The Laurels

Our family of sixteen fitted comfortably into The Laurels for Christmas week and straight away felt right at home.

Although it is a large house it has a homely feel brimming with character. Much care has gone into providing guests’ needs from a very well equipped kitchen to a full toys and games cupboards and everything in between. The owner could not have been more welcoming and helpful. A malfunctioning radiator was repaired within twenty minutes of my phone call. Thank you Tim. We were delighted by Bishops Castle . Friendly and surprisingly lively on Boxing Day. Something to do for all the family. A great library where we were welcomed with free mince pies and hot cranberry on Christmas Eve. Definitely worth a stay at any time of the year. The garden must look beautiful in summer.

Very spacious old house with some original features such as the main stairs and panelling etc.

Because of this there are loose floorboards and doors with gaps round them but it gives a certain quirkiness to the property. It has an usual layout as well - for example having two dining rooms and a top floor games room. It's in a very quiet location and is only two minutes walk to the nearest pub / restaurant.

We had a lovely weekend stay as a family of 10 & 2 dogs to celebrate a big birthday.

The house is huge with plenty of space for everyone to spread out & all the facilities & equipment you could wish for. There are 3 big dining tables in different areas, plenty of sofas & the bedrooms are all very spacious & beds comfy. The garden was great too with a gas BBQ & fire pit to use. It's a quirky house with lots of different levels & decoration styles. The house is in need of a bit of TLC - chipped paint in places, a couple of ceiling leaks (not sure if old or current) & some of the furniture could do with an update. A couple of the doors to the garden as described in the listing had signs on saying not to use them so access to the garden is via the garden room only (not a problem for us). We did have one person with mobility issues and, whilst we knew the number of floors meant there would be lots of stairs, we weren't quite prepared for the wonkiness of some of them & the extra steps up & down around the house, I think this should maybe be mentioned in the listing as some other properties do. The only other suggestion would be a stair gate as dogs aren't allowed upstairs & it's quite hard to keep track of them in such a large house! All in all a great weekend.

We had a wonderful stay at The Laurels.

The house is magnificent and very well equipped with all that you need, in the kitchen especially. All the rooms were very clean and comfortable. The addition of the bbq in the garden was very welcome and added to our enjoyment. As an added bonus there was a toy kitchen in the dining room, and a toy cupboard in the sitting room which kept the children very busy and entertained. There were garden toys too. It’s only a short walk into Bishop’s Castle with plenty to do. All in all a beautiful house which we all enjoyed immensely.

A great house for a large group.

Very well equipped and clean. Good location in beautiful ( and quirky) Bishops Castle

An historic and interesting house, very well equipped.

Lovely garden too. We really enjoyed our stay.

Our party of 15, aged 6 to 77, really enjoyed this rambly quirky house - it’s very spacious, very comfortable and well equipped, and has the added advantage of a “secret” staircase and all sorts of nooks and crannies ideal for hide and seek.

And it’s so close to shops, pubs, the village football pitch, with country walks from the door. Great!

Excellent, we'll be back!

A wonderful house for a large family get together.

The children had a great time playing in the garden and with the toys provided. Very well equipped kitchen. Bishops Castle is charming and we enjoyed exploring the surrounding area.

A wonderful stay with everything provided!

A sunny enclosed and beautiful garden plus spacious comfortable accommodation. Would love to come again!

This is great house to share a holiday with extended family or a group of friends.

Our grandchildren, 6-15 yrs loved the games Den! upstairs. Something for everyone. Excellent, Something for everyone

We had a great short break.

The Laurels is a lovely property. Very spacious, warm, well equipped and centrally located. We would stay again. One small niggle was the shower which didn't drain properly. Other than that all was excellent.

A wonderful house and garden with all amenities for the big family birthday we just enjoyed there.

Very high quality appointments throughout, and spacious comfort for our twelve adults, two children and a Labrador. My very picky sister said it was the best bed she'd ever slept in!. The town is fascinating and the whole area is very beautiful. The kitchen and dining equipment is amazing--we could have catered for a wedding! We're hoping to return next year.

