feeling than enjoying a morning coffee overlooking the valley.

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Enjoy a picnic in our own riverside, garden meadow, which stretches down to the riverside. It is less than a minutes’ walk from the cottage. Here the butterflies dance and the birds chatter – An utterly amazing place for children to learn about wildlife. For those who like to enjoy fishing or a canoe ride, the cottage has its own fishing rights (licence required) and launch pad for a canoe..

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OVERVIEW OF FACILITIES

We are confident that we have supplied everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible, but if you have any special requirements, please do let us know before your stay and we'll endeavour to accomodate your requests.

  • Wifi

  • Television & DVD-player

  • Radio

  • Mobile reception is available, but it isn’t great – Perfect for those of us who want to really get away from it all

  • Electric ceramic hob

  • Double oven

  • Large fridge

  • Freezer in the utility room

  • Dishwasher

  • Microwave

  • Kitchen utensils, cutlery, bowls, plates, mugs etc included

  • Washing-machine and tumble-dryer in utility room

  • Store cupboard essentials included (tea, coffee, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper)

  • ​Electric, heating and hot water included

  • Clearview wood burner (logs supplied, first basket free of charge)

  • Bedding, towels and all basics included (soap, toilet roll and cleaning materials)

  • Baby-friendly for non-mobile babies only (We do have a travel cot in cottage, but please bring your own bedding)

  • Dog friendly - two well-behaved dogs are welcome, downstairs only and please not on the furniture

  • Bathroom has bath, shower over, toilet, hand basin and two heated towel rails

  • One bedroom has a standard double bed; the other has two standard single beds

  • Garden furniture on garden terrace, with gas BBQ

  • Due to its situation, The Old Post Office may not be suitable for those with mobility concerns

  • Fishing rights from cottage land (purchase of license required)

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  • Local information, guidebooks and cookery books in cottage

  • Parking for one car at the bottom of the steps up to the cottage, as well as extra parking a little further along the lane

  • Steps up to the cottage from the lane, so not the best choice for those with mobility problems

  • Access to the cottage is via a narrow lane. The maximum vehicle width is 1.9m

  • There is a pub across the river via hand-ferry, as well as pub within walking-distance along the same riverbank

  • Excellent village shop in Whitchurch

  • 60 metres of private riverside meadow

  • Canoe launching pad

  • Lock-up chain for canoes in riverside garden