Self-Catering at Durstone Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Hereford

Holiday home
Durstone Cottage is a unique detached property on a working farm, in a rural location a mile from Pencombe in Herefordshire. The cottage has nine bedrooms, with a combination of family rooms, doubles, twins and bunks. There are five bathrooms in total. Once two cottages, this spacious property now has two kitchen/diners, and two sitting rooms each with an open fire, and the two wings are connected by a large dining room to seat twenty two. Outside is a lawned garden with patio, BBQ and sandpit, and a games room with pool table, table tennis and table football. There is also ample off road parking. Durstone Cottage makes a very welcoming base for large groups of family or friends.

Accomodation Details
Nine bedrooms: 1 x ground floor family room with 1 king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) and 1 single with TV, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x family room with triple bunks (double on bottom, single on top), 2 x twin, 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks, 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request). Two ground floor shower rooms with shower and basin. Two bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Two fitted kitchens with dining areas (seats 8). Dining room (seats 22). Two sitting rooms (seats 10 each) with open fires. Games room with pool table, table tennis and table football.

Area
Pencombe is a rural village in the lovely Herefordshire countryside. From here, it is easy to enjoy the cathedral city of Hereford, or the market town of Bromyard.

Region
Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

Amenities
Oil central heating with open fires. Two electric double oven and hob, 2 x microwave, large fridge, 2nd fridge in porch, chest freezer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 2 x dishwashers, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and all fuel for fires inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 6 cars. Bike storage. Large lawned garden with patio, furniture, BBQ and sandpit. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Refundable Good Housekeeping bond for stag and hen parties.

Streaky62

September 2020

We had a fanastic week here in September. The double kitchens made self catering a breeze, as did the 2 dishwashers! The dining room is capacious, and was the scene for great extended meals and card games each evening. The barbecue was great, as were the steaks from Legges butchers in Bromyard. The local pub (The Wheelwrights) serves a great pint and a lovely plate of fish and chips, and having a gentle wander over the mile walk back gives you a chance to work some of it off. The games room is great, and we played pool and table tennis for hours. We rented a hot tub from Hereford Hot Tub Hire, and that put the bubbly icing on the cake, having a glass of fizz whilst looking at the rolling hills is very special. For a carefree family holiday we found it ideal.

Mrs Bradford

July 2020

The owner was most helpful and we enjoyed our week.. Any reservations we had were to do with our dealings with Sykes Cottages, who we felt were a little inflexible with regard to dealing with our concerns regarding the Covid Virus.

Mrs Lock

May 2019

Fab time away.. We were a large group with kids and it catered very well for our needs. The location was beautiful and the cottage was lovely. Would definitely go back.

Mrs Morris

April 2019

Absolutely delightful.. There were 14 of us plus a baby. The teenagers loved the table tennis and pool room. The only downside was the road into the building. Would book again tomorrow if it wasn’t for that. Owners popped occasionally to see if all was well but left us alone other than that

Mr Baldock

March 2019

We had a wonderful family week-end and appreciate how well the cottage was equipped, especially the kitchen..

Clare C

February 2019

This is a lovely big cottage which was perfect for a big family get together. The big dining room was really sociable and it was good to have the 2 separate lounges -one quiet, one noisy! The kids really enjoyed walking up the lane to see the pigs in the farm. It was also great to have the games room -plenty for both adults and kids. Lovely owner who kindly posted back a cuddly toy we managed to leave behind!

Mrs Duke

The cottage was warm, comfortable and more than met the needs of our family of 15! Thankyou!

Ideal for family groups, cottages are very private up about a mile track ,some places very bumpy.. Cottage had everything you would need to cater for a lot of people. Good to have two rooms to sit in . Also really nice to have clean bed linen and towels provided. Owner very helpful and welcoming ,flowers and wine a lovely touch

Mrs Fraise

January 2019

There is a tap in one of the bathrooms where the temperature control has come loose..

Miss Bradley-smith

November 2018

The house was exactly what we were looking for.. The double rooms are all really lovely and there was plenty of room for the 16 of us. The track up to it is bumpy but serviceable. Really recommend!

