In pure Herefordshire countryside, a medieval timbered house in a peaceful hamlet with kind, gentle Anita who bakes cakes for your arrival
5 rooms
Rooms sleep 1 – 2
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2 Guests 24 Nov 24 - 24 Nov 24
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£50 - £100 per night
The Experience
The timbers of this medieval yeoman’s house are quite possibly a thousand years old. Little of the structure has ever been altered and it is sheer – just mind your head! Stone floors, rich colours, a piano, books, cosy chairs, friendly dogs – all give a homely, lived-in warm feel. Cruck-beamed bedrooms are snugly small, the stairs are steep, and the twin’s bathroom has its own sweet fireplace.
Anita is charming and loves to look after her guests. Breakfasts feature fresh eggs from her hens, award-winning bacon and sausages and breads from a local artisan baker. Stay in for a 3-course dinner, of locally-sourced vegetables, and fruit from the garden such as quinces, damsons, apples, pears and plums. For eating out, head to foodie Ludlow, five miles away.
There are lovely walks a short hop away on over 1,500 acres of National Trust land, teeming with birds. Return to a cup of tea and cake in the garden or by the fire.
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We think you'll love
- The wealth of ancient beams
- The peace and quiet in this tiny hamlet surrounded by lovely countryside
- Anita - the consummate B&B host
You should know
- All bedrooms are up steep stairs
- Bedrooms are very small
- Don't come if you object to the inevitable cobwebs, knocks and dust that come with a 600-year-old house
Essentials
- Swimming pool
- EV charger
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £50
- 1 Double
- £100
- 3 Singles
- £50
- 1 Twin
- £100
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- Flexible
- Check out
- Flexible
- Other details
- Pets not accepted, as Anita has her own dogs and hens.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Meals
- Dinner, 3 courses with coffee, BYO, £25. Pub in Yarpole, 4 miles; restaurants/pubs in Ludlow, 8 miles.
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Reviews
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I sincerely hope that there are always B&Bs like this in England because they provide such a vivid connection to our past. You will be totally spoiled here and the odd bumped head won’t matter a jot. Anita will sweep you up and make your stay thoroughly memorable, she is a fount of local knowledge and will send you off to discover this glorious county. The food is great too.
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I stayed at Bunns Croft outside Leominster with Anita Syers-Gibson. A wonderful weekend break and I felt as if I'd been away for far longer. Anita was a welcoming, knowledgeable and charming host and the house is a delight. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, and there is lovely walking in the area both at Croft Castle and Berrington Hall. I hope to go back.
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I stayed in the single room which was deliciously comfortable and incredibly quiet. Anita serves the best breakfasts of local bacon, fresh eggs with dark yellow yolks, toasted homebaked bread and proper coffee. A great place to stay
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We had a wonderful couple of days in a beautiful home in a delightful hamlet. Nothing was too much trouble for Anita and she made our stay a home from home. Breakfast was excellent and locally sourced, with bread and jams all home made. Hope it will not be too long before we can make a return visit.
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Such a sweet, quiet hamlet and a beautifully beamed and flag-stoned house brimming with interesting things, including lots of books. Bedrooms are old-fashioned comfortable, views are glorious and Anita is a treasure making one feel very much at home and at peace. Breakfast is delicious and locally-sourced, bread and marmalade homemade.
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Location
The neighbourhood
It really is very 'pure' countryside, lush and green. The Berrington Hall estate is two miles and has lovely walks and gardens. Head to The Riverside Inn at Aymestrey for excellent food. Leominster is the closest large town for good antiques and some speciality food shops. Ludlow is a Georgian gem with really good shops and places to eat. Croft Castle is three miles.
Local points of interest from Anita Syers-Gibson
- March: Borderlines Film Festival
- May: Hay Book Festival
- Lovely walks through unspoiled and quiet countryside.
- Very close to Berrington Hall and Croft Castle (Both National Trust)
- Drive through the Black and White Village Trail.
- Within easy reach of Ludlow and the Cathedral city of Hereford.
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Introducing
Anita Syers-Gibson
Anita has been in this house and doing B&B for over 40 years and has every intention of carrying on. She's totally charming and bags of fun and a superb cook. She's also a fount of knowledge about this area and the cultural activities going on. She's a national treasure, just like her house.
Bunns Croft is a fascinating old house and Anita made us feel very welcome and instantly at home. A large pot of tea and homemade cakes were just what we needed after a long hot journey. Most importantly the bed was exceptionally comfortable and breakfast magnificent. Anita is a perfect host and a mine of interesting information. Highly recommended, we look forward to visiting again.