The Larches

The Latches is a beautiful place, and surrounding are breath taking.

Cleanliness is obviously top of the shop, maintained to the highest standards. If I had to criticise the only thing that was missing was upstairs toilet, but as we are the older generation, it probably wouldn't be a problem for most people. We had a lovely time,and would highly recommend the property.10/10 in our eyes.

We had a fantastic stay at The Larches.

The quiet peaceful surroundings are the ideal spot to unwind and relax. The enclosed garden area was perfect for our dog allowing her the freedom to wander about safely and with the woods next door a shady walk was within easy reach. Lots of wildlife to spot everyday too. The cottage has everything you need but perhaps some fans for the upstairs rooms would have been a welcome addition as it was a very hot week! Plenty of places to visit and things to do in the surrounding areas. We would definitely recommend the Larches fir a peaceful retreat.

A nice property and we enjoyed the quiet setting in an area we know well and enjoy.

The rough, single track public approach road was very off putting. This is a very hot house! The metal roof?? The few opening windows & the doors are on the sunny sides. It was very difficult to get any throughflow of air. The bedroom was too warm even before the heatwave. Rather than a 10.5tog duvet, a summer weight duvet or simply a top sheet and thin bedspread would give visitors some choice, and floor standing fans are essential upstairs and down. We left a gentle little note for the owners, to suggest this. Our own fans were inadequate. We would visit again and would choose early spring or late autumn when, hopefully, it would be cooler.

Beautiful lodge, perfect surroundings, couldn’t ask for anything more.

Private woodland was perfect for walks with our dog. We are looking forward to returning in the future. Karen, Tony and family

This was our second stay and won't be the last.

It is a beautiful property in beautiful surroundings. We very much enjoyed our relaxing break. The property contains everything we needed for our stay. We look forward to returning for another relaxing holiday.

Had a wonderful stay at the Larches.

Modern and clean, set in a beautifully tranquil space surrounded by stunning nature and scenery. Our dog loved it here and the owners were kind enough to leave some welcome gifts on arrival. So thoughtful. Highly recommended and we will hopefully be back again.

I have stayed at a number of cottages with Sykes but The Larches was the best so far.

Very clean and comfortable with everything that was promised and needed. A delightful peaceful atmosphere I would gladly return to. Even with a poor weather week I would have stayed longer

Lovely location with the outdoor space totally fenced off for our dog to enjoy.

The Larches was spotlessly cleaned, comfortable and warm. We loved our time here and would definitely recommend it.

Wow!

An amazing property. Spotlessly clean, attractively decorated and furnished, and really well equipped. It has everything you could need for a perfect stay. As others have said, the view out of the massive French doors is fabulous. So good in fact that we found it difficult to venture too far away! The cottage is open plan so feels airy and spacious but is cosy and warm too. The king size bed was really comfortable. The owners’ private woodland was wonderful for daily walks and we spotted dear every time. The location is so quiet and peaceful and the lack of light pollution means night skies are stunningly starry. I know I’m rambling but I can’t praise the Larches highly enough. We did visit some of the many picturesque villages and towns within an easy drive away, the highlight being Ludlow. Book the Larches, you won’t be disappointed and we would love to return.

Modern, clean spacious property with a great view through the patio doors to the outdoor patio area, garden, and beyond.

Excellent rural location and the bonus of a private woodland walk courtesy of host Steve, really handy for walking the dog. Nice touch with welcome pack too. Would book again.

Lovely place to stay.

Peaceful and hidden away. Garden is super safe for even the smallest dogs to enjoy. Lovely hosts always ready and happy to help.

We really enjoyed our stay at the larches,it was our 2nd time there already booked again for next year,my dogs elsa & maisie loved running around in such a large garden,highly recommended to anyone looking to stay there.

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This is our 2nd visit to The Larches.

It is a great cottage in a brilliant location. So modern, clean and comfortable. Everything you could need for an 'escape to the country'. Secure garden for our Border Terrier. I am sure we will be going back for a 3rd visit. Marian, Col and Angus

Such a lovely property - spotlessly clean, well equipped, comfortable sofas and beds, and in such a beautiful location.

The garden was amazing for the dog and the log burner was perfect after wet and windy autumn walks. Thank to the hosts, we would love to return one day soon.

This was our second stay at The Larches in six months.

We absolutely love it. Louise and Steve have prepared and maintained the place beautifully, inside and out, and it suits us and our dog perfectly. We will certainly be back agin.

Great accommodation,will definitely recommend

Amazing pet friendly property which includes access to extensive woodland.

Cleanliness and facilities at the property are outstanding.

Such a lovely, pet friendly lodge.

Louise and Steve were extremely friendly and helped us with everything we needed. The place was sparkling clean, and well equipped with everything we could need. The surrounding area is just pure green, calmness and beauty. We will definitely come back!

The Larches is the perfect location for a supremely restful vacation.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful wooded clearing, very quiet, secluded and peaceful, cottage was extremely clean and had everything you need, garden very secure for the dogs, owners Louise and Steve were most helpful if we needed anything,

We love the peace and quiet here so much and it is so safe for our small dog Colin to wander around without supervision.

