Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Hot tub
Parking available
Gym
Barbecue grill
Dryer

Explore the area

Bromyard, Herefordshire

Brockhampton Estate
‪15 min drive‬
West Midland Safari Park
‪26 min drive‬
Morgan Motor Company
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Lounge

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Retreat is the award winning luxury holiday annexe adjoining Wolferlow House, the former rectory, set in beautiful scenery on the Herefordshire / Worcestershire border.
The highlight is the exclusive use of a totally private 9m indoor heated swimming pool and a Finnish sauna - entirely to yourselves.
The Retreat comprises a luxurious double bedroom with en-suite shower featuring a king size bed and Chinese furniture. A proper fold-out double bed settee allows extra sleeping in the sitting area. Double doors and a Juliet balcony give views across the croquet lawn. The fully equipped kitchen is tucked in the corner of the generous living area with flat screen TV, comfortable chairs and a dining table. A wide double-glazed glass screen leads to an elevated paved balcony with outdoor seating and distant views over farmland to the church and Wolferlow Court.
The large gardens used to be open each year for the National Garden Scheme and include an orchard, wildflower meadow with ponds, herbaceous borders and distant views across farmland.
Well away from any busy roads the seven acre property is quiet, peaceful and private.
Attention to detail includes the provision of top quality bed linen, towels and towelling robes.
The Retreat is ideal for a couple looking for a romantic and luxury getaway or to bring the baby / younger children and enjoy a family time together.

Property manager

Jill and Stuart Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Need to discuss with owners please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have special safety rules for the use of the pool and sauna which are provided to guests

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bromyard

Located in Wolferlow, a neighbourhood in Bromyard, this cottage is in a rural area. Brockhampton Estate and Commandery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Danter's Treasure Island Amusement Park and Worcester Racecourse. Travelling with kids? Consider Bowl Xtreme and Severn Valley Railway Bewdley Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bromyard, Herefordshire

What's nearby

Brockhampton Estate - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Worcester Cathedral - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
West Midland Safari Park - 26 min drive - 27.8 km
Morgan Motor Company - 26 min drive - 29.3 km
Ludlow Castle - 30 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

Ledbury Station - 27 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Market Tavern - ‬16 min drive
‪Pembroke House - ‬16 min drive
‪The Baiting House - ‬5 min drive
‪The Talbot at Knightwick - ‬14 min drive
‪The Den - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction, Kingfisher Trout Lake and Tenbury Museum. Malvern Hills and Knapp & Papermill Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

23 February 2025

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February half term

The Retreat was cosy and comfortable in a beautiful part of the country. We really enjoyed using the private pool every day. The hosts were friendly and helpful and checked we had all we needed. Thank you for the lovely apple juice!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

4 February 2025

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Relaxing break

We really enjoyed our stay at the Retreat. Despite the cold weather outside the flat was warm and cosy, a great space to relax and unwind.We enjoyed the swimming pool and sauna which we used most days. It was great to have the use of those facilities.We also loved exploring the area , the historical towns and churches.It was lovely to meet Stuart and Jill who were so friendly and helpful and we also appreciated the home grown apple juice they gave us.We would definitely visit again

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Frances G.

3 January 2025

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Perfect for a quiet and peaceful short break

The owners, Stuart and Jill, were both welcoming and friendly. Lovely people. We were shown around and everything was explained clearly. As they live on site, they offered us any help or advice should we need it, otherwise they happily left us to it.Everything was spotlessly clean and warm. The pool house was too, with immaculately kept pool and sauna. The water, unfortunately, was very cold and put a damper on the experience. We had been assured that the water was heated twice a day to 30’ ….it might well be, in the boiler, but the temperature in the pool water was more like 20’. Maybe a pool thermometer would be a good idea to keep an eye on this. Such a shame. I’m used to swimming daily in 25’ which is comfortable if you keep swimming, so I was looking forward to lovely long and warm swims!However, it was great having the sauna and a hot shower in the pool house to warm up with afterwards. There was an abundance of towels around which was much appreciated.The bed was comfortable and the WI-FI good for us. We didn’t watch any tv, so can’t comment on that. The kitchen had just enough basics for us as a couple.Not a lot of views, because there was a big bush in front of the front door/ French windows, but fabulous to get out and about with access to the lovely orchard and plenty of walks around. We left feeling rested and restored.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

9 December 2024

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Relaxing Stay in the countryside

Overall a very nice stay at this property. We did work from home a few days so strong WiFi was important, so I did msg in advance if it would be suitable and was reassured. However we did find it patchy on speed - it was fine most of the time for streaming 5-8mb, but running virtual desktops or video conferencing it wasn't fast enough on the upload ~1mb. We actually managed to use some 4G with faster connection. So something to consider if you have to work from home. It's a remote rural location. Countryside and downs nearby are beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

16 November 2024

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Chill Out

Tucked away down a little country lane, but close enough for a short drive to shops etc. Lots of places to visit locally. The property was exactly as described. Perfect for a few days spent relaxing, swimming and generally just recharging batteries. The hosts were lovely, on hand if required but otherwise we were left to enjoy the gardens, pool and sauna. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia A.

