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Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley

Holiday home in Hereford with kitchen

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The Folly from the Ancient Orchard in the valley
The lounge. Complete with real woodburner and logs
View of Folly Cottage
View. Nothing short of gorgeous.
Fallow deer often come into the garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hereford, England
  • Place, Westons Cider Mills
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Old House
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hereford Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley

Stone cottage nestled on the edge of the Woolhope Dome, steeped in history, visitors can see fallow deer in the wildflower meadows above the cottage and glow worms in the garden between May and September. Guided nature walks and fishing trips available. Day tickets available for fishing less than a mile away and rented canoeing facilities with drop off and pick up points arranged. Numerous footpaths passing through miles of wildlife rich woodland and pasture. Situated 30 miles from Hay on Wye and within easy reach of the Malvern Hills, Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons. Ideally sited for local attractions like Eastnor Castle and the highly acclaimed Hay on Wye literary Festival. Situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) there are many local pubs serving great food, a couple of which are within walking distance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hereford

Located in Hereford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibitions and Old House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wye Valley and Common Hill Nature Reserve. The Weir Garden and Lea Bailey Light Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Hereford, England

What's nearby

  • Westons Cider Mills - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Old House - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Hereford Cathedral - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Courtyard Theatre - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Oldfield Forge - 35 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Hereford Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Moon Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wye Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Of Tupsley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Co-Operative - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Barrels - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy and Comfortable Cottage with the Best Views of the Wye Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Common Hill Nature Reserve and Lea and Pagets Wood. Haugh Wood and Nupend Wood are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is delightful and cosy with amazing views
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, beautifully and simply furnished cottage with owners next door very willing to help with questions about equipment, local walks etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A warm stay

Very pleasant stay at The Folly, a nice small but very complete house. Stunning views and a beautiful garden. Sarah and Richard are great and helpful hosts and they have the nicest dog :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fownhope

Lovely property, beautiful position, owners SO helpful as well
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Folly Cottage is beautiful. Everything we needed, very comfortable and homely. Owners were very communicative before we arrived. Log burning fire an added bonus, with plenty of fuel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Lovely property, well maintained with lovely garden and beautiful views. Friendly owners and very friendly dog. Narrow lane up to property and very low door frames so mind your head! Everything you need for a relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hafiz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

A characterful little cottage, delightfully situated. Internet reception not really good enough for TV, but who wants to watch telly in the midst of such natural beauty? There's a well stocked village shop just 20 minutes walk away – most days they even had the Guardian. We had a lovely time staying here; the owners were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Lovely cottage to use as a base to explore the area. Easy to find and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

S W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay

The Folly is what you expect of a country cottage. Sarah made sure the cottage was clean and everything we needed was there. The view is amazing!!!!! Beautiful garden buzzing with pollinators. Also such a lovely family that you stay with ... nothing is too much trrouble, they give suggestions on what to visit or where best to shop. As a bonus a daily cuddle with the dog. When you're over 1.70m practise ducking for the quaint low door frames :-). We had a lovely time.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina J., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to have a relaxing break

Really enjoyed our 3 night stay. The accommodation is quirky and cosy. Great walks from the doorstep and close to essential amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cosy cottage

Cosy and comfortable folly cottage full of quirkiness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway with a gorgeous view

We really enjoyed staying in this pretty cottage. We lingered on the terrace over breakfast and drank in the the lovely view over the very pretty cottage gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage — fabulous setting

So the drive up to this cottage is perhaps a little hairy, but lovely setting high on a hill. Highlight for us was sitting outside around dusk, watching and listening as the sun goes down. We saw and photographed hummingbird hawk moths immediately outside cottage. Accommodation is cosy and comfortable. No issues with WiFi — worked fine. As with many old cottages, staircase is steep and a little challenging. Couple of nice pubs and general store down in the village, within comfortable walking distance. Very much enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views to make your eyes pop

The Folly is a small cozy cottage will outstanding views. We were able to sit for hours just looking and watching the wildlife go by including deer, foxes, weasels, buzzards, owls, kestrels, mandarin ducks and green woodpecker to name just a few. Stunning scenery and a lovely village. Richard and Sarah were fantastic hosts and allowed us to feed the lambs and chickens. Loved it here. .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a getaway

