Little Barn, Tillington: a cottage in the orchards

Entire cottage in Tillington, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2.5 bathrooms
Hosted by Victoria
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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1-hour drive to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Little Barn is located in the heart of Hereford's famous apple orchards, close to golf courses, walks & cycle routes, with a welcoming village pub just a stroll away. Comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, a relaxing bath, a log burner... everything you need for a country break with friends or family - or a solo escape!

Despite the rural location, the historic city of Hereford is only 5 miles away, with Ledbury, Hay-on-Wye, Ludlow, and the rolling Brecon Beacons & Malvern Hills nearby.

The space
Little Barn has been extensively renovated to celebrate its agricultural past, but with modern comfort the top priority.

The open-plan living area has a squashy sofa, Ercol armchairs, smart tv and plenty of board games and books, with a cocktail shaker in the cupboard. A log burner makes the cosy sitting room even cosier, with underfloor heating for extra warmth in the winter.

The kitchen is ready to deal with anything from a full Sunday roast to afternoon tea, if you've been inspired by the many excellent farmshops around this famous food-producing county. There's a Nespresso machine in the larder cupboard, and we can direct you to local organic milk dispensers if you want the freshest ever cappuccino! Outside on the patio, there's a barbecue and firepit for alfresco dining.

Upstairs you'll find a super-comfortable kingsize bed, with a slipper bath in the en suite bathroom, and a little balcony for a nightcap under the stars. Across the landing, another kingsize bed can be separated to make two singles. If you prefer a long shower to a deep bath, there's a walk-in shower downstairs. Both bathrooms have toothbrush charging points, Arran Aromatics toiletries and fresh towels.

Should you need to work while you're away, the barn has fast wifi and a big kitchen table to spread out on - we can move an additional desk in for you too. (And turn the wifi OFF, if you prefer!)

Outside, there's a lockable utility room for stashing bikes or fishing equipment, with a washing machine, tumble drier, sink and the sort of old-school pulley airer that the original farmer would probably recognise, for drying damp outside gear.

Other things to note
We love dogs, and are happy to welcome up to two canine guests to Little Barn, as long as they're not left unattended in the house while you're out.

Parents of small and/or curious children, please note that there are corded blinds in the property, as well as stone floors, a log burner, and wooden stairs. Plugs and cupboards are not child-proofed. We count children as a person in our capacity too, for bed/space/plumbing reasons.

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 103 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Tillington, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

The heart of Tillington is its pub, The Bell, a proper country inn with good beer, decent food and a (dog) friendly welcome; the village also has an excellent shop stocking local produce, a post office, and a garage. Next-door Burghill has a golf course, and the 12thC St Mary's Church. Hereford is only a 10 minute drive away; there's a cinema, theatre, independent shops, football and rugby, gyms, restaurants, museums, a historically significant cathedral, and all the main supermarkets, most of which deliver to the barn.

The 'Apple Belt' of Hereford is best known for its orchards - the Bulmer brothers planted their first cider orchard in Burghill - but it's a very ancient settlement: Kenchester, a Roman town, is close by and there are several Iron Age forts within a few miles. Hereford itself is steeped in history, from the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral's chained library, to the landmark black-and-white Old House in High Town, to the statue of Dan the bulldog who fell into the Wye and inspired one of Elgar's Enigma Variations.

Little Barn is right in middle of great walking country - easy-going footpaths for strolling, or, for more committed hikers, the Brecon Beacons and Malvern Hills a short drive away - and the Wye is famous for fishing, canoeing and rowing. There are several golf courses - Burghill Valley; the Herefordshire Golf Course (Wormsley); Leominster; Brockington Hall; Hereford Municipal - within close range, amongst others in the county.

And with the Hay Festival (May/June), Ledbury Poetry Festival and The Three Choirs festival (July), Hereford's popular Indie Food Festival (August) and Herefordshire Art Week and Ross Cider Festival (September) there's plenty to plan a country break around!

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4.98 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 22:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs