The Hayloft at The Eades -your rural sanctuary-

A stunning one bedroom property enjoying rural tranquillity within the grounds of our family home, only a short walk to the picturesque riverside town of Upton upon Severn and walking distance to the village pub! The space The Hayloft is a beautiful one bedroom, one bathroom first floor loft apartment set within the grounds of our family home, formerly home to Dunkirk hero Admiral Sir William George Tennant and of the Morgan family, known for their motoring heritage. Enjoy the period charm of our listed property whilst benefiting from the contemporary creation of our space with modern bathroom (with shower over a bath) and kitchenette (which boasts an integrated fridge with ice box, dishwasher, microwave oven and plug in electric hob). Cosy up with the ambient warmth afforded by our underfloor heating run by an air source heat pump which is powered by our solar panels in a low carbon intensity way. Control at your fingertips with the thermostat located within The Hayloft, extra heat is provided by request for those that like it particularly toasty with the provision of stand alone heaters. (We have set the temperature for The Hayloft to 21 degrees prior to your arrival as recommended by The Energy Savings Trust and the World Health Organisation). The Hayloft is run on an environmentally conscious system using a heat pump for the hot water. Although the hot water cylinder is reasonably large, (enough for a couple of showers or the bath to be drawn), as with a traditional system, please be patient before expecting further hot water. Guest access Accessed by its own front door off a private courtyard, The Hayloft at The Eades offers plenty of privacy and tranquil walks yet is conveniently located for all the amenities supplied by the lovely town of Upton upon Severn, less than a mile away. The Hayloft is a short drive from both Malvern (and the Three Counties Showground) and the Cotswolds, so exploring both areas is easy. Other things to note The quality of your experience at The Hayloft is important to us, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss any of your requirements. Along with a king size bed there is the ability to have a further twin or double bed in the lounge area (subject to additional guest surcharge). The Boathouse in Upton-upon-Severn offers a great breakfast! There are some excellent pubs and Upton is half a mile walk away with riverside bars, pubs, cafes. Within walking distance is The Boathouse This is a tapas restaurant along the river bank in Upton. We love it there. Further afield some of our favourites include: The Inn at Welland This is quite a formal pub/restaurant serving wonderful fine food. Booking is recommended at the weekend as it's very popular. The Swan at Hanley Swan This is a really popular village gastro pub, great for drinking but it also has a fabulous food menu. Again, booking at the weekend is essential. The Jockey Inn is another gastro pub with both great food and cocktail menus. Another one where booking would probably be required. The Rose and Crown Try out the specialty burger whilst the children enjoy the castle slide! The Yorkshire Grey Recently refurbished and offering a warm welcome The Plough & Harrow Located in nearby Guarlford have several vegan dishes on their menu. Activities: Local walks from the house (information attached). The Malverns are also a 5 minute drive away to one of the many small car parks to start exploring the hills. There are many local attractions from historic houses, gardens, theatres and Cider making – details can be found here: Ice Quest in Great Malvern - family run business with small ice rink, indoor laser quest and four escape rooms, with cafe Activity Centre at March Hare Leisure Centre offering karting, shooting, archery and more! 270 Climbing Park home to of one of Europe’s highest and most exciting ropes course. Try Gorge Walking with Life Changing Activities - just over 30mins from the house. Go ape Forest of Dean or Wyre Forest (both less than an hour away). Immersive interactive team experience: There is also a darts bar in nearby Worcester. Shooting at South Worcestershire Ground nearby. Location: We are handily located not far from the motorway network (M50 J1 / M5 J8/J7) Trains run from London Paddington to nearby Pershore (a 15 minute drive) or Birmingham/Bristol to Great Malvern (a 10 minute drive). There is ample car parking at the house, with overspill in an adjacent barn yard if required. Mini-bus taxi: Please contact Matthew Shuker at Brookside Minibus or Avonside taxis for minibus hire Groceries & Shopping: Do please enjoy the eclectic range of independent shops our quaint riverside town of Upton-upon-Severn boasts! Not far the other side of Upton-upon-Severn is a great small super-market with ample parking - Warners. There is also a Co-op and Spar in the town itself with easy parking either end of town in the car parks (as well as on-street). Malvern has a Waitrose and Morrisons as large super-markets and all main supermarkets deliver. In Malvern there is a selection of speciality shops including catering for vegans) and would recommend Faun. Cheltenham and Worcester or readily accessible too as large shopping destinations. Miscellaneous: Importantly, and not always in the forefront of the mind when selecting a property: We are located moments from a first class doctors surgery for any unforeseen medical requirements. There is a Boots in Upton-upon-Severn, 2 minute drive away. (24 hour Boots in nearby Malvern). There is a Post Office in Upton-upon-Severn.