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The Country Retreat

Bodenham, near Leominster, Herefordshire

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Sleeps 18
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 4
grade 5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Cinema Room
Wedding venues
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At a glance

  • 14th Century country mansion set within 22 acres of Herefordshire countryside, accommodating up to 24 guests
  • Entertain with family and friends within the 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and a nature trail for the younger members of the family to explore
  • The perfect backdrop for any special occasion whatever the time of year, with great social space to include a separate bar area, games and cinema room, library and pool table and wood-panelled dining room
  • Enjoy the mansion's own vineyard which produces sparkling wine, cider and apple juice
  • Can be booked alongside another property - Garden House - Broadfield (see link at the bottom of the page) - which sleeps a further 6+1 guests - please contact us for details
Property code: OC-65881

With acres of grounds for you to explore it’s easy to forget that your close to the city of Hereford and the town of Leominster. Hereford sits on the banks of the River Wye, surrounded by gently rolling hills and the market town of Leominster is renowned for its eclectic range of antique shops. Rich in history, with Leominster Folk Museum and Weobley with some fine examples of the black and white beamed buildings. Eardisland, home to Burton Court, a 14th Century building which has enjoyed a potted history, has been associated with Henry, Prince of Wales and Owain Glyndwr. Visit Berrington Hall and Hampton Court Castle Estate. For walkers and cyclists, most of the rolling countryside and join the Wye Valley Walk or Offa’s Dyke.

This beautiful 14th Century country mansion is set at the end of a long private drive, enter the property on the ground floor, simply perfect for entertaining. You will find three large living areas, the lounge with an open fire, the inner hall which can be used as a reception room to enjoy arrival drinks with your guests and the snug, a more compact area designed for comfort where you can curl up in front of the Smart TV and read a book or try gaming with a PlayStation 4, it can also double as a room where children can play too. The dining room is a splendid place for large gatherings and the library is a great escape within the property, besides the vast collection of books to pore over there is a pool table for those who love a bit of light competitiveness. For the chef, there is a well-equipped kitchen with two double electric ovens and a five ring induction hob, air fryer, microwave, two fridges and three freezers and two dishwashers, along with lots of workspace for caterers to work if required. A utility room is tucked away with washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a games room with a table tennis arrangement, PlayStation 3 and a cinema area with a projector and screen. So, when the day is done climb the stairs where you will find nine beautiful bedrooms. These include, a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request) with en-suite rainfall shower room and WC, a further super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request) which shares a bathroom (with bath and rainfall shower) with a double bedroom, two king-size bedrooms both with private rainfall shower rooms and WC, two king-size bedrooms which share a Jack and Jill en-suite shower room and WC, and a further two king size bedrooms which again share a bathroom with rainfall shower and WC.

The immediate grounds are the perfect backdrop for any celebration with five acres, much of which is landscaped to showcase the terraces and expansive lawns. There is a summer house, a firepit and an orchard too with many more delightful features to encounter. The gardens are a wonderful place to wander, featuring a David Austin rose garden flowering from Summer to early Autumn and a pretty wildflower meadow blooming usually from July to September. For children there is a treasure hunt along with a football goal, bagatelle of outdoor games like giant Jenga, badminton, cricket, croquet and a child’s swing and slide. Within the grounds there is also a vineyard that makes local apple juice, cider and sparkling wine to be enjoyed on the premises. A hot tub is available for bookings until the end of June in 2026 and then again from October 26  through to April 27, it can be arranged for an additional cost outside these months with owner.

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  • Sleeps 18+6
  • 9 bedrooms - 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twins on request), 6 king-size and 1 double
  • 4 additional single put up beds (can be requested at an additional cost)
  • 1 double sofa bed in the snug (can be requested at an additional cost)
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, separate rainfall shower and WC, 1 Jack and Jill shower room and WC, 1 shared shower room with rainfall shower and WC, 1 en-suite rainfall shower room with WC and two private shower rooms with rainfall showers and WC's
  • 2 additional downstairs WCs
  • 2 double electric oven and 5 ring induction hob, microwave, 3 fridges, 2 freezers, 2 dishwashers and air fryer
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Hot tub available until end of June 26, then from Oct 26-Apr 27; can also be arranged outside these months with owner
  • Private bar in adjoining building (unstocked and unstaffed) with WCs
  • Games room with children's toys, table tennis table and cinema area with PlayStation 3 and projector with 90" screen
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request with owner
  • Baby bath, baby bath seat, infant toilet steps and seats available to use on request
  • TV and PlayStation 4 in snug
  • Bluetooth soundbar and subwoofer
  • Hotel level heating and hot water system
  • Library with pool table
  • Open fire with first basket of logs provided in snug, inner hall, lounge and dining room
  • Ample private courtyard parking available (off-road)
  • Pub and shop 1 mile
  • 1 fire pit and a 1 clay pizza oven (set up charges apply)
  • Private enclosed gardens with table and chairs, croquet lawn and garden games
  • On-site activities such as wine tasting and falconry can be arranged directly with the owner
  • 5 acres of private grounds including walled kitchen garden, small vineyard, orchard, open lawns, terraced rose garden and woods
  • Available for private events and weddings - please enquire
  • Extended check out time on a Sunday of 1pm
  • Can be booked alongside another property which sleeps a further 6+1 guests - please contact us for details
  • Private chefs permitted at property, but must be approved by the owner - please contact us for details
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Alison Leeke

This property is personally managed by Alison.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Ralph 11th April 2026

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The house is beautiful and fully equiped. We were 24 for a formal dinner and everything went as planned. All bedrooms are extremely comfortable and the extra facilities, bar and hot tub, proved great hits with my family. The location is superb and with the good weather our stay was a great success.

Reviewed by Stephen 1st April 2026

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Welcoming arrival, by the owner, with a guided tour. We had no need to contact the owner during the stay, but was more than willing to be contacted if required. Lovely property, accommodation and location. More than enough activities to do on site for all ages.Well equipped, and spacious grounds. Would highly recommend to stay here for any ages. HaRead mored a lovely relaxing time, whilst celebrating a special family Birthday. The bedrooms were set up to our requirement, before arrival. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 9th January 2026

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Such an amazing place would highly recommend

Reviewed by Hannah 10th January 2025

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A beautiful property for a large gathering! The area feels very private but within reach of amenities. It was comfortable and cozy in the height of winter, and well equipped for feeding everyone! We had so much space we werent on top of each other and could do group activities. The entertainment space was exceptional, and lots of entertainment in tRead morehe house without bringing extra. Quality of the renovation is beautiful, its warm, classy, elegant and a great choice. Hide

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.