On arrival at this beautiful A-frame cottage, you’ll be greeted with stunning views across the Wye Valley and a couple of bottles of local ale from your host’s favourite brewery. A wall of glass opens up the living room to the valley beyond and the morning mist tumbling between forests and fells is quite a sight from this hilltop location. Come nightfall, you’re far from civilisation so the sky speckles with a blanket of stars – spot constellations from the warmth of the wood-fired hot tub outside or walk to Michelin-star restaurant The Whitebrook, fifteen minutes away. Wandering through the wildflower-strewn garden you’ll find a picnic bench and barbecue for hazy summer days outdoors and rambling walks across the countryside start from just outside the door. Back inside, we love the collection of holiday reads, tucked into bookshelves below the raised bed in the studio. Toys in the living room and bunkbeds in the second bedroom let you know this place is family-friendly too. Home truths: *Check-ins are on Fridays only *There is a one-time, additional fee to use the hot tub *Your hosts are always on hand to answer any questions and live just across the road *The master bedroom is on an open mezzanine level *An arrival hamper of local produce like eggs, butter and bread is available for an additional fee *Bedroom two is a self-contained studio and has a raised double bed up a couple of steps so may not be suitable for those with very limited mobility *There is parking on the driveway for up to two cars *Your host can provide a cot, high chair, cutlery, safety gates, changing table and babysitter recommendations for infants and children