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The Smithy, Lucton

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4.9
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.9
out of 5
Herefordshire » Lucton
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 1

The Smithy is a converted blacksmith's workshop in Herefordshire that sleeps two guests. This rural retreat sits in the peaceful countryside near the Welsh border and offers a genuine escape from everyday life.

The surrounding area gives you rolling hills and quiet country lanes to explore. You can walk straight from the door into farmland and woodland. The Bell Inn in Yarpole serves food and good ales a short drive away.

Inside you'll find one double bedroom sleeping two people. The kitchen and dining area has exposed beams and original stonework. A wood-burning stove keeps things cosy during colder months. The kitchen comes fully equipped for self-catering.

Hereford Cathedral sits 12 miles away (25 minutes).

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About The Smithy

The Smithy is a converted blacksmith's workshop in Herefordshire that sleeps two guests. This rural retreat sits in the peaceful countryside near the Welsh border and offers a genuine escape from everyday life.

The surrounding area gives you rolling hills and quiet country lanes to explore. You can walk straight from the door into farmland and woodland. The Bell Inn in Yarpole serves food and good ales a short drive away.

Inside you'll find one double bedroom sleeping two people. The kitchen and dining area has exposed beams and original stonework. A wood-burning stove keeps things cosy during colder months. The kitchen comes fully equipped for self-catering.

Hereford Cathedral sits 12 miles away (25 minutes). Hampton Court Castle and Gardens are 8 miles distant (18 minutes). Hay-on-Wye, the famous book town, is 15 miles away (30 minutes). Croft Castle lies 6 miles from The Smithy (15 minutes).

Perfect for couples after a quiet retreat and countryside walks. The Smithy delivers authentic rural character without the fuss.

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The Smithy Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Smithy during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Herefordshire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Croft Castle
Distance: 3 miles (9 min drive)
HR6 9PW
Ludlow Castle
Distance: 10.4 miles (18 min drive)
SY8 1AY
Burford House & Gardens
Distance: 11.5 miles (18 min drive)
WR15 8HQ
Mortimer Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
Kingsland (Millennium Green)
Distance: 3.1 miles (6 min drive)
HR6 9QW
High Vinnalls
Distance: 9.5 miles (15 min drive)
SY8 4ED
Croft Castle gift shop
Distance: 2.9 miles (9 min drive)
HR6 9PW
Monkland Cheese Dairy and Farm Shop
Distance: 6.7 miles (12 min drive)
HR6 9FF
Morrisons
Distance: 6.6 miles (13 min drive)
HR6 8RN
Leominster Station
Distance: 7.7 miles (16 min drive)
HR6 8AR
Leominster Bus Station
Distance: 7.3 miles (15 min drive)
HR6 8NT
Ludlow Station
Distance: 10.5 miles (17 min drive)
SY8 1PY
Croft Castle
Distance: 3 miles (9 min drive)
HR6 9PW
Ludlow Castle
Distance: 10.4 miles (18 min drive)
SY8 1AY
Burford House & Gardens
Distance: 11.5 miles (18 min drive)
WR15 8HQ
Mortimer Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
Kingsland (Millennium Green)
Distance: 3.1 miles (6 min drive)
HR6 9QW
High Vinnalls
Distance: 9.5 miles (15 min drive)
SY8 4ED
Croft Castle gift shop
Distance: 2.9 miles (9 min drive)
HR6 9PW
Monkland Cheese Dairy and Farm Shop
Distance: 6.7 miles (12 min drive)
HR6 9FF
Morrisons
Distance: 6.6 miles (13 min drive)
HR6 8RN
Leominster Station
Distance: 7.7 miles (16 min drive)
HR6 8AR
Leominster Bus Station
Distance: 7.3 miles (15 min drive)
HR6 8NT
Ludlow Station
Distance: 10.5 miles (17 min drive)
SY8 1PY

Is The Smithy Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children can explore farmland and woodland directly from the cottage door. The open-plan layout gives families space to spread out. Nearby attractions include Croft Castle with its grounds and Hampton Court Castle gardens. Hay-on-Wye offers bookshops and riverside walks. The wood burner and period features might require supervision for younger children.
For Couples
Couples get a peaceful countryside retreat with original features and a working wood burner for cosy evenings. The rural location offers privacy and quiet. Drive to the village pub for dinner. Explore Herefordshire market towns and the Welsh borders together. Visit Hay-on-Wye's bookshops or tour historic castles. The converted blacksmith's workshop provides authentic period character.
Pet Friendly
The Smithy welcomes up to two well-behaved pets. The rural location with nearby footpaths and a private dog walking field would suit dogs well. Nearby walks include the Mortimer Trail and woodland paths.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Smithy

The New Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR6 9PH

The Royal Oak Kington

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR5 3BL

The Grape Vaults Leominster

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: HR6 8NZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Smithy

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Smithy does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on traditional countryside accommodation with original features and a wood-burning stove instead.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, up to two well-behaved pets are welcome at The Smithy.
How many people does The Smithy sleep?
The cottage sleeps two guests in one double bedroom.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with all standard appliances and cookware.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking is available at The Smithy. You'll have space for your vehicle right at the cottage without street parking concerns.
What's the nearest town?
Leominster is the nearest town at 4.8 miles away, with Ludlow 7.9 miles away.
Can you walk from the cottage?
Yes, footpaths lead from The Smithy into the surrounding countryside. The local pub is a short drive away.
What's the mobile phone signal like?
Mobile coverage in rural Herefordshire can be variable depending on your network provider. The property has WiFi.

