Summary of Facilities at Drovers Retreat

“Drovers Retreat is a lovely cottage with everything you need supplied.
We were comfy and had a lot of fun, indoors and out! Lovely walking nearby and great access to Ludlow, Hay and local towns. Great stay!
”
— Helen, Guy, children and dog, March 2022

Accommodates up to four people (two double bedrooms - one double bed and two twins).
 

  • fully equipped kitchen

    • oven

    • hob

    • fridge/freezer

    • dishwasher

    • toaster

    • microwave

    • cafetière

    • full crockery and cutlery

    • original flagstone floor

    • Electric radiator

  • Laundry

    • washing machine

    • tumble drier

    • outside washing line and pegs

    • electric iron + ironing board

  • bathroom

    • bath

    • shower

    • wc

    • basin

    • heated towel rail

    • sets of towels

    • hairdryer

  • Bedroom 1

    • double bed (4'6" - 1.37m)

    • vintage wardrobe with mirror

    • bedside tables and lights

    • duck feather and down or anti-allergy micro-fibre pillows

    • duck feather and down duvet

    • luxurious cotton mattress and pillow protectors

    • slippers

    • oak floor

    • electric radiator

  • Bedroom 2

    • two twin beds (3' - 0.9m)

    • vintage dressing table with mirror

    • bedside tables and lights

    • duck feather and down or anti-allergy micro-fibre pillows

    • duck feather and down duvet

    • luxurious cotton mattress and pillow protectors

    • oak floor

    • electric radiator

  • Living Room

    • sofa

    • three lounge chairs

    • log burner (no charge for logs)

    • original flagstone floor

    • vintage sideboard

    • vintage dining table with 6 dining chairs

    • wall mirror

    • bookcase with selection of books (including walking and wildlife) and games

    • flatscreen tv with Freesat channels

    • DVD player + selection of dvds

    • radio/CD player

    • 2 electric radiators

  • Infant facilities

    • high chair available on request

    • infant travel cot available on request

  • Games/wet day barn

    • large, traditional stone and timber barn connects from kitchen

    • Table football, snooker and darts available

  • Outside SEATING areas

    • Seating and table at the front of the cottage and at the back in a fenced-off area in the woodland

    • BBQ available with charcoal

  • Dogs

    • We welcome up to two well-behaved dogs for an extra charge, but please keep them off beds and furniture. We are surrounded by sheep farms, so please keep your dogs under strict control, both on our farm and out and about locally.

    • We can supply a large dog bed, and stainless steel food and water bowls.

    • Our large fenced woodland area ( near the junction with the main road) is a great place to let the dog (and children) exercise.

  • food

    • On arrival our Welcome Pack includes cake or flapjacks, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, apple juice from our own ancient varieties of apples.

    • Our small ‘Honesty Shop’ offers a range of locally made frozen meals, together with some basic groceries.

  • General facilities

    • Electric vehicle type 2, 7 kW charger available. Charge based on electricity used.

    • Free unlimited 4G Wi-Fi (based on mobile signal (at around 40 Mbps).

    • Excellent 4G mobile phone signal for EE/BT - other providers offer a varying service

    • Pure spring water, treated with uv and physical filter

    • 100% renewable electricity

    • Access to private woodland area, and private right of way to Radnor Forest

    • BBQ facilities

    • outside furniture - front of cottage: bench, table and wooden chairs; rear woodland area: table and wooden chairs

    • Weatherproof, secure storage for bicycles

    • large car park

    • smoke detectors

    • carbon monoxide detectors

    • fire sprinklers

    • Drovers Retreat is a No Smoking establishment

  • nearby Attractions