The property was delightful and very spacious.

And thankfully the central heating was extremely effective as the weather had definitely turned a bit cooler! The bedrooms were all big and the beds were very comfortable. Sadly due to the inclement weather we couldn't make use of the garden but it too looked fantastic. We were spoilt for choice in dining places but settled on the kitchen as the dining table at the back of the house was in use for two 1000 piece jigsaws (see weather). A minor problem with the DVD was promptly and successfully dealt with. My friends and I all thought it was an excellent house in a lovely little town in a very beautiful part of the country. The nearby pubs were all very welcoming and the food was good. It's nice to visit a town which is not full of all the usual shops and the quirky nature of some shops made for a very enjoyable experience. I would mention the Poetry Pharmacy on High Street for an amazing and eclectic selection of both poetry and non-poetry books and Simpson's on Church Street for cards in particular. If you like books and cards respectively you won't go wrong with these two shops. And if you like second hand CDs and books then Yarmouth House is the place to go. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Laurels as a great place to stay.

On arrival we were met by a friend of the owner who was really helpful.

The rooms were very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked and catered easily for a large group (13). We had lovely weather so made the most of the outside garden which was a delight especially for the children. Could I suggest that more permanent outside lighting would be better than the existing sensor light. A brilliant long weekend was enjoyed by all.

Very spacious property for 10 of us, every detail has been considered when equipping the property.

Highly recommended.

Nicely appointed with everything we needed for our stay.

Meet and greet went well with all we needed to know explained. A very spacious house. My grandsons loved it, especially the games rooms at the top of the house. So did we!

Great property, lots of space inside and out.

The owner was very approachable and helpful.

Beautiful accomodation very clean and well equipped had a fantastic time with the family.

Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you.

Nice old property but in need of some love n attention.

VERY well equipped, nice big rooms and garden. Room for 6 cars with a bit if carefull parking. Games room had no dart board as shown. Pool table was uneven and some balls were missing, more could be made if it Especially if reading sung was incorporated as there are plenty of rooms to sit n read. 2 dinning room(dark one we never used) BBQ but never found the utensils (as stated)and cleaning stuff was empty. Well placed in the town. Nice walks and good pubs. Owner and housekeeper very helpful.

First class for a large family

This was the second time in 5 years that we have stayed as a family in this property.

Ages ranged from 4 to 80 and everyone seemed to really enjoy being there as there was plenty of space for 12 of us. Very convenient location and all in all could not have been better!

The Laurels is a beautiful house perfect for our family’s long weekend.

Beds comfy, very well equipped kitchen, plenty of rooms ( great for hide and seek), kids loved the toy cupboard and pool table. We would recommend this property and hope to return at some stage

Spacious family home ideal for family get together of all ages , impressed with how well equipped the house was eg.

Toy cupboard , and little extras in kitchen dishwasher tablets , milk etc We would all return again !

Amazing house with lots of space for large families and groups we were group of 10 adults and had lots of space to socialise and eat together.

Very well equips with everything you could wish for. Bedrooms large and beds super comfy! Pictures don’t fully do it justice

We loved our stay, the children loved being able to hide away from the grown ups, and the toy cupboard was an amazing bonus.

Loads of rooms to choose from to hang out in, we often sat in the kitchen with the children appearing through various doors and running back off again! The location is great, plenty of close by walks and lovely pubs.

We loved the Laurels.

We went with our two daughters and their children. The two teenagers loved the "Man Cave"!. the older one is a girl. The younger ones loved the quirky house with back stairs. It is really well equipped. The house was pleasantly warm for a winter stay. The surrounding area is of great interest historically. Basically we absolutely loved it. Neil

A fascinating building, we all really enjoyed our stay.

Lots to do in the surrounding area and some beautiful places to walk with our dog. A mixture of sleeping options across the many bedrooms and plenty of space for our large 3 generation holiday.

Perfect for family gatherings, 6 double bedrooms, 4 loos, 3 dining tables.

Great for hide and seek. Sun room was our favourite, followed by TV room with Sky package. Parked 5 cars. Bishops Castle has a few shops and pubs, plus a great Co-op, although we had a large Tesco delivery from Newtown on our first day. Large fridge and freezer, plus a beer fridge in the utility. We did “Come Dine With Me” so each of the 6 couples cooked for everyone on their night, we had Sunday Roast, Home made Pizza, Swedish meatballs (from IKEA), Greek, Saturday night party food and Chilli. Half of our party left at 6 am and climbed Snowden (2.5 hours away), the older half went to the excellent Carding Mill Valley (30 mins away). 2 days in Ludlow for the Food Festival and then shopping, Newtown and Shrewsbury also have a lot to offer. Finished with a birthday bash at the Castle Hotel, excellent food, plus a 10% food discount for mentioning the Laurels. Also great at lunchtime on the terrace. Flat entrance but there are a few steps for the sunroom and utility, so not great if you have a walker, plus some bedrooms have sloping floors. All of this adds to the experience in a grade 2 listed building. Thoroughly recommend.

Great location to explore the area from.

Very well equipped and clean. Loved the fact that there were no straight lines to be had and that you felt like you were in a ship when just crossing the bathroom

Amazing property, great location,so much bigger than the photos imply.

Perfect location for outdoor persuites.

The property was everything we wished for.

Incredibly spacious yet cosy, very well equipped and perfect for our group. We will recommend it to others and hopefully will be back!

Lovely house, very well equipped and the children particularly loved the toy cupboard.

Located in a delightful village with plenty to do in the area, many thanks

Lovely well equipped home, super comfortable beds, the whole house was spotlessly clean, Pat the housekeeper was so friendly and informative, well done Pat, We tried to lave it as we found it, but the clocks hound forward threw us !

The locals in the Town and shops were very friendly, Would stay again,

We had a great time in the very interesting house.

The children and adults had great time. There was every thing we needed.

The Laurels was the perfect Christmas house for 3 generations of our family, 13 in all - a beautiful old house oozing with character.

The children especially loved the labyrinth of rooms and nooks and crannies for hide and seek, the Christmas decorations were great fun and the “Dickens Room” (wood panelling etc.) a magical setting for lots of Christmas evenings of fun. Bishops Castle itself is a lovely ancient little town, pubs great (although sadly, some were closed) and all in the beautiful setting of the Shropshire Hills for walking (and even wild swimming in reservoir at Carding Mill!) and castle spotting. One word of warning …beware of tripping up on steps and very old uneven floors in the house!

The house was perfect for our pre-Christmas family get-together -plenty of space for everyone.

The kitchen was extremely well-equipped and all the rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Although we didn't use the garden or the garden room, they looked very inviting and would be great in the warmer months. We all loved Bishop's Castle and The Laurels was very well-located for looking around the shops and cafes. We hope to return to The Laurels sometime soon.

A really great house to stay in.

A small group of 6 friends, we booked this property so we could have a room each and were not disappointed. The rooms were a great size, and the house felt cosy and comfortable, in spite of how large it is. The kitchen is very well equipped and we managed to find everything we needed whilst we were using it. A short walk takes you into the town, with a co-op, several pubs and small independent shops and there are loads of walking routes from the property, with printed maps to use. Great access to other parts of Shropshire as well, we particularly enjoying Carding Mill and Long Mynd (the beautiful sunny weather certainly helped!). A great stay and we would be jhappy to return.

We would like to thank Tim, his family and Pat his housekeeper for the hospitality of The Laurels last week.

We and our friends found Bishop’s Castle fabulous and the walking in the area so beautiful. The house wrapped itself around us and felt like a home. We never felt like we were on top of each other there was so much room. Thank you again we loved it

Excellent place to stay for a family group.

Grandchildren loved the facilities (games and toys) and their own little space for tv, and seating together. Location is prefect for hillside walking with so much to choose from. We loved Offa's dyke, Mitchell's fold stone circle, Cornden hill, Stiperstones, long Mynd, and Kerryhill ridgeway. As well as Powys Castle at Welshpool. Bishops Castle is also an interesting town with some odd shops. Paul from Worcester.

