Brook House, Ledbury

Brook House5 bedrooms, Sleeps 10 + 1 Baby.

Dating from around 1670, Brook House will appeal to groups who want a country stay with real period character rather than a polished blank canvas. Original beams, stone floors and an inglenook fireplace give it substance, while the terrace looks over Mathon Brook and the house sits within a 700-acre farm estate on the western side of the Malvern Hills. With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and space for 10, it works well for extended family gatherings or a friends’ walking break, especially for those bringing dogs.

The arrangement gives everyone room to spread out, with both a living/dining room and a separate sitting room, plus a kitchen centred on a gas and electric Aga. Three bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and the twin room has its own toilet, which helps when the house is full. Beyond the enclosed garden and patio, guests can use shared landscaped grounds and natural woodland, as well as a tennis court and gym; horse riding can also be arranged. Families should simply note the brook running through the grounds.

Ground Floor.
Living/dining room: With gas wood burner, TV, DVD player, beams and oak floor.
Sitting room: With beams and stone floor.
Kitchen: With gas/electric Aga, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and stone floor.
Pantry.
Separate toilet.
First Floor.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and en-suite with bath and toilet.
Bedroom 3: With double bed.
Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 5: With twin beds and en-suite toilet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Enclosed garden with patio, terrace, garden furniture and BBQ. 700-acre landscaped grounds and natural woodland (shared with other properties on-site). Tennis court and gym (shared with other properties on-site). Horse riding by arrangement. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a brook running through the grounds.

These four superb holiday cottages nestle on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire and are located on a 700-acre estate on the beautiful west side of the Malvern Hills. Netherley Hall Estate is a family-run farm specialising in the breeding of cattle and sheep and the surrounding area offers marvellous woodland walks.

The cottages are within 15 minutes’ drive of Malvern and have panoramic views of the wooded hills and unspoilt countryside; the location is ideal for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of wildlife to observe as well as unrivalled birdwatching.

Three of the cottages are detached, whilst the fourth one is semi-detached, and the English oak timber used to restore their interiors was felled and machined from the extensive woodland on the estate itself.

The furnishings and fittings for all the cottages have been supplied by local businesses, and during restoration, the owners have paid great attention to detail.
Parkers (ref RAAP) was originally built in 1610 and is a detached, listed building lovingly restored to the very highest standard and has several items of antique furniture. Parkers Lodge (ref RAAQ) is a smaller two-bedroomed detached cottage completed in 2006 and fitted out to a very high standard, whilst Brook House (ref RAAR) is a detached, listed building dating from around 1670 and emanates a marvellous ambience. It has landscaped gardens and a terrace with outstanding views overlooking Mathon Brook.

The Bothy (ref ) is semi-detached and was renovated in 2019. It has a kitchen/dining room, and through the archway there is a comfortable living room with French doors opening out to a beautiful garden area, with views over the farmland and farm animals.

Attractions to visit near the cottages include the Malvern Hills, Three Counties Showground and Malvern Theatre, as well as farm shops, gardens, gift shops, picnic areas and walking trails. Fishing, golf and horse riding are also available, as well as pick your own fruit (in season). Racecourses in the locality include Hereford, Worcester, Chepstow, Ludlow, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton, Warwick and Stratford. Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles