The Old Vicarage

About this property

The Old Vicarage in Vowchurch is a large Victorian holiday home in Hereford’s Golden Valley. Sleeping up to 12 in six bedrooms, it’s cosy yet spacious, featuring timber floors, and over an acre of gardens. Modern perks include a hot tub, a wooden sauna and a range oven, making it perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Vowchurch offers scenic views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, with lovely walks and attractions like St Bartholomew's Church nearby. Explore Hereford’s cathedral, Hay-on-Wye’s bookshops, and local cider trails, or venture into Wales for epic hikes and Abergavenny’s renowned food festival.

The Old Vicarage in Vowchurch is a large Victorian holiday home in the stunning Golden Valley, offering easy access to both Hay-on-Wye and Hereford. Although large enough to sleep 12 people in six bedrooms (14 at a squeeze), it still feels cosy and welcoming - precisely the place where you, your family and your friends can relax in comfort. The red brick Victorian holiday home has all the fantastic features you'd expect from a building of this pedigree, including beautiful timber floors, and over an acre of gardens. Guests also enjoy contemporary comforts like an outdoor hot tub, a wooden sauna, a modern range oven, a games room, and extremely efficient central heating for cold weather.

Vowchurch is a peaceful village that feels as if you're in the middle of nowhere when you're actually only just over ten miles from Hay-on-Wye. It's wonderfully scenic with views over the Welsh border to the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park. Take a stroll around the village, stopping to admire the surrounding countryside and the pretty St Bartholomew's Church. Routes further afield encompass Cat's Back, Hay Bluff, and Arthur's Stone.

Spend the day exploring the many specialist book shops in Hay-on-Wye or visit Hereford, including an ancient Mappa Mundi in the Norman cathedral. The Black and White Trail takes you through charming market towns characterised by the timber buildings that give the route its name. This region is renowned not only for its cider but also for the quality of food produced locally. Over the border in Wales, you can climb Pen y Fan, the Sugarloaf, the Skirrid, and the Blorenge. The latter three are close to Abergavenny, whose annual food festival on the third weekend in September attracts foodies from around Britain.

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Accommodation Comprises:

The Old Vicarage is beautifully proportioned, with high ceilings, spacious rooms, and quality fixtures and furnishings designed for your comfort.

Downstairs:

Beautiful parquet flooring graces the spacious entrance hallway.

Modernised from the original Victorian layout, the ground floor is mainly open, with the kitchen and dining area flowing together into one harmonious space.

A modern Rangemaster takes centre stage in the old kitchen fireplace, while the island ensures plenty of room to prepare meals and eat casual snacks. There's a leather sofa between the kitchen and the refectory table in the dining room - the perfect spot to watch TV in front of the log burner.

There is a living room off the hallway with large sofas to seat 12 and an open fireplace.

Hay Room has a small double and a single and garden views.

Upstairs:

A light-filled stairwell houses the original pine staircase that leads to bathrooms and bedrooms.

All bedrooms are individually named and decorated in a style that feels comfortable to modern guests yet which suits the fabric of the building.

Rare Breed & Cider Rooms each have a king-sized bed with an ensuite shower room.

Ronnie Room is a triple/family room furnished with a double and a single bed.

Mappa Mundi Room is a lovely bedroom with a double bed.

Alice Room has a small double.

A family bathroom has a deep rolltop bath, rain-shower, WC and a hand basin.

A second bathroom features a corner bath, WC and a hand basin.

Outside: The Old Vicarage has over an acre of lovingly tended gardens with lots of room to relax and play. There is a full size table tennis table, a climbing frame and a football goal. There is also an outdoor sauna and a hot tub in a sheltered area next to the house, a patio area, plenty of seating, and a charcoal BBQ.

Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, bed linen and bath towels are included. An extra bed can be provided for a fee. Two dogs are welcome by arrangement. The property is strictly a non-smoking venue.