Guest Information
On arrival
A welcome hamper will be in your accommodation. It includes a starter pack of tea, coffee and milk, along with locally made cake, biscuits and crisps and seasonal fruits. So you can enjoy some refreshments as soon as you arrive.
Check-in time is from 4:00pm.
What’s provided
You’ll find the holiday accommodation well equipped with all you’ll need to enjoy your self-catering holiday in rural Herefordshire. Here’s an overview:
- All bed linen and bathroom towels.
- Organic soap and bath/shower wash supplied by Myddfai.
- During the winter months, guests at Monnington House are supplied with firelighters, kindling and one large basket of logs for the wood burners.
- There’s a Weber-style BBQ and 1 bag of charcoal for guests during the summer months.
- WiFi
- OS maps of the local area
- Washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets to get you started.
- 2 loo rolls per WC
- Tea towels and oven gloves
- Bin liners which fit kitchen bins to get you started
- Salt and pepper
- If you have little ones in your group, two cots and two highchairs are available on request in Monnington House and one cot and one highchair in the Cider Mill. (Please note the cots are for 0-3 year olds and can be quite large for newborns. No bedding is supplied.)
Leisure Facilities
Games room
If you’re staying at Monnington House and Garden Cottage, there is a Games Room. It is in the old stable block just across from the house beyond the small lawn. In it you’ll find a pub-sized pool table and table football. As usual the room is full of books too so if you wish to quietly escape the madding crowd for a read you could consider this. There is no heating here so please bring a fleece and wrap up. We request children under 12 are supervised if using the pool table.
Table Tennis
Guests at Monnington House and Garden Cottage also have use of the rustic table tennis room. It is in the outbuilding beyond the car parking area. A great room for letting off steam for perhaps showing your skills to your uncle or best friend and win! This room is great when the rain comes and particularly popular during the winter months. It has a concrete floor and no heating so don’t forget your trainers and fleece.
Garden & Grounds
Monnington House & Garden Cottage
The garden at Monnington House is large at almost 2 acres. To the left of the drive there is the ‘courtyard lawn’ which is surrounded by outbuildings which house the games room and table tennis room.
A huge lawn wraps itself around the house and Garden Cottage. There is plenty of room to play house badminton. If you have a dog with you, they will love watching the squirrels run down the post and rail fence and collect the walnuts and then carry them to their ‘homes’.
Monnington House also has two two paved terraces. The house terrace is south-facing and has garden furniture for 20 people. Weber style BBQs and a large parasol are also provided during the summer months.
The Cider Mill
The Cider Mill is approached down a pretty drive, surrounded by pear trees. The garden is enclosed and has a south-facing terrace with outdoor furniture. There is a small lawn on which to play badminton.
In the outbuildings there is a laundry room with washer, dryer and overflow fridge.
Playing field
There’s a large playing field to the east of the garden at Monnington House, next to the cider orchards. It is a big space. The ‘pitch area’ is kept mowed and comes with 2 football posts. During the summer months cricket and rounders has been played here too. This is a great space to enjoy with your family and friends. We ask no dogs enter this area please.
Parking & EV Charging
For guests at Monnington House, there is a designated parking area for 10 cars. The Cider Mill has plenty of parking for up to 5 cars in the drive, including one covered space in the outbuilding.
Please note that we do not have Electric Vehicle Charging facilities at Monnington House and The Cider Mill. The nearest EVC points are in Hereford and Hay on Wye
Other Information
Caterers
We have great local caterers who have worked in the house for over 10 years. They are often found working at Monnington House preparing, cooking and serving dinner to our guests. Their usual charges are about £45 per head. For large group bookings and corporate bookings our authorised caterers can supply ready-made meals which can include a breakfast package. Please ask for further details if interested.
Celebratory cakes can be pre-ordered from Emily Rose Cakes.
Hair & beauty
Holmer Park and Spa in Hereford offers great treatments and good day packages. Its luxurious Health Club includes a state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes and 20-metre pool.
Nearby Shops & Supplies
Oakchurch Farm Shop is 1.8 miles from Monnington House. The superb farm shop is impressive and sells local meats, vegetables and fruits, plus wines, beers, ciders, cakes, biscuits and bread. It has a great selection of ready-made chicken pies, lasagnes and treacle tarts too. It will make a difference to your stay!