Hill Farm Cottage, Abbey Dore

Hill Farm Cottage is a detached single storey cottage on the owner's 80 acre sheep farm near to the village of Abbey Dore in Herefordshire. This timber clad cottage has two bedrooms, one double and one twin. The cottage also has a family bathroom, a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and doors which lead to the garden. Outside the cottage is off road parking for three cars as well as the garden which has outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a bike store. Being just a couple of miles from all modern conveniences and with stunning views, Hill Farm Cottage is in a perfect location for a rural retreat.

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Summary
  •   Max. Occupancy 4
  •   Bedrooms 2
  •   Bathrooms 1
  •   Changeover Friday
Features
  •   Pets Allowed
  •   Towels Provided
  •   Linen Provided
  •   Dishwasher
  •   Cooker
  •   Fridge
  •   Washing Machine
  •   Television
  •   Kettle
  •   Garden
  •   Log Burner
  •   Fishing Available
  •   Wifi
  •   Rural Location
  •   Farm Setting
  •   Log Cabin
  •   Great Views
  •   Parking Available

Accommodation Details

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Well equipped fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with dining area, wood burning stove and doors to garden. Bed settee in sitting room if required.

Abbey Dore 3 miles. This delightful, timber-clad, single-storey detached Abbey Dore cottage is superbly located on the owner's 80-acre sheep farm, with stunning far-reaching views over unspoilt Herefordshire countryside. Modern styling is evident throughout this Abbey Dore cottage, which features a spacious sitting room with cosy wood burning stove, a dining area, lovely beamed ceiling and double doors onto the patio to take in the splendid views. The modern fitted kitchen, the two spacious bedrooms and the fabulous access to outstanding walks in every direction make this Abbey Dore cottage perfect for a romantic retreat or as a family base. The garden offers somewhere to relax on a warm summer evening and take in the serene and tranquil atmosphere in this idyllic area of Herefordshire. This Abbey Dore cottage is a superb base to unwind from the pressures of everyday life.

The village of Abbey Dore is situated on the River Dore, at the southern end of the beautiful Golden Valley, close to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains. The village is home to the Abbey Dore Court Gardens, open to the public between April and September, Dore Abbey, founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks and restored to its present form in the 18th and 19th Century, and the Neville Arms, a pub serving local ales and ciders. Surrounded by pleasant orchards and cornfields, the village is also close to the Offa's Dyke and Wye Valley walks - a wonderful all year round location with plenty to see and do for all the family.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with wood burning stove in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, WIFI. Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Garden with furniture and BBQ. Shed for bike storage. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop, 2 x pubs serving food, fish & chip shop, butchers, post office and ATM all 10 mins drive. Please note: Bookings must fall between a Friday and Friday only.

Location Details

The village of Abbey Dore is situated on the River Dore, at the southern end of the beautiful Golden Valley, close to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains. The village is home to the Abbey Dore Court Gardens, open to the public between April and September, Dore Abbey, founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks and restored to its present form in the 18th and 19th Century, and the Neville Arms, a pub serving local ales and ciders. Surrounded by pleasant orchards and cornfields, the village is also close to the Offa's Dyke and Wye Valley walks - a wonderful all year round location with plenty to see and do for all the family.

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.

Reviews

This was our second visit to Hill Farm and frankly I don't understand what the previous reviewer was on about. Yes it's a working sheep farm but there's barely any noise. Most days you can hear a pin drop. As for narrow roads, what a surprise in a farming county! The facilities and cleanliness were excellent as was the attention given by Ian, Kathryn and Adrian. There are numerous footpaths around, one of them opposite the entrance driveway. The nearest supermarket if you need one is at Belmont by Hereford with others in town but the shop at Locke's garage just beyond Wormbridge is large and very good with excellent staff. At the time of our visit it was easily the cheapest fuel too (Shell). I can thoroughly recommend staying here as we hope to again.

Rated by Peter R reviewed on 17th April 2022

1. Property is Very Nice Indeed. 2. Owner is extremely helpful, and pleasant. 3. The Property is 50 yards away from a working Farm with Tractors, trailers etc working from 7.30am, the photographs don't show this on the website!... 4. It's NOT Private at the front or rear of the property as there is a Grass track which is used by the farmer. 5. at 5.15am DAILY 5 Dogs Bark constantly for 20-30 mins waiting to be fed 6. Twice a week people turn up at 7.00am to tend to their horses...banging about car doors and calling their horses from the field. 7. Roads to the property are DANGEROUS...They are just about as wide as your car, and the hedge rows are 15-18FEET HIGH so you can't see round any corners...I nearly had a head-on Collision with a Stupid Delivery Driver...and you need to drive to 5mph to be as safe as you can. 7. If you meet any other tractors or cars on the TINY roads you may need to reverse down the 10ft wide road for 2-300 yards....IMPOSSIBLE. 8. ALL road are the same leading the the area of the property ..and the road leading the the property itself is EVEN NARROWER, and scratches your car ! 9. PROPERTY IS CLEAN, all on one level, and very well maintained, and has quality fittings.

