New Court Park
Lugwardine,
Herefordshire, England
Accommodating 24 guests
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New Court lies in its own estate at the end of a private drive on the edge of the village of Lugwardine, 3 miles east of Hereford.
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The Location
The property is 2.5 hours from London and a 1 hour drive from Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff.
The History
New Court as it stands today is an 18th century Grade II* listed manor house with earlier Tudor origins. The Manor of Lugwardine dates back to William the Conqueror. In the 13th century it was given to the notorious Simon de Montfort who was killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265. It was then passed to Lord Chandos and by decent through Lord Beauchamp to the Rede Family. In a Deed of 1572, William Rede built the east wing of the House. The entrance hall with its Rococo plasterwork ceiling was built in 1751. In 1808-1809, the Regency west wing was added and designed by Henry Seward, a pupil of Sir John Soane, the surveyor of works & buildings to the Crown. At the same time he ‘Gothicised’ the entire exterior of the House, giving it the character which it retains today.
The House has recently been refurbished in by its current owners.
The Accommodation
The accommodation is in the front of the property and guests will have exclusive use of the grounds they overlook. To the rear of the House is a self-contained courtyard with 3 cottages to which guests will not have access. Guest privacy will be respected and maintained throughout their stay at New Court.
Ground Floor:
- Portico entrance
- Reception hall with Boudoir grand piano and Rococo ceiling, mouldings and cornicing.
- Morning and Sitting rooms connected by double doors to create large entertaining space. Period, working fireplace in sitting room.
- Two cloakrooms
- kitchen with double oven and dishwasher adjoining Butler’s Pantry with American fridge/freezer.
- Drawing room with TV and DVD
- Dinning room with seating for 24 guests
First Floor:
- Four poster bedroom with oak panelled walls
- Kitchenette with dining table.
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- 3 double bedrooms with 5’ beds and en-suite bathrooms
- 1 double bedroom with 4'6'' bed and en-suite shower room
- Shower room
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom with raised bath and antique panelling.
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Second Floor:
- Small kitchen
- Family bedroom with 5’ double bed, en-suite bathroom plus 2 single beds for occasional use by children
- Family bedroom with 5’ double bed with en-suite bathroom plus 2 single beds for occasional use by children
- Double bedroom with 5’ bed, en-suite bathroom .
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The Grounds
- The House sits in 129 acres of its own parkland. Guests will have use of a large lawn to the west side of the House.
- Terrace and veranda
- Ample parking
The Services
The following services are included in the rent:
- Welcome hamper
- Logs and utilities (except the phone, fax and internet access)
- Towels and bed linen
- Toiletries
Additional Services
The following services are available on request for which there will be an extra charge:
- Chef or cook
- Child minder (registered)
- Grocery shopping
- Taxi to collect guests from train station
- Single bank fishing on the river
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Hot air ballooning
Ten Things To Do
- Visit Hereford Cathedral and see the Mappa Mundi
- Go shopping along the stylish Left Bank in Hereford
- Explore Hay on Wye and its vast array of book shops
- Go walking along The Wye Valley Long Distance Footpath
- Stroll along The Malvern Hills
- Visit Ludlow
- Canoe along the River Wye
- Fishing tuition on the river
- Visit Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury
- Visit Hampton Court Gardens at Bodenham, near Leominster
Pubs & Restaurants
The following pubs are recommended for their food:
- Stagg Inn, Titley (Michelin Star)
- Castle Hotel, Hereford
- Crown and Anchor, Lugwardine (within walking distance)
- Three Crowns Inn, Ullingswick
- The Verzons, Hereford Road, Ledbury
- Ford Abbey, Leominster
Price
The prices below are the hire of the whole house for 24 guests inclusive of VAT for stays up to 5th January 2009.
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| Number of Guests: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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| 24 | £3,360 | £4,680 | £5,760 | £6,600 | £7,200 | £7,500 | | Christmas 2008 & New Year 2009: | - | - | - | £8,000 | £8,500 | £8,950 |
Restrictions
- Sorry no smokers, pets or hen/stag parties.
- Minimum stay at Christmas, New Year and Easter is 5 nights and 3 nights for all other Bank Holidays
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