Time stands still here and life slows down.

What a beautiful week we've had.

The Larchers is spotlessly clean.The dogs loved the garden, very peaceful place I'm sure we will be returning

Immaculately prepared and very comfortable accommodation.

The location is ideal if you are looking for a relaxing, quiet holiday. Steve and Louise were also very welcoming and hospitable.

What a fantastic place to stay.

It was our second time here and still so lovely & quiet and spotlessly clean, all the equipment you need for a restful break. The owners called in to say hello - lovely couple and thank you for the wine and cakes etc, very kind of you. We cannot praise this property enough, we will be back again.

The Larches is a lovely, welcoming property, which is set in beautiful surroundings.

The views from the lounge and bedroom are stunning. It was a wonderful relaxing stay. The cottage is decorated to a high standard and has everything we needed for our stay. It was nice to meet Steve and Louise, who popped by to make sure we had everything we needed. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. We are looking to book a return visit.

A wonderful holiday home, in a beautiful location.

The property was spotless and we had all the amenities we could need or want. We found it to be very comfortable and cosy too. We are already considering booking again! One minor suggestion, it’s quite dark when emptying the bins outside at night. The LED security light, while powerful, doesn’t quite wrap around the corner so it’s difficult to see. I would also suggest a light near the gate for when returning at night for the same reason.

We had a fantastic week at The Larches,the cottage was spot on clean and roomy, kitchen was excellent and so was the shower.

Really quiet relaxing holiday. The garden was for perfect for our 2 whippets who loved running around free. The woods nearby were an added bonus to walk around. Some great places to visit nearby. The best cottage we have stayed in.

Amazing property and location, very clean with everything you need, very quiet and tranquil place, only downside for me was the grassed area was not as big as it looks in the pics and the stone drive was a bit harsh on my dogs paws, but the wooded area was great for them to explore

I had a lovely chilled week, my dog loved having the woodland to explore and we were blessed with fantastic weather!

Cabin had everything I could have asked for. I found the stairs a bit slippy without wearing slippers or shoes. Lovely quiet setting, evenings you can only hear the owl and we had dear rutting when I stayed. Will be back again 100%.

Excellent holiday cottage everything you need.

Quiet and secluded.

A lovely property, very well appointed, great underfloor heating and well maintained.

The hosts, Steve and Louise, were very attentive and provided a much appreciated welcome pack. Our only minor gripe was the lack of a dryer. We arrived on the back of Storm Darragh which meant a lot of mud everywhere we went with our two large dogs but, we still had plenty of exercise and enjoyed the hospitality of Clun and Bishops Castle. The wildlife is a little more restricted in winter but we spotted a number of red kite and buzzards and relaxed to the wonderful sound of the owls in the woods at night. We would recommend The Larches without any hesitation.

Fantastic place to stay.

This was our second visit and every bit as enjoyable as our first. Peace and seclusion, what more could you want? Lovely couple so friendly and ready to help if required. The garden is securely enclosed and was perfectly safe for our little dog Colin.

Fabulous cottage.

Very modern and clean. Great location. Very quiet and secluded. Very secure garden for dogs. Loved the area. Owners very helpful and friendly. Would like to go back again.

We could not have asked for a better stay.

The property was better than the pictures show. Beautiful place set in beautiful grounds. The owners were lovely as well. This will most definitely sit on our favourites list to visit again. We simply did not want to return to the real world. Very sad to leave.

5* accommodation, spotlessly clean with all the comforts of home.

Very warm and cosy. Very secluded on the edge of a forest with a fantastic secure garden which our dogs loved (chihuahuas). The owners live close by and call in to introduce themselves and check everything is ok, Steve was very knowledgeable about the local area and wildlife. We had a wonderful week and will be back.

Superb holiday cottage in the woods everything as described and perfect for our family holiday and our dog.

We had a small problem with the heating which the owners immediately responded to. Lovely owners who were so helpful and welcoming. Welcome pack appreciated . Many thanks

We really enjoyed our stay at the larches well fenced off for my 2 dogs 2 run around.

Highly recommended to anybody staying here with your dog

First we would like to thank Stevie and Louise for the lovely starter pack.

The bed was very comfortable and neighbours were very friendly when you see them. Quite remote but very peaceful. The only suggestion I would make is if ladies have long dresses it needs a different type of hanging facilities, clothes hangers not suitable for long dresses. Dog enjoyed the garden very secure. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely property in a wonderful setting.

Lodge had everything we needed, was clean & well maintained. Outside space is stunning and garden is dog proof as long as you don't have a jumper. Lots of wildlife to watch as you sit outside and relax. We had a great stay and as we love that area, are likely to look to stay again in future.

Great stay again.

Everything we could need was provided. Thankyou

Very nice cottage in a quiet and beautiful place.

If you're looking for somewhere to totally relax, but has enough interesting places to visit with a relatively short distance, The Larches ticks all the boxes!

