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Swinmoor House

Madley, Herefordshire
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 3
5
star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing onsite / nearby
Luxury
Green
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A fine Edwardian country home set within the heart of the countryside
  • Enjoy the private hot tub within large, mature grounds with views across to the Black Mountains
  • A games room, private gym, superb entertaining spaces, and top-quality features
Property code: 83658

Set on a small country estate with a working farm, overlooking the glorious Herefordshire countryside, this property is bursting with special features and boasts the beauty of the great outdoors on the doorstep.

The traditional village of Madley is within a mile’s walk and offers a well-stocked village store and traditional inn, plus a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts and fishing. The area offers great walking with footpaths and quiet lanes to explore. You can picnic alongside the River Wye or tackle Hay Bluff, Black Mountains or Brecon Beacons and it’s ideal for cyclists and canoeing. Take a trip to one of the many local towns for a farmers’ market or to browse the independent shops. Hay-on-Wye is famed for books and the annual international literary festival, while the market towns of Monmouth, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Kington, and Leominster are all within 25 miles and offer castles and historic monuments to explore.

A stunning view greets you as you step inside this elegant home which has been beautifully finished to an exceptional standard. It offers the perfect backdrop for your countryside stay with a great deal of space for relaxing and entertaining. Settle down in the drawing room enjoying the warmth of the wood burner. The adjoining garden room is perfect for relaxing with a good book. The spectacular kitchen has a large island unit, a walk-in original pantry with cold slab and French doors to the rear garden and a large opening that leads directly into the dining room plus a cosy cinema room with a sound system that’s there for your enjoyment. The utility boasts an extra dishwasher to save you time and there is a cloakroom. Upstairs in the main house, you will find four bedrooms all of which offer a touch of luxury. There’s a super-king-size room with an en-suite bathroom with separate shower and WC. Two super-king-size rooms (one can be made into twin beds on request) plus a king-size with en-suite shower. There is a family shower room and a separate bathroom.

There is a detached ‘Artists Studio’ barn conversion, where you will find a games room complete with pool/table tennis and darts, comfy chairs, bar/small kitchen, cloakroom and a private gym. There is also a bedroom suite in the studio, separately accessed for two guests with a super-king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into a twin) with a large bath and shower room en-suite, and a snug sitting room.

There are super views across the open fields and onto the Black Mountains and a private hot tub where you can enjoy catching up with everyone under the stars.

Listen to birdsong from the patio area that’s set up for al fresco dining with a parasol and BBQ or relax on the hand carved tree swing. There is ample parking along with a secure rack for bikes, and the good sized meticulously maintained gardens surround the property.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size, 1 king-size, and 2 super-king-size zip-and-links that can be made into twins on request when booking (one of which is located in the detached annexe)
  • 5 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 shower room and WC, 1 en-suite shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with separate shower and WC, 1 ground floor WC, and 1 en-suite bathroom with separate shower and WC within the detached annexe
  • Gas rangemaster oven, microwave, American fridge/freezer with icemaker, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine Utility room washing machine and dishwasher Tumble dryer in the games room
  • Wood burner (First basket of logs included)
  • Games room with pool/table tennis and darts, 55” Ultra HD smart TV in the cinema room, full Sky package
  • Private hot tub (towels included)
  • Private gym
  • Garden games available (e.g. badminton, children’s croquet)
  • Gas BBQ
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Pub and village shop within 1 mile
  • Bike Storage
  • Please note there are steps leading from the driveway to the front door and back doors, as shown in photograph 2.
  • There are a few internal steps on the ground floor from the kitchen to the cinema room and on the first floor from the landing into Bedroom 3
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sophie Clark

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by kerry, 8th November 2023

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I booked Swinmoor house for my 50th Birthday week and have to say it really made my birthday extra special. The house is beautifully decorated and we didnt want to leave. They catered for everyone and our age group was 40 years-64 years. Joanna the owner and Cheryl the housekeeper were fabulous with communication and any questions we had. We createRead mored some wonderful memories and we would definitely recommend and return again Hide

Reviewed by Laurie, 27th October 2023

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We had a beautiful stay and hope to come back one day!

Reviewed by Eileen, 21st October 2023

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A superb house, spacious, beautifully furnished and equipped, enjoying spectacular views over the surrounding countryside and with its own large garden. Provided with plenty of useful information on the locality and the house itself. Very highly recommended.

Reviewed by Fred, 13th October 2023

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Beautiful property, tastefully decorated in a great location. Definitely worth a 5 star rating.