The Smithy Reviews

Susanna
Perfect little retreat for those who need to get away for some pease and quiet. Cottage welcoming and well stocked with everything we needed. I do lots of home cooking and everything in the kitchen was well supplied. Tea, coffee milk and shortbread biscuits for our arrival. Jan was the perfect hostess and. Most certainly will be coming back. I am glad we stayed for the entire 2 weeks. Excellent pubs in the area serving superb food the bell in Yarpole. We took a few trips out to Ludlow which is close by, another of my favourite places, walked the dog in Mortimer forest and went fishing at Docklow Pools. There is a superb little community shop nearby Yarpole stocking everything including speciality local cheeses, a coffee shop serving home made cakes. The WiFi at the smithy was excellent and there is a fire stick on the TV for all your favourite programmes while youre away from home. Perfect little cottage, Jan was an amazing host.
Lovely cottage,nice and peaceful in quiet village ,cool inside was good for our dog,owner only next door if we needed anything,Nice welcome of biscuits and coffee,tea and fresh milk. Lovely cafe in Kingsland and some beautiful gardens a short drive away.
Superb location Quaint and quiet with a sense of being secluded. The area is littered with footpaths
Trevor
We would highly recommend the Smithy, very cosy and comfortable ideal location for exploring the surrounding area. Every thing you need for a relaxing holiday.
Elizabeth
Fantastic cottage, comfy, with excellent facilities. Lovely friendly welcome with tea, coffee, proper milk from the owners milkman Big plus, wonderful tasty homemade biscuits too. Owner very close and helpful. Area great for walking with lots of interest. If you want a fast paced holiday, look elsewhere, but if you want interest, relaxation and an active time in a rural community this is for you. Apart from the walks close by, Ludlow is a must and Queen's Wood arboretum is well worth a visit.
Elaine
We enjoyed our stay in this old cottage. It was very well equipped. Owner on hand to answer any questions and help out if needed. Beautiful surrounding countryside with lots of lovely gardens and NT properties nearby. We were there in a heatwave so appreciated the courtyard garden and the thick walls and stone floors in the cottage!
We had a lovely stay at this cottage. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and the village is charming. It was the perfect base while visiting family. The cottage has everything you might need for a comfortable stay. With its old, thick walls, I imagine it would be wonderfully cool during a heatwave, and when the weather is cooler there are plenty of heaters as well as a lovely log burner to keep it cosy. There are lots of public footpaths around the surrounding country lanes. As we have a reactive dog, we chose to use a bookable private dog walking field just five minutes away, which worked perfectly for us. The new owners have already made some great improvements, including installing a walkin shower, which I personally prefer to the bath shown in the photos. They also mentioned they have more improvements planned, which will only add to what is already a very enjoyable place to stay.
The Smithy was a comfortable little cottage, with everything you need for your stay . . we thoroughly enjoyed our stay as did our little dog Reggie... lovely Jan our hostess is mostly around & there if needed.. we certainly enjoyed the home made biscuits.. with our cuppa tea.. The Smithy is well placed for touring around Hertfordshire..we will return next year.. Thank you x
Beautiful cottage in a stunning village. Small and perfect for my husband and I. The little courtyard garden was great for our dogs. The host was excellent.
Gaynor
Jan was the perfect host. There if needed but not in your face. Quick to respond to any questions. Tip top! Highly recommend
Bridget
We loved our stay in the cosy cottage. It was well equipped for 2 people. It was a great location with nice places to visit, and easy walks from the front door. Owner was very warm and friendly. I was expecting a bath, but the owner has removed this and replaced with a walkin shower. Bird song was amazing in the morning.
Justine
The Smithy was spotlessly clean and comfortable, ideal for a peaceful break. The owners went above and beyond to help with my stay.
Noelene
What a absolutely gem of place this quite hamletvillage is just what we needed after a busy stressful year year the host was helpful and very informative without being intrusive the peaceful quite area was of the beaten track well worth a visit with for anybody that needs to get away. The farms are defo the place to go to buy your food information inside the smithy was well put together and informative all together one of the most enjoyable holidays we have had this year. Very greatfull to the host for the opportunity to visit this place too marks all round
Lovely cottage and location. Owner was very friendly and helpful milk and teacoffee provided.
The Smithy is a wonderful and welcoming place to take a relaxing break. Very quite and in the middle of nature. A great view of the stars at night and beautiful walks close by. Our Spaniel appreciated the dog toys in the cupboard. We enjoyed the log burner which kept the whole building warm. Jan was friendly and available if we needed her but left us alone otherwise. Definitely a place I would recommend and I look forward to booking it again soon.
Lovely little place, not posh but cosy and comfortable for two. In a pretty village with plenty of beautiful countryside nearby.
Joanna
Nice comfortable cottage in a lovely village everything we wanted. Would certainly come back again
Alison
We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was extremely clean and well ordered. It was equipped very well and everything worked. The cottage was very tastefully decorated and very cosy. Lovely generously sized towels and lashings of hot water in the well equipped bathroom. The Smithy is a lovely hideaway and Jan our host was so helpful and friendly. The village is small and very peaceful, but there is a farm and village shop very close. We felt very welcome. The local roads are a bit bumpy but rather a sign of the times. We would be very happy to stay at the Smithy again.
Cosy cottage in lovely rural location good location with easy access to nearby market towns
We had a lovely week at The Smithy. The new owners were friendly and welcoming but unobtrusive. We had a great selection of goodies on arrival
Jenniann
A quaint little cottage which used to be a Smithy. The brand new owners next door couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. A well equipped cottage and the owner Jan provided the things I requested when I didnt find them. Situated in a lovely little village. Unfortunately the footpaths from the village have styles with no dog access, however just outside the village are some lovely woods and field walks, also there are great walks within short drive away. I had a lovely week and as there was a heat wave, the cottage was perfect to keep cool!
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