Mrs Taylor

October 2018

Excellent property for a gathering of all ages.. There were 22 of us ranging from 1 to 70, celebrating 2 family birthdays. Great that there was a room big enough to seat us all! Fabulous location with beautiful views and only a 20 minutes walk to the local pub and 10 miles from Hereford. The games room, although a little tired looking, kept some of the party occupied for hours. Would definitely recommend.

Ms Starkey

March 2018

The owner of property was very helpfull and went 'above and beyond' by bringing in our ASDA delivery and putting the cold things in the freezer for us.. Loved the cottages, comfortable and quaint but very well equipt, really is in the middle of just countryside which was great for us the children could play out safely. The track up is very rough as is reallly just a farm track so maybe would struggle if you had a car with a low undercarrage, our cars all managed it ok. Would deffinitely recomened for large family holiday venue.

HannahF16

March 2017

Quiet location in a beautiful area perfect for a large group. The cottage was clean and warm when we arrived and had everything we needed. Sarah ( the owner) was very helpful and I would defiantly recomend for family gatherings etc. the huge table in the dinning area which links the two cottages was great. We will defiantly be returning.

Ms Starkey, March 2018

The cottage was booked for a surprise family birthday .. Guest ages ranged from 4 to 69 , comprising of youngsters, teenagers and adults. Two kitchens enabled breakfast to be served to everyone at the same time. Two lounges meant the "oldies" could have some time away from the youngsters in comfort.. The games room was well equipped and a big hit. The cottage contained everything you could possibly want, from the fresh bed linen and towels to plenty of comfortable seating. The cottage was as warm as toast which was very appreciated at this time of year.

Mrs Davis

July 2016

We loved the stunning setting. The house was very quirky. The owner was really helpful. I would definitely come here on holiday again.

Mrs Lehrle, December 2016

We loved the stunning setting.. The house was very quirky. The owner was really helpful. I would definitely come here on holiday again.

CeeBee1946

April 2016

We all enjoyed our stay at Durstone Cottage to celebrate my 70th birthday. We were a party of 18 with age range ..70 to 3 years so a wide range of needs that were wholly met with this accommodation. The games room, whilst not in pristine condition, was ideal to entertain those in between hours and no-one was bored, in fact it got quite competetive ! The cottage is very clean, comfortable and very well equipped with everything you need. There are ample bathroom facilities on both floors. Good garden space and it is in a great location, lovely views and scenery and a decent walk to the "local" All in all a memorable weekend , rounded off with a great BBq. Thanks.

Mrs Davis, July 2016

The games room was an absolute 'win' as far as most of us were concerned.. The location was a home from home and the views, even from downstairs, were delightful. The long dining room table was ideal as we were one big group rather than several families. Parking for a fleet of cars was a Godsend. The owner was very pleasant and, although nothing went wrong, it was comforting to know she was close by. I have spoken to all my family and friends who joined me on this little holiday and EACH person wants to go back to Durstone Cottages next year and the word to describe our break was 'perfect'! Thank you.

Mrs Edwards

March 2016

Had a great time with family in Durstone Cottage, is is a fantastic cottage in a great location.

Mrs Jones

The games room was an absolute 'win' as far as most of us were concerned. The location was a home from home and the views, even from downstairs, were delightful. The long dining room table was ideal as we were one big group rather than several families. Parking for a fleet of cars was a Godsend. The owner was very pleasant and, although nothing went wrong, it was comforting to know she was close by. I have spoken to all my family and friends who joined me on this little holiday and EACH person wants to go back to Durstone Cottages next year and the word to describe our break was 'perfect'! Thank you.

Mrs Jones, March 2016

Had a great time with family in Durstone Cottage, is is a fantastic cottage in a great location..

Mr Caine

January 2016

Warm with plenty of hot water etc. All of the party commented on how comfortable the beds were. Dining room fine for size of party. Quiet location with ample parking.

Mrs Edwards, March 2016

December 2015

Warm with plenty of hot water etc.. All of the party commented on how comfortable the beds were. Dining room fine for size of party. Quiet location with ample parking.

Mr Collins

September 2015

Have got to say it was a brilliant weekend; the cottage is huge and was well equipped for our needs. I would certainly recommend this cottage to anyone.

