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Barn |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Brockamin in Worcester

from £72 / night

£500–£750 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

10 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Quality in Tourism 4 star rated self catering property.

The comfortable accommodation is located on the first floor of the barn with 2 bedrooms, I king size with extra bed (and cot space) and the 2nd bedroom can either be 3' twin beds or zip up to a super king. There is 1 family bathroom and the spacious living area is open plan under the original oak beams with a panoramic window overlooking the gardens. The Open plan area includes kitchen, dining room and large lounge area with 32" TV with freeview/DVD player/CD and Ipod docking station.

It is a very peaceful location suitable for a romantic getaway, a family break or a small group of friends to just relax, enjoy the many facilities or visit the nearby attractions within Worcestershire and Herefordshire. There is a choice of good pubs a short drive (or long walk!) away. Home grocery deliveries will be put away ready for your arrival, the local veg shop also has an excellent selection of freezer meals.

You are welcome to enjoy the smallholding where you can pick seasonal fruit, feed the ducks and chickens and pat the ponies. The family dogs and cats wander about so if bringing a dog they must be well behaved with other dogs and farm animals. You may enjoy fabulous walks directly from the front door but the grounds are not totally secure so it is recommended to keep your dog on a lead unless it is well trained. There are 3 large unfenced ponds which were originally used for the Oast houses, the top pond still has some fish, there are a number of active badger setts and many species of birds and bats.

A walk to The Malverns takes about 2 hours with just 1 main road to cross or you can walk or cycle on The Worcestershire Way. The Barn has a comprehensive information folder which details some favourite routes. The famous Malvern Theatre is just 7 miles away, visit Elgars birthplace, Worcester Cathedral or a number of National Trust properties including Leigh Court Barn which is the largest cruck barn in England. Adventurous activities are all nearby to include horseriding, fishing, go karting, golf, boat hire, ice skating and Laser quest, quad trekking or canoeing.

After a busy day there is a small patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ or (by arrangement) enjoy a dip in the pool , a game of tennis or play pinball, darts or table tennis in the games room.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Centrally heated. Washine machine and dryer available in owners utility room.
Plenty of off road parking with a secure garage for any motoring enthusiasts with classic cars.

Further details outdoors:
Lockable storage for bicycles with a wash down facility and drying rail. Dogs are welcome however the land is not securely fenced so they will need to be kept under control and be friendly with owners dogs and animals who are all free range, (except the horses in the field). You are welcome to roam around the gardens and wooded area but there are 3 large unfenced ponds so children will need to be old enough to be responsible. The back lawn has an old swing set, slide and trampoline and there is a goal net available plus a selection of bicycles which you are welcome to borrow.

Further details

For 2 people a reduction may be available subject to availability.

Welcome pack included. Tea, coffee, milk. bread, butter and home produced free range eggs.

Conditions

The heated pool is available from May to September depending on the English weather. Before using it a form of indemnity needs to be signed.

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Hoppickers Barn. Peace and tranquility at the end of a No through road

 

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Hoppickers Barn. 17th century barn with first floor luxury accommodation

 

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The Barn taken from the garden of the Farmhouse

 

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Outdoor heated swimming pool available from the end of May to September.

The Central England / Cotswolds / Worcestershire region

A compact Cathedral and University city with an area of outstanding natural beauty, all within a few miles of each other. Worcester and The Malverns are an ideal destination for a short break or holiday. Royal Worcester China, Worcestershire sauce, Worcester cricket ground, Elgars birthplace or rambling on the Malvern Hills make this an ideal location to enjoy many attractions and activities available. The Three Counties Showground is a place for all Seasons hosting many Shows including the Spring Gardening show 12-15 May, the Three Counties Show 17-19 June and the Autumn show 25-26 September. Festivals around the hills include Well Dressing to the lively Jazz Folk and Blues festivals in nearby Upton upon Severn or the Big Chill at Eastnor Castle.

The Worcester / Brockamin area

The parish of Leigh and Bransford lies on the boundary between Worcestershire and Herefordshire, with the Malvern Hills dominating the southern skyline and the River Teme forming the northern boundary. It is in a rich farming area, until well after the Second World War hops and fruit were the main agricultural products.
The Malvern Hills extend for nine miles and offer ideal walking conditions and spectacular views stretching to the Cotswolds and the Welsh marches.

