Self-Catering at Wheelbarrow Castle | Holiday Cottages in Hereford

Holiday home
Wheel Barrow Castle is a detached cottage in the village of Stoke Prior just 2.5 miles from Leominster. The cottage sleeps 17 people and has three king-size double beds, one double, two twin and one triple single beds as well as two folding beds on request. Also in the cottage are a fitted kitchen with dining area, sitting room and a drawing room with woodburning stove. Outside there is ample off road parking and an enclosed courtyard with furniture and a barbecue. Situated in the heart of Herefordshire, Wheel Barrow Castle is a lovely family cottage to be enjoyed all year round. .

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Seven bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size sleigh bed with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, twin basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x second floor family with 3 singles.Please be aware that at the full occupancy of 17 guests, two of the beds will be fold-out beds that will be made up, Please ask the office for more details. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room. Drawing room with woodburning stove. Garden room.

Area
The small, attractive town of South Petherton is surrounded by South Somerset's glorious countryside, with the town's central conservation area boasting a wealth of lovely hamstone buildings, oozing quiet, timeless charm, and with local inns serving good food, real ales and Somerset ciders. There are numerous National Trust properties and places of interest to visit nearby, including Lambrooke Gardens, Elizabethan Montecute House, and the Medieval Monastery at Forde Abbey.

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 woodburning stove. Electric range oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Two travel cots (please bring own cot linen) and two highchairs available. Two folding beds available on request. Ample off road parking. Lockable bike storage. Garden with enclosed courtyard with furniture and BBQ, 6 person hot tub, steps to elevated lawned garden. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles. Note: There are some uneven floors and a steep staircase leading to the second floor king-size and triple bedrooms. Note: The second floor twin bedroom has restricted height. Note: Steps up to lawned garden and care should be taken. Pub 2 miles away. Check in is 4pm and checkout is 10am. Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £350

Mr Duggan

August 2020

The outside space (patio) which didn't seem to feature highly in the property photos was great.. Also even the 80 year olds climbed the stairs to explore the upper level garden and go for a walk. Its a shame the recycling bin was overflowing when we arrived and remained in that state for several days after. A general comment for improvement would be a look at how and where the cooking "pots" / utensils / plates and glasses are stored in the kitchen / "utility" Just seemed a little all over the place and perhaps in need of a freshen up. Great location and plenty of space in this wonderfully attractive building.

Mr Barlow

February 2020

Fantastic place .. will be booking again .

Mr Barlow, February 2020

November 2019

Wheelbarrow Castle is a fantastic place.. It is beautiful, comfortable and has plenty of space both in bedrooms and social areas, which works perfectly for our big get-togethers. The location is also great for a break from the usual busyness of life.

Miss Wade, November 2019

No - I've stayed with Sykes many times and have never been disappointed so I guess my expectations would now be difficult to exceed!

Mrs Grier, November 2019

Wheelbarrow cottage is much larger than we were expecting.. Plenty of space for everyone. The children loved exploring. The two sitting rooms were ideal, so the children could play games in one and the adults take over the larger sitting room. It’s in a lovely part of the world and the children loved their walk at the pack of the house, seeing ponies and finding a potato field. We will definitely look to return.

Mrs Thorndyke

April 2019

Just spent a week at Wheelbarrow Castle - three families with seven children ranging from 6-16 years old.. What an incredible place. So much space to enjoy and the views were great too. Lots of places to visit nearby (Ludlow castle, Croft castle, Berrington Hall, Queensland country park) where we could combine days out with the dogs too. Only small downsides for us were no local pub (village one sadly closed) and no enclosed garden. But they were minor as the house was great and gave us plenty of space to enjoy. Was great for hide and seek and for the Easter egg hunts we did!

Mr Harris

February 2019

The best holiday.. family gathering for a long time ages from 13 to 80 all had a fabulous time. Not a cobweb to be seen anywhere.