Mr Caine, December 2015

Have got to say it was a brilliant weekend; the cottage is huge and was well equipped for our needs.. I would certainly recommend this cottage to anyone.

FilouZoe

June 2015

The house is very roomy, the big dining room is ideal for all guests to gather together & the smaller living rooms are homely and allow smaller groups to have a relax and a chat. We celebrated my husband 50th & had a very relaxing time. The location is lovely in the middle of the country peaceful and quiet. We highly recommend it & we will go again. The landlady is lovely & very accommodating.

Mr Collins, September 2015

This was an excellent venue for my husbands 70th Birthday weekend with family and friends.. The big dining room was particularly suitable for a party and the 2 well equipped kitchens were brilliant. The sitting rooms were warm and cosy even in the middle of December. The location is lovely and the local pub was very good.

Mrs Durbin

January 2015

This was an excellent venue for my husbands 70th Birthday weekend with family and friends. The big dining room was particularly suitable for a party and the 2 well equipped kitchens were brilliant. The sitting rooms were warm and cosy even in the middle of December. The location is lovely and the local pub was very good.

Mrs Deeprose

October 2014

The property was great for the dogs. Liked the situation of the property - very rural with wonderful views, the tables outside were great and the large dining room was perfect for 20 odd people. It was also useful to have 2 well equipped kitchens when catering for a large party. Also enjoyed the games room.

Mrs Cserveny

September 2014

The cottages were the perfect venue for our family get together. Beautifully situated in rolling countryside, plenty of rooms. Dogs allowed and great walks directly from the house. House was clean and tidy. Plenty of crockery, pots and pans.

Jane R

An excellent venue for a child friendly reunion. Multiple families can stay together in relative comfort with plenty of useful amenities provided. Great for a big outdoor BBQ and plenty of space for communal dining. Very helpful owners and the gorgeous Herefordshire countryside is spread out around you for soulful education. This appeals to young and old alike.

Mrs Durbin, December 2014

The property was great for the dogs.. Liked the situation of the property - very rural with wonderful views, the tables outside were great and the large dining room was perfect for 20 odd people. It was also useful to have 2 well equipped kitchens when catering for a large party. Also enjoyed the games room.

Mrs Deeprose, September 2014

August 2014

The cottages were the perfect venue for our family get together.. Beautifully situated in rolling countryside, plenty of rooms. Dogs allowed and great walks directly from the house. House was clean and tidy. Plenty of crockery, pots and pans.

Mrs Milward

May 2014

The layout of the house is great for two families, and the games room is superb!!

Mrs Cserveny, August 2014

Mrs Richardson

April 2013

The views from the property were outstanding. It was perfect for a large family occasion with the option of a 'quiet ' house and a 'noisy' house!

Mrs Milward, May 2014

March 2013

The views from the property were outstanding.. It was perfect for a large family occasion with the option of a 'quiet ' house and a 'noisy' house!

Ms Szczerbowski

October 2012

The beautiful setting of the cottage, every bedroom had a magnificent view. The kitchen/eating area was well designed allowing large meals to be prepared in both areas and then served in the central dining room. There were footpaths on the doorstep. Easy access to a number of good quality pubs. Plenty of things to do/see in the area.

Mrs Richardson, March 2013

September 2012

The beautiful setting of the cottage, every bedroom had a magnificent view.. The kitchen/eating area was well designed allowing large meals to be prepared in both areas and then served in the central dining room. There were footpaths on the doorstep. Easy access to a number of good quality pubs. Plenty of things to do/see in the area.

Tom C

May 2012

Originally farm workers cottages up a mile of farm track, these two properties are badly in need of a face lift. The rooms are awkwardly laid out, with small dining kitchens, saleroom furniture and a poor quality finish. The brick patio at the front was in a terrible state, with broken steps, weeds coming through, and a safety hazard, especially for young children. The large dining room was long, but narrow and difficult to use with benches, and we only used it on one occasion. The description and photos do not give a fair reflection of what this property is now like, and we were very disappointed.

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Durstone Cottage in Hereford, Herefordshire