Incredible property.

Very unique, stayed as a group of adults but I'd imagine kids would have a great time finding all the little secrets and quirks of the house. All ammenities were top notch.

Maybe more toilet rolls.

We didn’t have a full house, but ran out. Other than that, a beautiful loved house with lots of personality. Thankyou for the games there, and the kitchen had everything! Big barbecue with all the kit too! Lovely village, good pubs. Easy walking straight from the house with other options further afield. Good communication from host and team.

We had a fantastic stay at The Laurels.

The house was so spacious that even though we were a large group you could always find a space to just 'chill on your own' if you needed it! The kitchen was so well equipped that it had EVERYTHING that we needed - even the BBQ with it's own tools- an extra plus! We enjoyed long walks exploring Shropshire with our 2 dogs during the day and cups of tea, whilst recovering, in the beautiful garden which was fully enclosed so the dogs could explore without us worrying. We loved the 'garden room' which was great for jigsawing, and a choice of dining room was an extra bonus! I had looked at the photos on the website, but normally the photos portray a spacious feel to a house - the photos did not really do the property justice! It was BETTER than expected. We did keep getting lost in the first few days! i would definitely go to this house again and will unreservedly recommend this property! Thank you for a great holiday!

This is an amazing house with such a wonderful homely feeling.

We went as a large family consisting of 10 adults and 4 children. It was large enough to accommodate us all with enough space to either all be together or to spend some time alone. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are sooo comfy! I got lost so many times trying to find my way around with so many rooms to explore. The children (and some of the adults) had such fun playing hide and seek, there are so many nooks and crannies to hide in! It literally has everything a family could need and more, with garden toys.. skipping ropes.. children's toys and games.. soft toys.. books.. it even caters for your furry friends with doggy bowls and toys and poo bags!! We enjoyed our stay immensely and would highly recommend, to anyone. We will definitely be booking again.

We chose the Laurels to enable us to get together to celebrate a birthday and wedding anniversary.

The house is stunning - comfortable, very clean and incredibly well equipped. The garden was safe and secure for dogs and toddlers and the children adored both the walk in toy cupboard and the upstairs games rooms. Beds are all comfortable and king size which is so important The area has so much to offer- this is a real find! Both the owner and housekeeper are very welcoming and helpful. We are planning when to return.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Laurels.

The house was perfect for our needs with plenty of space for our 4 generations of family to get together, providing large dinning areas and the comfiest beds I've ever stayed in. My granddaughters especially enjoyed the children's play kitchen and the dart board provided entertainment for the older ones It's also in a great location for exploring the surrounding area. Would definitely book again.

A great house for a family celebration, loads of space, a lovely garden and a great location.

Plus a warm and friendly welcome and very good communications with then owners. It is very well recommended and after a number of house bookings for other family events we all said that this one was the best and we will be booking again.

WOW!

This property is amazing, highly recommend. I booked The Laurels as a surprise for my sons 50th birthday, and a family reunion, some of my children hadn’t seen each other for 5 years. The Laurels had lots of surprises, from the super well equipped kitchen, beautiful dining room, snug, enclosed garden. There is a toy cupboard with toys and games to accommodate babies to adult board games. The teenagers loved the games room, dart board and pool table, we made a lot of beautiful memories here. The owner has thought of everything, down to milk in the fridge to tea bags. The bedding is of good quality, we all had a very comfortable nights sleep. Thank you SO much. The housekeeper gave us a tour of the property which was really helpful. A couple of things to mention but not in a negative way. The heating was put on as we arrived, it was really cold and having a young baby with us wasn’t ideal, but we managed. One if the kettles in the kitchen had water left in it, which is a pet hate of mine, especially when the guest has no idea how long it had been in there. Thank you once again

What a wonderful place to celebrate two family birthdays.

The house is ideal for large family groups of all ages. Our group spanned three generations ages ranging from 69 - 2 years. There’s lots of rooms and space to suit everybody’s requirements- the younger grandchildren said it was the “best hide & seek” house ever, whilst the older grandchildren loved the pool and darts room. The enclosed garden was perfect for the 2 dogs aswell.There are great restaurants in the area but the house is very well equipped especially the kitchen when the son in laws were cooking dinner. You have beautiful walking countryside right on the doorstep so all in all this is a fabulous property for a family/friends reunion.

We had amazing holiday at this amazing house .

Fantastic place for family gathering.

An absolute delight on entering the Laurels which continued throughout the building.

A homely but extravagant feel to the house ensured all family members felt at ease instantly; we will be back.

The lovely old house was perfect for 3 generations to celebrate our wedding anniversary .

Everything we needed , and more, was there. The games room was well used by the boys. We all felt very comfortable there. Thanks to Pat for showing us round and sharing a bit of local knowledge and history. Very useful. Would love to go back in warmer weather to make use of the gorgeous garden .

The only bit of advice for the owner is to include in the "welcome pack" instructions on when & how to put the recycling and general rubbish out for collection.

The Laurels is a brilliant house for a family get-together.

It's big enough for gatherings of up to about 10/12 people, and there are enough places to be able to find a quiet corner somewhere if you just want to read for a while. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and equipped with quality gear. Tim the owner and Pat the housekeeper were extremely helpful and attentive, without constantly watching us. Bishops Castle is a pretty little town in a good location for exploring the area and there are some lovely restaurants, I' particularly liked The Three Tuns public house.

My family thoroughly enjoyed their stay at The Laurels.

The house is spacious with lots of interesting rooms. My 4 grandchildren really enjoyed the rooms at the top of the house with the PlayStation, dart board and pool table! It was a lovely family holiday get-together as we all live in different area - Bucks, Berks, Essex, London and S. Wales.

The house was spotlessly clean and perfect for our needs.

The kitchen was very well equipped and the large fridge and freezer plus additional fridge were greatly welcomed. The games rooms were very popular and were great to retire to of an evening, although a game of pool proved to be very interesting due to the slope of the floor. The garden was beautiful, very secure for our dog and a fantastic place to enjoy a drink and meal of an evening. The house is perfectly located, within easy reach of the local amenities and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Not really.

It's a good place for exploring southwest Shropshire and parts of Wales. Great for walking. The housekeeper was particularly welcoming.

We were delighted to have been able to take this holiday week as we had been looking forward to it for months.

I believe we were the first visitors this season, so had no reservations about entering a Covid19 free environment.

The house and location were fantastic.

Everything had been thought of in the house. Maybe one more toilet/bathroom would have been useful but overall a fab place to stay

We had a great holiday.

We loved The Laurels, especially the beautiful spacious garden. We were made to feel very welcome and communication with the housekeeper was very good. Left items have been returned. Thanks for a great holiday!

The comfort and facilities of ‘The Laurels ‘ made it an excellent beginning to a wonderful large family holiday.

There was ample space to accommodate all ages from grandparents to youngsters aged 3 . A lovely garden to relax in and upstairs room for the teenagers. The bedrooms were very comfortable and kitchen and eating rooms were very suitable for us all. A really beautiful house. Pat, the housekeeper met us and gave us lots of useful information and contact numbers in case of any problems ( there were none). The Laurels in Bishop’s Castle is in a very good part of Shropshire with lots of places to visit and very central for many walks on the Shropshire Hills. A lovely village, not too touristy. Trips we enjoyed were to Ludlow and Castle, Shrewsbury for a boat trip and a tour of the prison. The village Brewery tour and a local vineyard were very good. Further afield you can visit the Ironbridge Museums ( we needed two days for these) and even Cadbury World at Bournville. After these trips it was a delight to return to the peace and quiet of the village and The Laurels.

The Laurels was a wonderful home from home in the lovely little town of Bishop's Castle.