Rated by ABUSINESSGUEST reviewed on 24th June 2021

Just spent one week at this delightful place with our daughter and son-in-law. Very peaceful, quiet beautiful surroundings. The Cottage is extremely spacious, very well equipped and very comfortable. Would definitely go back again. Booked by my daughter.

Rated by Ingrid W reviewed on 19th August 2017

Just returned from a week's holiday at hill farm. This barn conversion is a very well equipped spacious property set in the heart of Herefordshire with amazing views over the countryside. The area is quiet and peaceful, but only a car drive away from local attractions and places to eat. The owners are very warm and welcoming. You cannot help but feel very well rested. We are already planning our next visit!

Rated by Karen S reviewed on 17th August 2017

Difficult to find. !! sign to the farm obscured. On meeting the owner we were told !!!! we would not!! need the heating. The sofas were so uncomfortable we used the thin cussions from the outside seating area that did not help much. The beds were like sleeping on the floor clearly matresses older than my grownup children. Once again sunbed foam under the mattress.. We were a bit grumpy by the time we decided to cook Sunday lunch. Only to find iun washed used greasy roasting tins on the oven. 9 of the 15 lights? in the sitting room did not work hanging spider/ cobwebs from the beams. Curtain pols with no drapes.. We had booked and payed for for 2 weeks tried hard but 5 days of diiscomfort pushed us over the edge. So 300£ short I am . un happy

Rated by jlits reviewed on 12th June 2017

Just returned from a week's stay at Hill Farm Cottage. The accommodation is good and value excellent. It's situated in a beautiful part of the county and even so-so weather won't spoil your stay. We intend returning.

Rated by Peter_Rickards reviewed on 17th February 2017

The cottage was a great find and we had a lovely time. It was lovely and quiet which was just what we needed after wedding planning! This was a great place for our honeymoon, and our four-month-old baby's first holiday. We will be booking to go back again in the future. The owners were lovely.

Rated by Mr Foulds reviewed on 6th January 2016

The Cottage was so comfortable and felt like home very quickly. The views were absolutely amazing, and it was a great central location from which to visit many places.

Rated by Miss Lawrence reviewed on 26th September 2015

This must be our 4th or 5th holiday at Hill Farm Cottage. It is such a lovely area, whether you just want to relax looking over the fields watching the lambs playing and the 3 chickens wondering by the window. Every time, we find somewhere different to go and explore. The owner is always on hand and just such a lovely person to chat with when she has time. We are back again in September, cant wait!

Rated by Mrs Emery reviewed on 31st May 2015

The location was fab and the cottage was excellent, but best of all was the lovely warm welcome we received on arriving, all the help with jack our dog when he fell ill and lots of information about places to go and see. Just a wonderful time made better by the owners.

Rated by Mr Bradley reviewed on 7th May 2015

In an ideal location for exploring Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. The property has great facilities and we were able to relax in the quiet surroundings.

Rated by Mr Paton reviewed on 28th March 2015

It is a beautiful cottage, located near the main farm building, but far enough away to be private. It is so peaceful with the most beautiful views. The owner is very friendly and really nice. It is also a lovely area located witching driving distance to Hereford and Abergavenny.

Rated by Mrs Sochovsky reviewed on 10th February 2015

My husband & I always know that Hill Farm Cottage will give us a restful & and relaxing week, our dog Dando likes his runs around the fields, and comes back to watch the 3 chickens wander past the window! The owner is so welcoming and friendly every time we visit. What more can we say except looking forward to the next time! Thank you for the welcome pack and Dandos treats!

Rated by Mrs Emery reviewed on 4th October 2014

Sat Nav brought us straight to the door. The owner was extremely helpful, but unobtrusive - loved the fresh eggs! We mentioned mountain biking and the next day we were given the details of a brilliant provider. We loved the absolute peace and quiet and the Cottage had everything we needed.