There is something for everyone from guided walks and trails, exploring history at the Heritage centres and local museums, premier theatre or just relaxing in an award winning health spa.

History and Heritage Eastnor Castle
Croome Park
Brockhampton Estate, Near Bromyard
Great Witley Court
Worcester Cathedral

Gardens Spetchley Park Gardens
Holloways, Suckley
Knapp Papermill Nature Reserve

Events and Performing Arts The Malvern Three Counties Showground
Worcester Three Choirs Festival
Malvern Theatre

Local Crafts Food and Drink The Hop Pocket Craft Centre
The Fold at Bransford
Westons Cider Visitor Centre
Tiltridge Vineyard

How to get there

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A car is recommended as we are in a rural location, full directions will be sent on receipt of rental cost. We are just 8 miles from Junction 7 of the M5. 6 miles equidistant to the towns of both Worcester and Malvern the nearest shop is in Alfrick just under 2 miles away.
If you travel by train we can arrange a taxi from Malvern Link or Worcester.
The nearest airport is Birmingham

Activities near Worcester

Reviews

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22 Apr 2013

“Promised a lot - delivered even more !” All previous reviews were correct. The photograps don't do it justice. This place is so lovely as are the owners. We like to cook occasionally when we are away and it was so nice to have... more Response: Thank you very much for your review, I hope you had a safe journey back to Holland. Glad you liked Anupam, its one of our favourites, and very handy for the theatre. Perhaps I should try a... more

23 Dec 2012

“Very warm welcome, lovely place to stay.” Just had a few days at Hoppickers. Apart from the weather we had a lovely time. Louise was very kind and helpful, even lending us dog leads which we had forgotten to bring! The barn was warm and... more

15 Oct 2012

“Beautiful, spotlessly clean, friendly owners, perfect!” There were 5 in our party, 4 adults, 1 child and 3 very well behaved dogs. The barn is superbly equipped, and, like I said in my title of the review it was spotlessly clean. The owners were extremely helpful, lovely family. We took the dogs on a very long walk which we all thoroughly enjoyed in breathtaking worcestershire countryside. The typical British weather didn't dampen our spirits. The large games room equipped with darts, table tennis were welcomed by all of us, a great feature for all to enjoy given the weather. Thank you very much Louise, we would like to come back for a weekend again next year.

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21 Sep 2012

“Beautiful, loved every second staying here for Hen weekend” I absolutely loved our stay here, all five of us had a lovely time. The place was clean and furnished beautifully. The Kitchen and Main social area, was surprisingly bigger than I thought it would... more

09 Jun 2012

“Perfect” We had a great time at the Barn! As soon as we arrived , we felt rather special to have found a beautiful place. The Barn was just lovely and suited our needs in everyway possible. The setting was peaceful and picturesque. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great during our stay but the luxurious feel of the Barn made it really cosy for us. Our son and daughter (5 and 2 years of age) had so much fun and were sad to leave on our last day- if only we could have stayed for longer! We went on some good walks from the Barn and the highlight for us was climbing the Malvern Hills with our young children. The only down side was that most of the bikes in the shed were unrideable. Thank you Louise for all your help and kindness. Response: I am glad you enjoyed your break. It was such a shame it was so wet over the jubilee weekend. I am sorry about the bikes I was unaware that they were unrideable, I know the mid size upwards are ok but will get the smaller bikes out and see if we can give them a makeover.

29 May 2012

“Brilliant weekend break in a wonderfully refurbished barn” We picked Hop Pickers barn for a weekend break as it was closely located to the venue of a family party in nearby Malvern. Louise and David made us feel very welcome, from the detailed directions we... more Response: Thank you for your kind comments we look forward to welcoming your family and friends in the future

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20 Apr 2012

“Wonderfully relaxing break” We couldn't have hoped for a better break. The barn and grounds were beautiful. The accommodation was extremely well equipped especially the kitchen and really well presented. Having the... more Response: Many thanks for your kind comments, we look forward to welcoming you at Hop Pickers Barn again.

