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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
30 Customer Reviews
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"The property was as described and our host was very pleasant and welcoming."
On entering the property it was a lovely gesture to find a welcoming pack for us to enjoy. Everything was spotlessly clean and it was a joy to have a fully equiped kitchen. The bed was very comfortable and the whole setting peaceful with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
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"The flat was very well equipped, cosy and comfortable."
We would happily return for another visit as we love the area
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"This is a great holiday apartment."
The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped for self catering. Shops, pubs/restaurants are all within easy walking distance. Kington is a great little market town as a base for walkers and exploring the Marches.
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"A very enjoyable and peaceful week."
The accommodation felt spacious - large kitchen / dining room as well as the living room / bedroom. Spotlessly clean, very quiet. Pleasant views over the walled garden, heavy with the scent of lilies when I visited. Although on the ground floor, the access from the road has a number of steps up and down and up again to reach the entrance. No problem for the reasonably able, but it could be a challenge for someone less mobile. Very well situated for walks into the centre of Kington and up to Hergest Ridge.
Many thanks for this! Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay."
The cottage was exceptionally well equipped and appointed. Owner was polite, friendly and helpful. Hope to return in the near future.
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"Garden View is a lovely quiet place to stay and in an ideal location."
It looks out over a pretty garden and across to the hills. Everything you could need for a comfortable stay is provided. It's close to shops and the bus station so is ideal for walkers and anyone using public transport. A regular bus service to Hereford, LLandrindod Wells and Knighton makes exploring these areas easy too. I was very pleased to find that I could use my Wales Bus Pass on all Seargant's buses even on journeys solely within England!
Thank you so much for this! Property Owner
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"Sarah was an excellent host and I would be happy to go back again - just the ..."
Sarah was an excellent host and I would be happy to go back again - just the right size for one or two people (2 person flat) There are steps so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues - the kitchen was well equipped and a nice gesture of a small bottle of preseco and biscuits on arrival - It was ideally located for me as I used public transport and also for using the local shops (the flat is self catering) and also for the Kington Walking Festival meeting point - a good place alround
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"This property had everything that we would need for a few days away."
.there were cleaning stuffs ..vacume..hairdryer..provided..its a lovely old schoolhouse with lots of history provided to read..n the village itself is small but lovely..n includes a great craftshop where they have items selling from 50 crafters in the area.a really lovely place to look around n buy unusual gifts...overall a very comfy ..cosy place to stay n would visit there again..The host Sarah was very kind n lovely n welcoming...unfortunately we didnt meet Roger as he was unexpectedly taken ill into hospital but we met the family who were the most lovely of people..Thankyou Sarah..x
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"Sarah the host was very welcoming on a cold dark rainy evening."
She showed us the flat and was very helpful. The flat is at the back of the property with steps to negotiate but is well lit. There is everything you need to make your stay comfortable and warm (we had snow briefly) Kington is a very small town steeped in history with friendly locals. Nearby are shops, pubs and places to eat out. Plus an 18 hole golf course. Parking is available free, close to the flat. Would be more than happy to stay here again.
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"I travel a lot and use Sykes cottages and other hotels and cottages frequently, but I have never had to leave a bad review as I need to on this occasion."
I found the cottage owners unfriendly and difficult to get hold of. I had to contact Sykes twice to complain and resolve issues. On arriving at the property it was not clean and I have photos of pubic hair left in the shower soap dish, food left in the fridge, dirty grill pan etc. The sofa is very uncomfortable as it sinks right down so far that I had to put two pillows under the seat to avoid getting chronic back pain. The floorboards creak loudly when you walk about and using the cold tap makes a whooshing sound, neither of which bothered me but obviously annoyed the owners who live upstairs who started deliberately making noise and banging above me whenever I used the kitchen. I have recordings of this on my laptop. The advertisement is misleading as the pictures show just five steps to go up to reach the property but you have to go up those steps, down a long corridor through another outside door, down some more steps round across another path and up a load more steps to reach the actual property. This wasn't too bad in daylight but I hurt my foot slipping down a step I couldn't see when it was dark one early evening. This property wouldn't be suitable for people with mobility issues. That said, the Brecon Beacons were beautiful and the mountains, lakes and waterfalls well worth a visit. It's quiet this time of the year and the mountains had snow on them which added to the breathtaking views.
