House in Wales
18 guests · 9 bedrooms · 9 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Herefordshire in The Marches are Monnington House and Garden Cottage providing a very peaceful, beautiful and private escape. The properties location is almost equidistant from the cathedral city of Hereford and the book lovers town of Hay on Wye and close to the River Wye. The properties’ nine large double tastefully decorated and welcoming bedrooms with nine bathrooms are spread out over two independent but adjoining properties. There is a ground floor bedroom in Garden Cottage specifically created for less mobile guests.
There is a fabulous working kitchen in Monnington House which is geared up for numbers and catering. The dining area in the main house seats 18-24 comfortably. Likewise the alfresco dining area seats 18-24 too and is carefully lit for the evening and has scented plants in large pots. On the dining terrace weber style bbq and parasols are provided from early May to the end of September. Catering is available by prior arrangement. There is a large south facing terrace with outdoor soft seating for you to enjoy whilst having a drink; reading a book, playing board games or watching the sun set.
We carry forward a philosophy of hospitality and wish to create the feeling of staying in someone’s home surrounded by understated beauty, elegance and nature. These properties enjoy private and peaceful gardens and grounds of more than 2 acres and a huge playing field with 2 football goals. A games room with pool table and table football and a rustic table tennis room are in the outbuildings.
Both properties are supplied with high quality Hypnos super king zip and link beds and luxurious 400 thread count Egyptian linen. These simple luxuries allow you to rest and restore. The properties are full of books, plants, textiles and objects handpicked by the owner over the last 14 years.
The hamlet of Monnington on Wye offers undisturbed tranquillity and beauty and yet is connected to many local activities, pubs and cafes and places to visit all within 20 minutes’ drive. There is a superb farm shop of the top of the lane, only 1.8 miles away, which will enhance your stay. A short walk through the cider apple orchards is the River Wye.
There is wonderful walking straight from the door to suit all abilities and ages. Monnington on Wye is located on the Bredwardine to Byford section of the Wye Valley Walk and on the E1 part of the Wye Walker. Across the river at Moccas guests can enjoy the Moccas Hill Wood Nature Reserve where there is a huge choice of walks and trees to admire. Arthur's Stone is about a 2 hour walk from the house and suitable for able walkers who enjoy walking up and down hills.
During the summer months the River Wye comes into its own. Guests who love fishing and can obtain passes from Bulmers Angling Club or the Fishing Passport. Large groups enjoy a full or half day canoeing on the Wye and can include a suitable stop at a pub for lunch. Wild swimming in the Wye can be arranged. There are 5 golf courses within reach including Kington which is the highest golf course in England and has fabulous views. Hereford Raceway is at Weobley and offers go-karting for the family. Hereford Squash and Tennis and Racket club welcomes visitors and has a padel court.
Visits to Hay on Wye are loved by book lovers. For those who enjoy a cathedral and history the Mappa Mundi in Hereford is a must. The Small Rare Breeds Farm at Kington is loved by young and old. Garden lovers will find a huge variety of National Trust Gardens to visit plus plenty in the National Gardens Scheme. The Weir Gardens are 4 miles away.
Monnington House and Garden Cottage welcome guests from all over the United Kingdom as it is centrally located in England. We also have a huge group of overseas guests who visit us regularly and return.
Dogs by arrangement. Charges apply. Please ask to see dog rules. Fantastic caterer available - book well in advance.
There is a fabulous working kitchen in Monnington House which is geared up for numbers and catering. The dining area in the main house seats 18-24 comfortably. Likewise the alfresco dining area seats 18-24 too and is carefully lit for the evening and has scented plants in large pots. On the dining terrace weber style bbq and parasols are provided from early May to the end of September. Catering is available by prior arrangement. There is a large south facing terrace with outdoor soft seating for you to enjoy whilst having a drink; reading a book, playing board games or watching the sun set.
We carry forward a philosophy of hospitality and wish to create the feeling of staying in someone’s home surrounded by understated beauty, elegance and nature. These properties enjoy private and peaceful gardens and grounds of more than 2 acres and a huge playing field with 2 football goals. A games room with pool table and table football and a rustic table tennis room are in the outbuildings.
Both properties are supplied with high quality Hypnos super king zip and link beds and luxurious 400 thread count Egyptian linen. These simple luxuries allow you to rest and restore. The properties are full of books, plants, textiles and objects handpicked by the owner over the last 14 years.
