The Throne, Weobley Superb historic holiday home in Herefordshire, sleeps 13 + infant

Mentioned in The Financial Times 'Visit Hamnet country' and featured in The Guardian's 'Fab 50 cool cottages and cabins to rent this summer' and by The Times's Travel Doctor as 'a magnificent house...fit for a king'.

The Throne is a beautiful, historic house in unspoilt Weobley, chosen for the filming of 'Hamnet' starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The Throne is one of the biggest of the black and white buildings for which the village is famous and its half timbered rooms, wide oak floorboards, magnificent stone hearths are typical of the Elizabethan interiors in which Shakespeare's family loves and grows.   

But it's a much more comfortable home than theirs! A huge open plan living area at the rear opens onto a large enclosed garden with a wide lawn and beds of peonies, roses and border plants creating a stunning and relaxed place to stay. With 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and generous entertaining space, The Throne is dog friendly, ideal for family gatherings, friend reunions, book groups and special celebrations. It's also sufficiently homely for a couple or small group to enjoy - there is a 35% discount for up to 6 people using 3 bedrooms or fewer.  

This outstanding Grade II* listed house was built in 15th century and expanded and embellished in Elizabethan times. However it was as an inn in the English Civil Wars when it came to fame, providing Charles I with a bed on 5 September 1645 after the siege of Hereford. This notable event gave the house its name. The original Tudor bedrooms, one of which the king slept in, and an even older north wing are home to secret passages, original floorboards and glimpses of wattle and daub. A specially written guide encourages young (and old) explorers to follow the clues.   

Weobley is the largest and best preserved of the classic black and white villages of Herefordshire. It has two traditional English pubs (the Sal' and the Unicorn), a choice of cafes and a highly-rated Indian -  which also does takeaways - plus an excellent butcher, delicatessen and well-stocked village shop. There are lovely circular walks straight from the house. It's an easy place to stay without a car and the 461 provides an almost door to door bus service from Hereford station. It was The One Show's 'Village of the Year 2017'.  

Weobley lies midway between Leominster, Hereford and Hay on Wye - a good meeting point for people from different parts of the country. It's also an ideal base for walking, exploring the Wye Valley, visiting border castles and historic houses, churches and gardens, National Trust properties, the cathedral city of Hereford, medieval towns of Leominster and Ludlow, and the bookshops, art and coffee shops of Hay on Wye.