Blackway House
A beautiful stone house with stunning interiors in a fantastic central location just outside Hereford and Great Malvern. Packed with character, exquisite furnishings and picturesque gardens with a spectacular secret dining terrace, Blackway House is an exceptional stay for a large family or group getaway. You’ll be surrounded by pretty market towns and National Trust sites while days out further afield include Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye and the Cotswolds.
Overview
This elegant stone house with its beautiful interiors and stunning setting is perfect for family gatherings, group getaways or even retreats. With spacious kitchen, living room, drawing room and 7 bedrooms, there is plenty of room for everyone to socialise and relax in style.
The bright, stylish kitchen with its wood flooring and large dining table is a fabulous place for brunch or indulgent dinners. The drawing and living rooms are elegantly styled and both boast attractive log burners to gather around on cooler nights enjoying a glass of wine while playing board games or simply catching up. With a combination of king-size, twin and family bedrooms, there is flexibility for sleeping arrangements, with plenty of bathrooms to share between guests.
The outside space at Blackway House is the property’s crowning glory. From woodland paths and open lawns to a fairy house and charming wooden bridge, every corner of this beautiful garden has a surprise. The true highlight is the spectacular hidden dining terrace where decadent al fresco feasts can be enjoyed or special occasions celebrated. As the sun goes down you can toast marshmallows on the fire pit or take a dip in the hot tub. Venture out on local country walks or down to the village pub for a drink in the garden.
Ground Floor
Drawing RoomThis elegant drawing room is a space for conversation and relaxation. Light the fire and put on some music or enjoy a good book on the sumptuous sofas. This formal space is great for socialising at any time of day.
Living Room
With comfy sofas and TV, this is a great space for gathering to watch a movie or favourite series. It can also double up as a playroom, providing children with their own space. On cooler nights the wood burning stove can be lit, creating a cosy space to snuggle up.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The generous kitchen has space to sit all 20 guests across the 10-seater dining table and additional folding table. Fill the room with your chatter and laughter as you enjoy indulgent dinners cooked with locally bought gourmet foods. There is a large range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster and you’ll find every essential you could need.
Utility
Tucked away beside the side entrance is the utility with two dishwashers and a sink. Bring the dogs in this way after a walk of the grounds to wash off any muddy paws and hang up coats and wellies.
Pantry
You’ll find extra space to store your essentials here so you can bring all of your favourite snacks, treats and bottles of wine with you.
Bedroom Six
This twin bedroom has two single beds and two chests of drawers provide plenty of storage.
Bedroom Seven
The second ground floor twin features a large original fireplace and exposed beams in the high ceiling. The two single beds share a bedside chest of drawers and there is a built-in cupboard.
Shower Room
Opposite the two ground floor bedrooms, the shower room has a rainfall shower, WC and basin.
First Floor
Bedroom One
The first family room has an ornate French-style king-size bed and two singles and large wardrobe, perfect for families who like to be close.
En Suite
In the en-suite is a large rainfall shower, WC and basin. A touch of glamour is added with an ornate mirror, bringing some of the style of the bedroom through.
Bedroom Two
Beneath the elegance of a chandelier are a king-size bed and two single beds with wardrobe, perfect for family or friends sharing.
En Suite
The en suite mirrors that of bedroom one and has a rainfall shower, WC and basin.
Bedroom Three
At the opposite end of the house, bedroom three has a king-size bed, two singles and a wardrobe, and you start the day looking out across the garden views.
Bathroom
The main bathroom has a luxurious jacuzzi bath, separate rainfall shower, WC and basin. Run yourself a bubble bath to rest your legs after a long country walk and relax for a while.
Bedroom Four
Bedroom four has an elegant king-size sleigh-style bed and a wardrobe.
Bedroom Five
The second king-size bedroom is a generous sized room, perfect for couples.
