Moonstone Villa
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Nestled in a picturesque corner overlooking the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons beyond, Moonstone Villa stands as a beacon of Georgian elegance with a modern ...
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Nestled in a picturesque corner overlooking the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons beyond, Moonstone Villa stands as a beacon of Georgian elegance with a modern twist. Located just a stone’s throw from the enchanting Forest of Dean, this remarkable house invites you to indulge in a getaway that blends history with comfort.
Step through the door and you are greeted by a blend of Georgian grandeur and contemporary charm. The interiors, generously proportioned yet invitingly warm, boast chandeliers casting a gentle glow, walls adorned with tasteful artwork, and antique pieces that hint at stories from ages past. It is not just about historical opulence here – this is a place meant for living and laughter, where every room exudes a welcoming atmosphere.
The heart of the home is a delightful mix of spaces. The drawing room, with its peacock-themed turquoise sofas, beckons for relaxed evenings by the fire, while the adjacent sitting room, with its oatmeal Chesterfield, promises cosy conversations over a cuppa. A grand dining room invites shared meals around a polished table, complemented by a kitchen that is a joy for any aspiring chef.
Venture upstairs and discover five bedrooms, each a sanctuary of comfort and style. Whether it is the super-king-size bed with its luxurious en-suite, complete with a deep bath and separate shower, or the room boasting a roll-top bath beneath a bay window, every space offers a retreat from the day's adventures. Even the twin bunk bedded room is equipped with its own TV for moments of quiet relaxation.
Yet, it is the outdoors that truly captivates. Framed by elegant Georgian windows, the garden unfolds with a mesmerising view that stretches to the horizon. Here, you can unwind in a bubbling hot tub, gather for al fresco meals amidst ample seating, or simply wander through the lovingly landscaped two-acre grounds.
For those inclined to explore further, the surrounding area offers endless possibilities. A short drive brings you to the historic town of Ross-on-Wye or the wild woodlands of the Forest of Dean, perfect for a day of hiking or cycling. Nearby, quaint pubs like The Alma beckon with hearty meals and local charm, while fishing lakes and golf courses promise leisurely pursuits just a stone’s throw away.
In essence, Moonstone Villa is not just a holiday retreat – it is a gateway to moments of shared joy and tranquillity in one of the most beautiful corners of the UK. Whether you are escaping for a weekend or settling in for a week, this haven promises an unforgettable stay steeped in both elegance and comfort.
What you should know…
- If your group size is twelve or less but you still want to have an extra Cottage annexe or two, for the extra space, then please let us know and we can discuss options.
- Self-Check-in is available between 4pm and 10pm.
- One of the bedrooms boasts bunk beds, better suited to younger guests.
Property Features
Moonstone Villa
Ground Floor
- Drawing Room
- Sitting Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Utility Room
- Cloakroom/WC
First Floor
- Master Bedroom: Super-king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower
- Bedroom 2: King-size bed with ensuite
- Bedroom 3: King-size bed with ensuite
- Bedroom 4: Twin bunk beds
- Bedroom 5: King-size bed with ensuite
- Family Bathroom
Exterior
- Patio With Modern Pergola
- 5 Person Hot Tub
- 2x Outdoor Seating Area
- 2nd Floor Balcony
- Big Front Garden
- On Site Parking for 6 vehicles
Additional Facilities
- 18 Seat Grand Dining Table
- 1x 65" Smart TV
- 1x 75" Smart TV
- Laptop Friendly Workspace
- High Speed Wi-Fi
Location
About the surrounding area of Moonstone VillaMoonstone Villa stands proudly overlooking the serene Wye Valley, with panoramic views that extend towards the majestic Brecon Beacons and the nearby Forest of Dean. Nestled in mature landscaped gardens, this historic retreat offers a tranquil escape in one of the UK's most picturesque settings. Just a short drive from Ross-on-Wye and surrounded by verdant countryside, it is an ideal base for exploring both natural beauty and local heritage. The area is rich in outdoor activities, from hiking trails and cycling routes in the Forest of Dean to leisurely walks along the Wye River. Nearby amenities include charming country pubs and dining options, ensuring a blend of relaxation and adventure for guests seeking a memorable holiday in the heart of England's stunning countryside.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Birmingham Airport
(104.5 km) |
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| Nearest Ferry Port |
Portsmouth Harbour
(196 km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Gloucester Train Station
(23.5 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Lea
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Town |
Ross-on-Wye
(6 km) |
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| Nearest City |
Hereford
(24 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
The Moody Cow
(2.5 km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
The Alam Inn
(3 km) |
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| Nearest Shop |
Lea Stores
(3.5 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Morrisons, Ross-on-Wye
(6 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
South Herefordshire Golf Club
(1.5 km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Ross-on-Wye Tennis Centre
(6.5 km) |
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Region
Luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in Herefordshire
Welcome to Herefordshire, a cool county in the heart of England, where rolling hills sit alongside verdant meadows and charming market towns throw the best countryside parties. This place is famous for its agricultural awesomeness, its stunning landmarks, its pretty valleys and rivers and its cider. When you decide to level up your holiday game with a luxury Oliver’s Travels property, Herefordshire unveils its iconic attractions, areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its gorgeous towns and villages.
