Cothill Barns Self Catering Holidays

03/08/2024

LATE AVAILABILITY 9th - 16th Aug NOW £695 FOR UP TO 4 GUESTS, 2 extra can be accommodated for a supplement. NR HAY ON WYE, in the beautiful borderlands of England and Wales. Lots to do in the area, as well as great walks and places to eat. Dog friendly, games room on site. Perfect place to relax!

19/02/2024

Tango is a great favourite with guests and has the sweetest nature, spending hours waiting for them to stroke her......not sure all the mud makes her such an attraction at the moment!!
Mother of the mad dog

17/02/2024

If the constant rain and muddy wellies feel never ending, maybe this will brighten the day! Spring is on the way!

30/01/2024

Come and enjoy Herefordshire and as we are so close to the Welsh border, you can visit two countries in one holiday!!

Herefordshire is one of the off the beaten track counties in Western England on the Welsh Border.Here's our guide.

23/01/2024

Just a short drive from Cothill Barns and always somewhere guests love to go. Well done!

We have just been awarded our placement in the Top 50 Gastropubs yesterday where we have come in at no.41! We are over the moon with this after only being open for two years so far. Congratulations to all the other amazing pubs around the UK. So happy to be included in the awards alongside some incredibly talented chefs and front of house teams. We were the only ones awarded from Herefordshire too! We can’t wait to welcome you all in for a meal soon! Thank you for the continued support 🙏

16/01/2024

Such a vibrant sunrise this morning over the woods.

09/01/2024

A bit chilly this morning, but this brave daffodil decided to pop open anyway!

04/01/2024

A ray of sunshine after all the wind and rain...

18/12/2023

Amazing sky this morning

25/10/2023

A lovely day out during your stay. My personal favourite is Eardisland - which one will be yours?

Herefordshire Black & White Villages - picturesque villages that have preserved their chocolate box appeal and black & white village charm.

14/10/2023

Autumn colour at Cothill

22/08/2023

22/08/2023

LATE AVAILABILITY from Friday for the bank holiday weekend or week. Sleeps 4 (+ 2 in the cosy shepherd's hut). Dog friendly too.

06/06/2023

There is so much more to Hay than the Festival and it's feels a privilege to live so near to such a vibrant, unique, quirky place.

As the final few festival guests depart and the town returns to it's normal pace, we wanted to remind folk that Hay-on-Wye is not just all about books and festivals, it’s also got top-rated pubs, cafe’s and Michelin-starred restaurant’s with gorgeous food, often locally sourced and made, washed down with local ciders, ales and juices.
It's a year-round destination for a foodie getaway well worth adding to your travel bucket-list.
Here is our run down of where to eat in Hay on Wye -
https://www.bythewye.uk/blog/hay-on-wye-foodie-getaways-where-to-eat-in-hay-on-wye/

30/04/2023

The fabulous Rowlestone Ice Cream's lovely new look - but thankfully the great taste is the same!! A brilliant place to visit and eat when you're staying with us.

30/03/2023

Just a short drive away and always great fun with the children - after they have finished admiring the baby lambs and chicks we have here of course!

29/03/2023

16/03/2023

Here's Maggie - available for Hay Festival - have a look at our website for details and lots more photos.

16/03/2023

We've got our tickets!! Although the cottages and Emperor tent are booked for the Hay Festival, we still have availability in Maggie, our fabulous restored 1930's caravan. Grab your tickets for Stormzy (or whoever else takes your fancy) and book a stay with us before it's too late!!

“special event”

07/03/2023

A fabulous place to visit during your stay - just a few minutes down the road. Don't miss the damson sorbet!!

04/03/2023

Yet another reason to visit the lovely Hay on Wye during your stay

⭐️New Market Alert!⭐️ We’re very excited to announce that we will be running a new monthly market this year, the Hay Saturday Market, bringing independent producers, street food and local makers to the town square.

Memorial Square
Hay-on-Wye
First Saturday of the month
10am-4pm
1 Apr // 6 May // 1 Jul // 5 Aug // 2 Sep // 7 Oct

Watch this space and diary the dates! 🎉

28/02/2023

Such a lovely surprise today. Had thought my favourite bantam may have been fox food, but she's turned up with 4 fluffy chicks.

06/02/2023

Beautiful views even with cloud cover and totally stunning on a clear day. Just one of so many amazing walks to try when you stay at Cothill Barns.

Now the views from The Cat's Back are always epic but this cloud cover made it extra special for talented photographer 📸

The Black Hill or The Cat’s Back is in the Black Mountains. It's known as the Cat’s Back due to the hill resembling the appearance of a hunched, sitting cat. Traversing the border between England and Wales, this is an energetic walk, but you will be rewarded with the most stunning views.

After your walk why not rest and refuel at local pubs The Bull's Head Craswall or The Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley

A perfect weekend, half term or cheeky midweek blast of fresh air and perspective - unique to the glorious county of Herefordshire.

06/02/2023

Beautiful even with cloud cover, but even more stunning on a clear day. Just one of the many amazing walks to do when you stay at Cothill Barns.

Now the views from The Cat's Back are always epic but this cloud cover made it extra special for talented photographer 📸

The Black Hill or The Cat’s Back is in the Black Mountains. It's known as the Cat’s Back due to the hill resembling the appearance of a hunched, sitting cat. Traversing the border between England and Wales, this is an energetic walk, but you will be rewarded with the most stunning views.

After your walk why not rest and refuel at local pubs The Bull's Head Craswall or The Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley

A perfect weekend, half term or cheeky midweek blast of fresh air and perspective - unique to the glorious county of Herefordshire.

22/01/2023

Beautiful frosty morning sunrise

09/01/2023

'Hunt the duck' is always great fun for young and old when guests stay. It's always a surprise to find them hidden in different places when they leave!

10/11/2022

**GOLDEN VALLEY VIBES**

Dore Abbey, in Herefordshire’s picturesque Golden Valley, was established in 1147 and populated by monks from Morimond Abbey in the Champagne region of north-eastern.

However, despite being bequeathed some historic relics, which originally drew in crowds, finances were poor and the house was dissolved in 1536.

In 1633 the owner, Viscount Scudamore (the Scudamore family still hold their seat after 1000 years, at nearby Kentchurch Court) restored what was left of the abbey church to convert it for use as the local parish church.

Further repairs were carried out by Roland Paul in 1901-09 and the medieval presbytery is one of the finest Cistercian survivals in the west of Britain.
Today it has been further updated and is well patronised, hosting annual events.

The drive to it at this time of year is incredibly pretty and a great opportunity to explore this beautiful part of our county.

📸 by The Viking Games

03/08/2022

Just down the road and definitely worth a try during your stay.

Great news Gwatkin Red Cow Tavern will be open for evening service this week with the exception of Friday 5th August when it will close early for Bacton BBQ. Everything else remains unchanged, same great food, service and atmosphere. Find out more about Gwatkin Red Cow at www.gwatkinredcow.co.uk