Quarry House, peaceful rural retreat, country farmhouse cottage, sleeps 8-12

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A peaceful rural retreat nestled at the base of Burfas Mound

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 121776.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Presteigne, Powys

Judge's Lodging

6 min drive

The Warden Castle Ruins

7 min drive

Hergest Ridge

17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Boho room

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed

Games Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

McCoo rom

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Sunset room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautifully renovated farm cottage is set within a rural location just outside the town of Presteigne.

- Surrounded by woodland and rural views

- Set within 3 acres of fenced garden

- Offa's Dyke and other walks are accessible from grounds

- Base to explore the Herefordshire, Shropshire and Welsh Marches

- Nearby shops, pubs and restaurants

- Within easy access to Ludlow, Hay-on-Wye and a day out at the coast

ACCOMMODATION

First floor:

▪️2 large double bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed and the other with a double bed.
▪️1 twin bedroom convertible to Superking bed with sofa bed which may be used as a double or single bed.
▪️1 bedroom with bunk beds.
▪️Family bathroom with roll top bath and shower attachment.

Ground floor:

▪️Spacious kitchen with large farmhouse dining table seating 10-12.
▪️Rangemaster cooker, separate electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, slow cooker, food processor, sandwich toaster and food warmer.
▪️Plenty of cutlery, crockery, glassware and cookware.
▪️Shower room with walk-in shower allows ground level access.
▪️Utility / boot room with additional fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
▪️Lounge has comfortable seating for 8 to 10 people and features a wood-burner, television, DVD, Bluetooth radio speaker.

▪️Hot tub
- seats 6-8 people
- located in a private position for ultimate privacy and seclusion
- separate towels are provided
- acrylic glassware for your safety within the hot tub area

▪️Games room
- separate WC
- pool table
- TV and DVD
- games console
- board games and DVDs provided
- sofa bed (available upon request for additional occupancy - charges apply)

▪️The house is baby / child and dog friendly.
- high chair
- cot
- baby bath
- change mat
- microwave steriliser
- stair gates for both children and dogs

▪️Our furry guests are not forgotten when providing a warm welcome. You will find:
- dog bowls
- a treat jar
- poop bags
- a dog crate
- dog blankets

Dogs love the garden at Quarry House and walks are accessible direct from the property.

Quarry House has been renovated to provide comfortable home from home holiday accommodation. The house has been equipped with all the facilities that we would find in our own home. We hope our guests will enjoy Quarry House as much as we do.

We strive to update and improve Quarry House and its facilities on a regular basis. The summer house is equipped with sofas, table tennis and games. It an ideal place to sit and enjoy the views from that part of the garden. We are very excited about these additions and hope our guests will enjoy the new facilities as much as us. Recent improvements include new sofas, new doors and windows in the games room, new furniture in the games room and bunk room, updated range cooker, and redecorated bedrooms.

Property manager

Amanda and Chris Mallett

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We provide equipment for babies and children.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

2-3 well behaved dogs (more under prior approval)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no smoking permitted within the house.

Parking Please do not park on grass areas. Adequat

Log basket 1 basket of complimentary wood plus kin

Hot tub Please follow the instructions given via t

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Presteigne

Located in Presteigne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Withybeds Nature Reserve and Mynydd Ffoesidoes Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hergest Croft Gardens and Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider The Spaceguard Centre and Westonbury Mill Water Gardens. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Presteigne, Powys

What's nearby

Hergest Croft Gardens - 8 min drive
Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre - 11 min drive
Shropshire Hills - 15 min drive
Hergest Ridge - 17 min drive
Offa's Dyke Centre - 17 min drive

Getting around

Knighton Station - 17 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burton Hotel - ‬7 min drive
‪The Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
‪The Harp Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Angel Fishbar - ‬8 min drive
‪Border Bean - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quarry House, peaceful rural retreat, country farmhouse cottage, sleeps 8-12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Quarry House, peaceful rural retreat, country farmhouse cottage, sleeps 8-12?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quarry House, peaceful rural retreat, country farmhouse cottage, sleeps 8-12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quarry House, peaceful rural retreat, country farmhouse cottage, sleeps 8-12 located?

