THE SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Yarpole

The Smithy near Lucton, Herefordshire, sleeps two people in one bedroom.

The Smithy is a Grade II listed cottage consisting of a kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, and dining seating, along with a sitting room with TV, woodburning stove, radio, and DVD Player. There is a double bedroom serviced by a bathroom. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with furniture and barbecue, along with off-road parking for two cars. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Travel cot available on request. There is a shop in 2.8 miles and pub in 2.2 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. The Smithy is a lovely base for a rural retreat in Herefordshire.

Amenities: Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV with Freeview, DVD Player, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot available on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable bike storage. Front enclosed patio with furniture and barbecue. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.8 miles, pub 2.2 miles.

Region: Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

Town: Mortimers Cross is a small village best known for the historic battle fought in 1461 during the Wars of the Roses. The village now has a scattering of cottages a shop, a local inn and is home to the English Heritage Mortimers Cross Watermill on the River Lugg. This area is home to the famous Mortimer Trail, a long distance walking route and nearby is the National Trust’s Croft Castle with its medieval fishponds. Enjoy a walk on the nearby Bircher Common, an area of lowland heath offering lovely views of the surrounding Marches, wild horses, sheep grazing and deer, ideal for enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the area.