Monnington House Garden Cottage and The Cider offer award winning accommodation for large groups and multi-generational families in the beautiful Wye Valley. Great properties appealing to large groups who wish to relax, spend time together and make lovely memories.
Sleeping up to 24 spread across 3 properties there are 12 double bedrooms and 12 bathrooms amidst huge private and peaceful gardens and grounds of at least 2 acres and a large playing field with football goals. In the outbuildings there is a games room with pool table and table football and a rustic table tennis room. There are two outdoor terraces, one has outdoor sofas and chairs and the other has an outdoor table to seat 24. The properties are surrounded by cider apple orchards and rural farmland. An idyllic and peaceful setting for large group getaways close to the River Wye and almost equidistant from the beautiful market town of Hay on Wye and cathedral city of Hereford.
Monnington House has a great well equipped working kitchen with huge working island where you can chop and chat. It is supplied with generous amounts of crockery, glassware, pots and pans for 24. Here catering is sociable, easy and fun. Adjoining the kitchen is the dining area which has a long refectory style table to seat 24, making lunches and dinners for large numbers simple. French doors lead onto the south facing garden and terrace where you can admire the large garden, enjoy the peace and stillness and listen to birdsong and sheep going about their business. You may hear the odd tractor too at work in the cider orchards. The snug connects with the dining area and hall and is full of books, has underfloor heating, a woodburner, a large sofa and tv. For cosying up, watching TV and playing games there is an additional sitting room with 3 sofas with smart TV. At the end of the house there is an elegant drawing room with sofas, woodburner and card table and chairs. Puzzles and a variety of board games are supplied. Also on the ground floor is a large laundry room, a big larder for storing food and a large boot room with 2 dog crates and plenty of space for wellies and sports equipment and a downstairs cloakroom.
Monnington House has 6 huge bedrooms in total. 4 are on the first floor and all have ensuite bathrooms with tubs and and shower cubicles. On the second floor there are 2 further double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with bathtubs only.
Next is Garden Cottage which adjoins Monnington House. It has its own pretty sitting room, which is great for quiet escapes and has its own terrace and garden. The kitchen is simply equipped. There are 3 double bedrooms, one on the ground floor which works well for those with restricted mobility and 3 bathrooms. There are lots of books, rugs and objects collected by the owner.
A short walk across paddock (about 1 minute) is The Cider Mill. It’s a very pretty stone cottage on one level save for one small step up into the porch. It has 3 ensuite bedrooms. A beautiful enclosed garden with south facing terrace and soft seating area plus outdoor dining area. This cottage is a popular choice for Granny and Grandpa who like to have their own space.
There is a huge choice of walks straight from the door to suit all abilities and ages. Across the river the Moccas Park Nature Reserve is home to veteran trees and has a 360 degree views. The River Wye entertains guests at all times of the yea with canoeing, kayaking, fishing, paddling and wild swimming. Visits to the cathedral city of Hereford which is the home to the Mappa Mundi are enjoyed. Hay on Wye is hugely popular and has many independent shops, cafes, galleries and a small 50 seater cinema. Go karting at Weobley and the Small Rare Breeds Farm at Kington are within 20 minutes drive. The farmshop, Oakchurch is at the top of the lane and fantastic and thoroughly appreciated by guests. Great choice of pubs and cafes to suit all budgets including the Red Lion at Bredwardine and Garden Café at Brobury House Gardens which are within an hours good walk.
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. Great local caterer available by prior arrangement too.
Monnington House, Garden Cottage and The Cider Mill welcome large groups from all over the UK and world. Geographically Monnington on Wye is based in the centre of England and is easily reached by guests from the Midlands, Wales, West Country, Ireland, Scotland and Home Counties. Happy memories are made here!