Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna
About the property
- Cottage
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Apartment sleeps up to four persons (two doubles)
The Retreat is the award winning luxury holiday apartment adjoining Wolferlow House, the former rectory, set in beautiful scenery on the Herefordshire / Worcestershire border.
The highlight is the exclusive use of a totally private 9m indoor heated swimming pool and a Finnish sauna - entirely to yourselves.
The Retreat comprises a luxurious double bedroom with en-suite shower featuring a king size bed and Chinese furniture. A proper fold-out double bed settee allows extra sleeping in the sitting area. Double doors and a Juliet balcony give views across the croquet lawn. The fully equipped kitchen is tucked in the corner of the generous living area with flat screen TV, comfortable chairs and a dining table. A wide double-glazed glass screen leads to an elevated paved balcony with outdoor seating and distant views over farmland to the church and Wolferlow Court.
The large gardens are open each year for the National Garden Scheme (16 June 2018) and include an orchard, wildflower meadow with ponds, herbaceous borders and distant views across farmland.
Well away from any busy roads the seven acre property is quiet, peaceful and private.
Attention to detail includes the provision of top quality bed linen, towels and luxury towelling robes.
The Retreat is ideal for a couple looking for a romantic and luxury getaway or to bring the baby / younger children and enjoy a family time together.
Owner
Jill and Stuart Smith
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English, Limited French available
- Calendar last updated:
- May 24, 2018
About Jill and Stuart Smith
Jill and Stuart live in Wolferlow House adjoining The Retreat so are on site to provide a welcome and introduction to the place. With seven acres all together there is plenty of privacy for our guests.
Jill and Stuart Smith purchased this Cottage in 2012
Why Jill and Stuart Smith chose Wolferlow
Everyone loves it! It's won an award for its excellence. We have many repeat visitors and the reviews are invariably excellent.
What makes this Cottage unique
Heated indoor pool and sauna, private and all to yourself!
Amenities
- Kids Welcome
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 queen, Guests report the bed as the comfiest they have slept in!
- Luxury Queen sized French-style bed with Chinese furniture. En suite shower room. Double doors to Juliet balcony with lovely views of the garden and croquet lawn.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, En suite
- En Suite shower room with wash basin and toilet.
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Luxury
- Spa
Meals
- Catering available
General
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- HeatingWall mounted electric heaters
- Washing Machine
- Tumble DryerAirer provided in pool room dries clothes really quickly.
- Sofa Bed
- ParkingOn our driveway
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedProvided
- Linens ProvidedBedding and towels provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Activities Guide
- Hair Dryer
- Local Maps
- Toilet Paper
- Parking Off Street
- Living Room
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorAlso small ice box included
- StoveInduction
- Oven
- Cooking Utensils
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsSundry basic provisions supplied
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenFully equipped kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- BooksNice selection and quality magazines
- TelevisionFreeview
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD PlayerBuilt in to TV
- Radio
- Books for Adults
- GamesVarious board games, cards etc
- Ping Pong Table
- ToysJigsaws, games etc
- Video LibraryLots of good DVDs
Outside
- Lawn / GardenGardens open for NGS once a year (year off in 2016)
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Outdoor GrillBring your own charcoal
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfOne mile away - 27 hole Upper Sapey course - just pay green fees
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleOutside stone steps (15) give access to The Retreat and balcony
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Singles
Pool / Spa
- Indoor Pool
- SaunaFinnish sauna - not suitable for children
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolExclusive use of nine metre indoor heated pool
Onsite Services
- Private Chef
Attractions
- museums
- autumn foliage
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- churches
- pond
- live theater
- restaurants
- zoo
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- mountain biking
- equestrian events
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- golf privileges optional
Notes
- The highlight is the exclusive use of a 9m indoor heated swimming pool and Finnish sauna with fitness area and table tennis table. A wet room leads off. From the pool large double doors lead to the garden terrace with loungers, table and sun umbrella. A flight of 15 stone steps with handrail provide access to The Retreat so it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The garden is open once a year (year off in 2016) for the National Garden Scheme Yellow Book. Our daughter, Laura, a professional caterer provides a superb supper menu that is available on 24 hours notice - menu provided at time of booking. Highly recommended by our guests.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
54 Reviews
Latest reviews
just so good
Everything was perfect and as advertised - even Sunshine organised for one day !!
Pool was fine and warm Sauna even warmer
bed comfy
what more can you ask
Great place to unwind for the weekend.
