Luxury Self-Catering in the Wye Valley
Situated in beautiful rural Herefordshire, England
Ideal for spending quality time away with family and friends or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion all together. We welcome dogs too!
Our 5-star luxury holiday accommodation near Hay-on-Wye accommodates groups of up between 18–24 guests in 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The three well appointed properties offer secluded and peaceful luxury in over 2 acres of garden and grounds, a large playing field with football goals, a games room with pool table and table football and a rustic table tennis room. Featuring indoor and outdoor dining for 24 people, with plenty to do in the local area.
Stylish accommodation for up to 24 guests
Monnington House has 6 double bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and is dog-friendly; Garden Cottage has 3 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms; The Cider Mill is all on one level, it has 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and is dog-friendly.
Group bookings
It’s easy to book the right collection to suit your group of 24, 18, 6 or on some occasions 12 guests. Take a look at our Bookings page to see the options
The exceptional surroundings of Monnington House always interests our guests. Situated down a tranquil lane, encompassed by acres of cider orchards, you find this beautiful house in a rural and peaceful situation on the edge of a family farm close to the River Wye in the beautiful Wye Valley. Perfect for celebrations, large or small get togethers whatever the occasion and family holidays where memories are made.
*Awarded 5 Star GOLD by Visit England, in Conde Nast Traveller as ‘one of the Best British Houses to book for the year ahead‘ and in the Express as ‘Luxury Cottage to hire for those big family get-togethers‘.
Sleeping 6–12 in luxury self-catering holiday accommodation. There are 6 spacious bedrooms with 6 bathrooms.
*Awarded 5 Stars by Visit England
Sleeping 3–6 in luxury self-catering accommodation. Adjacent to Monnington House with 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms/shower rooms including one ground-floor bedroom.
*Awarded 5 Star GOLD by Visit England and A Rose Award Winner in 2025
Sleeping 3–6 in luxurious self-catering accommodation. There are 3 double bedrooms with 3 bathroom/shower rooms.
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Ashleigh from Tring July 2026
This was our second stay at Monnington House, and it certainly won’t be our last. It’s a wonderful home where every detail has been thoughtfully considered. Without a doubt, it’s the best-equipped house we’ve ever stayed in. Anna is a fantastic host, always friendly, incredibly helpful, and quick to respond. We can’t wait to return!
Barbara from Sheffield July 2026
I am writing to let you know about the great weekend my friends and I enjoyed last weekend at Monnington House celebrating my husband’s birthday. The house was superb, very spacious and well decorated, there was plenty of room for us all to mix, and for some of us to have quieter time. The kitchen and dining room were well appointed with everything we needed to cater for the group- sixteen of us, and we had a choice of spaces to eat together all as a group, inside and outside.
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The location is lovely, very quiet, and we enjoyed great walks.
We will definitely book this venue again for big family gatherings as indeed will our friends who were equally impressed. We could not have had a better welcome or more support from the property owners, who were lovely to deal with.
Definitely a five star review.
Alex from Gloucester June 2026
“A brilliant family meet up”…
Tasked with finding a comfortable venue for 16 people to mark my mother’s 80th birthday – which included one ground floor bedroom and being dog friendly, Monnington hit the spot on paper, and once we got there, delivered in spades. Generously proportioned, well kitted out, very comfortable with bags of space – and 2 games rooms for the kids – it really was brilliant and we would have loved to have stayed longer.
Elaine from Nottinghamshire May 2026
Graham from Hampton Hill, March 2026
We recently celebrated my 50th birthday at Monnington House, and I honestly couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place.
From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty of the setting. Nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, the house feels both grand and welcoming at the same time. The views over the surrounding fields and the peaceful atmosphere made it feel like our own private retreat for the weekend.
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The house itself is absolutely fantastic — spacious, beautifully maintained, and full of character. Every room was comfortable and thoughtfully prepared, with plenty of space for our large group of family and friends to relax, celebrate, and enjoy time together. The mix of charming period features and modern comforts meant we had everything we needed (and more!).
What made the celebration truly special was how perfectly the layout works for a big occasion. There was plenty of room for dining together, socialising late into the evening, and even finding quiet corners for a morning coffee. It struck the ideal balance between elegance and homely warmth.
Turning 50 felt incredibly special, and Monnington House provided the most beautiful backdrop for making lifelong memories.
If you’re looking for somewhere truly special for a milestone celebration, family gathering, or simply a luxurious countryside escape, I can’t recommend Monnington House highly enough. It exceeded every expectation and made my birthday unforgettable.
Maureen, December 2025
This property is in an ideal location. Nothing is too far away, especially the fabulous Oakchurch Farm Shop, which has absolutely everything and literally five minutes drive. The house and cottage were extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean, prepared thoughtfully and tastefully for the festive season. Our family of 14 enjoyed a wonderful Christmas, made even more so because of the attention to detail in almost every room, where the needs of the guest were clearly a priority.
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Communication with the host was exemplary from start to finish. A thoroughly professional approach and an obviously well-oiled management machine made everything effortless, facilitated particularly by an incredibly detailed and most informative guide to staying at Monnington, released in advance of arrival. Any queries, no matter how small, received a prompt and helpful response. The house and cottage are lovely. All rooms are well furnished, comfortable, and their individuality adds further layers of uniqueness to each property. We were made to feel most welcome from the very start, with a most generous welcome pack that was much appreciated. Monnington House and Cottage had everything we needed, the kitchen being particulalrly well equipped for us to cater for the family throughout the Christmas period. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property, and have every intention of returning at some point in the future. Thank you.