The cottage is lovely, in a beautiful location and a perfect spot for a short getaway for two. We visited Hereford, Ledbury, Symonds Yat and the Weston cider brewery, and it was a handy base for getting to all of them quickly. The village is a short walk down the hill (bring a torch!) and has a couple of decent pubs doing good food. The cottage itself is very cosy. There's a big TV, and a wood burner in the front room which was set up ready to light and was just what we needed after a long day out walking. The information from the owners included a wifi code, but there was no wifi available during our stay, and the general mobile phone reception is poor. This wasn't really a problem as we planned our days beforehand, and to be honest, the break from constant wattsapp and email messages made the break all the sweeter, but it's something to be aware of. The bed is very comfy - we had two very good nights sleep - and the kitchen has everything you need. All the rooms have electric heaters. The cottage garden has to be seen to be believed, straight out of a storybook. If you like stargazing, the skies are incredibly clear. Overall, this was a wonderful location for a break, handy for everything and very welcoming. We will book again if we return to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Janet A.

Cosy cottage

This is a cosy cottage in a beautiful area, it has everything you need and would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

A beautiful hideaway deep in the hills of Hereford.

I came here with my 8 year-old for the weekend and enjoyed lovely local walks (saw some deer a few times), a great carvery at the Bunch of Carrots pub, an afternoon of canoeing along the Wye, and cosy evenings by the fire. This cottage is perfectly situated for those wanting to get away from technology (there's next to no signal!) and embrace the countryside. The interior is decorated nicely and the bedroom has good views across the hills. Thank you, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Peace and tranquility in the Wye Valley.

A lovely cosy cottage for two, overlooking a beautiful valley and the Wye river itself. The cottage overlooked a lovely garden full of flowers where we spent a lot of time relaxing and watching the wildlife, including fallow deer and lots of birds. Sarah and Richard, not forgetting Dougie the very friendly dog, were excellent hosts with lots of local knowledge ready to pass on. They also had very clever hens who left eggs very neatly gathered together on the doorstep on more than one occasion. The cottage was ideal for two, well equipped and very comfortable. Constant 30c plus temperatures made it even better. The Forest of Dean (inc heritage railway), Symonds Yat, Ross, Hay, Hereford and Monmouth are within easy reach and all worth a visit. Thanks for the wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Compact cottage in beautiful surroundings

A beautiful setting, with lots of walks direct from the house and a selection of pubs within 45 minutes walk. Cottage ideal for 2, with most of the basics provided. Narrow staircase, so not suitable for those with any manoeuvrability issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Cosy little gem.

Lovely peaceful cottage on the side of a hill overlooking the Wye Valley. Warm, friendly welcome from the owners and dog, Dougie. Great place to stay to recharge your batteries.

About the host

Your host

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Richard and Sarah are both self employed. Richard has a business called Bugs and Beasties and creates space for nature play and learning in school grounds. He also gives talks all over the country geared around gardening for wildlife. Sarah is a researcher with an expertise in social policy. Sarah loves her horses and Richard is a mad keen fisherman. We have a wicked veg patch (most years!!) friends and guests often enjoy some cheeky treats from the garden. We like to make sure visitors have everything they need whilst leaving them in peace. We produce our own lamb from our few badgerface and ryeland sheep and have the tastiest eggs from our friendly hens. We have a bit of a lifestyle thing going on here and its really nice to share this beautiful place with other people!

Why they chose this property

The folly is only 15 minutes from the M50 and 15 minutes drive from Hereford City but we are a million miles away from street lights and traffic noise. We are only a 10 minute walk from the pub,shop and River Wye , but on the other hand we are set in a rural paradise with only the sound of bird song and bleating of sheep! The wildflower meadow is one of the best preserved in the county. We have fabulous elevated views and the novelty hasn't worn off in 11 years. Fownhope is a cracking friendly village. Great pub nightlife, fab well stocked shop. We can step out of the garden onto miles and miles of deserted footpaths leading to a world of natural beauty. It took us many years to find The Folly with its lovely warm south facing aspect and astounding views over real unspoilt countryside

What makes this property unique

The countryside here is unique. The Silurian limestone that forms the Woolhope Dome makes for a wonderfully biodiverse landscape. Visitors can witness a beautiful tawny owl fly over their heads on the edge off dusk whilst enjoying a beer or glass or wine on the terrace outside the cottage or watch a herd of deer graze within throwing distance from the accommodation. The cottage is truly authentic, and retains its original charm and character whilst full refurbishment make for a comfy stay. Visitors often enjoy some tasty veg from the garden or fresh hen eggs for breakfast. We have horses and sheep to say hello to and if visitors ask in advance we are happy to book pubs or restaurants or find out what you would like to know to make their stay as lovely as it can be!

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