We are very shocked by this damning review and do not understand it. We are so sorry that Ms Kowalczyk did not feel able to complain to us about anything at all during her four week stay, and remained friendly and cheerful at every encounter. To take her complaints in order: I personally greeted her and showed her into the property on her arrival, and spoke to her when we met each other several times during her stay, and on each occasion she seemed happy and to be enjoying her visit. My mobile number was always available to her, as was our landline number and front-door bell. At no time did she avail herself of any of these possibilities. She never met my husband, so cannot really speak about 'the owners' (plural). She claims she had to contact Sykes to ‘resolve issues’, but Sykes did not find it necessary to refer her complaints to us at any stage. We are very sorry indeed to hear that she felt the property had not been adequately cleaned. This is inexplicable, as is the claim that food had been left in the fridge. Some people prefer hard sofas and some prefer squashy ones. Yes, one floorboard does creak. The property dates from 1836. We are sorry Ms Kowalczyk was also irritated by the noise of the cold water tap. But it is absolutely untrue that we, who live upstairs, were bothered by these noises; we cannot hear them at all. Yes, there are more steps up and down to reach Garden View than are shown on the website pictures. But the Sykes description says clearly that ‘there are a number of steps up to this property, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility’. Property Owner
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"Lovely place to stay, nice village close to Welsh border."
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay over the Christmas break, excellent facility."
....we will be back, Many thanks!
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"We really enjoyed our stay."
Ideal apartment for 2 people, very quiet and comfortable. Thank you.
Thank you! Property Owner
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"Fabulous stay."
Very clean, well ordered and set up. Perfect for two people. Lovely location and hosts. We were very greatful for the wine, lemonade and buscuits.
Thank you so much! Property Owner
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"Garden View is in a historical building with original features, overlooking a charming walled garden and views to the hills."
There is very easy access to the town and many local walks, with a good bus service to Hereford and pretty villages. I only used the car once to visit Croft Castle! The cottage is well equipped, including a microwave, which I wasn’t expecting. Sarah the owner was friendly and welcoming, providing wine, biscuits and some freshly boiled quail eggs from her garden birds! Unfortunately I only discovered that the scaffolding was still up when I rang to arrange key collection, due to an unavoidable window repair delay. I understand the owners did inform Sykes of this, but the website wasn’t updated. However, this did not spoil a very enjoyable week in a beautiful area.
Thank you so much for this and for your patience re the scaffolding! Property Owner
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"This was our second visit, and once again wish to thank Sarah for her warm welcome and for providing delicious biscuits and lemonade."
The apartment was very comfortable and has a spectacular views. We will definitely visit again and would recommend it to friends and family.
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"My daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at Garden View, and the cottage met all our expectations."
The hosts were charming and friendly, and we had everything we needed for cooking our own meals, including a lovely contribution of quail eggs from our hosts. We also enjoyed a very comfortable few night's sleep. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this! It was a pleasure to meet you both. Property Owner
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"The flat was ideally located for travelling around the beautiful surrounding area of the English and Welsh border."
The flat was clean, comfortable with a lovely outlook to the hills and the garden below. Found no problem parking in the nearby town square over the week's stay.
Thank you so much for this response! Glad the parking was no problem. Property Owner
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"We had a great time here, in a beautiful area and the cottage was very nice to come back to after a day out."
Nice hosts. Would definitely stay again
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"Just the right accommodation for a couple who are looking for a walking week with no unnecessary frills."
Some steps to negotiate through a delightful and well tended garden. Comfortable living/sleeping space, good kitchen. Super shower in bathroom. Modern interactive TV was a bonus.
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"A lovely apartment in a wonderful Victorian house."
The entrance is amazing and the garden is very well kept. The hosts are very welcoming. There is so much to do in the area and it is set right at the side of Offas Dyke Way. Well worth a visit.
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"Very quiet and peaceful with good access to the town."
Great views.
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"It would be mean to be over critical, and hope this does not appear to be so."
However, although the place was spotless, well equipped and comfy, it did have a couple of drawbacks. Firstly it was offered as a single ground floor apartment, in many ways true, once inside the front door, it was flat and level, but access to the front door involved climbing up and down higgledy piggeldy stairs, not easy if you have mobility difficulties, secondly parking was very difficult, even in the village square. Not what we really expected and rather marred our stay. Had we known about the access problems we would have stayed away. A pity, it was very well presented and comfy.
We are sorry you were disappointed. However, we should point out that the description of the property on line states quite clearly 'Please note: There are a number of steps up to this property, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility'. We're glad we passes muster for comfort and cleanliness! Property Owner
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"Fantastic accommodation."
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"Sarah was a very helpful host."
The location of the accommodation was perfect for our purpose. If the opportunity arises we will be more than happy to stay again
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"This was an excellent location with a beautiful view of the hills."
The owner/landlady was very helpful and had left some useful things ready for our use. I am very likely to stay there again..
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"Lovely location central to all the relevant destinations the property was excellent warm, cosy & everything I needed Sarah was a special lady in every way!"
I was welcomed with fresh eggs, wine & biscuits all consumed!! I would recommend to ALL
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"Excellent hostess, great hospitality, beautiful cottage garden, wonderful view of surrounding hills Interesting history and walk books provided."
Picturesque town with historic Grade 2 listed buildings, plenty of places to eat, big supermarket, wonderful walks, neighbouring towns and villages to visit.