This family-friendly Presteigne holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Saint Stephen's Church, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hergest Croft Gardens and Went's Meadow. Judge's Lodging and Church of St Andrew are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

29 Dec 2023

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Extended family Christmas

Quarry House was an amazing venue for our extended family Christmas celebration. We had 12 people from 9-74 and a dog and all had a great time. The house looked beautiful all lit up and decorated. We particularly appreciated the amazingly well equipped kitchen. There was nothing at all that we missed even down to spare batteries. There were clear instructions on how to operate everything and helpful local information. We enjoyed walks in the woods, soaking in the hot tub and warming up in front of the log burner. We had an issue with a power cut on the 1st night. This was outside anyone’s control but the owner was very helpful in communicating with us and finding out the cause of the problem and it was quickly resolved. All in all the house was perfect for our needs and we may very well rent it again (if they’ll have us!)

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

21 Oct 2023

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Lovely secluded, relaxing stay

A great sized property that had more than enough space for 7 of us. The grounds and surrounding woodlands were very peaceful. The added extras such as the log burner, hot tub & games room meant that we had plenty to do on the rainy days. The area is very remote which adds to the privacy and the nearby villages had everything we needed from takeaway to post office. We’d definitely love to stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola B.

3 Sept 2023

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Making memories

Very clean, cosy beds and kitchen, suitably well equipped for many people.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearl D.

25 Aug 2023

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Perfect relaxing family break

Quarry House was perfect for our family holiday. 7 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs enjoyed everything the house had to offer. The children had so much fun between the hot tub, games room, grounds and play area. The house is equipped with everything you need for an away from it all break. We enjoyed meals around the big kitchen table, beautiful views from the terrace and summer house, relaxing around the outdoor fire, chilling in the hot tub and long walks. The Chinese takeaway in Presteigne was delicious and only a 5 minute drive away. We loved the house and would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

23 Jun 2023

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Amazing

The property was fantastic and located in a beautiful spot it had everything we needed and more from the relaxing hottub to the cosy fire pit not to mention the stunning gardens and spectacular scenery! i would 100% recommend to all and will be definitely returning, the communication from the owners was also great with instructions from check in to check out and reassurance that they was a message away had we had any issues :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

22 Apr 2023

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Perfect for a rural self-contained stay

My birthday stay was one of two halves. At the weekend we hosted my grown up children and their young families, totalling 9 of us and 2 dogs. With a choice of games console, pool, dolls house, darts, wendy house, table tennis and hot tub (and more which we didn't use) the children were always busy and parents happy. Eating was straight forward with such a long table and plenty of toddler friendly plates etc. Dogs were also well catered for with their own box of supplies. Things don't always go perfectly and the shower was fixed within 4 hours of reporting it. The following week our family returned to work and we hosted friends in their place. The host and the housekeeper obligingly accommodated this change of use perfectly by supplying us with extra sheets and towels with perfect attention to our requests. Quarry House is located in beautiful rolling countryside. I struggled to arrange taxis but that aside, the house has everything to entertain families and walkers without jumping in the car. All our guests were sad to leave, having had the most perfect stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

16 Sept 2022

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Wife's Birthday

Absolutely amazing property. Has literally everything you could ask for in terms of facilities. Great kitchen, hot tub was a success with the kids, great games room. Loved the sun terrace area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

30 Aug 2022

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Stunning property!

We had a brilliant week, I only wish we had booked for longer. The house, grounds and views are stunning. So much to keep the kids happy away from home! The house is remote but near enough to a number of lovely attractions including the Small Breed Farm Park and owl centre which is definitely worth a visit, and a trip to Hay, which we loved. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Rugby Warwickshire

12 Aug 2022

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Fantastic for families and dogs

The property was even better than expected, well equipped and decent space. The hot tub was great with all the family having a dip at some point. The grounds offered great walks for the dogs with direct access on to forest walks or even runs for the more energetic of us. Found lots of interesting places to visit, it feels a bit like the place where time stood still

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

9 Aug 2022

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Simply, The Best!

