Sumptuous Accommodation in the Old Courthouse
Walford Court was thought to have been built as a courthouse, and within these walls resides the charm and character of 500 years of life. Deep oak beams contain carvings and ritual marks of carpenters long gone - there are no new extensions for guests to stay in - all bedrooms and sitting rooms share in the complete character of the house. We do have a few uneven floors, and low beams, but the ceiling height is generous and the rooms are large, as befitted a courthouse.
We have 3 rooms available for guest accommodation, comprising 2 very roomy suites with sitting rooms, and a very large double room with a sitting area. All are en-suite.
Breakfasts and evening meals are served in our beautiful dining room, with its inglenook fireplace and bread oven. Through the large oak leaded windows you can view the gardens and ancient yew trees. On fine days in the Summer we are happy to serve meals in the garden. In the winter we'll keep you cosy with our wood-burning stove.
All bedrooms have televisions with DVD players, and well-stocked tea trays, with a fresh supply of muffins provided every day. All rooms also have a fridge to keep your wine and snacks cold!
For that extra touch of luxury we also provide you with robes, scented candles, bubble baths, shampoo & conditioner....oh and cosy hot water bottles!
We are happy for you to eat in the rooms, and can supply crockery, cutlery and napkins as required. We also offer a selection of platters of local and home made produce, which are placed in your room fridge ready for you on return from a lovely day out! Hot home made soup and crumpets/cheesey herby muffins can also be made available in the eveningsi n our guest lounge.
Wireless free broadband access is also available in the rooms if you can't do without your laptop!
To celebrate 3 years of Award winning success in the Flavours of Herefordshire awards, we ensure that there is always a good selection of local and artisan produce on offer.
For that extra romantic touch you can arrange for a beautiful, fresh flower arrangement to be in your room on arrival. Our local florist, Phil will prepare something stylish, unique and affordable. Just click on www.abundantludlow.co.uk and tell him what you'd like.
You'll find it hard not to relax and unwind in the tranquillity and beauty of the setting.
Prices - Award Winning Value for Money
All our rooms have king sized beds, and are rather large! The Suites have separate adjoining sitting rooms with the double room having a seating area within the bedroom. As a small business we will only occasionally take single night bookings particularly at weekends - sorry, but one single night booking in the wrong place can lose us a considerable amount of income from multiple night bookings - please do ask though - sometimes it works out just right!!
PRICES
What we charge per room from June 2011 - for stays of up to 2 nights
The Aragon Suite, comprising a spacious bedroom with 4 poster bed, separate sitting room, and en-suite cloakroom (please note that the roll top bath is in the bedroom! )- £95 per night per couple.
The Courthouse Suite, comprising a large bedroom with king size bed, sitting room with fabulous views over the garden, and en-suite bathroom - £95 per night per couple.
Prince Arthur’s room, comprising a large bedroom with king size bed, sitting area, and en-suite bathroom - £90 per night per couple.
For additional nights 3 & 4 we reduce the charge by £5 per room.
For additional nights 5 + we reduce the charge by another £5 per room.
Additional adults or children may stay in either of our Suites, where there is plenty of room! Please discuss your requirements at time of booking. An additional charge will apply.
For single occupancy £10 per night is deducted from the above room rates.
The price includes a large buffet and award winning cooked breakfast, a well stocked tea tray and complimentary sparkling and still local mineral water. All rooms have hairdryers, robes, bubble baths/salts/shampoo/conditioner, scented candles and emergency supplies!
Craig "the book collector" Fraser has numerous novels, autobiographies, and factual books, Debbie will loan you her "Men are from Mars"! We have cards games, puzzles and DVD's available for your use.
PAYMENT
We ask for the first nights stay as a deposit – this is not refundable if you cancel within 2 weeks of your stay (as invariably we will have turned away other bookings)
This can be made by:
Cheque payable to D Fraser & posted to Walford Court, Walford, Leintwardine, nr Ludlow, Shropshire, SY70JT.
Bank transfer, Lloyds TSB Sort Code 30-65-93, A/C No 11079360, A/C Name C & D Fraser
If transferring from abroad you may need BIC LOYDGB21692 or IBAN GB89 LOYD 30659311 0793 60.
Please put your name in the transfer details.
We will confirm by e-mail or letter when received.
The balance due will be invoiced on your departure and again at the moment we ask for cash or cheque only please.
AVAILABILITY
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MEALS
Evening meals are served at 7pm and are for a minimum of 2 courses, being main course and starter, or main course and dessert/cheesboard. The cost is £22.50 for 2 courses, £28 for 3 courses. This includes the provision of Wenlock Springs mineral water, tea & coffee, corkage (you may bring your own wine/champage!) candles, a log fire in winter and a little romantic music!
Evening meals are available from Thursday to Saturday inclusive and must be pre-booked at least 24 hours before arrival for the first night. We may occasionally waive a night off if it is a special occasion (and there is the likelihood of taking another evening off instead!), so please do check at time of booking.
Supper platters can be ordered at breakfast & are placed in your room fridge by 5pm on the day required and cost from £8 per person. A tureen of hot homemade soup & crumpets/cheesey herby muffins can be made available in our guest lounge. Platters & Soup are available 7 days a week.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
We ensure rooms are ready for you from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm on arrival day, and ask that you vacate by 11.00 am to allow us to prepare for the next guests. We do try to accomodate, where possible, an earlier or later arrival/departure, but ask that you to let us know if you require this!
DIRECTIONS
From the A49 North of Ludlow take the A4113 signed Knighton and Leintwardine. Go through the village of Leintwardine, over the stone bridge, and take a right turn again signed A4113 Knighton. Walford is the first hamlet you enter, take the second left turn signed Lingen and Presteigne, and immediate left down a leafy lane for approximately 100 metres and you’ll see a large sycamore tree and our sign. Park on the drive in front of the house.