Rated by Mrs Calvert reviewed on 2nd August 2014

This holiday is our third, the property Hill Farm Cottage is fantastic; very relaxing, lots to see and visit in the area. My husband and I like to unwind at this cottage with our dog, so much so that we will return in September, can't wait!

Rated by Mrs Emery reviewed on 26th May 2014

An excellent property in a very peaceful location. Beautiful views, was nice to sit and watch the animals. Owners were helpful and unobtrusive. Property was well equipped and very spacious, highly recommended.

Rated by Miss Akers reviewed on 12th May 2014

Lovely cottage in great position on farm with beautiful views.

Rated by Mrs Smart reviewed on 30th April 2014

A beautiful well equipped cottage in beautiful settings, the owner was lovely and just left you to it. The farm animals were a delight to watch. Ten minutes drive to quaint village Ewyas Harold, with a well stocked shop, post office and 2 pubs with the friendliest of folk. We had a meal in The Temple Bar Inn - delicious! Would definitely recommend. We certainly will be returning.

Rated by Mrs Forshaw reviewed on 23rd April 2014

We liked the location and the general peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside. The owners were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Overall a lovely holiday. Will be thinking of returning in the future.

Rated by Miss Edwards reviewed on 2nd April 2014

The accommodation was ideal for a relaxing peaceful holiday, and central for exploring local amenities either side of the English/Welsh border. I have already highly recommended the property to family and friends, and intend to return in the near future.

Rated by Mr Paton reviewed on 21st October 2013

Both my husband and I thought Hill Farm Cottage was so relaxing, it was so lovely to sit out the back overlooking the fields, and watching all the birds. The owner of the property was so friendly, and it was a pleasure to stay there. We have already decided to go back next year!

Rated by Mrs Emery reviewed on 2nd October 2013

A very large cottage in a stunning location. Great room sizes and everything was there you could ever need. Very pleased with this cottage and will be revisiting again.

Rated by Killham reviewed on 19th August 2013

A very comfortable and well-equipped holiday cottage, with an unusually spacious sitting room. The surrounding area is very pretty, and there are plenty of castles and other attractions within an hour's drive.

Rated by Mrs Wells reviewed on 2nd August 2013

We had a wonderful peaceful holiday. Friendy owners of the farm and the animals made it a delight. Would recommend to anyone who likes walking, lovely scenery or just a restful time.

Rated by Mrs McLernon reviewed on 27th July 2013

The owners were very friendly and welcoming, in spite of being very busy with lambing which was fascinating to observe. The cottage was very warm and comfortable and in a glorious spot. Abbey Dore is very interesting and the cottage is very well placed between Hereford and abergavenny. There was nothing to fault with the cottage and the mixed weather meant that we really appreciated the cosy but spacious cottage.

Rated by A FlipKey verified reviewer reviewed on 26th May 2013

Herefordshire is a lovely part of the country. Had a very relaxing holiday. Adored the lambs on the farm, especially the Hereford Ryelands. The owner made us very welcome.

Rated by Mrs Robinson reviewed on 20th May 2013

Peace and quiet in the middle of nowhere! Beautiful scenery.

Rated by reviewed on 18th April 2013

Despite snow and icy conditions, the cottage was warm and welcoming. The location was perfect and had lovely open views.

Rated by Mrs Grochowska reviewed on 26th March 2013

This is a truly lovely place to stay - stunning views, blissful peace and quiet, a comfortable cottage and a very genuine and warm welcome from the cottage's kind and thoughtful owners. The cottage faces across the fields and it's fun to watch the antics of the goats and the coming and goings of the sheep right outside the windows. The owners are happy for guests to wander around the farm at will. Lambing time would be a fascinating time to visit I think. Very easy to get to Hereford. Lovely cathedral and a nice farmers market on a Saturday. Equally easy to get the Black Mountains. Don't hesitate to stay here during the winter time. We stayed during the snow in January and were beautifully warm and cosy. This is a very restful place with a really nice vibe about it. We have stayed in self-catering cottages for many, many years, there's not many we've been tempted to return to but this would be one of them!