Reviewed by Fiona, 25th August 2023

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A very beautiful house in a gorgeous location. Plenty of space for 3 generations and 3 dogs. The teenagers loved the games room!! Kitchen is well stocked with all utensils. Hot tub is perfect. Plenty to do locally, would highly recommend

Reviewed by Rob, 11th August 2023

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An excellent house and spot.

Reviewed by Wendy, 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline, 6th May 2023

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Swinmoor is a beautiful house in a wonderful setting with superb facilities. A particularly useful and detailed information pack was a bonus. The owner was very helpful with any queries we had. We will certainly return.

Reviewed by Susan, 17th April 2023

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Will try to book again next year,

Reviewed by Angela, 10th March 2023

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Beautiful property, well maintained in a peaceful location. The owner was so helpful and went above and beyond for us even before we got there. When we did get to the property we had a lovely welcome gift, that was a real treat and a lovely surprise. Everywhere was spotless and not one of us could find any fault. Fabulous stay, will definitely b baRead moreck! Hide

Reviewed by Kim, 27th December 2022

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Reviewed by Sian, 18th November 2022

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We had the most amazing time staying at Swinmoor House. We have stayed in varying properties for our annual girlie's trip and this property was just stunning! The decor was beautiful, the beds so comfortable, the games room fun and the hot tub just perfect! Joanna had provided us with details of a local mobile spa which we booked for our stay. We sRead morehopped in Hereford which was approx 15-20 min drive away. A perfect balance of relaxation, fun with friends and shopping..what more could a girl want Hide

Reviewed by Fiona, 29th October 2022

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The perfect holiday home ! We wanted for nothing . Luxury but felt like a home too . Great for a large family group as plenty of space . The cinema room, hot tub and games room made it really special . The garden is beautiful even in November .

Reviewed by Tricia, 21st October 2022

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Stunning house in a beautiful setting with wonderful views across the valley. We were a three generational group and it suited us perfectly. The games room and hot tub were particular favourites and very well used. The hosts could not have been more welcoming or helpful and we found plenty to do in the local area to entertain both the children and Read morethe adults. We visited during the Autumn but it is so comfortable and well equipped it would be ideal any time of year. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon, 7th October 2022

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Amazing property with great hosts with everything you need for a special memory making getawayWe had the best time and the house had everything you could need - including wonderful grounds and views..

Reviewed by John, 30th September 2022

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The house was amazing and in a wonderful location Perfect in every way Thank you so much

Reviewed by Sally, 23rd September 2022

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Attention to detail here was brilliant and all the little touches like the games, walks, books, dog bowls etc greatly appreciated. Would have no hesitation in recommending Swinmoor to friends.

Reviewed by Stephen, 16th September 2022

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The owners could not have been morning welcoming and helpful. The property was everything we needed for a party of 10 (5 couples). It was well equipped and comfortable. There was real attention to detail. The hot tub was an unexpected pleasure!

Reviewed by Sandy, 26th August 2022

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Swinmoor House was comfortable and spacious There was a well-equipped games room where we spent many happy hours. The cinema room and hot tub were other favourites. Clear nights allowed sky gazing and we had colourful sunsets over the Black Mountains. The house was the perfect base to visit surrounding attractions. We had fun celebrating 2 birthdayRead mores and a wedding anniversary. A bottle of champagne greeted us on arrival and Joanna was always available to answer questions. A perfect week. Hide

Reviewed by Carol, 12th August 2022

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10 of us stayed for a week in this beautiful house, Stunning views, plenty of space. We had fun and games as there was pool/table tennis, Darts plus a few other games. So whatever the weather there was always something to do. Hot tub on the patio with beautiful views. Owner and Housekeeper very accommodating.

Reviewed by Matthew, 5th August 2022

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A perfect venue for 3 generation family holiday. Loads of space to spread out and very well equipped kitchen, with secure garden for 3 children under 5 years to race around. Everything was good quality with amply crockery (and picnic plates) for all our needs. Emails from Joanna before arriving made us feel very welcome as did a bottle of chilled cRead morehampagne! Swinmoor is rural but Hereford is only about 20 minutes drive away. With young children and a heatwave we didn't bother. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne, 8th July 2022

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Amazing house, garden, view from the hot tub at sunset and games room . Everything you could wish for to make a memorable and special time ! Thanks to Joanna for being the perfect host ,helpful and attentive with little details . Can't wait to return in the future !

