Experience world-class service at Somerville House

This Victorian villa, dating from 1895, rests in a peaceful, tree lined residential area of Hereford city. Tucked away to the south west of Birmingham, nestled between the Welsh border to the west and Worcestershire on the east, Herefordshire is a county with a rich and diverse heritage. Steeped in tradition, here you will find picturesque villages set within rolling, green hills. A TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities are included in each room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night"s sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Hereford

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We received a wonderful, warm welcome. The hotel was spotlessly clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of a high quality and plentiful.
  • Henry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with parking. Just a short 10-15 minute walk into the city centre. Our room was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast. Overall, a great place to stay which...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    friendly staff. good room. big bed. very clean. great breakfast. 10 min walk to city centre
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely delightful place to stay. The room was beautiful and the breakfast excellent. The staff could not gave been more helpful. An ideal location for the town. There is nothing not to like about Sommerville House
  • Royce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was lovely, cosy and warm. We had everything we needed and the owners were so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was stunning infront of the fireplace. Great location with free parking.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, excellent bed, warm room, good size of bathroom. Everything was clean and very comfortable. Good coffee at breakfast.
  • Kristian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, very comfortable room, thoughtful touches, superb breakfast
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is what every b&b / guesthouse should be.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really enjoyed our 2 night stay room was very clean with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits too ! Lovely ensuite bathroom with everything you may need right down to a shower cap. Breakfast was cooked to order and was great, as much toast and...
  • Duncan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Terrific breakfast. Great location for exploring Hereford with everything convenient and within walking distance

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 396 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

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Property information

Somerville House is a detached Victorian villa dating back to 1895, situated in a quiet, tree-lined residential road in Hereford. It offers boutique style five star bed and breakfast accommodation, combining luxury and comfort with warm, friendly service. We have 11 en-suite bedrooms, including one ground floor room, which is a larger size luxury room which can be a super king or twin room.with ensuite shower room, The first floor rooms are a mix from single, small double to super-king/twin rooms with a bath and/or shower. On the top floor we have our standard king/double rooms all with ensuite shower facilities. Our contemporary dining room offers an excellent breakfast including the traditional full English, continental and vegetarian breakfasts, with healthy options available. After a busy day, take time to relax in our lounge or beautiful terraced garden. Ample parking. Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Somerville House is located less than a mile from the city centre and just a ten minute walk from the train station and cathedral. We are within easy driving distance from the M5, Ross-on-Wye, Great Malvern, Gloucester, Leominster and an hour’s drive from Cardiff. Being within easy reach of Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley, it is ideally located for walkers. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate Dogs or young children under the age of 10 years.

Neighbourhood information

If you are looking for that idyllic blend of thriving rural communities served by a combination of motorways and leafy lanes and supported by a wealth of diverse and successful businesses, you need look no further than Herefordshire. Tucked away to the south west of Birmingham and sandwiched between the Welsh border to the west and Worcestershire on the east, the county represents a corner of rural England with a rich and diverse heritage.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Somerville House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Somerville House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 10 years are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Extra beds are only available in the Superior Room and need to be arranged with the hotel directly.

    In order to prepare for our arriving guests, we ask that you leave your room by 11:00 on the day of departure. We will be happy to store your luggage if required.

    If you require a bath tub as well as a shower please speak directly to hotel.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn"t accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Somerville House

    • The prices at Somerville House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel"s policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Somerville House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Somerville House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Pub crawls
      • Archery

    • Guests staying at Somerville House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Somerville House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Hereford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Somerville House include:

      • Single
      • Double