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The Outhouse

Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Pretty detached barn on a bend of the River Wye, with canoe hire available
  • In the grounds of a campsite with access to facilities including shop and rustic bar
  • Cosy bedroom in the eaves, accessed via a quirky spiral staircase
Property code: 87736

Set in a rural location on the banks of the River Wye with established apple orchards, this traditional red-brick barn conversion is a perfect base for couples to explore Herefordshire.

This rural bolthole for two sits on the edge of the pretty village of Preston-on-Wye, with direct access to the River Wye. The property sits within the grounds of a campsite, and guests are welcome to use the facilities, hire canoes, or purchase a day permit for coarse fishing. Walkers can join the nearby Wye Valley Walk or the Offa’s Dyke Path to explore the local landscape, while for shopping and eating out, Hay-on-Wye is just 12 miles away.

The detached barn conversion is bright and airy, with an open-plan layout and contemporary decor and furniture. The main living space is a lounge/kitchen/diner, where you can cook up a storm in the sleek kitchen area and share romantic dinners at the table by the window. In the evenings, snuggle up on the sofa to watch a classic movie on the Smart TV. A stylish bathroom completes this level. An elegant, spiral staircase leads to the first floor, where you’ll find a beautiful double bedroom set in the eaves. This room boasts countryside views and has a little reading nook for curling up with your favourite book. Outside, there’s a shared, grassed area with picnic benches. Guests are also welcome to use the on-site facilities such as the farm shop, bar, and canoe and paddleboard hire.

Head into Hay-on-Wye to potter around its famous bookstores or pick up souvenirs from the quaint craft shops and art galleries. The town has an excellent array of cafes and restaurants, many of which serve delicious local produce. For waterside picnics or a spot of wild swimming, wander down to the riverside ‘beach’, The Warren. The walking opportunities in the area are endless, with tracks and trails to follow through the Black Mountains, Begwyn Hills, and Wye Valley (all within 20 miles).

  • 1 bedroom – 1 double
  • 1 bathroom – bath with handheld shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice compartment
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Secure bike storage
  • Open aspect garden area with table and chairs
  • TV in lounge
  • Campsite shop and bar within the grounds, serving freshly made stone baked pizzas
  • Canoe and paddle board hire available on site  and fishing available with a day permit
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alison Leeke

This property is personally managed by Alison.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Graham 25th October 2024

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Great hosts, great location.

Reviewed by Charlotte 26th September 2024

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The Outhouse was a brilliant little place to stay and in a perfect location to use as a base to travel to the little towns near by! We had an amazing stay and would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Phil 13th September 2024

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Both the owner and family were very friendly and approachable. Ideal escapism from the city/town environment!

Reviewed by Kate 9th September 2024

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Lovely little barn conversion right on the River Wye set in a picturesque location. Unfortunately the river was too wild to get out on, but in better conditions it is a great place to launch from with canoe hire facilities on site. The kitchen does not have a microwave (just a heads up), but it did not affect my stay as I planned meals accordingly.Read more The location is lovely with easy access into Hereford or over the border into Wales, with lots of quaint villages and great country pubs. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 13th August 2024

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lovely place to visit. there is air-conditioning in the bedroom which was very convenient as it does get hot in there. there are walks around the area and lots of apple orchards which are really pretty. the owners are very accommodating and onsite to help.

Reviewed by Susan 5th August 2024

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We had a lovely time

Reviewed by Carol 12th July 2024

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Cosy cottage with top class interior design. Its so clean. Great layout using the best of the available space. Air-con in the bedroom was ideal when temperatures hit high 20s. We slept really well in the comfortable bed but headroom in the bedroom is very limited so I wouldnt recommend to tall people. Also the pretty spiral staircase was challenginRead moreg so take care. Hide

Reviewed by Tanya 7th June 2024

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Fantastic place to stay and extremely helpful and friendly hosts. The outhouse is perfect for a relaxing stay to unwind in a comfortable and peaceful environment. There's a local pub not far along the road that we managed to find by crossing over a few fields but not easy at this time of year as some of the grass has not been cut. Was a lovely stroRead morell back along the lanes that were very quiet so pretty safe. All in all a fabulous place to stay Hide

Reviewed by Krishna 16th May 2024

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Reviewed by Joy 7th May 2024

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A comfortable cottage although the bed is close to the ceiling and the spiral staircase is quite narrow.

Reviewed by Caysie 30th December 2023

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The Outhouse is a beautiful little place to stay; a home from home. It's well-equipped, comfortable and cosy! We enjoyed being tucked away down single track lanes, surrounded by nature and farmland, and had a very peaceful stay. Also, Ollie and his team were helpful and knowledgeable throughout whenever we needed them! There's so much to see and doRead more around the area, so we're already thinking about going back... Hide

Reviewed by Liam 20th October 2023

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Our stay was great the outhouse had everything you need and was very comfortable.

Reviewed by Graham 9th September 2023

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Enjoyed our time here Beautiful countryside Did find staircase challenging

Reviewed by Greg 30th August 2023

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Great little cottage in a really nice location on the banks of the a river Wye. Hosts were fantastic

Reviewed by Ali 23rd August 2023

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Lovely little cottage. Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout. Loved the spiral staircase and big bath. Fabulous location with walks and pub nearby. Nice to wake up with the sun beaming through the bedroom window and gazing out across the huge, green field.

Reviewed by James 21st May 2023

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This place was wonderful. There were 2 of us plus our German Shepherd and there was ample room and during the hot weather the stone flooring was ideal for our fluffy GSD as it was cold. Air conditioning upstairs in the bedroom was great, but the best part was just the location. Middle of nowhere, with a river nearby. Most relaxed we have been in a Read morelong time. We didnt need to leave the premises aside from a little bit of food shopping due to the size of the land, it was fantastic. Will be back! Hide

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