22 October 2024

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Lovely stay

We had a lovely very relaxing time here. Hosts were super friendly during our stay. The area and location of property is very nice. One issue that we felt was misleading was not having a picture of the property from where guests enter from.There is a flight of stairs that must be used to enter into the property were the kitchen and bedroom are located. During rainy days it’s hard and scary to use or even in the dark where there is a little bit of lighting. Especially having a pre walker it’s difficult. Upon our arrival we were settling in upstairs and there were a lot of bugs in corners and spider webs. The bedroom area had ladybugs near the windows and near the curtains where the balcony is. We ended up having a hornet in the blinds on the window the day we’re departing. During our stay the wifi was on and off again so we had a few issues with that but it’s understandable due to the location of the property. The signal in the whole area is very bad but again it’s in the middle of nowhere. One night during our stay we had no hot water working. Downstairs is the pool area so you have to go down the stairs and round the house to access the indoor pool. The pool area is very nice. Could do with another pump to help the water stay warm otherwise for us it wasn’t warm enough. For 2 days in the shower room of the pool there was a salamander or lizard it was black. We didn’t use the shower room downstairs at all. Lastly the pan/pots provided are not that great to use

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

6 October 2024

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A lovely spot

A peaceful, beautiful place

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

4 September 2024

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Beautiful

We stayed for a week and Stuart was fantastic. I was late arriving as I had a slight problem with my youngest daughter who had fallen ill. Stuart was extremely understanding and helpful. Met me outside the property and gave me an excellent tour of the property and swimming pool which was very helpful. Was given a bottle of apple juice which was all home made from Stuart's own orchard, both my daughter and I loved it and was so tasty, a lovely thought from Stuart and Jill. It was also one of the cleanest properties I have stayed in, it was a credit to them both. They think of everything to make your stay as perfect as possible and I can't thank them enough. The surrounding area and land around where you are based is beautiful and amazing. Stuart has 2 horse in the fields next to the property and my daughter fell in love with them both, feeding them the odd apple from Stuart's orchard. It was such a quiet place to stay,bperfect if you require a bit of peace and quiet. We had full access to the swimming pool 24/7 which was fantastic, lovely clean pool and a spotlessly clean changing room with shower facilities. There is a Sauna which we never got time to use,which to be honest I am gutted about as I really wanted to use the sauna,but hey that's my fault. A truly remarkable place to stay and I would not hesitate it recommending this property for an amazing week away, it was truly amazing and rewarding. Thank you Stuart and Jill, we will be back .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

23 August 2024

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A place to chill and relax!

We stayed at The Retreat for 7 days and what an amazing time we had! The accommodation itself was clean, spacious and had everything you needed. With extra special touches like unlimited towels and robes for when you got out of the private pool, which was completely your own throughout the duration of your stay. You could enjoy this pool any time of the day or evening and it even had a sauna and table tennis table for you to enjoy! It was so beautiful and quiet and it was so nice to overlook the orchard and hear and see the horses in the morning whilst sitting on the veranda having a cup of tea. Jill and Stuart were lovely people, kind and helpful and were there even for just a chat. They really did make it a perfect holiday for myself and my daughter who doesn't like a lot of people around. I would really recommend this place to anyone, especially if it's quiet and tranquil you are looking for and with the added bonus of the swimming pool for the children and adults it really does make it a perfect holiday. We will definitely be booking again and it was worth every penny!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris R.

19 July 2024

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The perfect getaway..

We had a lovely time staying here,the owners gave us absolute privacy. We had the apartment and pool / sauna along with a whole orchard to walk in to ourselves. There are lots of bridle ways to go walking right on the door step. Our every need was met by our hosts. The only thing to note is the pool was quite cold but once you braved it,it was really refreshing! Would come again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray N.

23 April 2024

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Easter Break

Booked last minute ( night before ) Easter Break for Family of four. Stuart responded very quickly and met us when we arrived, and gave us a tour. The apartment was as advertised , as was the pool , which the kids loved , using it every day. The location is very peaceful with wonderful views.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon O.

17 April 2024

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Perfect location to relax

Great getaway for a small family, in a lovely rural part of the country. The pool, sauna and table tennis kept us occupied and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Certainly considering a return visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

8 April 2024

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Great little oasis

We had a lovely time at the property. It has everything you need to have an enjoyable stay. The pool and sauna were definitely the highlight especially as English weather was predictably rainy. Yes the pool was a little chilly but the kids didn’t seem to mind and the sauna was amazing to warm up in after a swim. We enjoyed playing table tennis as well. There is no DVD player as described in the listing so something to keep in mind. We explored the local area a bit as well. The mappa mundi in Hereford cathedral was fascinating and we enjoyed the black and white history trail in Weobley. Overall a fabulous stay and we’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

5 January 2024

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Relaxing Christmas/New Year

The Retreat was a great place to stay for the festive period. It was warm, cosy and bright even on dull and rainy days. The kitchen was excellent and had pretty much everything we needed to cook and serve our Christmas lunch. The fairy lights and the Christmas tree outside certainly helped to make it festive. The pool and table tennis were absolutely lovely and we enjoyed having a swim every day. Would certainly be a great place to return to in the summer. We enjoyed exploring this area of Worcestershire, Ludlow, Stourport on Severn and the Severn Valley Railway on Boxing Day was a great day out. We would definitely recommend.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

31 October 2023

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Peaceful

Lovely and peaceful. Although you are on property with owners it feels no different to just a neighbour and privacy is maintained Pool was great, horses loved the apples from the orchard, we will definitely return and recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura-jayne H.

