Blackway House, Bishop's Frome, Ledbury, Herefordshire

Blackway House sleeps 14-20 in 6 bedrooms (2 on sofa bed), set within beautiful Herefordshire countryside, and easily accessed from other parts of the country. A wonderful venue for a get together with large groups of family and friends or can be subdivided for smaller groups.

This period farmhouse has fantastic and substantial grounds (8 acres around house and 8 acres of fields). There is a secure garden, including a huge deck overlooking the countryside, croquet lawn, woodland, ponds, orchards, period barns (stables and coach house), a veggie garden and hedged field meadows - all of which are fabulous for exploring and playing. The gorgeous surrounding area is perfect for walks, cycling, riding, historical heritage, vineyards and more.

The facilities within the whole house include:
2 kitchens: a large farmhouse kitchen with Aga and huge kitchen table and an amazing brand new kitchen/diner
2 lounges: snug and a large living room, each with TV, one with wood burning stove
4 bathrooms: 1 downstairs, 2 ensuite, Jacuzzi bath upstairs

Half the house can be also rented for smaller groups. Each side takes up to 10, and has a living room and kitchen:

Georgian (side 1):
Sleeping spaces: 2 family rooms (king sized bed and 2 singles), double sofa bed in living room (10 people)
Large, brand new kitchen/diner
2 ensuite bathrooms
Large living room, wood burner, TV
Huge hall, grand stairs

Victorian (side 2):
Sleeping spaces: Twin downstairs, 1 family room and 2 doubles upstairs (10 people)
Huge kitchen/diner, Aga, range cooker
2 bathrooms, up and downstairs
Lounge with TV
Pantry, utility

The house is ethically managed: biodiversity enhanced, eco measures taken seriously, profits used for social purposes.

The house has been described as the perfect venue for a family celebration, a delightful well proportioned period property, where the two comfortable lounges with easy to operate wood burning stoves give space for the younger members of the group. Good sized bedrooms, many with shuttered windows and fluffy feather duvets. Super efficient showers and thoughtful extras with night lights along the corridors. Large garden and woodlands to enjoy.