The Birches

Craswall, HR3 5RN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
6 reviews

quiet peaceful location, albeit reached via long windy single track road. all the facilities you need great views

Graham United States of America
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The Birches

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  • Entire home
  • 1561 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site

The Birches offers accommodations in Craswall, 6.2 miles from Clifford Castle and 7.6 miles from Longtown Castle. The property is around 12 miles from Kinnersley Castle, 19 miles from Brecon Cathedral, and 20 miles from Hereford Cathedral. Wigmore Castle is 31 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home features 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling nearby. Wilton Castle is 27 miles from The Birches, while Hampton Court Castle & Gardens is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 62 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.3
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  • Graham
    United States of America United States of America
    “quiet peaceful location, albeit reached via long windy single track road. all the facilities you need great views”
  • Fayazmo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A large well equipped cottage with both character and modern facilities. The kitchen is well equipped and has a large dining room next to it. We stayed at the property with our parents and they also loved the rural setting. Weather wasn't very...”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,192 reviews from 21526 properties
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Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Birches is a character, detached cottage set on the owners' farm, three and a half miles from Hay-on-Wye in beautiful Shropshire countryside. The cottage comes with three bedrooms including a king-size double, a standard double and a twin, sleeping up to six people altogether. There is also a family bathroom and a ground floor shower room, along with a kitchen with breakfast bar, a utility room, a dining room and a sitting room. Outside, there is ample off road parking along with lockable bike storage and a front lawned garden with furniture and a barbecue. The Birches is a delightful cottage with a mixture of traditional features and modern facilities, sitting in a beautiful, rural location, with wonderful walking and cycling routes nearby.

Neighborhood info

Hay-on-Wye, the 'town of books', renowned for its world-famous Hay Festival of Literature, lies on the Welsh/English border, and is a popular destination for book lovers or holidaymakers wishing to enjoy the leisure activities and beautiful scenery of the Wye valley. Hay-on-Wye is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which provides excellent walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing and canoeing together with a variety of tourist attractions. A supremely appealing all year round holiday destination.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Birches
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Outdoors
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Game room
    Activities
    • Cycling
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Birches takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

    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

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Birches 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

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

    FAQs about The Birches

    • Yes, The Birches is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Birches can accommodate this group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Birches is 1.8 miles from the center of Craswall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Birches is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Birches has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • The Birches offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Game room