Orchard Cottage is a detached ground-floor lodge set in the owner's garden in Ledbury, Herefordshire. Surrounded by orchards and fields, it sits just a short walk from one of England's best-preserved medieval market towns. Light, bright and thoughtfully furnished with contemporary fittings and the owner's personal touches throughout.

Ledbury dates back to 960 AD. The town centre is packed with timbered black and white buildings, a 17th century Market House, weekly food and drink markets and traditional pubs. The Herefordshire Way and Three Choirs Way pass nearby. Eastnor Castle, the Malvern Hills and Hereford Cathedral are all within easy reach.

The cottage sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms: one double and one bunk room. There's one shower room with a separate basin and WC. Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area with doors leading directly onto an enclosed side patio with furniture and a BBQ.

Eastnor Castle (3 miles, 8 mins), Hereford Cathedral with Mappa Mundi (15 miles, 25 mins), Malvern Hills (10 miles, 20 mins) and the Morgan Motor Company in Malvern (10 miles, 20 mins) are all close by.

Orchard Cottage suits couples and small families perfectly. Fuel, power, linen and towels are all included. A pub and shop are just 10 minutes on foot. Book it.