Rated by Mr Perkins reviewed on 2nd March 2013

Hill Farm Cottage gave us: a genuinely warm welcome from kind and thoughtful owners; a lovely farm to wander around at will (walk behind the barns to see the stunning view down into the Dore Valley); the antics of pigmy goats, chickens and sheep to giggle over and blissful peace and quite. The cottage is very comfortable and bigger than it looks on the photographs. We have family in Hereford and the owners kindly allowed us to invite them to the cottage for the day. 11 of us (from 6 weeks old to 91 years old) spent a lovely Sunday with plenty of room to sit, eat and gossip. Always a bit concerned booking cottages in the winter in case they're cold and draughty but absolutely no need to have worried. We were at Hill Farm Cottage during the heavy snow fall in January and we couldn't have been warmer or more comfortable. There's a really nice "vibe" to this cottage and the farm and one of the few cottages we've stayed in that we would be more than happy to return to.

Rated by CeeDeeUK reviewed on 1st March 2013

Friendly greeting on arrival. Perfectly peaceful location and a very nice spacious and spotlessly clean cottage. The views were absolutely awe inspiring, to be surrounded by sheep, goats and chickens made it so relaxing but also close by were so many places to explore and eat at. The owner also left a greeting pack of essentials to start our holiday, I don't think anyone could ask for more.

Rated by Mr Williams reviewed on 15th February 2013

Stayed here at the end of November 2012, with my wife and our spaniel, we had a wonderful time and I would certainly recommend it - in fact we plan to return in the Spring. The property is very spacious, with a very large hallway that is all tiled - this proved very useful as we were here when all the news was of flooding across the country - and everywhere was incredibly muddy and wet. So we had plenty of space to dry our gear, and it was easy to sweep up any mud that found its way indoors. (certainly cannot blame the weather on the venue). The property is nice and warm, the only slight downside was that the property smelt a bit of oil, the owner said this was due to a recent service of the boiler - so hopefully that situation will be resolved when we return. The bathroom is good - with an excellent power shower which was great for when we returned from walks feeling a bit wet and miserable. The lounge is really great - with excellent views and as said by other reviewers - I don't think the pictures do the property justice. The sofas are little bit tired and could probably benefit from some refurbishment - or at least some throws. The wood burner is a nice feature - but will only work if the wind is in the prevailing direction - be careful if it shifts - as happened one day to us - when the burner does not draw properly and the whole cottage flooded with smoke (with the alarm going off etc... bit of a nightmare). In fact if you open up the door and hold your hand up to the flue you can feel the draft of cold air coming down the flue - no way in a million years will it draw properly in that situation. However this only happened on one of the days we were there - and the rest of the time it was fantastic to chill out in the lounge with the burner blazing away. The countryside around and about is fantastic and on the couple of nice days we had - we were really able to enjoy some fabulous walks - the rest of the time it was a bit grim in terms of the weather for us, but we saw enough to make us want to come back and see the area in more favorable circumstances. There are some great pubs around and about, but you will need a car as even the nearest is a bit of a trek. All in all it is a great place, well situated at the top of the hill - with great views. The owners are nice and friendly and helpful. Enjoy!

Rated by vidal-uk reviewed on 10th December 2012

We had a wonderful holiday at Hill Farm! The accommodation was excellent and we were made to feel really welcome. The panoramic views were spectacular. This is a holiday cottage not to be missed- we will be recommending it to our friends.

Rated by Mrs Chase reviewed on 21st November 2012

The cottage was very comfortable with stunning views across open fields. An ideal place to relax and unwind in front of the wood burning stove with a glass of local cider!

Rated by Mrs Williams reviewed on 2nd November 2012

Peace and tranquillity. Enjoyed being close to farm animals and watching sheep dog training. Well situated for visiting many places.

Rated by Mrs De Longa reviewed on 23rd September 2012

The peaceful location and in a good area within easy reach of walking areas and shopping. Very enjoyable and of course the weather was superb.

Rated by Mrs Howcroft reviewed on 11th September 2012

It was a wonderful cottage with very good facilities, very light and peaceful.

Rated by Mr Tunstall reviewed on 13th March 2012

I stayed there for two weeks at the beginning of November, 2011 and it was such a peaceful and relaxing place to be! Oh, I miss it so much. The long walks along the country lanes, sitting on the back patio and writing...and being introduced to Welsh cakes by the nice woman who owns the place! When I first got there I noticed right away that the pictures on the Sykes Cottages website don't do the place justice. Also, when she was showing me around inside I was struck at how big it is! Very nicely decorated inside and my god how do I describe the view from the living room glass doors? Amazing!!

Rated by Arthur Tourot reviewed on 11th January 2012

I absolutely loved the peace and quiet of the area surrounding the cottage, I had never experienced that before. Also, the walks I took were amazing, such a beautiful area.

