The cottage
A modern mid-terrace cottage close to the middle of Shropshire’s idyllic village of Ironbridge.
Tucked away down a quiet lane, this cottage is the perfect base for experiencing the rich history of the area whilst discovering the delights of the Heart of England, making a ideal place for families and groups of friends.
On entering the cottage, you arrive in the well-furnished sitting room with plenty of comfy seating in front of a welcoming fire, making a great place to relax after a full day out and about exploring the area.
The well-equipped kitchen is bright and airy with a good-sized dining table and chairs, making a great social space to prepare and enjoy some lovely home-cooked meals.
There are three bedrooms upstairs with a family bathroom to finish of this lovely property.
To the outside is an enclosed garden with a good-sized patio; a good place to relax with a glass of something chilled or to enjoy some alfresco dining.
A short walk takes you into the village of Ironbridge itself where you can enjoy the many museums, footpaths and beauty spots of the gorge, before sampling home-made cakes in one of the local cafes, or perhaps visiting one of the several quality restaurants or pubs in the area.
Within driving distance are the popular historical towns of Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Ludlow with many attractions to suit all tastes.
Whatever you decide to do, Foxglove Cottage is an ideal place for a wonderful holiday at any time of the year.
About the location
IRONBRIDGE
Telford 6 miles; Bridgnorth 8.5 miles; Shrewsbury 15 miles.
Ironbridge Gorge is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Today the area is far from industrial and nature has reclaimed most of the former industrial sites, leaving a unique and beautiful wooded valley. The gorge is a now a maze of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes whilst the delightful village is famous for being home of the world's first iron-built bridge, built between 1777-79. The village has a splendid variety of pubs, restaurants, shops and tea rooms and a collection of ten industrial and Victorian themed museums makes up the Ironbridge Museums Trust, including the exciting Blists Hill Victorian Village. Within driving distance are the popular historical towns of Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Ludlow, as well as the Wroxeter Roman City, the Severn valley Railway, the RAF Cosford Museum and many National Trust properties. Ironbridge is a wonderful base from which to explore the beautiful county of Shropshire.
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