Hereford Cathedral, the star of medieval architecture, boasts an intricate Gothic facade while the world-famous Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library, make book and map enthusiasts smile widely. Hereford, the county town, is not just home to the Cathedral, it enjoys the Old House and High Town with the River Wye adding a fabulous backdrop. Hereford's market is the place to be, a buzzing hive of local produce and crafts where you can shop till you drop.
Nature enthusiasts adore the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a playground for river meandering, woodland exploring and Instagram-worthy landscapes. Symonds Yat Rock is the top spot for panoramic views that will make your jaw drop. This area is a walking, cycling and horse riding paradise. The Mortimer Trail takes you on a scenic journey through woodlands and the Herefordshire Trail is like a magical mystery tour through landscapes that make other counties jealous.
Market towns come with their own quirky charm. Ross-on-Wye, with its hill-perched awesomeness overlooking the River Wye, is all about timber-framed buildings and views while Leominster brings the medieval market square vibe, where you can shop for antiques. The Black and White Village Trail is like a treasure hunt for half-timbered houses. Weobley and Pembridge sit on the trail, showcasing Herefordshire's architectural game. Ledbury adds an Elizabethan masterpiece, Eastnor Castle, to the mix, surrounded by lush grounds and a deer park where you might enjoy one of its many events. Bromyard is gorgeous with independent shops and a market that is a social event. Hay-on-Wye is the "Town of Books," where bookshops are sprinkled throughout the town and the Hay Festival draws writers and readers from all over.
Herefordshire is the cider capital and you have not truly lived until you have toured an orchard, sampled local brews and gained insights into the ancient art of cider making. Herefordshire is not just a place, it is an experience. Rich history, stunning landscapes and communities that are so welcoming. Whether you are into medieval landmarks, outdoor adventures, shopping or just soaking in the countryside's tranquility, Herefordshire is waiting to captivate your soul.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesMoonstone Villa is an ideal holiday haven for families, offering spacious interiors and a welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home. Kids will love exploring the expansive gardens, perfect for outdoor games and adventures. Inside, the generous rooms provide plenty of space for little ones to play freely, while parents can relax knowing there is room for everyone to spread out comfortably.
The nearby Forest of Dean offers endless opportunities for family-friendly activities such as cycling, hiking, and picnicking by scenic riversides. For quieter moments, the hot tub in the garden provides a fun way to unwind together after a day of exploring. With local pubs and dining options just a short drive away, it is easy to enjoy quality family time in this picturesque setting, making Moonstone Villa a memorable destination for all ages.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Mattress protector
- Plastic crockery
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Playground nearby
- Kid-friendly museum
- Zoo
- Rafting
- Climbing
- Kid-friendly excursions
- Water excursions/Boat trips
- Forest park/High-rope course
- Paragliding
- Caves/Pre-historic site
- Ruins
- Watersports
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Go-Karting
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Children's videos/DVDs
- Children's books
- Playground
- Trampoline
- Badminton
- Boules/Petanque
- Board games
- Indoor Games
- Toys
- Fenced Grounds
Services Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- Meal delivery service
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Spa Treatments Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- Meal delivery service
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons, this elegant Georgian vil...
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Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons, this elegant Georgian villa creates a fine backdrop for your beautiful English wedding.
Host an intimate celebration at any time of year inside this historic home with elegant interiors and several reception rooms. As the warmer weather approaches, Moonstone Villa becomes a wonderful venue for a larger event across the vast lawn and landscaped gardens.
At the end of your romantic day, stay with close family or friends in the luxury of this five-bedroom villa with its master en suite bedroom – also ask about renting the owner’s adjacent coach house and summer glamping pods for other fortunate guests.