Rated by Mr Tourot reviewed on 2nd December 2011

Beautiful countryside and friendly hosts. Our dogs were allowed to run free in the fields where there were no sheep. The cottage is very spacious and well furnished. Great shower. Wood-burning stove very good too. First class accommodation.

Rated by Mr Cowell reviewed on 27th November 2011

Fantastic location with great views - quiet and peaceful. Friendly hosts and a lovely farm. Great for the kids and perfect for walking & cycling.

Rated by Saunders reviewed on 30th October 2011

Great views from several windows.

Rated by Mr Francis reviewed on 9th October 2011

A warm welcome and very spacious accommodation. Good location and very peaceful countryside made it easy to relax. We will almost certainly be re-booking for next year.

Rated by Mr Mcneil reviewed on 2nd October 2011

Total peace and quiet. In a very secluded area overlooking fields and with lots of nice walks. Owners very nice, leaving a lovely welcome tray for our arrival. Cottage had lovely big hall way (tiled floor)- a good area for wet dogs/boots etc. Lovely views from most windows. Big rooms, ideal for wheelchairs if necessary.

Rated by Mrs wallace reviewed on 14th July 2011

Hill Farm Cottage was immaculately presented and perfectly situated for our holiday. I truly struggle to see how it could possibly be improved upon actually. The only thing I can think of is that it would benefit from a clock and a full-length mirror, but really these are trifles as the cottage had everything we needed, and more besides, to make our stay truely lovely. The owner was really nice and was helpful and approachable at all times, and added to the wonderful atmosphere of the property. It was so nice that she put some locally-produced treats, as well as essentials such as milk, tea and bread in the kitchen for us ready for our arrival. Such lovely thoughtfulness really makes the experience of staying at Hill Farm Cottage stand out!

Rated by Ms Wildy reviewed on 3rd July 2011

I had a lovely relaxing holiday in the bungalow. Everything was just right. Being on a working sheep farm added to the ambiance of the country side.

Rated by Mrs Nelsen reviewed on 9th May 2011

The bungalow was everything it said. The location was wonderful,so relaxing and quiet. The bungalow was furnished to a very high standard, everything needed was there. The host was most helpful. The evenings spent in front of the log burner were fabulous. The garden and the field were greatly appreciated by us both and the dog!

Rated by A FlipKey verified reviewer reviewed on 4th May 2011

The cottage was excellent, very clean and in a beautiful location. The owners were really friendly, my wife enjoyed visiting the lambs as they born, and our dog Rosie loved running in all the fields. We had a great holiday and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a quiet holiday. The surrounding countryside in the Wye valley was excellant and great dog walking country

Rated by Paul reviewed on 4th May 2011

The owners were very friendly and the property couldn't have been nicer. The surrounding countryside was spectacular and there were lots of interesting places to visit. We arrived just after lambing had finished and were entertained many evenings by the lambs antics. The fields were also dog friendly. We enjoyed the patio as it was a private sun-trap.

Rated by Mr Smith reviewed on 3rd May 2011

Friendly welcome, great house, the garden and the field were ideal for the dog. The evenings spent on the sofa in front of a log fire were fabulous. I came home the most relaxed ever from any holiday.

Rated by Mrs Slater reviewed on 21st March 2011

We had a really great New Year in Hill Farm Cottage. The location is idyllic (for those who like peace and quiet). The property was incredibly spacious and the owners couldn't have been more welcoming whilst giving us all the space we needed! What more could you ask for - we will definitely be back!

Rated by Whitchurch, Hants reviewed on 10th March 2011

Fantastic accomodation and excellent location for easy access to the wye valley, Hereford, and the welsh borders we crammed so much into the weekend and it was great to be able to take the dog too we walked for miles! We were visiting family and friends who all came to us for a bbq as we had everything we needed. It was great being away from the telly lots of great board games provided.We have recommended to family and friends and will return

Rated by A FlipKey verified reviewer reviewed on 5th November 2010

Amazing location with incredible views. Excellent owner, helpful and considerate. Overall just a superb experience.

Rated by Mrs Kraft reviewed on 12th October 2010

Property was very nice and particularly suitable for young children as there are no stairs and it is situated down a drive so there is no traffic.

Rated by Mr Charles reviewed on 23rd September 2010

We had a fantastic weekend! Great location for visiting Ross, Hereford, Welsh Borders. Great place, fantastic views and lovely helpful owner, who directed us to fantastic butcher for great family and friends bbq! Thanks. Kids and dog walked for miles around the field. Will return!

Rated by Mrs Johnston reviewed on 2nd September 2010

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