The Sherriffs, Lyonshall, Kington, Herefordshire

All our luxurious 4 - star properties are fully inclusive of crisp white linen, fluffy towels and logs for open fires.

The Sherriffs has three large reception rooms: the "snug" 20' x 25" with huge open fireplace, video/TV, stereo, library of books, videos, games; drawing room with further more formal seating and open fireplace; dining-room to seat at least 14 - a table can be added to accommodate more; the fitted kitchen is also huge and seats 14. Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, large larder, TV.

Table tennis and washing/drying facilities are found in the garage.

The huge mature gardens have outdoor seating for 18 and a couple of barbecues.

First Floor: Three large double and large shower en suite; French double with vanity unit and four-poster double with vanity unit share additional bathroom.

Second Floor: Large "suede" double with huge en suite bathroom with double sinks; twin lilac room and four-bedded room share additional bathroom.

If your group is larger, we also have 2 cottages available within a short distance of The Sherriffs. Field Cottage is 1/4 mile up a country lane and sleeps 4 (one double, one twin) in a designer idyll set amidst rolling orchards with wonderful views and a charming sun deck with good-sized enclosed garden.

Gardeners Cottage, an old estate stone cottage, is a little further again; and sleeps 6 in two doubles, both with their own vanity units and one twin with bathroom and shower room.

Both cottage kitchens have all the mod cons. There is also a sitting room with TV, video and log burner and a dining room with stereo and a large table. The gardens are very large and private.

Herefordshire has been described as being one of the two most desirable counties in England. Indeed with its rolling hills and lack of population, it is a tranquil place for a holiday of relaxation. There is, however, lots to do; the Hay Festival (the country's primary literary gathering) is in the first week of June, the Ludlow Arts Festival during June and July and the Ludlow Food Festival in mid-September.