Abbots Lodge Self Catering Apartment, Wigmore, Herefordshire

11/07/2022

So this is the project we have been working on for the last two years! We have created four new self catering holiday apartments in a beautiful listed building, near the heart of Ludlow. And on the ground floor we have opened a cafe; Kin Kitchen, run by Janet and her family.

Both the cafe and the apartments benefit from a large mature garden, filled with beautiful plants.

We are so grateful to all of you who have stayed with us at Abbots Lodge over the years.

It's time for a change, and with so much to manage at Kin Ludlow and our Cruckbarn holiday let (www.cruckbarn.co.uk) we have decided to close Abbots Lodge B and B.

Maybe we'll see you at Kin!!

Janet and John

15/12/2021

At just under an hours drive away, a trip to the Elan Valley near Rhayader is definitely worth it. The countryside is beautiful on the way there, and the dams themselves and their setting are stunning.

Any time of year, they never disappoint. There's lots of water about at the moment, which makes them extra dramatic!

14/12/2021

28/07/2020

Just back from providing dinner for a lovely family, staying . Three course menu including slow cooked Middle Eastern spiced lamb, and summer fruit pavlovas with fresh strawberry coulis, all elegantly served by my favourite daughter!

20/05/2020

The light was so beautiful looking out off our verandah as we had our supper, we had to take a stroll to the castle to catch the last of it, casting long shadows on the valley. Just a few yards along the path, the sun on the cow-parsley was magical.

02/05/2020

Went for my exercise around the woods on the bike last night. Stopped to collect a few wild garlic leaves...wasn't sure where to start!

22/04/2020

Sadly it's just salt 'n' pepper cuddling together on the B and B breakfast table who get to enjoy the wisteria coming into flower just outside the window. The terrace is a beautiful place for breakfast on these sunny April mornings

23/03/2020

Looking up and out, the natural world carries on. Beautiful light, colours, forms and smells, living things oblivious to our worries and anxiety, but a tonic for them nonetheless.

15/03/2020

We are keeping as positive as possible here in Wigmore, hoping to continue to welcome guests to our B and B who want to come away and enjoy our beautiful peaceful location, rural setting and pretty local towns and villages. After all Spring really is coming! We've had a few cancellations over the last few days, which for such a small business, has a big impact - especially coming on the back of the terrible flooding that seems to have gone on for weeks and weeks. The disruption to normal life we are all experiencing, reading about and watching unfold on our screens, is worrying. Please continue to support small businesses! For our part we can offer a spacious, relaxing place to stay, away from the crowds, with historical sites and countryside walks straight out of the door. Why not isolate yourselves here, have some r and r, with discreet and hygienic room service available!

29/07/2019

We have been responsible for opening up the church in Wigmore throughout July. It sits on a rocky outcrop, up above the surrounding village houses, and just a few yards from us. The view as you step out from under the timber - framed porch looks over gardens, out towards the surrounding fields

04/05/2019

Sun on the wisteria this morning, it's at its best at the moment. The garden is full of intense colour and exuberant green leaf. The bright May morning light dazzles your eyes

02/11/2018

Harissa roast cauliflower, spiced lentils and tahini garlic dressing

02/11/2018

A selection of photos of meals I've prepared for Bed and Breakfast guests, as well as for outside catering events - family celebrations, wedding receptions, dinner parties, and birthdays

02/09/2018

And here is the new carved gate post, serving as the hanging post to our new oak gate. A long overdue little DIY project, using oak boards from trees thinned out of our wood surrounding (our self built oak-framed holiday-let). Thanks again to Alex Finch for the beautiful carving of the lettering.

31/08/2018

We have a new sign (new gate to follow shortly!!), beautifully carved in Oak by Alex Finch, Janet's son. Should help guests locate us when they first arrive, and maybe catch the eye too of walkers heading by on their way to Wigmore Castle

16/08/2018

A breezy sunny afternoon. Needing to get some air, a few hundred metres stroll to Wigmore Castle does the trick!

07/08/2018

Just as we are all enjoying the ongoing hot summer of 2018, we have been thinking about cooler months, installing a new Clearview woodburning stove, to give our guests the chance to enjoy cosying up in the autumn, winter and spring

05/08/2018

We took a walk up to Bury Ditches, last night. It's an Iron Age Hill Fort about 20 mins drive from us, and an excellent vantage point to watch the setting sun over Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Powys

12/07/2018

We always make a point of telling people to look out for this fantastic view of Ludlow as they drive down the road from Wigmore

08/07/2018

Wigmore Castle in the morning sun, it's hot already! Sadly the steep steps up to the Keep are closed off at the moment, as they have become unstable and a bit dangerous. Still, there are plenty of other parts of the ruin that remain accessible, offering fantastic views out over the valley, and back down over the village of Wigmore. You can almost see Abbots Lodge!

05/07/2018

Last minute availability at our Cruckbarn self-catering holiday-let, just up the road from us here in Wigmore! Check out that location!

We have unexpectedly got availability for the weekend of the 13th to 16th July, 3 nights from Friday until Monday. The weather is set fair 'til then it would seem, so head to the booking page of our website if you fancy relaxing in our unique oak-framed Cruckbarn, campfire cooking, lazing in the hammock in the cool shade of the trees, exploring the magnificent countryside, visiting pretty Ludlow town, and stargazing at night.

01/06/2018

Wigmore Castle has a commanding position looking out over the valley. The trees have been very successful occupiers in recent times! Over the hills in the distance is Ludlow. It's been an unexpectedly bright and beautiful evening here in North Herefordshire.

17/05/2018

Garden in full bloom, the wysteria dangling deliciously from the pergola, over the new love seats. 15% DISCOUNT for the rest of May, bank holiday weekend nights still available.

08/05/2018

A pretty amateurish bit of filming and editing of a ride around the woods behind Wigmore Castle, Forestry Commission owned, with a mix of tracks and habitat types. Whether you are walking or cycling, from our B and B you just head up the castle path, straight out the door. Peaceful, invigorating and scenic in all weathers and seasons - but on a perfect May morning it's extra special.

05/05/2018

B and B terrace looking beaut with the blue skies above, the plants just coming into flower, and our new 'love seat' bench in place, just in time for new guests due to arrive any minute. The wysteria is going to be good this year!

31/03/2018

We have unexpectedly got availability for Thursday and Friday night this week, due to a cancellation. You never know, you might be lucky and get a sunset like this if you choose to stroll along the path from us to Wigmore Castle...

17/02/2018

Amazing skies up on Hergest Ridge today and views of four counties, worth the climb up the hill. Kington calls itself a "centre for walking" and hosts a walking festival, with routes like that on the doorstep you can see why. In the distance you can see the Malvern Hills, the Brecon Beacons, Clee Hill, The Long Mynd, and The Stiperstones, fantastic places to go walking all within less than an hour from us.

05/02/2018

15/12/2017

Cruckbarn

Sad to see it go

After a full day of snow yesterday, the sun came out this morning and created a magical world of beauty, an 'eye popping' scene as we made our way up to our Cruckbarn to help our weekend guests make their way out. Their car took a bit of persuading, with some assistance from our trusty 4 x 4, but I think I might have been tempted to make my excuses at work and stay another day! Look at that view!!

12/12/2017

Some magical scenes in the village over the weekend, the snow creates an 'old-fashioned' look and everybody gets together to marvel at and enjoy it.