A lovely spacious house in a beautiful setting. Something entertaining for every member of the family provided from 4 to 76 years. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made wonderful memories. Thank you so much Amanda and Chris.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

7 Aug 2022

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Lovely, quiet, and self-contained.

An excellent, big, old house refurbished with modern facilities, including a luxury hot tub.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

26 Jul 2022

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Stay at Old Radnor

We had an a wonderful stay at Old Radnor. Amazing facilities and grounds. Really high level of spec. Would thoroughly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie-jo S.

28 Jun 2022

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Perfect quiet get away

Our group had a wonderful mid week stay. There was so much to do and keep us entertained while we were here, we all had a great time. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything we needed, it’s also a lovely pet friendly place to stay. We will return again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lix S.

24 Jun 2022

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House needing a deep clean and decorated through out.

Quarry house review...on arrival place looked fantastic, plenty grounds for kids to run around very welcoming even the sun was shining. We were disappointed with the cleanliness given we had paid an enhanced cleaning fee due to covid. When we arrived two of our party spent the first hour cleaning. On closer inspection the house was full of cob webs (on the foot of one bed, all along wall art throughout the house, ceiling joists in the kitchen dining area) kitchen needed a full deep clean due to toaster full of crumbs, kettles had stale water in them, dishwasher was smelly and had food debris lying in the bottom. The sink was covered in brown splashes and draining board was filthy. The utility room fridge freezer had dried in spilled milk along the doors. We cleaned the visible milk away and cleaned the fridge freezer 3 times but still smelled. Cleaners said they had reported this but it was still dirty when we arrived so hadn't been cleaned anyway. Tumble dryer lint filter was left full. Hot tub had a broken seal this was day one! When we pulled the travel cot out from under the bed it and the fold up bed we're covered in a very thick layer of dust which made me wonder when they had last been moved for under the bed to be hoovered. Travel cot was also stained so gave that a clean before using which we would have done anyway but still disappointed to see it was put away visibly dirty. Day 2 blind fell off the window of the black and white room, cafetiere cracked when we put hot water in it. We found food under the kitchen sofa. Broken toilet seat hinge ( not recently broken) kids swing set is well past its best, there were broken kids chairs in the Wendy house we had to hide from our toddler as they were unsafe. Lovely bedding, plenty towels supplied. Hot tub was amazing . The outside new seating was lovely to picnic with our wee people. The house could benefit from a deep clean and refreshing of paint , broken tiles replaced, garden slabs levelled as some are wobbly (not good for our kids. Yes when we called to report any issues they were delt with quickly thankfully. We were a family of 5 adults a 6 year old and a 2 year old . Drove over 5 hours from Scotland for a 4night stay and I tried to enjoy our time but kept finding more faults. holes in the ground which unfortunately but luckily( rather me than kids) I fell down injuring my shin and ankle. Summer house equipment sun damaged, lot of road noise in teal room. Needs a major update all over

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catharine P.

7 Jun 2022

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Great venue for family holiday

Quarry House was a wonderful venue for a 3 generational family holiday celebrating a special birthday. We chose the area so we could explore some of Granny’s childhood memories, she having been brought up in Hereford. The hot tub & games rooms were a must have requirement for the older grandchildren. The grounds were great for all the age groups to enjoy & explore. A bonus were the banks of primroses in the garden. Although the weather forecast was poor, the reality was much kinder! Overall the house was extremely well equipped. A good time was had by all. Amanda was very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

22 May 2022

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Exactly what we were looking for for a family get together.

