Drying House

Located in a quiet courtyard off Ledbury’s High Street, two-minutes’ walk from the heart of Ledbury with its many coffee shops, cafes, independent shops and art galleries, the Drying House is a red-brick and timber, two-story holiday let, ideal for a family or two couples.

The interior of the Drying Barn is charming, with its bright yet calming bedrooms and spacious upper floor where guests can socialise across the open-plan dining-living area and kitchen or close the kitchen off if preferred. The super-king size Master Bedroom (can be converted to a twin on request) has an ensuite shower room, while the twin room has an adjacent bathroom with half-size bath and over-bath shower.

To the front of the Drying House is a large, gravelled parking area with decking and lots of floral garden pots. Car access is via Worcester Road, while guests can take a short public footpath from the parking area to emerge on the High Street close to the famous Feathers Hotel. Though there isn’t a set outside seating area for the Drying House, please ask the caretakers if you would like to sit outside and they will do their best to accommodate you.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall:
The front door opens into a spacious hallway with hooks for coats, an umbrella rack (with umbrellas for your use during your stay), a shoe storage bench, and a corner cupboard ideal for keeping hats, gloves, and maps. Opposite the entrance is a Utility Room with a washing machine, iron, ironing board, vacuum, torch, and First Aid kit.

Bedroom One:
The Master Bedroom, with its calming white and taupe walls and shaker-style panelling, features an inviting super-king size double bed (can be set up as a twin on request). The room is carpeted and furnished with a bedside chest of drawers with a reading lamp, an upholstered chair, and a small wardrobe. This bedroom overlooks the gravel driveway, with privacy provided by a blind and curtains.

En-suite:
The en-suite features a cabinet-style shower, a washbasin with a mirror over and light with shaver unit, a vanity unit, two heated towel rails, and a dual-flush loo (which is twinned with a toilet in Uganda!).

Bedroom Two:
The twin bedroom is furnished with two single beds, offset to accommodate the Drying House’s unusual shape, with the same calming, yet refreshing, white and taupe walls and shaker-style panelling. Each bed has a unique woodblock bedside table with a reading lamp, and guests have a chair for clothes and an original built-in wardrobe with plenty of hanging space. This bedroom and overlooks the gravel driveway, with privacy provided by a blind and curtains.

Family Bathroom:
Located next to Bedroom two, the Family Bathroom has a half-size bath with overhead shower, washbasin with a mirror over and light with shaver unit, a vanity unit, heated towel rail, and dual-flush toilet (which is twinned with a loo in Afghanistan!).

First Floor

Living-Dining Area:
At the top of the stairs is the Drying House’s dining area, with a circular table that comfortably sits four, and a wood burner-effect fireplace. Ahead is the spacious yet cosy Living Room with a 43” smart TV, a three-seater sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a handsome desk full of usual local information. Shelving on the far wall holds a wide selection of books and games.

Kitchen:
Directly next to the Dining Area are double glass doors into the Kitchen, a wood-panelled room that’s reminiscent of a delightful log cabin. Fully equipped, the kitchen has everything guests need for a self-catering stay, including a double oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker. The long windows in the kitchen provide a great view down to Eastnor House and the other properties in the same holiday cottage complex.

Outside

To the front of the Drying House is a large, gravelled parking area with decking and lots of floral garden pots. Though there isn’t a set outside seating area for the Drying House, please ask the caretakers if you would like to sit outside and they will do their best to accommodate you.