Central / Worcestershire

National Winner of the English Tourism industry's highest accolade.
The Olde Rectory, Whitbourne, Worcestershire.
5 Superb Cottages, sleeping from 2(+2) to 6 (+4)
Luxury accommodation and service
England in Excellence 'Self Catering Holiday of the Year 2005'

A country idyll. This is rural Herefordshire, county of black and white timber-framed cottage, rolling rural landscape and ancient church. It’s a country scene largely untouched by the ravages of time. It’s a place for peaceful days and deep, dark, starry, starry nights.

The beautiful village of Whitbourne sits on the Herefordshire, Worcestershire border. You’ll find the Olde Rectory opposite an ancient 12th century church in a secluded conservation area. The five original 16th century buildings: the gardener’s shed, kitchens, coach house, cowshed and cider press have been lovingly transformed into multi award-winning holiday properties. Each is unique and beautifully restored to combine original features – exposed oak beams and millstone-flagged floors – with luxurious modern living – Chinese wool carpets and leather chesterfields. Handmade, gourmet-equipped kitchens and beautifully appointed bathrooms complete the scene.

Attention has been paid to every detail. There are luxurious four poster beds with crisp cotton sheets, logs cut to burn on wood burning stoves, carefully lit private courtyards and gardens for alfresco dining. A communal herb garden and apple and walnut orchard offer rich pickings to every guest. This Herefordshire hideaway is truly divine. It’s a perfect perennial retreat.

If you’ve come to get away from it all, this is the place. Visiting therapists, experts in aromatherapy, reiki and reflexology can soothe away the stress and tension.

A Maid service attends to your needs. You can pre-order delicious breakfast packs and dinner menus prepared using fresh local ingredients or book a babysitter and wend your way to one of the two village pubs.

It will be no surprise to discover that your hostess, Gilly Poultney is a talented interior designer who’s overseen every minor detail. Together with husband Cliff, they have thought of everything that could possibly enhance your stay.

Why not book all five properties together for a special birthday or anniversary celebration, Hen weekend, school or university reunion, family party or the perfect stress-free family Christmas.

Special Features

► Forget the fuss of self catering and pre-order locally produced breakfast packs, dinner menus, puds and ice creams from a unique ‘FLAVOURS OF HEREFORDSHIRE’ SHOPPING LIST .

► Spoil yourself –  VISITING THERAPISTS offer a range of holistic and beauty treatments in the comfort of your own cottage.

► Book a DAILY MAID SERVICE to freshen up for you during your stay or a GOLD MAID SERVICE to clean up for you as you leave.

► Special TWO NIGHT ‘TASTER WEEKENDS’ are available throughout the year. Enjoy a complimentary luxury breakfast pack of locally smoked salmon, fresh farm eggs and a jug of freshly squeezed orange juice to add to a bottle of bubbling Chardonnay. A Gold Maid Service is included too!

► HEREFORDSHIRE HOUSE PARTIES – celebrate your special occasion with friends and family. Choose from a host of party ideas to make your stay especially memorable.

■ PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES – Choose your own menu and get all dressed up to enjoy private service in the Rectory’s splendid Georgian dining room.

■ COLD PARTY BUFFETS delivered to your cottage.

■ PAMPERING PARTIES – Self-indulgent weekends filled with relaxation treatments and expert advice from a personal style consultant. THE PERFECT ‘GIRLIE WEEKEND’

■ ACTIVITY PARTIES Try your hand at mountain biking, horse riding, or golf. Perhaps you fancy a spot of fishing, clay pigeon shooting or, for a real adrenaline fix, try your hand at rock or wall climbing, quad biking through the woods or mountain boarding in the hills.

Contact:

Gilly and Cliff Poultney

Tel: +44 (0) 1886 82 2000

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