The Cider Mill, a Rose Award Winner nr Hay-on-Wye with beautiful enclosed garden

Currently available for Hay Literary Festival from Wednesday 29th May to Monday 1st June!

The Cider Mill is located in the tranquil and peaceful hamlet of Monnington-on-Wye, Herefordshire in The Marches and is almost equidistant from the City of Hereford and the book lovers town of Hay on Wye. It is situated in a very peaceful and beautiful hamlet in the Wye Valley and has views over farmland, cider apple orchards and the Black Mountains in the distance. It is easily connected to pubs and cafes, farmshops, activities and local market towns including a fantastic farmshop only 1.8 miles from the property and a pub and cafe within an hours beautiful walk.

The Cider Mill is a stone bungalow on one level and has 3 ensuite bedrooms all with hypnos super king beds and luxurious linen. The beds can be split by arrangement. It is ideal for 3 couples or a small family group. It caters brilliantly for those with mobility issues. It has level access throughout save for a small step at the front door and the french doors onto the large paved terrace and enclosed garden beyond.

A very spacious kitchen/sitting room filled with light overlooks the very pretty mature and large and beautiful garden. Two comfy sofas surround the fireplace and a pretty elm dining table from India seats 6. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of crockery and utensils. Books and board games are provided.

The garden is a real asset. It is beautiful. If you enjoy sunlight, peace, birdsong this is the place for you. There is a south facing terrace with garden table and chairs for 6 and also soft seating for 6. During the summer months a weber style bbq and parasol are provided. A badminton set is provided for use on the lawn.

A small outbuilding houses the washing machine and tumble dryer and overflow fridge. There is parking for one normal size car. Car parking for 5 additional cars is available in the drive.

We do accept dog (s) by prior arrangement. Charges apply. A paws on floor policy applies with no dogs permitted in the bedrooms nor on the furniture. There is great walking from the door to suit all abilities. No wedding groups and nor groups of 30 year old accepted.

Oakchurch the fabulous farm shop is 1.8 miles from the house. Guests frequently walk along the Wye Valley Walk to the Red Lion at Bredwardine or the Garden Cafe at Brobury House. It takes a good hour.

Good choice of gastro pubs all within 20 minutes. Lovely market towns of Hay on Wye, Presteigne, Leominster and Hereford are nearby. Canoeing at Byecross is loved by our guests and go karting at Weobley. The Rare Small Breeds Farm at Kington is a delight and loved by the young and old. Tennis and padel can be played in Hereford. Bikes can be hired and deposited here and you can hire a guide too. The lovely National Trust Weir Gardens are only 4 miles away and there are plenty of National Gardens Scheme gardens to visit.

A 5 Star Gold and recently awarded the coveted Rose Award by Visit England this is a special holiday cottage with high specification furnishings and decorations on one level with just one small step up into the porch (see photo). Suitable for those who enjoy safe space, tranquility and walking from the the door with lots of activities and places to visit nearby.