We were looking for a venue for a family get together to celebrate a big birthday and Quarry House ticked all the boxes. Peaceful with plenty of outside side/adjoining walks and dog friendly. Plenty of things to keep us entertained under cover if the weather was unkind (which it wasn't!) so we made full use of the outside space. Our hosts were helpful and responsive to queries... couldn't really have asked for anything more. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

22 May 2022

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Great Family Break

The property was great and allowed us to get away as a mixed family group. The facilities were fantastic and we had everything we could possibly have needed for our long weekend. The hot tub was fabulous, as was the games room, and the setting can't be faulted. Set in a large plot with separate terraces with views out over the valley, we were able to take advantage of the lovely weather we had and truly relax. Lovely walk direct from the top of the property. Owners were very helpful beforehand when we had a family bereavement and weren't sure whether our plans would need to change.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA R.

14 Feb 2022

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Magical scenary

House with all The features … old and New.. landscapes around full with all Kinds for all minds .. from hills to mountains. Boys enjoyed so much The Games room, adults The fireplace and jacuzzi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Macaulay C.

11 Feb 2022

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Amazing place

Me and my family all enjoyed our stay and would 100% recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

carl s.

14 Jan 2022

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Perfect location.

The property was as described, but still impressed when we arrived. All well stocked with items that's needed to make your stay hassle free and enjoyable. Such as plenty pots and pans, cutlery, milk, bread, butter, towels for showering and hot tub. Instructions for everything that you need. The hosts immediately replied to any questions we had before hand. (Didn't need to ask anything once there). Grounds were just perfect for our two dogs. Walk them around the grounds first thing in the morning, then off out up Burfa Hill which is accessed via a gate on the property grounds. Once there we didn't need to go out once. Great location, great facilities and great hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N., Stoke on Trent

5 Nov 2021

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Quarry house ideal for family get togethers, beautiful location with hot tub, games room and more.

Thank you, we had an amazing weekend at Quarry House recently to celebrate my daughter's 40th birthday! Being a group of 10 family and friends, ranging in ages from 17 to 92 we found lots of fun activities for all our ages. We loved the hot tub and its colour changing lights, it was amazing! Enjoyed walks around the 3 acres of garden, a family BBQ and playing table tennis. So much to do without leaving this fab setting. We did have an issue in the games room where my 92 year old mum stayed, the heater wasn't working- so we contacted the hosts Amanda and Chris. Within an hour the situation was resolved with a brand new heater! Much appreciated! Excellent hosts, if needed always available on the other end of the phone and welcome basket on arrival was a lovely added extra! SLovely cottage, well equipped with an abundance of amenities to enjoy! Thoroughly loved our stay and can't wait to book again for a longer holiday! 🙂

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

7 Aug 2021

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Beautiful holiday home

We loved Quarry House. Everything about it was cosy and so well thought out. We were left wanting for nothing. The setting is absolutely stunning, wonderful dog walks from the house with the most stunning views. Our children loved the swings, hot tub and table tennis room. The owners were great in terms of communication and information provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

23 Jul 2021

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Fantastic property & location

The property is in a fantastic location with peace, serenity and views to greet you. We were 6 adults plus a three year old and had a really great holiday. Would highly recommend the Quarry House

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee C.

19 Jul 2021

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Amazing

Absolutely amazing holiday let - everything was as expected and will look forward to booking again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

12 Jul 2021

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Long weekend with friends

We all absolutely loved it. Faultless

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amanda and Chris Mallett

We have three children and two Labradors. We enjoy spending time together on holiday and love the tranquil relaxing home from home we have created. We have hired many holiday homes over the years and have a good idea about what makes a great holiday home. We hope that we have used our knowledge to create a wonderful holiday location for others to enjoy too.

Why they chose this property

Quarry House sits on the borders of both Powys and Herefordshire. We originally looked to buy a holiday home in Herefordshire where we had enjoyed a fabulous holiday the previous year. Herefordshire is a hidden gem of England and one of the best kept secrets as a place for wonderful holidays. Please keep our secret and join us in enjoying a beautiful part of the country.

What makes this property unique

The views from Quarry House are it's best feature. Watch the Herefordshire dairy herd in the morning charging across the fields to be fed. The walks direct from the property are fantastic for walkers and dog owners. Our dog enjoys the 3 acres of garden to explore. The house is well equipped for families with children. This house is our family home from home and we hope that you enjoy the comfort and facilities that we have available to our guests.