Mr Riley

December 2018

We were at Wheelbarrow Castle for Christmas week with our three sons, their wives and our seven grandchildren.. There was plenty of space for all of us and the accommodation very welcoming, clean and very warm. It was also very well decorated for Christmas with a lovely lit and decorated Christmas tree. We understood from the listing that the property was quite big. However, when we went inside it was like entering the Tardis. The property was quite a lot bigger than we had been expecting from the listing. There is plenty to do in the area with two National Trust properties within ten miles. Overall we had a brilliant Family Christmas. Many thanks to the owner. John & Gill Riley

Mrs Smithson

November 2018

Great house.. owners very helpful. will definitely stay here again

Mr Tams

The cottage was exactly as described and owner more than obliging and helpful.. Great for large family get together.

Mrs Adams

October 2018

This was our second visit to Wheelbarrow Castle.. We returned because the combination of rooms suits our family group perfectly. We also love it because there is so much space and we never feel we are all on top of each other. There are a variety of living spaces so that adults and children can all find a space to suit their mood and activities - and there is a comfortable main sitting room where we can all gather without feeling crowded. The furnishings are homely and comfortable whilst also being tasteful and decorative - and the utility space is very helpful too. A lovely area to explore and lovely views from the front door. Highly recommended for families of about 14-16 people.

Mrs Kiff

September 2018

Wheelbarrow castle is an amazing venue.. It exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our large family get together. Everything we needed was there and despite inclement weather we had the best time ever. Would love to go again next year.

Mrs Barker

August 2018

Lovely house, perfect for a large family get together.. Unfortunately there was a wasp nest which the owner should have dealt with rather than just giving us Raid cans, so we where unable to use the courtyard and bbq. The house needs a deep clean as there were many established cobwebs. The whole family had a great weekend and the house was comfortable for both the adults and children to enjoy their time together. Brilliant kitchen for us all to use and enjoy cooking together.

Dr Duthie

Excellent property, very good location, very helpful owner - the best we have had yet for our extended family of fourteen..

Mr Harbord

June 2018

Very straight forward booking process.. David (the owner) was fantastic before and at the point of arriving at the property, he took the time to explain the property lay out and was extremely welcoming and available to help should any problems arise. The property was well kitted out and had ample space for entertaining whatever the weather - the kitchen/dining area, as well as the outdoor seating area and big lounge (or the long room as we called it), were particularly impressive. The pictures really do not do the space and character of the property justice! It was a lovely private property with smashing views and proved to be in an ideal location for exploring Leominster, Ludlow and the surrounding area. Can't fault the experience of staying here.

raychysmith

May 2018

We stayed at Wheelbarrow Castle with family and it is perfect for hosting a large family get together. The house is very spacious with lots of bedrooms and great facilities. Especially the large kitchen and dining area. There is a large garden at the back which has spectacular views. Lots of walks to do in the vicinity. The enclosed patio area was perfect for sitting in the sun. The owners were very friendly, accommodating and helpful. Overall would love to visit again as it is a lovely place to spend time with family and friends.

Lynn H

March 2018

Well we never made it to the property due to bad weather conditions we should have gone on Friday 2nd March for the weekend for my 60th Birthday when most of the country was on Red alert & being told not to travel .. we rang the owner & he even said it was very bad around that area ! As we had 5 children in our group of 14 it would have been extremely dangerous to try to get there . Although we would not have expected a refund we would have expected the owner to offer us another weekend at a later date when the property was of crs free and not in the high season but he Refused .. basically said we should have taken out Insurance great customer care & service good job we have Ins with our Bank !!!!!! We were not looking for a refund we just wanted our Family get together my family booked and paid for this as a Birthday present for me ... hope you feel bad Mr Owner .....

Mr Cartwright

Perfect house for a large family get together helped by owner David making us feel it was a home from home

Mr Ferguson

February 2018

We visited for a family birthday - there were 15 of us in total (8 adults) and the house was absolutely perfect for us.. Very well appointed kitchen, large table to socialise and two lounges. The bedroom arrangements were flexible with 2 camp beds available which was great for the children. Nice grounds and plenty of parking. David was v helpful and welcoming and we would definitely visit again. Nice location to explore surroundings and the bowling / golf venue down the road served an excellent Sunday lunch for a v reasonable price in a great setting (The Grove I think).

