The Malt House |
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- Priced for 2 to 4 outside the holidays, and priced for families of up to 8 during the holidays
- Listed, historic house, refurbished with all mod cons
- Lovely for romantic breaks or family holidays
- Child, baby and dog friendly
- Close to village pub and fantastic community shop/cafe
- Close to the River Wye
- Superb local walking
- 20 minutes from the M48 Severn Bridge
This amazing jewel of a house, situated in pretty, peaceful Brockweir village, is a superb place for romantic escapes, family holidays, or for investigating the sights of the lyrically beautiful Wye Valley. Grade 2*-listed, it is filled with fascinating historical detail – an Elizabethan door, a stone spiral staircase, a secret doorway and much more - as well as some beautifully designed modern features. But above all, it is a great place to stay: warm, cosy, romantic in the winter, with a top spec wood burner in the enormous fireplace; and cool in the summer, with a lovely raised garden to make the most of sunny days and far-reaching views. The house sleeps 2 to 4 (plus an infant and a good dog) outside the holidays in one master bedroom with a king-size bed (and its own wood burner), and a twin bedroom. During the holiday periods, the house sleeps up to 8 (plus an infant and a dog) in a double bedroom (with its own wood burner and king-size bed) and 3 twin bedrooms. The Malt House can be rented together with Monks Hall next door for high days and holidays, sleeping a total of 12 people (plus up to 2 infants and 2 dogs).
THE MALT HOUSE IS PRICED FOR 2 TO 4 OUTSIDE THE HOLIDAY PERIODS FOR SHORT BREAKS OR WEEK-LONG BOOKINGS, BUT EXTRA PEOPLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE - PLEASE CONTACT CAROLINE BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING. THE HOUSE IS PRICED FOR SLEEPING UP TO 8 PEOPLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS, AND FOR WEEK-LONG LETS ONLY.
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Downstairs, the front door leads into the sitting-room with its huge fireplace, wonderful wood burner and generous Chesterfield sofas. Swags of hops decorate the big oak beams, candles add atmosphere and gentle light, and a stone spiral acts as a secondary staircase up to the first floor. A big heavy Elizabethan door leads into the dining-room, which was once an outside courtyard. Here a contemporary open-tread oak staircase is interlaced with the old exterior stone one, splicing neatly into it at the top. Above the staircase, a vaulted wooden ceiling with roof light creates the sense of a French or Italian Renaissance covered courtyard, but with a warm modern feel. At the back of the house, the lovely kitchen has a breakfast/children’s table and a door leading outside – well-positioned for taking meals out into the garden or for chopping vegetables in the sunshine.
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Upstairs, the bedrooms are comfortable and characterful and the bathrooms contemporary and luxurious. The master bedroom has the luxury of its own wood burning stove.
The garden is ingeniously raised right up high so as to retain the lovely views, but also to create privacy by being elevated. Just outside the kitchen door, there is a gated area for off-road parking, plus a useful utility room (with extra loo). Then steps take you up to this grassed and terraced garden with views across the pretty village roof tops of Brockweir and the hills and woods of the beautiful Wye Valley beyond.
Although The Malt House has enjoyed a few incarnations in its long history, including being a cider house, a tea shop and a pottery, it has nevertheless been predominantly residential. Built at the end of the 16th- century by the Jayne family, who owned tracts of land in and around the forest, it is now owned by the same man who owns and renovated Monks’ Hall – an expert in restoration with an ability to interpret a building’s history in a sympathetic but clear-eyed way. He made sure that the 21st- century was also represented with some really good contemporary architectural details; and that the 21st- century visitor is well provided with comfortable furniture, proper entertainment and communication technology, a splendid kitchen, and luxurious bathrooms.
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The Malt House is in the heart of the village of Brockweir, which in turn is in the heart of the lower Wye Valley. This is a beautiful little village in a beautiful area, protected from unsuitable development; and the river itself is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are so many great things to do and see in the area, from investigating ancient monuments such as Tintern Abbey, to fun outdoorsy things like canoeing, cycling and walking. Or it is simply a superb location just to stay put and relax, perhaps venturing out for a gentle walk along the river bank or to make a visit to the friendly local pub a few steps away.
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The nitty gritty
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Availability, pricing & how to book
THE MALT HOUSE IS PRICED FOR 2 TO 4 OUTSIDE THE HOLIDAY PERIODS FOR SHORT BREAKS OR WEEK-LONG BOOKINGS, BUT EXTRA PEOPLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE - PLEASE CONTACT CAROLINE BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING. THE HOUSE IS PRICED FOR SLEEPING UP TO 8 PEOPLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS, AND FOR WEEK-LONG LETS ONLY.
HOLIDAY PERIODS: holidays are weeks only (or multiples of) from Fridays during the school holidays. The Malt House sleeps up to 8 people during these periods (plus an infant and a dog) in a master bedroom with a 6ft bed, and three twin bedrooms. The calendar will make clear what these periods are, as it will only quote for/allow week-long bookings during these times.
OUTSIDE THE HOLIDAY PERIODS: the house is priced for up to 2 bedrooms during these periods. There is a master bedroom with a 6ft bed, and a twin bedroom. Lets are Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday or weeks from either Monday or Friday. Weekends are set-priced from Friday 4pm to either Sunday evening or Monday 10.30am; so you can stay 1, 2 or 3 nights for the weekend price. You are welcome to bring more people at these times, but there is an extra charge per bedroom used. Please email or speak to Caroline for a quote BEFORE making a booking. Many thanks.
Move the cursor over a date and prices will appear, and click for a quote. You can book online, or contact us by email and we can do it for you: caroline@blackmountains.biz or telephone 01873 890190.
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From the visitors book at The Malt House, Wye Valley cottage
'A beautiful and historic house oozing charm and warmth. Very comfortable, warm and cosy, especially with the wood burner and candles lit in the evening.' Mr. and Mrs. M, Oxon
'We had a fantastic weekend, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The cottage is perfect. After lovely long bike rides and walks with stunning views, returning to the cosy fires and lazy baths was wonderful.' LD, London
'The Malt House was an absolute delight to stay in. The location is fantastic and we spent many hours walking and cycling in the area. The food and hospitality in the local area was exceptional.' DM and LB