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"Our hosts were very considerate, generous and kind."
The accommodation was very comfortable, well equipped, thoughtfully laid out, and provided us with everything we needed. Parking was also available close by. The views across the garden and to nearby countryside were delightful. Kington itself had a feeling of friendly relaxed unspoilt charm. The surrounding countryside was lovely as were the nearby attractions.
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"The hosts Sarah and Roger were very welcoming and helpful."
We were greeted with a bottle of prosseco and delicious cookies. There was also some fresh milk left in the fridge. Kingston is a nice little town with shops ,pubs and places to eat out. There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas. A car is probably needed. Good for walking. We would definitely stay here again.
Summary
- All-ground-floor
- One double bed within open-plan sitting room
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Gas central heating
- Gas oven and hobs, fridge, TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Free parking available in town square; approximately 50 yards
- Sorry, no children accepted
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 miles
- Safe storage available for bicycles
- Please note: There are a number of steps up to this property, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- Please note: The property will have scaffolding up until early December
The property
Holding a convenient spot on the ground floor of an historic Victorian School House, built in the early 19th century, is this lovely studio-style apartment, Garden View.
Resting in the quaint, Herefordshire village of Kington, at the centre of many scenic walking routes, this self-catering cottage is the ideal base for those looking to see the best of the Herefordshire countryside.
Make your way through the owner’s private multi-level garden, and climb the steps to the entrance of Garden View, entering into the kitchen/diner area where you can look forward to making a hot cup of tea after a brisk country walk.
When you want to impress your other half with some cooking skills, whip up a tasty dish to be served at the dining table and enjoy a romantic meal, before retiring to the sitting area next door.
Here you can find a plush sofa with a TV resting before it, perfect for a film night, while the windows provide views of Bradnor Hill and the countryside beyond. Across from this area, rest in the double bed to recharge for another exciting day ahead, and on rising the next morning wake up with a refreshing shower in the neat bathroom.
With many walking opportunities around, this delightful spot in the village of Kington makes Garden View a lovely choice for a holiday in Herefordshire.
Note: This property is part of a group and can be booked with Ref. 4338, together sleeping 4 to 6 guests.
Kington Apartments
Resting in the charming Herefordshire village of Kington are these delightful apartments, The School Room and Garden View, set within a wonderful and historic Victorian School House, built all the way back in the 1830s. Both apartments offer a simple, charming base for couples or small groups of friends, with a preference for exploring pretty villages and towns, and meandering over the countryside. Within Garden View you discover a kitchen/diner, with an open-plan bedroom-cum-sitting room next door, completed by a smart shower room. Expect to find a lofty and bright space within The School Room, where a studio-layout has been created to make the most of the space, with picture windows providing views of Bradnor Hill beyond. Make use of the kitchen space, dining area and the lovely sitting area where two single sofa beds offer extra room. Kington lies on the English side of the England/Wales border, and is well-positioned mid-way between the Shropshire Hills AONB and the Brecon Beacons National Park, so you have plenty of choice of walking terrain for those who enjoy being active in the outdoors. Walk along the border following the Mortimer Trail or famous Offa's Dyke Path, and be blown away by the unrivalled views and landscapes along the way. Wander into the centre of Kington and relax in one of the traditional local pubs for a well-earned pint and hearty pub lunch, or sample some delicious food in one of the restaurants. Enjoy a wonderful break in Herefordshire in one of these lovely apartments.
About the location
KINGTON
Presteigne 6 miles; Hay-on-Wye 12 miles.
The small town of Kington, well regarded as a centre for walking, is situated near the England/Wales border in a beautiful area known as the Welsh Marches. It is a wonderful area of wooded hills, tranquil valleys and unspoilt Black and White villages on the English side and the more rugged Cambrian Mountains on the Welsh side. Celebrated by visitors for its lovely scenery and excellent walking and cycling in the surrounding rolling hills, this quiet, pleasant town offers a number of excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. Further afield there is plenty to do, pony treking is available at the Black Mountains and why not try Canoeing on the river Wye. There are a variety of tourist attractions close by including the Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre, the nationally important Hergest Croft Gardens, Offa’s Dyke Path and Mortimer Trail long distance footpaths, and slightly further afield the National Trust properties of Croft Castle and Berrington Hall. Bradnor Hill, with England’s highest golf course, lies just outside the town. Also within easy reach and well worth a visit is the delightful town of Hay-on-Wye with its numerous book shops, craft and antique shops, along with hosting the famous Hay Festival during the Spring Bank Holiday. Nearby is Ludlow, famous for its gourmet food shops and fine restaurants. The ancient city of Hereford, with its impressive Norman cathedral and famous Mappa Mundi, a 13th century cartographer's interpretation of the world, offers a great day out. A delightful holiday location to suit all ages and tastes.
Please note: The property will have scaffolding up until early December
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas