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Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
TV, DVD player, ping pong, video library
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, ping pong, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Need to discuss with owners please

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
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. Knapp & Papermill Reserve and Brockhampton Estate are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Luxury Holiday Apartment With Exclusive Heated Indoor Swimming Pool And Sauna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 107 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot
A peaceful, beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Maureen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
extremely likely to make a return visit !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa Sheriff

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Beautiful property in a beautiful location, amazing pool area which our daughter loved. Lovely garden where we all enjoyed picking beautiful fresh fruit. Great restaurants nearby offering amazing food, loved our stay we will definitely be returning in the near future !!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Eleanor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We really enjoyed the stay, didn't realise the apartment was attached to the house and as such the you can see into their conservartory and i'm assuming vice versa. Still it was very beautiful. Hearing the horses and sheep in the mornings and evenings was lovely. The wifi was patchy though. The garden isn't overly private, which we'd have prefered since the family are often out and about on the property. However, the pool and sauna were very well used and we felt very relaxed by weeks end.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The retreat
Jill and Stuart are great hosts and the accommodation and surrounding gardens / grounds are lovely. Our daughter enjoyed the private pool and we would definitely return! Thank you for having us stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back, but do understand the limitation
This was a lovely place to stay: clean, beautiful location, peaceful and a brilliant pool all to ourselves. We didn't use the sauna, but we did play plenty of table tennis. A really great place that acted as an excellent base for days out and lovely evenings in. Our daughter loved it, as did our dog. We'd taken a camp bed with us for our daughter to sleep on in the bedroom (there's plenty of space), but unfortunately I (Dad) snored, so we needed to make use of the accommodation's sofa bed. This is the only real downside of The Retreat as the two sky lights in the living room (where the sofa bed is) don't have blinds (the bedroom does), and the east-facing full-wall windows and doors have no curtains. So, from 6am the sun is streaming in. I tried a face mask, but it really didn't help much. Just being able to block out the light would make a huge difference. We'd love to go back, and hope to book again, but probably just as a couple. The little freezer compartment in the fridge really does need defrosting, and the bed is very squeeky through just rolling onto your side, but these are minor niggles. The hosts are very friendly, and leave you to yourselves throughout the stay. This really is a lovely peaceful place in some beautiful countryside, and the pool just makes it fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
The Retreat was great place to relax. Disappointed that the pathway and paved area were unkempt. The fridge ‘s ice box was very iced up, bedroom furniture was very noisy and no were to hang up clothing. Overall we didn’t feel it was value for the money spent on the holiday and definitely wouldn’t return. Also the owners left no instructions on what to do when leaving
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022