Blissfield House Heart of England

A historic hideaway in Worcestershire

At the end of a mile-long private drive on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire borders, Blissfield House is a little piece of heaven. This gorgeous six-bed Medieval mansion, arranged around a courtyard with a separate four-bed cottage and an ancient barn, is perfect for a family getaway.

Blissfield House is a crowd-pleaser. Some will love the wealth of original features, preserved and restored with the help of English Heritage. Others will be more interested in the outdoor hot tub or the 50-inch screen in the TV room. And everyone will love the little steam railway, on which, depending when you stay, you can arrange for a private steam train experience.

Preparing meals is easy in the sunny kitchen, which has a Falcon professional oven, two dishwashers and an American-style fridge freezer. Serve up in the dining room, where the original cruck beams, flagstone floors and inglenook fireplace set the atmosphere. Every room at Blissfield House has the wow factor, blending the old with the new; polished timbers and designer fabrics, old flagstones and colourful sofas, four poster beds and luxury ensuite bathrooms.

Outside, enjoy beautiful nature walks on the estate, as well as two lakes for fishing, kayaking or wild swimming. There’s also a hot tub, all-weather tennis court and far-reaching country views. The children can play table tennis in the barn, work their way round the mini maze, or hang out in the treehouse.

Finish each day with a game of croquet followed by sundowners on the south facing terrace, or a cosy get-together in the sitting room in front of the open fire. Blissfield House is where you bring together your favourite people and leave the world behind.

Smaller group?

Discounts are available for groups of 12 and under, by closing off the separate cottage. Call us on 01242 352 747 for more details.

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Guest Reviews

We had a wonderful family long weekend. The house and cottage were very comfortable, beautifully furnished, well equipped and very spacious. The grounds were beautiful and there was so much to do - tennis, croquet, wild swimming, hot tub and walks. The miniature railway had an open day whilst we were there and it was a real highlight.

Rosemary, London

We booked Blissfield House for our 30th wedding anniversary to celebrate with friends and family. The team were amazing from booking to arrival to leaving. Everything was perfect without fault and amazing house.

Isabel, Stamford

Gallery

Highlights Grounds Living Spaces Facilities Kitchen and Dining Bedrooms Bathrooms All

Aerial View

Conservatory

Steam Railway (additional charge)

Bedroom

Tennis Court

Blissfield House Kitchen Breakfast Room 1

Kitchen Diner

Lake

List of Bedrooms & Floor Plans (PDF)

What to Expect

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Blissfield House just perfect. In all of our country houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

Welcome hamper
Luxury bed linen, bath towels and hot tub towels
Well-equipped kitchen in the main house including Range cooker, American-style fridge freezer, two dishwashers, Nespresso coffee machine and more (plus a separate kitchen in the cottage)
Dining table that seats 20 guests in the main house
Free Wi-Fi
50” TV with Sky package and DVD player
Children’s toys, books, games and DVDs
Open fires and wood burning stoves (logs provided)
Table tennis table in the Elizabethan barn
All-weather tennis court (rackets and balls provided)
Hot tub (seats 7)
Outdoor games
Children's wendy house and treehouse
Small outdoor maze
Children’s bikes
Gas BBQ (gas provided)
Two private lakes on the wider estate for wild swimming and fishing (in season)
Private narrow gauge steam railway, by prior arrangement for an additional charge (available March - October)
Concierge service

Location

Nestled in the idyllic North Worcestershire countryside, close to the Herefordshire border, just a few miles south of the picturesque market town of Tenbury Wells.

House FAQs

What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am (or 5pm if checking out on a Sunday).
How many cars can park at the property?

There is parking for 10 cars at the property.
Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome at Blissfield House. Up to three travel cots (linen provided), three highchairs plus three junior chairs are available on request. Children's toys, books, games and DVDs are also available as well as a wendy house and tree house outdoors. No children under 8 are allowed in the hot tub and over 8s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please note, parents should supervise children at all times due to the lakes on the estate.
Are pets allowed?

Up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Blissfield House, for no additional charge. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.
Are stag and hen parties allowed?

Respectful hen and stag parties are sometimes permitted, subject to prior agreement with the property owner. Please contact us before booking to discuss.
Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?

Yes, you can order online with Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco or Asda for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
How many guests can sit at the dining table?

The oval mahogany table in the main house seats up to 20 guests (there is also a separate kitchen table that seats 12).
Can you recommend any local places to eat out?

Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within a short distance of the property:

Pubs

The Live and Let Live, Bringsty

The Talbot, Knightwick

The Green Dragon Inn, Bishop's Frome

The Three Horseshoes Inn, Little Cowarne

Restaurants

The Cider Barn, Pembridge

Mortimers, Ludlow

Foxy's Steak Bar, Bromyard

The Baiting House, Upper Sapey

Unwined Bar & Bistro, Tenbury Wells
What is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is Leominster (12 miles) or Worcester Shrub Hill (19 miles) for trains from London.
What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Birmingham International (50 miles).
Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £500 during your stay at Blissfield House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
How do I book?

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.

When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).