Mrs Mckay-haynes

Really lovely and comfortable house; having The Great Hall and the Second Lounge (our names for them) meant the kids and adults had their own spaces, and the bedrooms were very clean and comfortable.. For a cold February weekend away, the excellent heating was definitely a bonus! We would come back to Wheelbarrow Castle in a flash.

Miss Wade

January 2018

This is a great holiday house! It was perfect for a weekend with friends. It is in a beautiful location. The communal areas are great with the right number of seats, which can be difficult to find, and an amazing kitchen! A definite find!

Loufairy

December 2017

Large home, big enough to accommodate our family party of 17 age range from 4-74! We booked the home to celebrate an 18th birthday. We enjoyed the different sitting rooms - a tv room plus very large sitting room with log burner and the kitchen diner which could seat everyone and big enough for music and dancing! We liked having plenty of bathrooms too. Although a large house, it was very warm and cosy. The beds and pillows were comfortable too and the duvets kept you warm. Although situated in the countryside we walked into Leominster and to the Grove Golf and Bowl. We would definitely recommend Wheelbarrow Castle and hope we can stay again in the future. We found the owner David welcoming and helpful too.

Wow! We stayed at Wheelbarrow castle for a get together with friends Friday to Sunday. It far exceeded our expectations, it’s just lovely and a lot bigger than the pictures show. We had a lots of children in our party and they loved it and had so much fun! The house is well equipped and each room is a great size with some fantastic en suites. There is a fab garden where the kids played and burnt off their energy. We would highly recommend this property for large get togethers. We will definitely be booking in the future

Gary S

November 2017

We spent an excellent weekend at Wheelbarrow Castle celebrating our daughters 18th birthday. We were a family of 17 and the children loved exploring the many varied rooms. The owner was very helpful and the property is kept clean and tidy with towels provided. We ate out at the Grove and Bowl a mile and a half away which was an excellent experience - the food was delicious. Would highly recommend this for families looking to live in a large house with many interesting rooms. Was also very relaxing and we will definitely book again.

Mrs Elks

Having just returned from wheelbarrow castle after celebrating a birthday where we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. Dispite it's huge size it was a warm and welcoming place. We found the owner very helpful even returning some left items at his expense . Thank you. Hopefully we will be returning soon.

Mrs Gillespie

July 2017

Very spacious, comfortable house that is well equipped.. Lots of room for all the family. Recommend the local pub The Lamb Inn for good home made food, very welcoming.

rodrego

January 2017

We stayed at the castle over Christmas and it was everything we wanted and more. Great amount of space for the whole family, plenty of space for kids to enjoy themselves as well as separate room for the adults to relax in peace. All bedrooms are well equipped and very comfortable. The kitchen is spacious, well equipped and with a large table that fit 16 of us round. There is a big field behind the house which was perfect to send the kids and dogs to when they needed to let off some steam. There are great views that can been seen from the top of the house as well as the back of the field. Leominster is a nice old market town with plenty of nice small shops and cafes. Loads of good walks in the local area with stunning scenery. This was an excellent place to spend Christmas, the owners made sure that we felt welcome and comfortable and were very helpful with our questions. We will be back soon!

Tina C

August 2016

Booked via the owners website, so easy and the owner great to deal with. A great house, very comfortable and a large kitchen and dining room it made catering very easy. The down side was that the best views from the top of the garden were challenging to reach if you are mobility impaired. However there is adequate outside space at the lower level a sun trap outdoor seating area and conservatory. It is a very old house and the floors and steps also may be a challenge for wheelchair users however a ground floor bedroom is great for the less able. The oldness was very charming Such interesting pictures throughout the house that caused a lot of discussion I would definitely stay again

Ms Weller

June 2016

Wonderfully peaceful location with plenty of interesting places to visit, within easy reach. The house was an excellent base for our group, and we were particularly lucky with the weather.

Mrs Hope

April 2016

The house was in a pretty village and was perfect size and decor for what we needed. We were met on arrival by the owner, a lovely touch. Our whole party was thrilled with the house and we had a fantastic family weekend.

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Wheelbarrow Castle in Hereford, Herefordshire