Reviewed by David, 1st July 2022

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Swinmoor House is not a Holiday Cottage. It is a beautiful 5 bedroom property with games room, hot tub and every other beautiful bit of gorgeous furniture you could ever wish for. As you would expect it is not cheap but if you divide the weekly cost by the number of people it accommodates it is pretty good value per head. The only tiny negative is Read morethat whilst the location is stunning it is a bit of a distance from the major tourist areas, like Symonds Yat.. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola, 10th June 2022

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Fantastic holiday home, elegantly furnished and luxurious. Really well equipped with lovely quality items and lots of space for all our family. Hot tub and gardens were amazing too. Games room was a huge success with us all. Some special touches such as provision of robes were much appreciated and the on demand ice from fridge/freezer was enjoyed aRead mores we had fabulous weather. Good location for exploring Hereford and Hay on Wye, both great places. Would highly recommend, great place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Kerry, 27th May 2022

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What an absolute stunning property, it has to be the nicest place weve ever stayed. Quality family time away from the stresses at home is just what we needed. We will definitely be back!!

Reviewed by Rob, 29th April 2022

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Our family group have stayed in a lot of nice properties, but Swimoor tops the lot! Wonderful living space with great views and Joanna is the perfect host

Reviewed by Katherine, 8th April 2022

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Swinmoor House and annexe are in a lovely peaceful location., with plenty of walks on your doorstep. The house was well equipped with everything you need. The games room was fantastic for the younger members of the family. The dogs enjoyed staying there too whilst keeping an eye on the sheep grazing in their field opposite the house! We will definiRead moretely be booking to stay here again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 11th March 2022

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Reviewed by Lorraine, 4th March 2022

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This is a beautiful property in a stunning location. There is plenty of options available for family and friends to enjoy quality time together - whether this is in the games room, watching a film, or gazing out at the amazing views - and also enough space to enjoy some quieter time for individual activities. We were well looked after by the very fRead moreriendly and attentive team that manage the house and gardens In summary we would highly recommend this property for a memorable holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca, 4th February 2022

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Such a comfortable, stylish and well equipped house for celebrating two thirtieth birthdays with three generations. Lovely area with lots to do and great places for eating out. It was stormy during our stay but the main lounge is gorgeously snug with the log burner and we even managed to relax in the hot tub. Joanna was excellent at communicating aRead moret all stages. The separate cottage was a real bonus. Wish wed had longer. Hide

Reviewed by Alice, 28th January 2022

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We had a perfect weekend at Swinmoor House and couldnt recommend it more highly. We had an age range from 88 to 14 months and the house provided everything we needed and much more - blissful hot tub, brilliant games room, plenty of room for quiet relaxation. Incredibly comfortable beds and the chicest furnishings and decor - like staying in a boutiRead moreque hotel but with the privacy and freedom to relax. Joanna and Paul were amazing, unobtrusive hosts and couldnt have looked after us better. Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette, 21st January 2022

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Everything about Swinmoor House is top quality and second to none. The owner, Joanne, and her team are always available to ensure that you have everything you need, are incredibly helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The house, gardens and surroundings are simply stunning and the standard of everything in the house is exceptionally high. We staRead moreyed at Swinmoor for my husbands surprise birthday weekend and it was definitely the best place we have ever stayed. In short, perfect relaxation Hide

Reviewed by Anne, December 2021

The cottage was perfect. It had everything we required and was furnished to a very high comfortable specification. We felt very rested from our visit. The location was great, and we walked every day from the door enjoying fabulous walks. We would really recommend this amazing house.

Reviewed by Francesca, 22nd December 2021

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A magical Christmas at Swinmoor House! A truly spectacular week with my family of 8 and two dogs. From the moment we got there on the 22nd of December our Christmas began. We walked in to find the house beautifully Christmas decorated with two bottles of champagne to greet us! Throughout the week Joanna was quick to respond to any queries we had evRead moreen though it was Christmas! We loved everything about this stay but especially the hot tub, games room and cinema room. Thank You Again x Hide

Reviewed by Ian, 29th November 2021

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An exceptional property in a fantastic location with plenty to do to keep all the generations entertained. Swinmoor House provided the perfect base for a family holiday, the house is very tastefully and stylishly decorated and feels like staying in a boutique hotel. It is well equipped with seemingly every need thought of. If you can drag yourself Read morefrom the comfort of the house, there are great walks on the doorstep or a short drive away and also for trips into the many interesting local towns. Hide

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