A fabulous week in this property, very quiet and very well appointed throughout, everything we needed for a week chilling out. Property was spotless and the grounds also clean, owners easily contactable and called in early on to make sure all was in order.

Beautifully modern cottage set in a quiet peaceful area.

We loved our stay, everything you need has been thought of. Bed is comfy, shower is good and most of all the view is amazing. The 2 dogs loved the freedom of the outside area. A very relaxing stay.

Our second visit to Larches.

Very well maintained in last 10 months and location remains perfect

Wow, what a find, the property is situated in its own woodland, a perfect place to relax.

It’s modern and very tastefully decorated, we couldn't have asked for anything better. We were surrounded by beautiful countryside made even better by the brilliant weather we had. It was very dog friendly and our little Westie loved the freedom of the large garden.The owners came to see us when we first arrived, so it was nice to meet them. Would love to visit again as we think the scenery in the fall would be spectacular.

Lovely and quiet location just outside the local town.

Walks straight from the property for the dogs. Also a lovely secure garden for them to run around. Would love to go back again

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped.

Access to woodland so great for our dog. Can highly recommend A***

A lovely modern cottage.

Clean. Everything we could have wished for. It was lovely to have a washing machine with persil left in case we decided to do some washing. Toilet paper, foil, sugar, tea bags, cooking oil, dishwasher tablets, hand soap, washing up liquid etc all little things but helped altogether to make it a relaxing stress free stay. Pleased we booked.

Excellent property, faultless hosts who catered to everything down to every small detail.

We would happily stay here again

Highly recommend this property to those searching for peace, tranquillity and to feel at one with nature while still indoors!

Very clean and comfortable cottage with woodlands literally on your doorstep. Set up really well to cater for our 2 dogs too,with large enclosed garden and separate utility room- dog wash/drying kit much appreciated! Many thanks Steve and Louise for the welcome hamper

Had a wonderful, relaxing week at The Larches.

It was so peaceful and the accommodation was clean ,warm and comfortable. Great walks straight from the door and very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

The house is beautiful, clean and well maintained and everything was as listed.

We arrived to a warm and clean home, with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend break. There was a bottle of Wine and Welsh cakes waiting for us, along with tea, coffee and sugar. It's really helpful having things like cleaning supplies, toilet roll and foil in the cupboards. We always bring our own as most home don't supply them, and always comment on the homes that do-these little extra touches don't go unnoticed. Our two dogs enjoyed exploring the grounds, which were fenced off so they couldn't get out-they even have dog bowls and a cleaning area for pets. Every little thing is thought of and catered for. We gave 5* and top scores in all areas, for a perfect stay in a beautiful area. Thank you Steve and Louise for making our weekend break so easy! Your hard work and attention to detail shows in the beautiful, inviting home you keep. Sarah, Russ and the pooches Cobi and Buckley.

The Larches is perfectly located in a rural woodland setting.

It is warm, cosy and the decor is tasteful. It has everything you need for a relaxing, self catering holiday. I went Christmas week, the weather was not good but I was happy to stay in and enjoy the view of the tall woodland trees swaying in the gusting wind. The house would be perfect for any season. Also, the owners are lovely and helpful.

Outstanding peaceful retreat.

Perfect for our dogs. So remote which is what we wanted. Loads of lovely walks all around. Will recommended to others but not before we have rebooked for ourselves first!

Beautiful cottage and we really enjoyed our stay here.

Very quiet and the view of trees out the windows was so relaxing. Beds very comfortable and we all slept well. Would highly recommend staying here. Our dog loved the garden and it was secure so she could explore happily. Many thanks for a lovely stay.

Perfect accommodation and lovely secure garden for a dog

A lovely holiday home

Perfect location.

Peaceful, quiet and private. Thoroughly recommend. Great accommodation.

Nice and cozy cottage surrounded in beautiful quiet nature.

Very clean as pet friendly cottage. Kids love it and plenty of outdoor space to play around. Cottage is well equipped. 100 % recommended. Very good place to relax with your family.

Hi this was a lovely place to stay.

The accommodation was cosy, clean & really well equipped. The garden is completely secure and safe for dogs to explore unattended. Surrounded by forests and lovely countryside. . Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful trip to Shropshire.

Lovely property with excellent amenities.

Beautiful surrounding areas and lots to see locally. We even nipped to Wales and the coastal area.. will love to come back at a later date!

An outstanding new build house in a very peaceful, almost isolated, wooded location.

Very private, the silence truly is golden and a very welcome retreat from the normal hustle and bustle. The owners have created a very well considered property which is well equipped. Do make sure visit the amazing Stokesay Castle (really a fortified Manor House) and Powis Castle and its superb gardens.

Larches is an exceptional property beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, great shower very comfortable and has everything needed for a great stay.

Its also extremely peaceful, secluded and very relaxing. The owners Steve and Louise left out a lovely welcome pack on arrival which was much appreciated they were very accommodating and helpful so much so that we left belongings behind and they are sending them on to us nothing was too much trouble. Amazing place well worth a visit.