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Idyllic riverside location

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hereford
  • Place, Hampton Court Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hereford Cathedral
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, West Midland Safari Park
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Hereford

When you stay at this vacation home in Hereford, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Hampton Court Castle and Queenswood Country Park. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Broadfield Court and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Chase Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Hampton Court Castle - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hereford Cathedral - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Oldfield Forge - 43 min drive - 46.9 km
  • West Midland Safari Park - 48 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 57 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Leominster Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nags Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dukes Head (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Cross Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Idyllic riverside location

Formally the village blacksmiths, the Smithy is a two-storey cottage sitting on the banks of the River Lugg. Situated halfway between Hereford and Leominster, and a short walk away from England's Gate Inn, the Smithy is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, its market towns and the City of Hereford itself. The accommodation briefly comprises: double and twin bedroom upstairs; shower room, fully fitted kitchen and sitting room downstairs; French windows opening to the riverside garden. Guests at the Smithy have access to the 'beach' area directly next to the River Lugg where they may fish, paddle or simply relax! The Smithy also benefits from: ample off-road parking; free Wi-Fi. The Forge at Bodenham, consists of four properties, the Smithy, the Granary, the Old Stables and the Hayloft, all of which are available to rent on a self-catering basis.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Leave key in door and door unlocked, as found on arrival. Thank you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Idyllic riverside location Hereford
Idyllic riverside location Private vacation home
Idyllic riverside location Private vacation home Hereford

Idyllic riverside location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot and an interesting and well restored old forge.

Happy to return again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay by the river

Very nice property. Lovely to have view of river from garden
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend break

Lovely quiet break away. Property well equipped and very cosy. We had a lovely break exploring the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020