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The Pool

The Pool

Lake and Bridge

Lake and Bridge

Interesting Interiors

Interesting Interiors

The view as you Arrive

The view as you Arrive

Gourmet kitchens

Gourmet kitchens

The Barns across the Lake

The Barns across the Lake

Relax together in the Granary

Relax together in the Granary

You Have Arrived

You Have Arrived

Comfy beds

Comfy beds

Lazy Days

Lazy Days

Dine together

Dine together

Fresh Air  and freedom.

Fresh Air and freedom.

Games by the log burner

Games by the log burner

Daydream by the Pond

Daydream by the Pond

Bake a cake

Bake a cake

A Guest's View

A Guest's View

The view as you arrive.

The view as you arrive.

Contemporary bathrooms.

Contemporary bathrooms.

The Pool

The Pool

Lake and Bridge

Lake and Bridge

Interesting Interiors

Interesting Interiors

The view as you Arrive

The view as you Arrive

Gourmet kitchens

Gourmet kitchens

The Barns across the Lake

The Barns across the Lake

Relax together in the Granary

Relax together in the Granary

You Have Arrived

You Have Arrived

Comfy beds

Comfy beds

Lazy Days

Lazy Days

Dine together

Dine together

Fresh Air  and freedom.

Fresh Air and freedom.

Games by the log burner

Games by the log burner

Daydream by the Pond

Daydream by the Pond

Bake a cake

Bake a cake

A Guest's View

A Guest's View

The view as you arrive.

The view as you arrive.

Contemporary bathrooms.

Contemporary bathrooms.

Kempley Barns

Herefordshire, HR9 7UW

Luxury holiday cottages on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border

  • Total seclusion yet easy motorway access
  • 16 persons can relax and dine together
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Bonfire area, barbecue, play barn and boating pond
  • Personal chef or catering services available
  • Massage and beauty therapy can be arranged

Awards

PC 5 star
Visit England 5 star graded
VisitEngland Gold Award
VisitEngland Rose Award 2023

Cottages

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From £468
  • Perfect for two
  • Cook, chat and relax
  • Just for Two
  • Reflections!
  • The Pool
  • You have arrived
  • The Barns across the Lake
  • Fine dining in the Bullpen
  • Interesting staircases
  • Lazy Days
  • Celebrate in style
  • Objects d'arte!
  • Soak and Refresh
  • Our feathered friends can stay
  • Picnic by the lake
  • Climb to the top of the valley

The Bullpen at Kempley Barns - Herefordshire

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Dog Free Cottage

There are 3 cottages at this site

Sleeps 2Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1Bathrooms 1
Dines 6Dines 6
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £900
  • The Pool
  • A Guest's View
  • Catch a tiddler!
  • The Barns from the orchard
  • The Granary
  • Relax in the Granary
  • Close the shutters
  • Bake a cake
  • Dine in style
  • Comfy Beds
  • Fresh Air  and freedom.
  • Bring your wellies and explore
  • The view from the drive
  • The Malverns

The Granary at Kempley Barns - Herefordshire

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Dog Free Cottage

There are 3 cottages at this site

Sleeps 8Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3Bathrooms 3
Dines 14Dines 14
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £950
  • The Pool
  • The Great barn from the Perry Pear Orchard
  • The Barns across the Lake
  • The Great Barn
  • A Guest's View
  • The view as you arrive.
  • Lake and Bridge
  • Slate Bathrooms
  • Great Barn Splendour
  • Sashay in your Bathrobe!
  • Cook Chat Taste
  • Dine together.
  • Who is washing up?
  • Put your feet up and watch!
  • Daydream by the Pond
  • Lazy Days
  • Unexpected Arrivals
  • Meet Maggie and Nellie
  • The view of Malverns from the top of the Drive

The Great Barn at Kempley Barns - Herefordshire

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Dog Free Cottage

There are 3 cottages at this site

Sleeps 6Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3Bathrooms 3
Dines 10Dines 10
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £2900
  • The heated indoor Pool
  • The Courtyard
  • A Guest's View
  • Catch a tiddler!
  • The Great Barn
  • The Granary
  • Dine in style
  • Dine together.
  • Great Barn Splendour
  • Slate Bathrooms
  • Warm and Cosy
  • Daydream by the Pond
  • Lazy Days
  • Fresh air and freedom
  • The panorama as you arrive!
  • A Bird's Eye View
  • Sunny aspects

The Courtyard at Kempley Barns - Herefordshire

Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7
Dog Free Cottage

Made up of 2 or more cottages

Sleeps 14Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6Bathrooms 6
Dines 16Dines 16
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage

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Features

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WiFi

WiFi

Parking

Parking

Ground Floor Facilities

Ground Floor Facilities

Dog Free Cottage

Dog Free Cottage

Dog Free Site

Dog Free Site

Pool - indoor, shared

Pool - indoor, shared

Games room

Games room

All Ensuite

All Ensuite

Pub (within 1 mile)

Pub (within 1 mile)

Open fire / Log burner

Open fire / Log burner

Child-Friendly

Child-Friendly

Extra baby kit

Extra baby kit

Outdoor play equipment

Outdoor play equipment

Space to play

Space to play

Barbecue

Barbecue

Spa treatments available

Spa treatments available

Trampoline

Trampoline

Lake/river onsite

Lake/river onsite

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 1 mile)

National Trail (within 1 mile)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

Bike storage

Bike storage

Private chef available

Private chef available

Catering available

Catering available

Supermarket delivery available

Supermarket delivery available

Extra beds available

Extra beds available

Matched bathrooms

Matched bathrooms

Credit cards accepted

Credit cards accepted

Activity breaks available

Activity breaks available

Owners/Manager onsite

Owners/Manager onsite

Large groups welcome

Large groups welcome

About & Contact

Member since 1999

Lake and Bridge

Luxury holiday cottages on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border


Wow! We could not have asked for a better venue! You’ve done an exceptional job restoring the barns, they are simply stunning!', Georgie and friends.

