About this property
Netherend Barn is a Grade-II listed holiday home settled in Colwall Green near Malvern and Ledbury in Herefordshire, offering characterful accommodation set across three floors, making it a great choice for families or groups looking to explore the countryside, the Malvern Hills ANOB and surrounding towns. Step inside to discover a layout full of charm, with exposed features throughout. The heart of the home is the first-floor sitting room, where you can unwind beside the electric fire after a day exploring, with Smart TVs and WiFi available for entertainment. The kitchen/diner offers a space to prepare and enjoy meals together, supported by a range of appliances, while a separate utility adds practicality for longer stays.
The bedrooms are arranged across different floors, providing flexibility for guests. On the ground floor, a king-size bedroom with Smart TV, which sits alongside a convenient wet room with walk-in shower. On the second floor, a super-king-size bedroom and a twin room offer restful sleeping spaces, served by a bathroom featuring a bath with hand-held shower, offering options to begin or end the day at your leisure. A short journey into Colwall brings you to a village shop, also a butchers, hairdresser, pharmacy, post office and and a coffee shop. A number of pubs and restaurants are is within easy reach for dining out, making this a well-located base for your stay.
Explore Great Malvern, where you can enjoy the Malvern Hills with walking routes, visit Great Malvern Priory with its historic architecture, and spend time at the Malvern Theatres. Head to Ledbury to discover timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and Eastnor Castle with its grounds and events, or visit Hereford to explore Hereford Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi and chained library, and a variety of shops and eateries. Further attractions include the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for outdoor pursuits, Old Court Nurseries & Picton Garden, Brockhampton Estate with its historic manor and walking trails, and Berrington Hall, a neoclassical mansion surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Netherend Barn is within easy reach of the Three Counties showground and all its events including The Malvern Autumn Show, RHS Malvern Spring Festival and The Royal Three Counties Show. Netherend Barn provides a characterful base for discovering Herefordshire, Worcestershire and its surroundings.
Malvern is an excellent centre for both long and short holidays. Its unique history, dramatic countryside and close proximity to numerous places of interest offer plenty for all visitors to discover. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malvern Hills form a 9-mile range of ancient rock, which offers 100 miles of footpaths and bridleways with natural springs and spectacular views in all directions.
Other outdoor activities available include high ropes, climbing and abseiling and fishing and river cruises are available nearby. A number of National Trust properties, gardens and vineyards are within easy reach. Malvern has many individual shops, cafes, art galleries and restaurants and a luxurious spa. Great Malvern dates back to the Bronze Age and is situated on the eastern side of the dramatic Malvern Hills.
The town holds antique and craft fairs, farmers’ markets and many auctions throughout the year, as well as the Great Malvern Food Festival in June. Malvern Theatres has an extensive programme throughout the year including productions from the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company, musicals, and dance, to world-renowned musicians and orchestras; the associated cinema screens new releases.
In June Ledbury hosts an annual Poetry Festival. For the motor enthusiast the Morgan Motor Company is within walking distance of the cottage and, on the hills, Eastnor Castle’s summer events programme includes the Land Rover Experience. It is just a short drive to the Three Counties Showground which hosts regular events – most notably RHS Malvern (May), The Royal Three Counties Show (June) and the Malvern Autumn Show (September). Worcester, one of the Three Choirs Festival cities, is within easy driving distance as are Tewkesbury, Hereford and the Wye valley.
Easy access to the M5 and M50 motorways brings other places within reach such as Gloucester with its historic dockyard, Monmouth and the Forest of Dean, and Cheltenham and its festivals. Convenient rail and bus links enable days out without a car. A great holiday destination at any time of year.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor super-king-size with Smart TV, 1 x ground-floor king size with Smart TV, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, electric towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin, WC and and electric towel rail with underfloor heating.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room with electric fire
Electric central heating throughout.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for up to 3 cars.
No pets.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, The Yew Tree Inn pub 0.3 miles.
Note: There are low beams, please mind your head