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The Cob at Montpelier
Whitney-on-Wye,
Herefordshire
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)7494 678061
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per night
A comfy and cosy straw and clay-built retreat near Hay - stargaze from the veranda, snooze by the wood-burner, wander the garden
1 room
Rooms sleep 2
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2 Guests 04 Dec 24 - 04 Dec 24
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£160 per night
The Experience
There’s a wonderfully secluded feel as you come down the long drive to your green escape in pretty grounds with colourful planting, ponds and wildflower meadows.
You have this three-roomed cob house to yourself and one of the great things about kind owners living next door is breakfast… delivered to the sitting room or veranda. Go continental or full English – both star local produce – and Aga porridge is on the menu too.
Patient watchers may see roe deer, badgers, perhaps a hare. Walkers can head straight out of the gate and onto the 154-mile Herefordshire Trail; or simply stroll to one of the local pubs for lunch. There’s the river Wye and Hay’s bookshops, and more, to visit. When owls are hooting you can sneak to the shepherd’s hut with a fire pit on the decking and train the telescope on dark night skies.
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We think you'll love
- Unwinding in this eco cob building with its living roof
- Losing yourself in the woods, meadows and landscaped garden
- The peaceful, middle-of-nowhere feeling with lovely breakfasts on the veranda
You should know
- Due to the steps up to the Cob, it is not suitable for those with mobility issues
- No dogs
- To hop from the bedroom to the sitting room you need to go out on the veranda
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- £160
- 1 Double
- £160
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm
- Check out
- By 10.30am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights.
- Closed
- Closed 1st Dec - 1st Feb.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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Reviews
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Another special stay, the garden in Autumn is gentle and mellow, It is a VERY lovely place!
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Sheer bliss! We definitely felt "the Cob effect", such a peaceful location and fantastic hosts.
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Another wonderful stay at The Cob, it's lovely to know that such magical places exist. so much peace and tranquility.
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Our first time at The Cob and we hope not our last. A totally relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. Thank you Lynn and Simon, the “Cob effect “ worked it’s magic!
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Beautiful place and lovely hosts. It’s truly magical, we’ll be back soon
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Thank you so much for an amazing stay, The Cob is such a magical place
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Thank you Lynn and Simon for another perfect stay at The Cob, we loved seeing the garden in spring. Excellent breakfasts and wonderful hosts.
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We have had the most amazing stay at the Cobb. Lynn and Simon are just so lovely! They really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and ensure you enjoy your stay. The little touches like homemade brownies and giving us a creme egg (we stayed on the Easter weekend) are really appreciated. They even gave us a lift to the wedding we were attending. Its very clean, comfortable bed, modern shower, lovely breakfast! Thank you so much, we look forward to staying again.
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Wow, what a wonderful peaceful retreat. Beautiful quality and attention to detail from start to finish. The gardens are stunning. The breakfasts the best. The Cob is a credit to you. Thank you for a perfect stay
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Thank you for your making us so welcome and inviting us into this wonderful place, it really is a slice of heaven - we have loved every minute.
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HEAVEN! I barely moved, why would I? Hours spent on the Verandah simply “being”, birdwatching, reading, with occasional forays enjoying the wild meadows- nature has a home here. Our every need was attended to with such care, Simon and Lynn are the perfect hosts.
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What a very special place to stay. We’ve loved just sitting on the Veranda watching the birds, and the grasses blowing in the breeze. Breakfasts were wonderful, thanks for sharing your very special place!
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What a peaceful, unique paradise. Lynn and Simon have created an absolute haven, a place to escape the world and relax. We will miss everything about the place, so expect us to be back!
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Lynn and Simon have truly made this place beautiful and are the perfect hosts. Fill upon a wonderful breakfast and head off for a day of adventures. What more could you possibly ask for
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Each time we come back to The Cob we find more to do, see and enjoy. We have found our own piece of heaven, which the wonderful Lynn and Simon are kind enough to look after for us while we are not here
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Paradise. Lynn and Simon are the most generous hosts ever. Amazing rooms with every detail so thoughtfully and creativity curated and applied. A rare delight and total retreat.
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Birds woke us and the smell of flowers and plants wished us good morning. This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited.
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One day all B&B’s may be as good as this………but I doubt it. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality
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The Cob was inspiring, with quirky decorations and beautiful views from every window. Lynn and Simon made us most welcome with local tips and a lovely breakfast each day. Not a single thing about our stay that we didn’t enjoy - even listening to the soft sound of drizzle on the garden!
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Location
The neighbourhood
You arrive to birdsong and often kites sweeping overhead; the only other property visible is your wildlife-friendly hosts’. The Herefordshire Trail runs adjacent to the house; The Rhydspence pub is 1.5 miles away, and the toll bridge café/bar located on the River Wye is a similar distance. Bookish Hay with its range of other shops and eateries, is five miles; Hereford station is 18.
Local points of interest from Simon & Lynn Woodward
- Only ten minutes away, Hay-on-Wye, our nearest town famous for it’s bookshops and festival has a lot more to offer; independent shops, Galleries, and antique shops aplenty. There is a market every Thursday with local produce and crafts on sale.
- For a great day out, drive or cycle The Black and White Village Trail, a forty mile circular route through the peaceful Herefordshire countryside, stopping off for beautiful views, tea shops, churches, gardens and more.
- A great base for walking, we are situated on The Herefordshire Trail, a 150 mile loop of Herefordshire, and around a mile from Offa’s Dyke Path. The Brecon Beacons an Black Mountains are only a short drive away.
- The towns of Leominster and Brecon and the City of Hereford are within half an hour’s drive.
- We love Talgarth Mill, a fully restored 18th century flour mill powered by the River Ellywe. Take a tour, then enjoy lunch in The Baker’s Table Cafe and wander through the gardens.
- Kington Golf Club, the highest in England with it’s panoramic views is only five miles away.
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Introducing
Simon & Lynn Woodward
The Woodwards’ dream of renovating a property for guests has taken great shape at The Cob. They moved here in 2019, having sold their bathroom design business in Cheshire, and their passion for the project and for sharing the results makes them ideal hosts. They’re re-wilding parts of the surrounding land, are just across the way if you need anything and happy to leave you in peace if you don’t.
What a week! Sunshine, clouds, rain and snow! each equally beautiful at The Cob. A special place with special hosts.