The Moats - Ledbury, is a small 400-year-old, Grade II listed, black and white thatched cottage. It is the private home of your hosts, not a hotel, and offers only one guest bedroom. This is a rural location 8.5 km from Malvern Hills, 9 km from Ledbury, 10 km from Eastnor Castle, 11 km from Great Malvern, and 13 km from The Three Counties Showground. Free WiFi and free secure on-site parking are available. The room price includes a continental breakfast. We do not provide a cooked breakfast. The property is within easy reach of the Worcestershire Way and the Herefordshire Trail, and a short distance from the beautiful Hope End Estate, Frith Wood and Malvern Hills. Free, secure off-road parking for cars, trailers bicycles and motorcycles. It is within easy access of the M5 and M50, and provides a central base from which to explore the Malvern Hills, the whole Forest of Dean area and Cheltenham, the Wye Valley ANOB, The Borders and Wales, the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, Birmingham, The Black Country and the NEC. Railway connections are close by at Ledbury, Colwall and Malvern, and the nearest airport is Birmingham, 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is beautiful and the room is very comfortable. The Malverns and bars/restaurants are a short drive away. A beautiful location. Fiona is amazing... warm, welcoming and super funny. My mum and I had an amazing stay. We will definitely be...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room and facilities could not be faulted. Breakfast served competently by friendly host.
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cottage in great location. Good for walking and birdwatching.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Fiona Yates

9.3
9.3
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Fiona Yates
BED AND BREAKFAST: A ground floor ensuite bed and breakfast room in our half-timbered, thatched late Tudor cottage (ie. built between 1585 and 1603). The cottage is in a very quiet rural location approximately midway between Ledbury and Malvern. It has low ceilings and doorways. The large informal cottage garden includes a view of Coddington Church and the surrounding hills.
Fiona: a countrywoman, whose interests are gardening, animals, birds, wildlife and the countryside, and Peter: an engineer who loves motorbikes, guitars and sailing.
Guests enjoy walking and riding in the Wye Valley (Goodrich Castle, Tintern Abbey and Symmonds Yat) and Malvern Hills (the Worcestershire Beacon and British Camp) and visiting Eastnor Castle, The Brockhampton Estate, Berrington Hall, The Weir Garden, Croft Castle and Parkland, Morgan Cars, The Malvern Festival Theatre, Westons Cider Mill, Worcester Porcelain Museum, Croome Court, and the cathedrals at Worcester and Hereford (home of the Mappa Mundi). There is a large calendar of events at the Malvern Showground, including the Spring Garden Show, Royal Agricultural Show, and Autumn Show, regular antiques fairs and so much more. Annual local events include the Ledbury Poetry, Hay Book and Welland Steam Festivals and Tewkesbury Medieval Festival with it's thrilling battle re-enactments.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Moats - Ledbury
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Moats - Ledbury takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 18:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:30
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 75
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

"The Moats is our private home, NOT commercial premises.

Therefore our terms are STRICT:

1) Guests are required to provide verification of identification (including full name, current address, mobile phone number and email address) IMMEDIATELY upon reservation or NOT LESS THAN 3 DAYS PRIOR TO CHECK-IN.

2) This verification can be a photo of a current Council Tax bill or pictorial driving licence and can be sent by text to my mobile phone 07375 857332 or my email skyline10@btinternet.com.

3) Check-in is strictly 6pm to 8pm. Check-out is 6am to 10am.

4) The Moats is CLOSED from 10am to 6pm daily and guests are required to vacate the property between these hours, even if returning for subsequent nights.

5) Daytime accommodation is NOT available and I do not host night shift workers.

6) A continental breakfast, included in the price of your stay, is served between 6am and 9am daily. Cooked breakfast is NOT offered.

7) Smoking and all naked flames are forbidden on any part of the premises, indoors or outdoors.

8) Children under 16 years and adults over 75 years are not accommodated.

9) No pets are permitted indoors.

10) Your host reserves the right to reject and refund, WITHOUT RELOCATION, any last-minute reservation made after midday on the date of proposed check-in.

11) Guests seeking to reserve last-minute accommodation after midday on the date of proposed check-in should telephone: 07375 857332 or email skyline10@btinternet.com BEFORE booking to check availability.

12) Your host reserves the right to exclude, without refund or relocation, any guest who does not comply with, or who seeks to contravene, these Terms and Conditions.”

Please inform The Moats - Ledbury in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Moats - Ledbury

  • Room options at The Moats - Ledbury include:

    • Twin/Double

  • The Moats - Ledbury is 3.7 miles from the centre of Ledbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Moats - Ledbury may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Moats - Ledbury is from 18:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at The Moats - Ledbury can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The Moats - Ledbury offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking