The Quail House Details

Arial View of the Quail House & Shpherd's Hut

The Quail House Cottage

A Grade II Listed Building, this is a delightful cottage converted from a former granary and later hop house, built of stone and oak timbers and set in the old fold yard / courtyard of Coldwell Farm. A small Historic Farm and Grange of Leominster's Benedictine Priory, and recorded back to the C12, most of the land is old pasture with some orcharding with old damson trees, traditional cider apple and perry pear varieties. The fields and hedgerows are abundant in animal and bird life which changes through the seasons. The brook is a delight in Spring and Summer - you may be lucky enough to get a glimpse of kingfishers, wagtails and dippers as they work the shallows of the brook. Sit awhile by the brook in the meadow behind the Quail House - water shrew, bank voles, harvest mice, water voles and dormice are present with a visiting family of otters busy in the brook all year. Enjoy the beauty - waterproof picnic mat and picnic basket are located in cupboard in lounge.

To protect wildlife, we do not allow fishing on our brook, but wonderful facilities exist nearby at Docklow Pools, the UK's oldest fishery. Please note, as a conservation farm, we deliberately leave areas of nettle, bramble and rosebay willow herb undisturbed; "weeds" are important host plants for many insects - the untidy borders behind Cow Byre and elsewhere are by design and not neglect! Lady's bedstraw, campion and scabious make the area behind the Quail House one of the most visited by bumble bees, moths and butterflies all Summer long. Listen out for grasshoppers and look out for the spectacular Elephant Hawk Moth caterpillars around the patio area along with the caterpillars of the Drinker Moth and Mullein Moth..just a few - lots to enjoy and photograph. There is a moth for every month of the year, so the show doesn't end with Summer - but continues throughout the year, including even a frosty cold January!

Downstairs

Front door opens to:

Open Plan Sitting room

  • Exposed beams, stone walls and stone tiled floor
  • Settee, armchair, chaise longue
  • Electric 'Wood-burner' effect stove
  • TV (via WiFi) with DVD
  • Corner cupboard ( selection of DVDs and games)
  • Stairway to first floor

Kitchen (windows facing east)

  • Dining are - Table and Chairs
  • Country-style with Belfast sink
  • Ample work spaces and cupboards
  • Electric Cooker and Hob, Fridge, Microwave
  • Stable-style back-door and two steps leading to private rear patio area 
  • Garden Furniture
  • Overlooking meadow and hazel coppice  
  • Private parking behind Quail House with private rear entrance

Upstairs 

Bedroom and Gallery Landing

  • Oak mullion windows to front (West) and rear (East)
  • High, oak-beamed ceiling
  • Comfortable double bed 
  • Wardrobe cupboard &  chest of drawers
  • Slim line electric radiator
  • Views to rear over meadow, coppice and stream bank

Ensuite Bathroom

  • WC
  • Wash Basin
  • Bath with over bath shower head
  • Exposed Beams

Facilities

  • All electric heating
  • WiFi (although not fast fibre yet)
  • Ample parking

Outside

  • Patio Garden to Rear overlooking hay meadow & hazel coppice
  • Glorious unspoilt Herefordshire countryside

The Shepherd's Hut

Coldwell Farm Shepherd's Hut

The Shepherd's Hut is the perfect romantic getaway or retreat to get "off grid" and unwind. With a washroom close by, the Shepherd's Hut has a comfortable double bed, 'Hobbit' stove and beautiful setting amongst quince & medlar trees, it can be booked independently or with the Quail House - jointly sharing facilities with each other. See the Shepherd's Hut page for more details.

Book the Quail House and Shepherd's Hut together and get a 10% discount on the combined rate

Please note:
  • Visitors can book the Shepherd's Hut independently of the Quail House
  • Both the Quail House and the Shepherd's Hut are strictly non-smoking
  • With regret, sorry no children or pets in Quail House or Shepherd's Hut