Brinsop Court Estate United Kingdom
Holiday Home Rental Description
Brinsop Court Estate is Herefordshire exclusive-use medieval moated manor house, nestling within its own 800 acres. The accommodation is very flexible, sleeping up to 22 across 15 double bedrooms and 3 singles. The estate boasts an enclosed private courtyard, hot tubs & more.
Holidays at Brinsop Court offer exclusive and high levels of recreation, relaxation and Romance.
Make Brinsop your own home for the duration of your stay, make the most of the 800 acre playground around you. Bring your dogs, your ponies, your grannies, your children, your chums… bring everyone and have the best holiday at Brinsop.
Your stay at Brinsop is all about comfort, stay in one of our 18 comfortable and contemporary country bedrooms, lounge around in our delightful sitting rooms and enjoy relaxed lunches in our elegant dining room or a triumphant feast in our impressive banqueting hall. Function rooms include The Paneled Library, which comes complete with a full library of books, has a fireplace, and fantastic vistas.
The Games Room is easily converted into a dancing area and hire of our removal dance floor is available should you require this, with power supply in easy reach for any entertainment. The Games Room ordinarily has underfloor heating, huge beanbags, pool table, games console and small cinema screen. The Banqueting Hall is perfect for special occasion meals and for wedding receptions.The beautiful county of Herefordshire offers over 1000 miles of predominately isolated and often undiscovered footpaths.
ActionBespoke Treasure Trails and Walking There are 4 marked trails across the 800 acre estate, all varying in distance and terrain. They are named after the daughters of the family which own the estate, and each trail is marked by stakes denoting the initial letter. From a leisurely 2 mile stroll to a 6 mile hike; there is something for everyone. Just ask the owners for more information.
The property also has a fantastic 12 mile Treasure Trail, where guests can see all the best bits of the estate, have fun and learn all about Brinsop Court Estate in the process. The owners offer a specially-designed hand-drawn map that features a poem about Brinsop with 24 blank spaces. Follow the marked trails and look out for the birdboxes featuring the missing words to complete the poem. Service must be requested on booking.
Cycle HireHop on a bike to collect the bread and milk from Tillington Village Store, or earn that pint at The Bell Inn. Whether guests enjoy the paths around the estate or explore further afield, it is great to have a bike on hand. Guests are welcome to bring their own or hire bikes out at £15 per bike per stay.
Birdwatching and animal spottingBrinsop has a dedicated crown of ornithologists and bird watchers who like nothing more than exploiting this rare and peaceful area for those special spots.- Roe deer- Nuthatch- Tree creeper- Nightjar- Hobby- Goshawk- Perregrin falcon- Muntjac- Canada Geese
FishingThe local area is awash with great spots for fly fishing and angling. Please enquire for more information. There are 200 trout in the moat surrounding the manor house which guests are welcome to start with! They are perfect to cook on the fire pit afterwards as the sun goes down.
Clay Pigeon ShootingThe owners can bring in traps and guns for clay pigeon shooting if guests fancy that real ‘Lord of the Manor’ experience and a little bit of friendly competition. Ask for more details.
CreativeCreative classes and experiences, events and conferences are all offered. Anything from photography, art, floristry and cookery to recitals, weddings and conferences, the owners can open the banqueting hall and Elizabethan library for these activities.
With all the space, guests will want to liasion with the team, who can organise any activity for two guests or 60. They are qualified and reliable suppliers and teachers. These activities can be the perfect addition to a break at Brinsop to try something a little different to relax.
Country Pursuits- Birdwatching- Fishing
Golf- Herefordshire Golf Course- Kington Golf Course- Burghill Golf Course- Belmont Golf Course
Walking- Offa’s Dyke- Wye Valley Walk- Black Mountains- The Cat’s Back, Abergavenny to Hay-on Wye- The Brecon Beacons- Tow path walks in Hereford
Canoeing- Canoe Hire from Hereford- Canoe Trips from Glasbury with Canadian Canoes or Double Canoes
Thrill seeking- Mountain biking- Mountain Boarding- Go-Karting- Pony Trekking and Horse Hire for all levels- Taste for Adventure
Quirky- Historical Treasure Hunts by car, foot and bike – Llama Trekking- Gliding- Trotting Races
Days Out- Cathedral and City Tours of Hereford- Mappa and Mundi and Chained Library- Black and White Trail- Clay Pigeon Shooting- Pick Your Own Local Produce- Herefordshire Racecourse- Point to Point Horse Racing
Local Produce- Churchbarn Farm Shop- Tillington Village Store- Oakchurch- Monkland Cheese Dairy
Restaurants- The Bell Inn, Tillington- Castle House, Hereford- The Thai Gallery, Hereford- Thai-on-Wye, Hereford- Hum-Ming Garden, Hereford- Stagg Inn at Titley (Mitchellin Starred)- The Limited Bookshop Restaurant, Hay-on-Wye- The Wellington, Hereford- Basmati, Stretton Sugwas- Tram Inn, Eardisley- The Green Man, Fownhope
Pubs- The Barrells, Hereford- The Crown Inn, Woolhope- The Victory, Hereford- Three Tuns, Hay-on-Wye- The Blue Boar, Hay-on-Wye
Cafes for Lunch- No 10, Broad Street, Hereford- The Flying Monkey, Aubrey Street, Hereford- The Antique Tea Shop, St Peters Street, Hereford- All Saints Cafe, High Street, Hereford