Tucked behind a gated entrance around 0.5 miles from the town centre, this striking, architect-designed retreat provides a stylish base for visiting the historic town of Leominster. Six guests and two contented canines have the run of this property, which features spacious living areas and a generous wraparound garden. Follow the winding garden path to the front door and step into a light, welcoming hallway with plenty of room to store boots, coats and leads. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open-plan living areas with light while framing the mature garden. Unwind after days of exploring in the light and spacious lounge, sinking into the corner sofa, pups snoozing in front of the contemporary wood burner or patio doors open on warm afternoons. This flows into a chic kitchen/diner with modern cabinets, high-quality appliances, a breakfast bar for casual bites and a family dining table set next to bifold doors that open out for indoor-outdoor living. Two elegant bedrooms sit on the ground floor, a calming king-size and a versatile super-king-size that can be set up as a twin on request; they share use of a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs, there’s a stylish suite with a sumptuous super-king-size bed, a daybed that can accommodate two children, and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding tub and walk-in shower. The living space continues outside, with a terrace and ample seating for al-fresco meals while children and dogs play safely on the lawn. Private off-road parking is available for two cars.
History-loving hounds will love wandering around Leominster’s historic centre, where medieval, Tudor and Georgian buildings line pretty streets housing independent boutiques, antiques stores and a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes. Berrington Hall, Hampton Gardens and Ludlow Castle (within 12 miles) welcome well-behaved dogs on leads in their grounds, while the Shropshire Hills and Malvern Hills (within 15 miles) have plenty of space for long walkies and games of fetch.