Perfect place to get away from it all. Lovely hosts, leave you to it but on hand if required. Apartment was a good size and nicely presented. Everything you need for a self catering get away. The sauna and pool was the icing on the cake. The pool is a good size and a nice temperature. We will definitely be rebooking for another stay later in the year when the weather is little warmer. It will be perfect to bring our little boy and have a bbq on the patio in the summer. All in all 10/10 and no complaints.
Lovely location and lovely hosts. Can't fault anything
The highlight of the holiday was the heated private pool. So much fun to be had in such a small space. Easy commute to the local village to Bromyard. Will highly recommend this place to anyone.
Thank you
Relaxing and enjoyable stay, but bit misleading as not quite luxury
The property is situated in an idyllic place, peaceful and a real rural escape. It is also spotless and clean and well equipped and the hosts were nice and friendly. However I booked this as a 'luxury stay' drawn by the pool and sauna. The pool was far too cold for me to swim in at all ( I suffer from arthritis) and my husband braved it only once. Similarly the sauna needed 'heating up' before use and so we only used it once which was disappointing. I think if you set expectations of luxury you need the added extra's, for example when we arrived the property was freezing, admittedly it soon warmed with heaters but surely they could have been turned on half an hour before expected arrival time. Little things like a box of tissues, shower gel (even Premier Inn do that ), some milk ( as it is in the middle of nowhere) all add up and elevate the stay from just OK to luxury. We also had no phone reception (understandable) but neither could we connect to the WiFi the whole time we were there. We had a lovely relaxing weekend despite all, just disappointed that after filling out pages of rental contract for two nights (bit odd) and having to give a £200 cash holding deposit on arrival, which set high expectations, it seemed then over sold and overpriced. Sorry guys, you were lovely but didn't feel we got what we were expecting or paid for :( I don't write negative reviews but like to give an honest feedback.
Lovely place to relax.
It was brilliant .every thing was really clean
Bed was comfy. Best thing was swmming pool .we loved it . Only one problem was that there was no net work at all and no Wi-Fi at all . Couldn't get in touch with rest of the family to let them know how we doing.
Apart from that it was wonderful
Thanks for the review. We have had wifi reception problems over the weekend but it seems to be back up and running now with no issues.
Very comfortable and brilliant facilities
The owners could not be more helpful. They are brilliant. They let you get on with your holiday but are there if you need them
Location
The Retreat is set in beautiful rural countryside on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The area is a well kept secret offering a wealth of interesting places to visit and lots of peace and quiet. London is a world away but we are actually only 120 miles from the M25. Birmingham is 38 miles. Readily accessible from M5 J5 (Droitwich Spa) & J7 (Worcester South). Bromyard (5 miles) Home to the Herefordshire Marmalade Festival, The International Town Criers’ Festival, the Scarecrow Festival, Dr Who Museum, Nozzstock Rock Festival, Jazz and Folk Festivals; there’s something for everyone going on here! That’s before you visit Brockhampton National Trust, Bromyard Downs or Bringsty Common. Tenbury Wells (7 miles) Traditional market town on the River Teme hosting the Mistletoe and Holly market and has many traditional shops on the high street that you won’t find anywhere else. Good food and drink is to be expected when the town is surrounded by farms, hop fields and orchards. Worcester (15 miles) Visit the magnificent cathedral, catch up with the English Civil War at the Commandery, stroll along the Shambles shopping, explore the River Severn or relax at New Road watching the county cricket. Ludlow (17 Miles) Architectural gem and gate to the Welsh Marches, Ludlow has a wonderful market, superb restaurants and events and festivals throughout the year. Ludlow Castle dates from 1086 and is surrounded by over 450 listed buildings. Wonderful for foodies! Great Malvern (18 miles) The Malvern Hills offers some of the best walking in the country before visiting the local tea rooms, shops, spa, theatre, Abbey, Eastnor Castle or the Three Counties Showground for the Spring, Summer and Autumn Garden Shows. Hereford (20 Miles) Another great cathedral with the Mappa Mundi and the historic chained library, horse racing, traditional black and white buildings, local cider and beer all set in a medieval market city. The Cotswolds, The Long Mynd, The Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye, Cheltenham and Stratford are all within reasonable driving distance.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Payment by direct bank transfer in £ sterling £200 security deposit payable in cash on arrival and repaid on departure subject to any deductions for damage and breakages