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The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm

The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm, Mathon, Malvern, Worcestershire, England

Ella's dream to build the first 'light house' in Herefordshire came true. This heavenly retreat is bathed in light - and is equally light on the planet. It is a green-oak build of the highest order, vaulted to the ceiling and uplifting in every sense. Floors and walls are oak, work surfaces granite, baths and beds super-generous, solar panels cloak the roof and the heating is underfloor. A wood-burner and sheepskin rugs warm the sitting room, eating is an event at the lengthy dining table with Shaker-style ash chairs, there's a snug library to retreat to for drinks later, and, with no TV, you make your own entertainment on the Steinway piano and guitar. Spiral up the staircase to a bedroom with a view, its balcony perched over lazily grazing sheep. This tranquil and uncluttered house, the perfect place for reuniting with family or friends, is set on the edge of a cider orchard with the Malvern Hills to the east. Slip through glass doors to a garden and farmland that softens every edge, stride down country lanes or across Ella's farm to the hills. Simple yet stunning architecture, green credentials, space and harmony – if only you could bottle it! Malvern and Ledbury are close by.

Children over eight welcome.

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The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm

Contact: Ella Grace Quincy

  • Tel: 01886 880867
  • Sleeps: 2-10 per unit (14 in total).
  • Rooms: Light House (sleeps 10): 2 doubles with shower; 1 double with bath; 1 twin; 2 put-up beds.Studio (sleeps 4): loft bed, sofabed and shower room.
  • Price: £650 – £1,450. we do three night breaks from £500 to £1050
  • Closed: Rarely.
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. No smoking anywhere in the house. At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Footpath leads to the Malvern Hills
  • Well-placed for the Ledbury Poetry festival
  • Green woodworking and horse-handling courses nearby
  • Walks and plenty of wildlife on our 220-acre farm
  • Nightingales in season!
  • Steinway piano and good acoustics in the music room!

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm The ‘Lighthouse’

The ‘Lighthouse’

The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm Spacious kitchen and dining area

Spacious kitchen and dining area

The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm Ground-floor bedroom and shower-room

Ground-floor bedroom and shower-room

The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm Ensuite bathroom upstairs

Ensuite bathroom upstairs

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Lighthouse, Old Country Farm and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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