The hamlet of Monnington on Wye offers undisturbed tranquillity and beauty and yet is connected to many local activities, pubs and cafes and places to visit all within 20 minutes’ drive. There is a superb farm shop of the top of the lane, only 1.8 miles away, which will enhance your stay. A short walk through the cider apple orchards is the River Wye.
There is wonderful walking straight from the door to suit all abilities and ages. Monnington on Wye is located on the Bredwardine to Byford section of the Wye Valley Walk and on the E1 part of the Wye Walker. Across the river at Moccas guests can enjoy the Moccas Hill Wood Nature Reserve where there is a huge choice of walks and trees to admire. Arthur's Stone is about a 2 hour walk from the house and suitable for able walkers who enjoy walking up and down hills.
During the summer months the River Wye comes into its own. Guests who love fishing and can obtain passes from Bulmers Angling Club or the Fishing Passport. Large groups enjoy a full or half day canoeing on the Wye and can include a suitable stop at a pub for lunch. Wild swimming in the Wye can be arranged. There are 5 golf courses within reach including Kington which is the highest golf course in England and has fabulous views. Hereford Raceway is at Weobley and offers go-karting for the family. Hereford Squash and Tennis and Racket club welcomes visitors and has a padel court.
Visits to Hay on Wye are loved by book lovers. For those who enjoy a cathedral and history the Mappa Mundi in Hereford is a must. The Small Rare Breeds Farm at Kington is loved by young and old. Garden lovers will find a huge variety of National Trust Gardens to visit plus plenty in the National Gardens Scheme. The Weir Gardens are 4 miles away.
Monnington House and Garden Cottage welcome guests from all over the United Kingdom as it is centrally located in England. We also have a huge group of overseas guests who visit us regularly and return.
Dogs by arrangement. Charges apply. Please ask to see dog rules. Fantastic caterer available - book well in advance.
Amenities at Monnington House & Garden Cottage sleeps 18 in 9 bedrooms & 9 baths & dines 24
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property offers exceptional accommodation with spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful grounds, and entertainment options for all ages. The owners were welcoming and helpful, making our stay enjoyable and memorable.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
This property is amazing!There were 14 of us staying for a long weekend and wished we could have stayed longer.The accommodation is huge, the grounds are massive and there is so much to do in the games room plus outside recreation areas - pool, table football, table tennis, outdoor badminton and outdoor football pitch.The BBQ area is perfect for those summer days and we made full use of it!Everyone has their own bathroom and with three reception rooms we had ample space to spread out.The kitchen is modern and very well equipped so we could prep all our meals quite easily.The surrounding countryside is beautiful and very peaceful and you are within striking distance of the Brecon Beacons where we did a lot of hiking.We will defo be back in the future!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2024
The house and cottage was perfect for our family reunion of 12 and 2 little ones. Bathroom and shower/tub in every room! Kitchen and Dining area and seating for 18 inside and out was perfect. Amazing kitchen with plenty of dishes and all possibly needed to cook large meals. Three sitting rooms with fireplace and wood provided Games, books, puzzles, game room, outside badminton and soccer. Best VRBO!
Views amazing!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2024
Everything was to a very high standard. Generous welcome pack. Accommodation met our requirements. Plenty of room for people to do different things. Play facilities for children were a boon as weather was very mixed.
5.0 / 10.0·Apr 2015
We had a great week staying at Monnington House.
The booking process was straight-forward and Anna the owner was very helpful throughout.
The house was just as beautiful as it looks on the website and has clearly been a labour of love. Extremely clean and well-presented throughout. Beds were all exceptionally comfortable - everyone commented on just how well they slept.
We were a large family group with ages ranging from 18 months to 70 years and the house suited us perfectly. Lots of space for us to spread out in and the grandparents could retire to the cottage annexe at night to avoid an early morning wake-up call from the children.
The large secluded gardens were a big hit with the children, there are lovely walks from the doorstep and a really useful farm shop just up the road for an essentials.
We visited the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre at nearby Kington which the children loved and also enjoyed days out in Hay on Wye and also at some nearby National Trust properties. We mostly catered for ourselves at the house as it was easier than eating out with the children but that was made very easy with a large well-equipped kitchen, 2 dishwashers, 2 large fridges etc. All in all I would highly recommend Monnington House to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay in a very lovely part of the country.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
The property offers exceptional accommodation with spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful grounds, and entertainment options for all ages. The owners were welcoming and helpful, making our stay enjoyable and memorable.
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