The Old Rectory

Unfortunately, the condition of the accommodation fell far short of the standards we reasonably expected based on your listing.

The property was in a wholly unacceptable state and clearly had not been adequately cleaned or maintained prior to our arrival. The list of issues is extensive and includes the following: Dangerous glass fragments inside the oven. Dining chairs and drawers were broken and unusable. The bedding was dirty, which we had to strip and change ourselves. The garden was in disrepair, with piles of grass left on the patio and a children’s slide submerged in overgrown foliage. The house was heavily infested with insects – we counted 88 spiders, over 100 flies, around a dozen moths, and even found bluebottles in the fridge. Cobwebs covered the ceilings, which we had to hoover ourselves – it felt more appropriate for Halloween than a summer break. The property was not cleaned, it smelled unpleasant, surfaces were sticky, and the floors were clearly unvacuumed. A curtain rail was broken, and the cooker hood light was not working. The furniture was dated, and in many cases, poorly maintained or broken. We were forced to spend over four hours cleaning the property upon arrival just to make it habitable. The shower leaked, causing water to spread across the floor. Windows and ledges were filthy, covered in what looked like months’ worth of bird droppings. There were faulty lights in the hallway and bathroom. To add to the concern, we even found an asthma inhaler under one of the beds – a clear sign that no proper cleaning had taken place. These conditions were both unhygienic and unsafe, and had a significant impact on what was meant to be a relaxing weekend break.

We loved the house , brilliant for a family get together , all the rooms were of a good size , the living room especially fantastic for all getting together , our grandsons loved the little playhouse in the garden .

Everything was fine, though some instruction for the oven would have helped.

Lovely property, peaceful location

There were a number of cobwebs and the outside table was filthy.

The walk in shower was too hot to use and could not be altered. Only one toilet had a lock that worked. The house was very spacious for all of us. Lovely walks nearby and very central for visits to Leominster, Ludlow, Presteigne, Hereford, kingland. A great holiday

Excellent mattresses/beds which helped us sleep really well.

Quite a few cobwebs etc which made it feel less clean, slight smell in living room and laundry in baskets from previous people staying made me mark it down slightly. Great big property and easy checkin. Would recommend

A beautiful, peaceful place.

We loved it.

We had a wonderful stay at The Old Rectory.

It is a friendly, comfortable, spacious home in a beautiful setting. The house was a perfect size for us, grandparents, parents and children. The extra living room, snug, was an ideal space for the three children (10, 12 and 13) to hang out, whilst the adults relaxed in the lounge. There are plenty of leaflets in the house for local walks and attractions. We had a fabulous stroll around the fields, along the river and up to the church with the owner and her friendly dogs, Paula and Pippa! The house is opposite the dairy farm, and you can hear (and smell!) the cows as they come up for milking, but this did not cause us any issues. We had a food delivery during our stay and there were plenty of pots and pans to cook our meals in. Thank you.

We will definatly be coming back, just the relax we needed.

.Amazing house we charactor and great for family get together. Very special moments made. Lovley area to walk and be with nature. Great host and very supportive.