Picturesque Elizabethan Court

Wilton Court is a peaceful hideaway nestled in the quiet village of Wilton, just outside of Ross on Wye. The Grade II listed house features idyllic views across the well established gardens as well as views across the River Wye to Ross on Wye. The original house was built in the 1500s and a wing added in the 1700s, and more recently the 1980s. The space Initially built as a house for the inhabitants of Wilton Castle when the manor house there burnt down, it was then used as a court for the local area during the 1600s, becoming Wilton Court. The current formal dining room, 'The Whisky Room', was the courtroom during that period. Formerly a hotel and restaurant, the grade II listed building has been carefully renovated into an 8 bedroom holiday let while retaining many of its original features. Adjoining Wilton Court is Wilton Cottage, a 2 bedroom cottage which you can find under our other listings should you require additional space. The property offers the perfect blend of modern comforts and hints of historic charm, which makes it a perfect stay for family gatherings and special occasions. The kitchen and family room are at the front of the property, facing the spacious well established garden. The original beams and lime pointed stone walls really add to the character of the kitchen. It is fully equipped with new appliances, including an electric range cooker, american style fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, and a full range of catering sized cookware and utensils. A choice of 3 seating areas offers ample space for all guests to dine together. What was once the restaurant, is now a bright family room, comfortable and spacious, with plenty of seating. The room boasts a large stylish corner sofa, two comfy snuggle chairs and a 55” smart TV. The ornate fixtures and fittings compliment the room, which makes it a really enjoyable, chill out space. The conservatory is full of natural light and serves as a games room, with a multi games table, allowing you to swap between pool, air hockey and table tennis. Across the hall is the whisky room. The space is beautifully decorated with deep rich colours and antique furnishings. The centrepiece of the room is a grand antique dining table. The space is perfect for hosting evening meals, or why not host a games night amongst the dark and moody interiors. The large table accommodates 10 - 12 diners, which can be extended to 14 - 16 with the addition of an occasional table also situated in the room. The house sleeps 18 guests in 8 bedrooms. The downstairs lounge can be made up into an accessible en-suite bedroom which can accommodate 3 extra guests. This room can be used either in place of another bedroom or at an additional cost of £125 if all 8 upstairs bedrooms are also used. Rooms on the first floor include 2 doubles and 3 king size beds, all with their own ensuite. Up on the 2nd floor there is a further king size bedroom and ensuite, along with two further rooms which make up a lovely family suite sharing a family bathroom. The larger of the two rooms includes a king sized bed plus a day bed and trundle to sleep a further 2 guests. The adjacent smaller room includes 2 single beds. On the ground floor there is a multi functional room which is set up as a lounge unless requested. The room has a king size sofa bed and a single bed with pocket sprung mattresses and a shower room en suite. This can be set up as a bedroom for an additional fee of £125. Luxury Egyptian Cotton sheets are used throughout. The beautiful large gardens boast ample tables and seating for al fresco dining, mature planting and trees including an ancient Mulberry tree. The main garden has a delightful play area with solid wooden climbing frame, swing and slide set. Guests also have access to the riverside garden which has tables and seating where you can enjoy an evening drink, watching the wildlife on the river. Look out for Otters, Swans, Kingfishers and other more common waterfowl, all of which have been spotted nearby! There is a large car park next to the house solely for guests use, with spaces for up to 17 and further spaces available if required. Dogs are welcome at the Court. We charge an additional fee of £20.00 per pet and accept up to 3 pets. If you had hoped to bring more, please contact us to discuss. The Bedrooms - First Floor Bedrooms Room 1 - King size bed and en-suite with bath and shower. Very large room with river view Room 2 - King size bed and en-suite with bath and shower. Large room with river view. Sleeps 2 Room 3 - King size bed and en-suite with bath and shower. Large corner room with river and garden views. Sleeps 2 Room 4 - Small double bed and en-suite with shower. Garden view. Small room - can accommodate 2 adults, but more suited to either 1 adult or 2 children. Room 5 - Double bed and en suite with shower. Garden view. One of our smaller double rooms, but can comfortably accommodate 2 adults. Second Floor bedrooms Room 6 - King size bed and en suite with bath and shower. Large double room with river view. Sleeps 2 Room 7 - Twin single beds. Smaller room, but can accommodate 2 adults. Garden view. Separate bathroom with shower, shared with room 8. Sleeps 2 Room 8 - King size bed & single day bed with trundle bed underneath. Both day bed and trundle are full size single beds with proper mattresses. Garden views. Separate bathroom with shower, shared with room 7. Large room, Sleeps 4 Room 11 - Based on the ground floor of the main house, the room offers easier access. Room 11 is a multipurpose room set up as a lounge unless requested as a bedroom. It has a king size sofa bed, single sofa bed chair and a 40" tv. The ensuite bathroom with shower has 1 step to enter the room. There is an additional charge of £125 to use this room as a bedroom. If you would like to use this room as a bedroom please mention this in your initial enquiry. Events at Wilton Court If you are interested in hiring Wilton Court for a wedding reception or other celebratory event, please contact us to discuss. We can accommodated up to 50 guests seated inside the property with it's current arrangement or if you prefer we can also accommodate a marquee in the garden for up to 70 guests. The property sleeps a maximum of 21 guests, any day guests above this will be charged at £20 per head. There is also a £500 event admin fee. Other things to note Smoking Policy - We ask that guests do not smoke anywhere inside the house including in door ways, by open windows, in the porch of the main entrance or the conservatory. Smoking is only permitted outside away from the building. BBQ Policy - We do not allow BBQs anywhere on the grounds, including the river side garden.