27 September 2023

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Minimoon

We had the loveliest time at the retreat.. We made good use of the pool and sauna, even ordered some pool toys for our stay whilst there.. This is a beautiful location with the perfect view of sun rise which I enjoyed. Lots of places and nice pubs to visit nearby, even went to Alton Towers one day. We would definitely stay again and recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

18 August 2023

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Excellent lovely and exactly what we wanted

Loved the stay jill and Stuart are both lovely hosts nothing was too much trouble. This was set in beautiful natural surroundings. The accomadation had everything you needed and the pool was icing on the cake you had it all too yourself loads to do in the surrounding areas. 2 beautiful horses which my 2 kids fell in love with. This is deffinately a place we will be returning too. We would like to thank both Jill, Stuart and the family.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

7 August 2023

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Great location

We had a fabulous time on a family staycation. Our children 11 and 14 especially enjoyed swimming everyday. There is so much to do hiking, National Trust and English Heritage properties and lovely villages to explore. So much history. The apartment was well supplied, clean and served us well. Jill and Stuart are incredibly welcoming. Crumpet the dog was lovely too. Cannot recommend The Retreat enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renate B.

28 July 2023

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wonderful time

The landscape is beautiful, you can do a lot in the surrounding area; hiking, great cities. The flat has everything that is promised and it is very clean. A very relaxing holiday experience

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

27 June 2023

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Relaxing holiday

We had a lovely time, the accomodation was really nice and we loved the pool and sauna. The location is great, very relaxing, we sat out in the garden overlooking the orchard, which was just wonderful. We hope to return for another relaxing week. Jill and Stuart, the hosts, are great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani M.

3 June 2023

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Perfect Retreat

Me and my husband had an amazimg few days at the retreat. The apartment and pool were perfect for us and in an amazing peaceful location. Even though we didn't take our children, we know that they would have loved it especially the pool and orchid to run around. Thank you for the little getaway we needed, we definitely came gome feeling relaxed. Would highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

25 April 2023

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excellent

extremely likely to make a return visit !

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa Sheriff

3 November 2022

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Not luxury, needs maintenance, furniture items needs replacing, pool is cold, pictures misleading..

The external areas of the property need maintenance, i.e. weed removal, cutting back of overgrown bushes, better external lighting. If the trees were cut back then the view from inside the apartment would be great Inside the property we needed to empty and defrost the freezer before use, the cushions on chairs at the dining table where ripped with springs hanging from the bottom of one, there was a lack of cupbboard space as to many pieces of equipment had been put in them and even something as simple as replacing a cutlery tray in the drawer due to it being cracked with holes in had not been done. Moving on to the main bedroom, nothing co-ordinated and this is something you would expect in a property, ie. bedside lights were odd, drawers, wardrobes and dressers all different, curtains and bedding didn't compliment each other. The other sleeping area in the lounge, it would benefit from curtains on the windows and doors. Something was scratching on the door windows at 5am on two consecutive mornings waking us up. The pool, although a nice bonus we didn't enjoy as we found it to be cold and both our children came out in rashes, with one having a severe reaction that caused his face to swell which resulted in him not being able to open his eyes properly for two days. We left the property on Thursday morning instead of Saturday morning and this is something we have never done before. The property in our opinion is not worth the money that we paid for it. We would not recommend to friends and wouldn't return.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan E.

12 October 2022

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Wonderful Holiday & Accommodation

We had a great time, it was so peaceful and just what we needed as a family. The accommodation was exactly as described and as good as we expected. Jill and Stuart are great hosts and we enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you so much :)

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James T.

27 September 2022

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Beautiful location, peaceful and quiet

Really enjoyed our stay at the Retreat. The surroundings are lovely and it is so quiet there. Never seen the stars this clear in the UK. Having the pool was great and we used it everyday. There was one problem which could do with being resolved and that is the squeaky/creaky bed. Getting a full nights sleep was hard because the slightest movement caused the bed to make a racket. But everything else was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill and Stuart Smith

Jill and Stuart live in Wolferlow House adjoining The Retreat so are on site to provide a welcome and introduction to the place. With seven acres all together there is plenty of privacy for our guests.
We have been hosting guests for over 12 years with over 2,500 nights enjoyed by our guests.

Why they chose this property

Everyone loves it! We are set in beautiful Herefordshire countryside where it’s quiet and peaceful. We are also surrounded by interesting towns and villages like Bromyard, Tenbury Wells, Ludlow and Malvern whilst close enough to get to Worcester and Hereford for more amenities.

What makes this property unique

Heated indoor pool and sauna, private and all to yourself! It's also available throughout your stay at all times of the year.

Languages:

English

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