White House Cottages

20/10/2024

👻 Half-term sorted! 🎃

We have last-minute availability in Hop Pickers cottage for a spontaneous autumn escape (21-25 Oct). It’s the perfect base for your Herefordshire adventure - and at a special rate of £120 per night!

Curl up by the wood burner after days filled with local Halloween fun. From spooky gaol experiences to pumpkin picking, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained!

✨ Sleeps 4 comfortably
🐕 Brings the pups (we’re dog-friendly!)
🍁 Gorgeous autumn walks from your doorstep
🔥 Cosy evenings by the wood burner

Snap up this last-minute deal via the link in our bio!

25/09/2024

We heard a rumour that Pig Hotels are all the rage right now 🧐 And by that, we obviously mean accommodation that features pigs 🐷. Well, conveniently, we’ve just had our 150th Google review and many of them feature pigs (we haven’t crunched the numbers, but it’s a lot - and we’re not telling porkies).

Why?

These sociable, down-to-earth animals live just up the lane at our neighbours’, at Dragon Orchard, and love their dinner time. When time allows, Paul often offers to take guests on local walks — and, as part of the experience, showcases our connection the countryside and local farming community, including a meet-and-greet with Carlos, Jose, Kiri and Richie.

So, taking inspiration from a (slightly more famous) hotel brand who recently opened in the Cotswolds: “escaping the city, catching up with friends, back to nature. Whatever the reason, there’s a PIG waiting for you” … to feed (and not eat), obviously.

Did we mention that you can also wake up to birdsong, and the distant bleating of the local flock? If you like the sound of that, then book in to stay at one of our five self-catering holiday cottages - link in our bio 👆

22/08/2024

We LOVE this time of year in Herefordshire because:

🍏 There’s a cidery smell in the air. Walking through the ancient Putley orchards, you’ll stumble across swathes of apple trees shedding their fruity bounties. Not long now until harvest season…

🫐 The bramble bushes are abundant with delicious blackberries (there was no blackberry emoji, forgive us!). If you’re out walking near the cottages, grant yourself some stoppage time for taste-testing!

The nights are getting longer and cooler, but there’s still plenty of summer left… let’s get ready to c-rumble! (Paul insisted on leaving that pun in 🙄)

20/08/2024

We’re feeling very grateful to have had such lovely guests (and equally lovely reviews!) in recent weeks.

Thanks to everyone who leaves a review — it really helps us out, and reminds us of why we go that extra mile.

We’re up to 143 reviews on Google (and a 5⭐️) average. Thank you 🥹

📅 We have limited availability remaining for September and October, so book in soon if you’re starting to plan your next trip. Can’t wait to welcome you back!

Angela & Paul x

26/07/2024

As we approach 2 years at the helm of White House Cottages, we’ve just hit a momentous milestone 🙌

It’s a tough market out there, and particularly with this lovely ‘Summer’ weather. So, we’re more than a little chuffed and a bit surprised to have completed our 500th booking 🎉

We’ve had to learn everything about the running this hospitality business, and there’s no denying it is hard work. We get to wear many hats; we’re housekeepers, bookkeepers, hosts, interior designers (!) and much more. We’ve recently stepped up our game by changing all the linen, buying in new fluffy towels, making designer cushions, hand-crafting lampshades etc. Angela’s standards are extremely high, as is her attention to detail 👀

Everything has to be perfect…. she spends time every day picking fresh flowers from our garden, baking lemon drizzle muffins, cookies, or brownies for our lovely guests.

Maintaining our cherished 5 star Google rating and 4.97 Airbnb hosting is the result of meticulous perfectionism.

Another full and busy week here at White House Cottages, and we’ve had so many guests returning for their third, fourth or even ninth (!) visits. We absolutely love it. Thank you, thank you! 🥰🙏

02/02/2024

For the past few months, we’ve been encouraging our guests to reduce their waste to landfill by separating their rubbish for recycling, and using our composting caddies and biodegradable green bags. 🌱

Skip to several months later, and our Hot Bin is now full of our guests’ vegetable peelings, fruit waste, coffee grounds and teabags 🫶

The Hot Bin has been doing its job with superfast and smell-free composting, and we’ll be spreading it onto the soil in the cottage garden tomorrow. Keep your eyes peeled (👀) to see what we grow from it!

This is just one of the many steps we’re taking to minimise our impact on the environment 🌟

22/01/2024

Want to try your hand at a new skill? Why not make 2024 a year of learning and discovery. 💡

To really ‘immerse’ yourself fully in a destination, you might want to look for an authentic local experience - but it can often be hard to find the best ones.

At White House Cottages, we’ve taken the time to hand-pick the best 17+ courses, classes and workshops to explore when you book a stay with us.

1. Basket weaving at the magnificent Hellens Manor ()
2. Forest Bathing in the Forest of Dean
3. Hedgerow Medicine at Castle Orchard, Putley
4. Potters Wheel at Eastnor Pottery ()
5. Wild Food foraging in Eastnor Deer Park and Ross-on-Wye ()

These are come highly recommended; we have either tried them ourselves or had feedback from guests who recently stayed with us and loved it.

