The Forge

Sleeps up to 4

Log Burner - logs £25 w/e £50 week

Patio

Access to Pool 8am - 12 midday

Ideal for romantic breaks

Wifi

Hot Tub

mezanine

The House
Bedrooms
Leisure
Our Chefs
Amenities

Perfect for couples

The Forge is the perfect romantic holiday cottagefor a stay in Herefordshire. This open-fronted stone barn was originally the blacksmith’s workshop for the 10 carriage horses stabled at the White Heron Estate. It has been converted with architectural flair to create an airy living space and large bedroom. Ideally suited to a couple looking for a romantic bolthole or a family with older children. The beautifully restored original A-frame building has a Swedish woodburner, and offers an open and relaxed atmosphere. There are oak floorboards throughout, modern Italian radiators, plain cotton and linen curtains.

The gardens can be accessed directly via French doors. Outside you'll find a pretty terrace with lavender and beech hedged lawns, and a hot tub on the patio. The teak dining table and chairs are a welcome place to discuss the day's activities on a balmy summer evening.

All White Heron properties now have access to EV charging.

Bedrooms

The Forge accommodates 4 guests in two bedrooms (with an additional bed on the balcony). The main bedroom has an impressive super-king bed with pocket sprung mattress and Egyptian linen sheets. A rolltop bath stands in the centre of the bedroom with a separate washroom with a double porcelain sink set on black granite. Bedroom 2 is accessed from the living area via a spiral staircase, and has a kingsize built-in bed on a mezzanine gallery. (Please note that because the bed is built-in, it is only accessible from one side). A wet-room, shower and WC below the mezzanine, provide a self-contained washing area. A second spiral staircase accesses a folly mezzanine area with a single futon for an additional child/guest if necessary.

Leisure

Badminton (to set up in the gardens - rackets and shuttle cocks provided)

Swedish log burner

New for Summer 2024

Enjoy a taste of Herefordshire

We can provide a range of options if you want a catering service. We recommend that you liaise with the caterer of your choice directly, but we can do this for you at additional cost. All caterers can also supply their own waiting staff. Our 5 most regularly used chefs are listed below. Our two girls Sarah and Loopy, both come highly recommended and are very proficient and efficient chefs. Jamie has worked with us for many years and can offer a huge variety of different dishes. Simon and Meg are still quite new to us but guests who have used them are mightily impressed.

SARAH NORMAN

An excellent local chef who can be on hand at short notice to help. Sarah can cater for anything from casual dinner parties to formal meals.

Contact Sarah t: 07989 978319 e: sarah@theleen.co.uk

LAURA “LOOPY” FOLKES

Laura is a local chef who offers private catering with all the trimmings. She is very flexible and happy to cater for groups of any size, and stays of any length. Laura can deliver ready-made and home-cooked meals and caters for a wide range of dietary requirements. She is happy to provide tailor-made menus or to work to your own menu ideas.

t: 07812 102345 e: laurafolkes@gmail.com

JAMIE YARDLEY

Jamie cooks any style to a very high standard. Of particular note is his Italian cuisine, which is very good value, and authentic too. His wife makes the most delicious Spanish omelettes/tortillas.

t: 07525 237499 e: nereolajamie@hotmail.co.uk

YOUR PLATE OR MINE

Simon is another local chef, who grew up on a farm in Herefordshire. He will  tailor everything to your specific needs using only the finest local ingredients, having forged strong partnerships with local farmers and butchers.

t: 07494 797321 e: enquiries@yourplateormine.co.uk w: yourplateormine.co.uk

CIDER BARN CATERING

Local restaurant and catering company

t: 01544 388161 e: functions@the-cider-barn.co.uk w: theciderbarn-ontour.co.uk

MEGAN-LYKE CATERING

Meg is another talented Herefordshire chef and will cater for your every need, from intimate dinners to more formal ones. Meg is also well-known for her high quality, edible gifts.

t: 07964065477 e: meg.lyke@gmail.com

Amenities

Access to pool 8am - 12 midday. Welcome pack of quality, locally sourced produce on arrival. Large screen TV, surround sound DVD and CD player, dishwasher, washing machine, shower and bath, fridge-freezer, books and games, woodburner with log supply, 2 x four-seater sofas and 2 x armchairs, garden designed by award winning Lance Hattat, garden furniture, barbecue, hot tub, linen included.