Mill Cottage

Why you'll love staying here

Mill Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed cottage set on a working, family-run livestock farm in the village of Peterchurch in Herefordshire’s picturesque Golden Valley. The half-timbered cottage dates back to the 17th century and has been thoughtfully restored to retain many original features, including wooden beams, vaulted ceilings, and exposed stone walls, providing comfortable accommodation for families or groups of friends looking to explore this beautiful part of the world.

The open-plan living space is a wonderfully sociable area full of character. Oak trusses subtly divide the different spaces, beautifully highlighting the age of the cottage. The shaker-style kitchen has soft grey cabinetry, black granite worktop, and a full range of modern appliances, ensuring the designated chef has everything needed to make cooking delicious home-cooked meals a pleasure. Adjacent is a large dining table with plenty of space for everyone to gather, enjoy meals together, and plan the adventures ahead.

The sitting area is warm and inviting, with deep rose-coloured sofas, a pretty patterned rug, and printed cushions arranged around a stunning brick fireplace. The fireplace retains its original mantel and bread oven and now houses a cosy wood-burning stove. With ample seating, it’s the perfect spot to relax in the evenings with a glass of wine while binging a favourite box set.

A handy utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs is reached via a steep stone spiral staircase, leading to three bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room. Each room has been designed with a restful night’s sleep in mind, with neutral décor, wooden bedsteads, and crisp white linens. The cheerful family bathroom offers both a bath and a shower.

Outside, a pretty patio overlooks an ancient hay meadow and a stream. The farm is home to sheep and cattle, and children will delight in meeting the newborn lambs and calves in spring. It is managed in a traditional way that would not be out of place 50 years ago. By avoiding the use of fertilisers and pesticides and maintaining a low density of livestock, species-rich grassland has been allowed to flourish, creating a haven for bees and butterflies.

Footpaths run through the farm and into patches of woodland which, in spring, are carpeted with bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, while in summer, the air is filled with birdsong from blackcaps, goldcrests, and willow warblers.
Peterchurch, which sits on the banks of the River Dore, has a handful of welcoming pubs and restaurants and is just a 10-minute drive from the market town of Hay-on-Wye.