24 Mar 2012

“Beautiful Barn And Great Location” Stayed at the barn for the weekend to celebrate husbands birthday. Wanted a peaceful relaxing weekend which was exactly what we had. Prepared for wet weather but it was warm and sunny ! The family were really friendly and helpful. We were made to feel very welcome including our dog Alfie who made friends with the owners dog Oscar who accompanied us on our walks. He also loved the cute little ducks. The surrounding area was lovely with walks from the door. It really was a lovely barn located right next to the owners main house with lovely views. Very peaceful. There was lots of information in the barn on the surrounding area, walks, places to visit and pubs and restaurants. The barn itself was spacious, very comfortable with everything you need. The kitchen was well equipped and the king size bed was the best we have slept on. It was cosy and warm there and wished we could have stayed longer. Louise also let us have a late departure on the Sunday to make the most of our last day. Very accommodating. Recommend the cornish pasties & chocolate fudge cake from the local garage. Also teenage son really appreciated the free Wifi access. Hope to return again in the summer !! Response: Many thanks for your comments. I hope we can accommodate you in the summer when the pool is open. I am quite busy but still have some free weeks available. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards

14 Mar 2012

“Cosy cottage in a lovely setting. Highly recommended” We came to Worcester for two nights to visit friends. Hoppickers barn was amazing and so much more than we expected. We wished we were staying longer. We received a warm welcome from the owner... more Response: Thank you for your review. I look forward to meeting you again and hope your friends pub you were helping with is a great success.

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09 Jun 2011

“Luxurious barn conversion in beautiful countryside.” The barn provides both characterful and luxurious accommodation. The open plan kitchen/dining/living area is light and spacious as is the master bedroom. The second bedroom is a bit of a squeeze, but was fine for our stay. The children really enjoyed playing football in the grounds, bouncing on the trampoline and playing table tennis in the games room. We went on a lovely walk straight from the barn and made good use of our National Trust cards on day trips. We also visited some local pubs recommended and had some good meals in lovely pub gardens. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and it was a good place to explore it from. Response: Sorry I have not responded to your review before. Thank you for your comment regarding the size of the 2nd bedroom I have changed it around and hope it feels more spacious. We have also done some upgrades since last year. Wi Fi. A TV in the main bedroom. Some new lighting and plants and coming next month we are putting in a hazel hurdle along the border to make the garden a little more private.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	6 Jan 13	16 Feb 13	400£ 400	75£ 75	100£ 100	2 Nights
February Half Term	16 Feb 13	25 Feb 13	500£ 500	85£ 85	120£ 120	3 Nights
Winter	25 Feb 13	28 Mar 13	450£ 450	80£ 80	110£ 110	3 Nights
Easter	28 Mar 13	16 Apr 13	500£ 500	85£ 85	120£ 120	3 Nights
Spring	16 Apr 13	1 May 13	550£ 550	75£ 75	95£ 95	3 Nights
Springtime May	1 May 13	24 May 13	550£ 550	80£ 80	110£ 110	2 Nights
Early Summer	24 May 13	21 Jul 13	650£ 650	90£ 90	125£ 125	3 Nights
Summer Holidays	21 Jul 13	8 Sep 13	750£ 750	-	-	1 Week
Summer/Autumn	8 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	600£ 600	80£ 80	120£ 120	3 Nights
October Half Term	25 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	625£ 625	80£ 80	110£ 110	4 Nights
Autumn/Winter	3 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	500£ 500	75£ 75	100£ 100	2 Nights
Christmas/New Year	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	700£ 700	100£ 100	125£ 125	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payment by Sterling cheque or Cash or direct bank transfer

Cot available (please bring your own cot bedding) Highchair and stairgate also available

Supplement for Well behaved dog £20 per week (Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms)

Breakage deposit £50

Welcome Pack included. Tea/Coffee/Milk/Bread/Butter/Freshly laid eggs

If only 2 people require the property a discount may be available, please call for details

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Louise Wild Landline 44 1886 833668 Mobile 44 7834 652132 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This barn has received 10 reviews from previous guests.

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