Outside
The gardens here are a treasure trove, at each turn you find something new and exciting to explore. The lawn leads out past a fairy house to woodland paths where adventures can be staged and beautiful vistas abound. Stroll through the bountiful apple tress to the fire sphere surrounded by its log seating where stories are told and marshmallows can be roasted as you wrap up in blankets. At the end of the garden over the most charming wooden bridge the dining terrace appears. Set the table for a decadent al fresco feast as this natural wonderland envelops you.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedrooms - 7 Bedrooms: 3 X Family Room With 1 King-size And 2 Single, 2 X King-size, 2 X Twin
4 Bathrooms - 1 X Bathroom, 1 X Ground Floor Shower Room, 2 X En-suite Shower Room
Hairdryer
Fire - Wood And Kindling Provided 01 Oct To 31 March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher - 2 X In The Utility Room
Dining Table - Seats 20
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 200+ Mbps
TV - Smart
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Piano
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed, But Children To Be Supervised And Pets Kept Under Control
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Fire Pit - Additional Fee Of £60
Hot Tub - On Request, Additional Fee Applies
Parking - Gated Driveway Parking For 10 Cars
On your Doorstep
Eating Out:
- The Oak Inn, Staplow – award-winning traditional country pub serving classic dishes (6 miles)
- The Seven Stars - offers a mixture of traditional pub dishes and finer dining options, Ledbury (9 miles)
- Peppe’s, Great Malvern – Italian restaurant offering delicious home cooked meals (10 miles)
- Three Choirs Vineyard - one of England's oldest vineyards, located south of Ledbury, where you can immerse yourself in the charm of historic vineyard and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at their brasserie, Newent (12.8 miles)
Walks:
The Malvern Hills are just a 20-minute drive away and offer some fantastic walks. Whether you just want to explore a small section or follow the trail along each of the peaks you will be rewarded with incredible views across the region. If you visit Ledbury you can follow routes into the Malverns from here or explore the town on a circular route passing historic houses along the way.
Places to Visit:
- Eastnor Castle – surrounded by a deer park and arboretum this is a great family day out visiting the castle and walking the grounds. It is also home to the Land Rover Experience where you can book an exhilarating drive (10 miles)
- Malvern Hills – head out into the great outdoors and explore this beautiful landscape with a stop off at the lovely market town of Ledbury (12 miles).
- Newbridge Farm Park, Aylton – an adventure for children with a playground, go karts, soft play and so much more (6.5 miles)
- Hereford – a picturesque town perfect for a shopping trip (12 miles)
- Worcester – visit this historic city with its soaring cathedral (20.3 miles)
Travel:
Train - Ledbury railway station (9 miles) has a frequent and direct service to Hereford and Birmingham.
Taxis - Malvern Taxis, Bizzy Cars
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 11:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. Please ensure pets are supervised and on-lead outside as the on-site property manager has pets.
- Blackway House welcomes hen dos, family groups, and groups of friends.
- Hot tub hire (inflatable or rigid) can be arranged for an additional fee. Please contact the owner directly to arrange this after booking.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- There is a small residential property beside Blackway House.
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Why we love this
With its woodlands, fairy doors, hidden dining terrace, fire sphere and little wooden bridge, the gardens here are magical.
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The Location
Situated in between the beautiful market towns of Hereford, Great Malvern and Ledbury, Blackway House is in the perfect position to explore their historic buildings, bustling markets and pretty independent shops as well as their cute cafés and restaurants. Walkers and cyclists will be in heaven with the Malvern Hills on their doorstep – a breathtaking landscape with panoramic views from summits such as the Worcestershire Beacon. Surrounded by National Trust and historic sites like Eastnor Castle, vineyards and farm parks, there is plenty to discover for all ages. Days out further afield include Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Symonds Yat and the Cotswolds.
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The size and location of Blackway House are great, and we enjoyed the celebrating a birthday there.
The location of Blackway House is great, and it's set in lovely grounds with plenty of outside space. It was ideal for our large group for a weekend, with plenty of sleeping space and a large kitchen diner and two generous living rooms.
Given the cost of the property we were disappointed to have to pay extra to check in an hour early and to see that other things like using the outside fire pit also cost extra.
Unfortunately the TV didn't work, and using the toaster caused the electrics to short. Some of the crockery and kitchen items were dirty, (mouldy tea pot), unwashed oven dishes etc. We were hosting a party and 17 people stayed the night, so it would have been handy not to have had to wash things first. It also would have been handy to have an extra bin bag and tea towels.
Unfortunately we were also a bit disappointed by the showers in the property as none had much in the way of water pressure, and given the price of rental, we'd hoped for something a bit better.
The owner met us at check in and showed us around which was helpful. She lives on site and invited us to knock if we needed anything. We did on one occasion, but unfortunately she wasn't available. She later let us know she was unavailable at check out, and gave us details of where to leave keys.
In summary the size and location of Blackway House are great, and we enjoyed the weekend there celebrating a birthday.
Guest
The most amazing property and grounds, loads of space and beautiful grounds
Evangelina
Our host was responsive and helpful, responding quickly, particularly during our stay. The gardens were beautiful and we had a great stay.
Sarah
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