Indoor Capacity – 40
Outdoor Capacity – 200
Additional Fees for Events
Yes, there are various different price packages – please enquire.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
There is a flexible layout for combined ceremony and reception.
Catering
In-house catering is optional.
Other Wedding Suppliers
You are free to choose any vendors.
Wedding Packages
The venue can help with extra cleaning and events before/after the wedding (all at an extra cost).
Where to Stay
Moonstone Villa sleeps up to 12 guests. Please ask about accommodation options for other guests – the owners also rent an adjacent coach house and glamping pods (approximately April to September).
Venue Accessibility
The venue is not easily accessible by public transport – guests may need taxis. There is complimentary parking on site. There is limited accessibility for wheelchair users – please enquire.
Venue Back-up
There is indoor space available as back up.
Flexibility on Duration
There is a minimum stay of 3 nights.
Children
Children are welcome (there are no childcare services available).
Other Information
There are no specific restrictions on decorations and themes – please bring your creative ideas.
Noise should be minimised after a certain hour to respect the neighbours.
The venue uses surveillance cameras to monitor the premises.
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
| Security deposit | £500 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £500 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | No, there is an additional fee of £185 to cover end of stay cleaning. This will be collected by OT. |
| Changeover day | Flexible |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights |
| Pets welcome? | Yes, 2 small dogs (below 20 kg) are welcome by prior arangement only and at an additional fee of £75 per pet per stay. Please enquire at time of booking. |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking or vaping |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 12 people:
| Rental period | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31st 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Dec 27th 2024 | - | £5,355 | £7,140 | £8,925 | £12,495 |
| Dec 27th 2024 - Jan 3rd 2025 | - | £5,355 | £6,720 | £8,085 | £9,975 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 - Apr 4th 2025 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| - Bank Holiday: May | - | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Apr 11th 2025 - Apr 19th 2025 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Easter Week | - | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Apr 26th 2025 - May 23rd 2025 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| - Bank Holiday: Spring | - | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| May 30th 2025 - Jul 7th 2025 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Jul 7th 2025 - Aug 22nd 2025 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| - Bank Holiday: August | - | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Aug 29th 2025 - Dec 20th 2025 | £2,730 | £3,675 | £4,620 | £5,565 | £7,455 |
| Dec 20th 2025 - Dec 26th 2025 | - | £5,355 | £7,140 | £8,925 | £12,495 |
| Dec 26th 2025 - Mar 4th 2026 | - | £5,355 | £6,720 | £8,085 | £9,975 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Beautiful house
Beautiful house, loved the garden. Hot tub was great. Well equipped kitchen, helpful to have such a large fridge. Good amount of space. All the bedrooms are lovely.
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Great place!
Great place to stay for a weekend with friends. The house is very spacious and has all the amenities you need. Lovely garden and croquet, big TV room, nice hot tub and great BBQ.
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Amazing house
Moonstone Villa was amazing and a perfect stay for our group. We stayed for 2 nights as a post Glastonbury Festival retreat and couldn’t have asked for anything more. The hosts were lovely and made sure we knew where everything was, and were always on hand to answer any questions we had. The house is lovely and we were left with fresh bathrobes to use after the hot tub. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house - I’m sure we’ll be back!
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The place is absolutely breathtaking
The place is absolutely breathtaking and the location is amazing, the place looks exactly like the pictures and even better in real life, the house is beautiful and i loved all the details and all the touches, it was definitely worth what we paid for, they left us with everything we needed and more, such a tasty cake on the kitchen when we walked in, it was perfect.
I will deffo be coming again and i will never forget how wonderful it was 100000/10 -
10/10 recommend
What a stunning venue! The photos on here are lovely, but Moonstone Villa is even better in person. Every room is beautifully and luxuriously done — full of personality and charm. We loved the colourful decor and quirky touches.
The house is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We were a party of 11 and it was the perfect place to host a murder mystery game and dinner.
Hosts were very communicative and lovely on the phone.
10/10 recommend
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Everything was perfect!
As soon as i got there, i was taken back how beautiful the place was. Every single room had it own theme outstanding decorations.
We were welcomed with freshly baked cake, which was absolutely delicious and loads for goodies like a box of chocolates, a bottle of bubbles, etc.
The accommodation was absolutely spotless fresh towels and dressing gowns. For the hot tub, fresh towels were left for us.
Everything was perfect. We were so comfortable with everything that they made our life so much easier by leaving us a guide booked with all the information.
Thank you so much for your great hospitality.
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