1 / 24Bare Farm Cottage
Madley, Herefordshire
A four bedroom farmhouse for eight at Madley west of Hereford, with an open fire, a ground floor shower room, an enclosed lawn and two dogs welcome.
There is an open fire here rather than a wood burner, a different proposition and the better one in a farmhouse this size. Bare Farm Cottage takes eight at Madley west of Hereford, dog friendly, four bedrooms, a shower room at ground level and an enclosed lawn outside the door. Two dogs are welcome. An open hearth is where eight people end up whether or not anybody had planned an evening indoors.
Four bedrooms take eight without anybody sleeping in a living room: two doubles, a zip-and-link that splits into twins, and a twin. Two bathrooms, one of them at ground level. There is a utility room with the washing machine, which is what makes a farmhouse of this size work rather than merely fit. The enclosed lawn holds the patio and the furniture, and nothing beyond it needs watching while two dogs are out on it.
Six in the evening in a farmhouse doing what farmhouses do. The fire was lit early because somebody wanted it lit, two dogs are laid out in front of it having been towelled off in the utility, and the rest of the party is still arguing whether the walk was six miles or four. Nobody is going anywhere else tonight and nobody is pretending otherwise.
In a field outside the village stand the dishes of the Madley earth station, 30 metres across and pointed at satellites over the Atlantic, which is not what a Herefordshire lane prepares you for. Moccas Park lies 3 miles west, an old deer park of hollow oaks, some of them standing there long before anybody fenced them in. Two dogs get parkland and flat river meadow, in a landscape that keeps producing surprises.
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from £692 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside: an enclosed lawn area with patio, garden furniture and BBQ | Ample off-road parking | Shop 3 miles and pub within walking distance | 2 dogs allowed
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £692 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Bare Farm Cottage from £692 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bare Farm Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Bare Farm Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. It's a genuinely dog-considered setup — there's a utility room where wet dogs can be towelled off, an enclosed lawn where they can roam freely without needing to be watched, and an open fire to settle in front of after a day out.
Are dogs allowed at Bare Farm Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the cottage is set up for dogs in all weathers — the utility room and open fire make muddy, rainy-day returns very manageable.
What should I know before visiting Bare Farm Cottage with my dog?
The maximum is two dogs, so it's not suitable for larger groups travelling with more than that. On the plus side, the enclosed lawn means you can let dogs out safely without worrying about what's beyond the boundary, and Moccas Park — an ancient deer park with flat river meadow walking — is just 3 miles away for proper off-lead exploring.
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Bare Farm Cottage from £692 for 7 nights
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