Perfectly placed for trips out or beautifully designed for relaxing days in, Kempley Barns can be found in a private valley on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border, surrounded by 50 acres of meadows, orchards and streams. These stunning luxury holiday cottages are close to the Malvern Hills, Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and cathedral cities of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester.

Each holiday cottage has been lovingly restored by skilled local craftsmen, featuring lime mortared stone walls, spiral stone stairs with oak or slate floors. The cottages are fitted to the highest 5 star standards with underfloor heating, gourmet oak kitchens, granite surfaces and luxurious slate bathrooms. Spacious vaulted living and dining areas combined with comfortable bedrooms complete with Egyptian cotton linen, towels and robes.

The contemporary interiors furnished with an eclectic mix of old and new offer the tactile comfort of leather, linen, wood and stone. Living close to nature, blurring the boundaries between the inside and out offers the perfect antidote to the stresses of city life. Here you can enjoy a romantic holiday or fill the cottage with your friends and family, relax and dine together in the Granary or host your own country house party. Take a dip in the indoor heated pool, picnic under the oak tree beside the lily ponds or dine al fresco. A trampoline, table tennis table, cricket net, football table, and snooker table are also available onsite.

If you manage to drag yourself away from these luxury self-catering holiday cottages, you can practise your swing at several golf courses, place a bet at the races, explore the castles, sample the local ciders and wines or visit the many award-winning pubs and restaurants. Walk through the spectacular countryside or amble along the daffodil way. From canoeing the Wye to quad-biking, horse riding to hang-gliding, the list of outdoor activities available locally is endless.

Meet the owner

Bob or Petula Skerrett

Bob and Pet would be delighted to welcome you to Kempley Barns. We moved to the farm 20 years ago it was a mess of derelict farm buildings but with the help of our artisan builders we have lovingly restored the barns to offer our guests sophisticated country accommodation, fresh air and freedom. The farm is set in 50 acres of Perry pear orchards, landscaped gardens, wild flower meadows, with ponds and a babbling stream. The fire pit, barbecue and seating area is a great spot to while away an evening with friends. The heated indoor swimming pool is available for use by guests - we even give you some robes so you can sashay across in style!

Location & Attractions

  • Castle Castle
  • Festivals Festivals
  • Gardens Gardens
  • Golf Golf
  • Heritage Heritage
  • Museums Museums
  • Spa Spa
  • Town Town
  • Visitors Attraction Visitors Attraction
  • Walks Walks

Kempley Barns

Woodhouse Farm
Upton Bishop
Ross on Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7UW

Castle Chepstow Castle

Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone.

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Castle Goodrich Castle

Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles.

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Festivals Lakefest

A fantastic family festival in Eastnor Deer Park.

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Gardens Kentchurch Court Gardens

Kentchurch Court is considered to be one of the most important historic houses in England. It is also the ancestral home of the Scudamore family.

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Golf Burghill Valley Golf Club

Enjoy a day out at Burghill Valley Golf Club.

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Heritage Dean Forest Railway

4 1/2 mile line runs through beautiful woodland and countryside offering visitors a chance to experience the relaxing pace of a typical country branch line.

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Heritage Clearwell Caves, Forest of Dean

Come for the wonder of our colourful caverns, to explore the ancient mine system and for the living history of generations of Forest Freeminers.

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Heritage Arthur's Stone

Arthur's Stone, Herefordshire is a Neolithic chambered tomb, or Dolmen, dating from 3,700 BC – 2,700 BC and is situated on the ridge line of a hill overlooking both the Golden Valley.

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Museums Black and White House Museum

The Old House is a distinctive black and white half-timbered house in High Town, Hereford, England, built in 1621, that is now a museum.

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Museums Nature in Art Gallery and Museum

The world’s first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature.

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Museums Hereford’s famous Cider Museum

Learn how apples were milled and pressed and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider: a centuries-old tradition still developing today.

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Spa Holmer Park: Health Club & Spa

Relax you have found the best kept secret in Herefordshire. Holmer Park offers both a Health Club and Spa experience.

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Town Cirencester

Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, is a lovely market town with a fascinating history where you will receive a warm welcome.

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Town Hereford

Strolling along the banks of the River Wye, enjoying the vibrant centre of High Town, taking in a show or immersing yourself in our local history and historic architecture.

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Town Goodrich

Goodrich, in Herefordshire, is a small village bordering the river Wye, between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye.

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Visitors Attraction GoApe Tree Top Activities

A forest designed for family fun - you’ll need a day to discover all it has to offer.

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Visitors Attraction Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Hereford in Hereford, England.

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Visitors Attraction Llandogo

One of the filming locations for Sex Education, set on a steep hillside overlooking the River Wye and across into the Forest of Dean.

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Walks Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a unique outdoor collection of 17 sculptures.

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Walks Brecon Beacons

With two National Trails and a National Park, this is fabulous walking and thinking country.

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Walks Symonds Yat Rock

Admire the picturesque views of the River Wye and surrounding area from this internationally famous viewpoint

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Walks Wye Valley Walk

The Wye Valley Walk - A perfect mix of hill and river walking.

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Walks Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean is one of the most fascinating regions of Britain. nestling between the Wye Valley, the Vale of Leadon and the Severn Vale.

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