Take a look at our digital guidebook for these and a dozen more ideas for a mindful escape, filled with nature, wellness and delicious local food and drink.

02/12/2023

December afternoon walk. The Herefordshire trail from our doorstep up to thousand year-old, magical Ast Wood. Our five cosy country cottages are reopening this week after some winter maintenance. While things are quieter, there are plenty of festive markets and the warm glow of mulled apple juice or cider.

30/11/2023

Last days of autumn vibes. Beautiful clear day for a dog walk, before@arecember. A year and a month here since we moved. Loving the changing seasons. We re-open in a week after 6 weeks of refurbishment. Lovely bathroom pics to come soon.

28/09/2023

If you’re an avid fan of Netflix’s S*x Education, you might recognise this iconic house.

🏡Nestled on the banks of the Wye River in Symonds Yat sits Otis and Jean Milburn’s beautiful chalet.

📍It’s just a short drive from our Herefordshire cottages, and the perfect spot to savour a warming pub lunch and cold pint, kayak, or simply explore some of the spectacular filming locations nearby.

🏞️There’s a reason that Netflix handpicked the area for its breathtaking nature shots. With cycle routes, hiking trails and dog walks galore, you can step into the landscape of S*x Education yourself.

🍂🍁As the leaves return the land to a hazy orange glow, a calm sense of serenity has settled over Herefordshire again. We have availability and a book two nights-and-stay-for-three offer this weekend, 29 Sept to 2 Oct.

To book now, visit the link in our bio 👆

Our cottages are dog-friendly, have smart TV's, and gas-fired log-burners to cosy up at night.

31/08/2023

All the warmth of the summer sun can now be found in the hedgerow.

The county lanes around Herefordshire are simply heavy with ripe blackberries, rosehips and sloes.

Whether you're walking or taking a ride there's nothing like a free graze on a few berries, to sweeten the time spent outside in nature.

If you're itching to get out into the countryside this autumn why not book your stay with us.

29/08/2023

You know when Herefordshire is getting down to business when the apple harvest is almost ready.

In the next few weeks all the gorgeous apples will be gathered to start making that fine beverage that our region holds dear. We're referring to cider of course!!

But before we gather the windfalls and harvest the ripe red beauties we get to enjoy their bounty by walking through the orchards.

If you'd like to escape to a little corner of our rural bliss this autumn why not head over to our website.

26/08/2023

We love this time of year, and early evening dog walks are our favourite.

The apples are ripening in the orchards around us, and the blackberries are ready to be picked.

Make Herefordshire orchards and hedgerows your playgrounds this autumn.

Slow your pace of life right down with some time in the countryside and a stay at White House Cottages.

24/08/2023

Summer nights.

Happiest of memories as the warm air stays thick around you. A cool drink in your hand as the kids play on the lawn. BBQ smells remind you of the good food sitting happily in your belly while the dog lounges next to you. Is there a better way to end the day?

Sure there is.
A cosy and comfortable night sleep in fresh linens and spacious beds like ours here at White House cottages.

No matter what you do during the day, the cottages offer you the warm and relaxing atmosphere of a home from home whenever you're ready.

We still have just a few spaces left this summer and are really looking forward to welcoming those of you who had already booked for the autumn 🍁

To book visit us online.

20/06/2023

18/06/2023

A happy Father’s Day stay at White House Cottages for these very special guests! ✨

We’ve had another busy weekend with wedding guests from Homme House and the lovely to stay.

Thanks for the kind review JB Gill - who was speaking at the Three Counties Show - plus Chloe, Ace & Chiara.

So glad you loved the breakfast hamper of local produce, and demolished Angela’s home made sourdough.

Thanks also to the Three Counties Show for giving us the opportunity to host, and hope to see you back for longer next time! 🏠

19/04/2023

Have you spotted the new photography on our website? 👀

From cozy living rooms to bright and scenic views of the rolling Malvern Hills, our cottages offer the perfect place to relax and unwind.

And to make your stay even more special, we’ve upgraded our welcome packs with locally-sourced treats for both you and your furry friends. 🐾From mouthwatering crisps to refreshing White House apple juice, and even vegan-friendly doggy delights. 🐶

Take a peek at our new look via the link in our bio, and book your idyllic break today👆

08/03/2023

Hop on over for Easter getaways in Rural Herefordshire.

Wake up to the sounds of the spring lambs in our neighbouring fields. Explore the local walks in the area, including the Herefordshire Trail that passes our door. Or for invigorating hike in the beautiful Malvern Hills. Browse the many charming independent artisan shops Ledbury has to offer. Dine out in the one of the many country gastro pubs like Ye Olde Ferrie Inn, along the River Wye, one of our favourites.

Aylton is perfectly peaceful place to unwind and your pooch will be giving a “paws up” when they try out Angela’s tail-wagging Easter dog cookie treats.

To book, head to the link in our bio for more information