Mallard Shobdon, Herefordshire

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Mallard is a single-storey lodge with an open-plan living space with electric fire. Appliances include an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge and TV with DVD player. The bedrooms include a double and a twin, serviced by a shower room. To the outside is an enclosed decked area with furniture and off-road parking for one car. One well behaved pet welcome for a fee of 25GBP per booking. Sorry, no smoking. Within 0.5 miles or less there is a shop and pub. Travel cot, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the rent. Escape to beautiful Herefordshire with a stay at Mallard. Note: Guests have access to free golf and free fishing as well as a bar/restaurant on site (see opening hours). Note: There are steps to the exterior, please take care. Note: Bookings made for parties of workers can only be accepted with the prior consent of the Owner. Note: For bookings made on or after 7th November 2023 a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 applies to this property.

Accomodation Details
Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire

Area
The pleasant village of Shobdon lies between the historic market towns of Leominster and Presteigne, and is surrounded by beautiful Herefordshire countryside, close to the Welsh borderlands. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Shobdon has a village shop, an excellent pub/restaurant, and even a private airfield, providing a rare opportunity to learn how to fly helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Leominster, dating back to the 7th century possesses some fine examples of architecture including the Priory Church, along with a wide selection of shops, cafes, antiques centres and pubs - an ideal place to spend an afternoon. Close by are many National Trust properties including Croft Castle and Berrington Hall, plus the Judge's Lodgings in Presteigne, Stokesay Castle, the renowned Shropshire Discovery Centre and the Acton Scott Historic Farm. Sample Herefordshire's cider or discover Hereford with its fascinating Mappa Mundi world map and the captivating chained library, home to a collection of rare and ancient books. The pretty medieval market town of Ludlow is also close by and makes a great day out, with more than 500 listed buildings and a magnificent castle.

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
Gas central heating. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge. TV with DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 1 car. Enclosed decking with furniture. On-site facilities include golf and fishing. One well behaved pet welcome for a fee of £25 per booking. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, bar/restaurant on-site. Note: Guests have access to free golf and free fishing as well as a bar/restaurant on site (see opening hours). Note: barbecue's are not permitted. Note: There are steps to the exterior, please take care. Note: Bookings made for parties of workers can only be accepted with the prior consent of the Owner. Note: For bookings made on or after 7th November 2023 a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 applies to this property. If you wish to take any other type of pet other than a dog, please check with the owner before booking