Leominster, Heart of England
The Chapel Yarpole is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
This 19th century converted chapel, set in the heart of the picturesque village of Yarpole, enjoys many original features and has been finished with a contemporary twist, perfect for welcoming families and friends wanting to enjoy the best of the countryside in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a well stocked local shop/post office inside the church just next door, and a traditional country pub serving excellent food. The property is well placed for exploring many national and local walking and cycling routes. The property offers easy access to a few National Trust sites including Croft Castle and Parkland, Berrington Hall and Mortimers Forest, all within 10 miles. The picturesque and informative Black and White Village Trail is easily accessible, which visits nearby Pembridge, Eardisland, and Weobley, 11 miles. Within a 23 mile radius, you can visit the market towns of Leominster, Ludlow, and Hay on Wye with their literary festivals, antiques and food. If you are feeling energetic then head to the local mountain bike trails, enjoy River Wye kayaking, or explore the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The property is accessed through the large wooden doors into the original stone entryway which is perfect for coats and muddy boots. A glazed door opens into the main body of the chapel, which has been sympathetically restored, showcasing many original features. The open plan space offers a well equipped kitchen area offering everything you may need during your stay, a breakfast bar with stools that are perfect for a morning coffee, a generously sized dining table and chairs, and a peaceful seating area where you can relax with a good book. A free standing wood burner provides additional warmth if required. From the rear of this space, you can access a more formal lounge area with comfortable seating, Smart TV and a sunny breakfast area with seating for two. There is a ground floor shower room with a large walk in shower. A staircase offers access to the first floor where there is a bedroom with a king size zip and link bed. There is also a snug or office area on this floor with desk and comfortable seating (daybed). A second staircase accessed from the main part of the property offers access to a landing where guests have the choice of a king size bedroom with Jack and Jill bathroom boasting a lovely free standing bath and a handheld shower, and a single room with access to the Jack and Jill bathroom. Outside, guests can enjoy the enclosed courtyard garden which is on split levels, there is a table and chairs for summer dining, a free standing BBQ and a large parasol. There is also a garage providing secure storage for bikes.
3 bedrooms 1 king size bed, 1 zip and link king size bed that can be made into a twin set on request when booking, and 1 single. 2 bathrooms Jack and Jill bathroom with free standing bath, hand held shower and WC, and 1 wet room with walk in shower and WC. Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. Chest freezer available in the garage. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Property is heated by air source heat pump, underfloor heating and wood burner. Smart TV in lounge. Small, private, multi level courtyard garden with BBQ, patio and furniture. Garage with bike storage. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shop and pub 0.2 miles.
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