New House Farm and cottages are located on a 60 acre farm with sheep, cattle and woodland. The farm is set in a quiet valley with far reaching views towards the Malvern Hills, within easy reach of the Forest of Dean (6 miles), the Wye Valley, Ross-on Wye (7miles), and the Cotswolds, Gloucester (12 miles)

The Georgian farmhouse with a cellar dating back to the 16th century offers two double rooms, one with a 4-poster bed , and one family room. All rooms are fully en-suite, with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, and clock radio. There is a guest lounge and licensed bar. Evening meals are available by arrangement. The house is set in a commanding position on the hillside of a quiet valley with far reaching views towards the Malvern hills,yet is within easy reach of both the A40 and the M50.

Both cottages are situated in a pretty courtyard, and well equipped with microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, T.V., and gas C/H. Laundry facilities are available.

Directions from Gloucester
Take the A40 towards Ross from Gloucester. Continue for about 9 miles and take the first right after the 'County of Herefordshire' sign, signposted Aston Ingham. Continue for 2 miles and at the bottom of the hill turn right into Barrel Lane, signposted "New House Farm B&B", the farm is about 1/3 mile along the lane.

The farm is situated on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border and is set in tranquil rural wooded countryside which rises from 325 to 650 feet above sea-level with far reaching views of the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains. There is a footpath across part of the farm which leads up to May Hill, with its distinctive clump of trees planted to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is partly owned by the National Trust and from the summit at 971 feet there are panoramic views of the Lower Severn Valley, the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and the plain of Hereford up to the Black mountains. Also nearby is the National Birds of Prey Centre at Clifford's Mesne which is open for most of the year with daily flying demonstrations, although we have our own wild bird population including resident buzzards hovering over the 40 acres of woodland.

The nearest town is Newent (approx 4 miles) where the Shambles Museum of Victorian Life is housed. There is also the Cowdy Gallery of Contemporary Glass where glass is displayed from studios nationwide as well as exhibitions and work done on site which is for sale. Near to Newent is the Three Choirs Vineyard, one of England's largest vineyards and winery where tastings are held.

The delightful historic market town of Ross-on-Wye (7 miles) has many small shops and cafes with an option to stroll along the banks of the River Wye. For the more energetic there is a Leisure Centre complete with swimming pool

The Forest of Dean is within easy reach of the farm where there are numerous attractions to visit including the Sculpture Trail Walk, The Dean Heritage Museum Trust and Waymarked Walks, pony trekking or cycling. Bicycles can be hired locally. The Dean Forest Railway, Clearwell Caves (old iron workings), Puzzle Wood and the Great Western Railway Museum at Coleford, all four situated quite close to each other, could be saved for a rainy day.

Symonds Yat (approx 12mls) is another visit not to be missed where a day can be spent cruising or canoeing down the River Wye, walking or cycling around the beautiful surroundings, or perhaps getting lost in the Jubilee Maze and Butterfly Zoo.

Conversely, if the city life is what you prefer, Gloucester is only 13miles away with its Folk Museum, Museum & Art Gallery, Cathedral, Beatrix Potter shop and of course the Docks which houses an enormous Antiques Centre and the Waterways Museum with canal trips.

If you want a whole day out from New House Farm then a circular tour up The Golden Valley to Hay-on-Wye and the Black Mountains, perhaps coming back on a different route via Llanthony Priory which boasts a wonderful restaurant and wine cellar.