Somerville House

Bodenham Road, Hereford, HR1 2TS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>445</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
445 reviews

Really excellent breakfast, freshly cooked but served very quickly. A very wide range of options available. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom spacious. The staff very friendly and helpful.

Sarah United Kingdom
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Somerville House

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This Victorian villa, dating from 1895, rests in a peaceful, tree lined residential area of Hereford city. Tucked away to the south west of Birmingham, nestled between the Welsh border to the west and Worcestershire on the east, Herefordshire is a county with a rich and diverse heritage. Steeped in tradition, here you will find picturesque villages set within rolling, green hills. A TV, a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities are included in each room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Hereford
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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really excellent breakfast, freshly cooked but served very quickly. A very wide range of options available. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom spacious. The staff very friendly and helpful.”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellently located for access on foot or by car. Superb breakfasts, reasonably priced drinks from fridges in the room or downstairs and a good lounge area. Very welcoming hosts.”
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    “The condition and cleanliness of the room were perfect. The owners apparently take great pride in their house. Breakfast was great. The hosts were very friendly.”

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Somerville House is a detached Victorian villa dating back to 1895, situated in a quiet, tree-lined residential road in Hereford. It offers boutique style five star bed and breakfast accommodation, combining luxury and comfort with warm, friendly service. We have 11 en-suite bedrooms, including one ground floor room, which is a larger size luxury room which can be a super king or twin room.with ensuite shower room, The first floor rooms are a mix from single, small double to super-king/twin rooms with a bath and/or shower. On the top floor we have our standard king/double rooms all with ensuite shower facilities. Our contemporary dining room offers an excellent breakfast including the traditional full English, continental and vegetarian breakfasts, with healthy options available. After a busy day, take time to relax in our lounge or beautiful terraced garden. Ample parking. Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Somerville House is located less than a mile from the city centre and just a ten minute walk from the train station and cathedral. We are within easy driving distance from the M5, Ross-on-Wye, Great Malvern, Gloucester, Leominster and an hour’s drive from Card...
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If you are looking for that idyllic blend of thriving rural communities served by a combination of motorways and leafy lanes and supported by a wealth of diverse and successful businesses, you need look no further than Herefordshire. Tucked away to the south west of Birmingham and sandwiched between the Welsh border to the west and Worcestershire on the east, the county represents a corner of rural England with a rich and diverse heritage.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Somerville House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Somerville House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 10 are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Somerville House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Extra beds are only available in the Superior Room and need to be arranged with the hotel directly.

    In order to prepare for our arriving guests, we ask that you leave your room by 11 a.m. on the day of departure. The staff will be happy to store your baggage if required.

    If you require a bathtub as well as a shower please consult the hotel directly.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Somerville House

    • Somerville House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Bar crawls
      • Archery

    • Guests staying at Somerville House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Somerville House is 0.7 miles from the center of Hereford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Somerville House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Somerville House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Somerville House include:

      • Single
      • Double