Burton Court

Acquired by the current owner’s parents in 1960, 13 of the 19 acres of land were formerly used as a successful berry fruit farm. Today it is part B&B and part-family home to Edward Simpson, his wife Helen and their two daughters. Offering three spacious, well appointed en-suite rooms - two doubles and one family room - all overlook the formal gardens with topiaried hedges and idyllic Herefordshire countryside beyond. With high ceilings, plenty of natural light streaming through the vast shuttered windows, freestanding baths and rain showers, comfortable beds, soft linen and chunky towels - staying in this historic house feels special. Reached by a sweeping driveway, the building which blends Norman, Medieval, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian architectural periods, stands in an elevated position in a beautiful, peaceful setting close to Leominster. The interior with its impressive C14th Great Hall and vast entertaining spaces, complete with two bars and extensive grounds, lends itself perfectly to private weddings and events. Guests are treated to a personal service - informal and super friendly - by the delightful hosts, who offer guided tours and are on hand to advise where to have dinner and where to go during the day. No surprise that this becomes a popular hideaway base for speakers at the annual Hay Festival. Breakfast is a wonderful experience in the dining room where tea and coffee are offered in china cups and Helen whips up a delicious cooked breakfast. All produce is sourced locally with a choice of artisan breads and homemade jams.

 

Written by Laura Campbell

• No restaurant
• Breakfast served
• No pets
• Meeting Room
• Bar
• Parking
• Business Centre

• Views
• Wifi
• Four poster beds
• Child friendly
• Garden

• Great walks
• Take long beautiful walks through the surrounding countryside.

• Sights nearby
• Visit the magnificent cathedral in Hereford.

Why do people love staying in your hotel? The quiet seclusion in a beautiful part of the world along with relaxed family atmosphere in a spacious manor house.
What is there to do in the area? We are in the heart of the Black and White village trail - beautiful timber framed buildings in the villages nearby. There is Leominster for antiques shops, Ludlow for food shops, Kington for walking and Hay on Wye for books.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? Herefordshire is the land of milk and honey. Fruit salad, cereals, jams, local breads and a full English breakfast to order.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We don't offer other meals but recommend good places nearby including 'The Cider Barn'.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? We have board games upstairs and ponies outside
What message would you like to give The Hotel Guru readers? A warm welcome awaits in a much loved Manor House in rural Herefordshire.