It is a stunning property full of character yet equally full of modern day comforts. There was so much room for the family to spread out and we were lucky that we had some lovely weather so could enjoy the beautiful garden. The location of the Laurels was perfect as we had easy access on foot to the lovely Castle Hotel for Sunday lunch, The Three Tuns, cafes, quirky shops, SPARC and supermarkets. Everyone in the family had a great week staying at the beautiful Laurels.

This is a wonderful house for a large family celebration.

...in our case a Ruby Wedding. There are 6 extremely spacious and comfortable bedrooms...three with king size beds and an extra single, one twin and two doubles...one with a cot. There were enough bathrooms for no queues, and three different areas where we could eat. The recliner sofas in the lounge tempted us to relax with a book, while the garden room, leading out into the beautifully kept garden was the focal point for children and dog. We had five children with us...aged 8-1...and they loved this house...it even has a “secret” staircase, and they felt it was “Just like the Famous Five”. There were plenty of toys, indoor and out, and books. On the top floor , teenagers could have played pool, darts or on a PlayStation. ( the dads were found up here occasionally). It is, without doubt the best equipped holiday house we have ever rented. We stopped asking is there a......? and instead asked where is the....?Our 8 year old summed it up as “The best house ever”.

We were a family group of 9 adults and 6 children wanting a large house for a family holiday.

The Laurels fitted the bill excellently.The main dining room provided just what we needed - a large dining table easily able to accommodate the adults plus a separate table for the children, which they liked very much. The separate morning room also had a smaller table which was very useful for breakfasts. We arrived at the Laurels at the agreed time on Friday afternoon and were met by Pat the keyholder/housekeeper who gave us a comprehensive guide to the property and was a mine of local information. The following morning unfortunately we had to report to Pat that the shower hose in one of the bathrooms was leaking badly. We had a ring at the door that afternoon, Pat was there with a replacement hose. That's what I call excellent service!! Monday morning another ring at the door - Delivery of new garden furniture, which we were able to make good us of later in the week as the weather improved.

The house was very comfortable , warm and homely.

The family got lost in all the rooms and the Grandchildren loved playing hide and seek, as so many places to choose from. The garden was lovely and well maintained. The host, Tim, was very friendly when we arrived and showed us around the house. He had thought of everything, plenty towels, soaps , kitchen materials, and even provided indoor and outdoor toys for the children. A lovely holiday and happy to return there again.

Fantastic property.

Large and rambling house, with all amenities. Attention to detail from owners means all needs are met - even bowls for the dog! Large garden, good in February, must be great in summer! Rooms and layout meant all members of our big party had space to relax and enjoy. Great market town, shops, pubs - many places to drink and eat. Ideal for walks, cycling and country drives. Responsive owner, prompt communication. Highly recommend.

We all loved the Laurels, a wonderful family house,comfortable, warm ,and welcoming.

We are a family of 14 and 2 small dogs ,plenty of room for us all.Well equipped in the kitchen ,towels and bedding provided and toys and games for the children, a great place to play hide and seek.But also a few quiet places to be found ,to just sit and read.Also we all really liked the little township of Bishops Castle, we remarked how friendly the local People were,seemed like a proper community. I could have stayed much longer,hope we'll go back sometime

Fabulous weekend break with 3 generations, so much room for everyone, extremely well stocked, everything we looked for, we found.

Toy cupboards, games room, just wonderful. Large garden, plenty of parking. Two minute walk into town amazing history to Bishops Castle. Good pubs, restaurants, unusual shops.

Although the weather had suddenly turned very cold for the time of year, the house was beautifully warm and comfortable.

Everything we needed was provided, all being of high quality (lovely beds!) There were 12 of us, aged from 4 months to 74 (family celebrating a golden wedding anniversary), and everyone's needs were catered for. The house itself is a delight, more quirky and characterful than I expected from the listing. It was a pleasure to make it our home for a week.

Loved this house.

The garden was beautifully maintained. Everyone was very happy (12 of us in total). The house was comfortable and well equipped. clean and tidy. The kitchen was fantastic and the laundry room excellent. We all loved it and the town. We would definitely stay here again.

We had a lovely stay at The Laurels.

The weather made it even better. The house and the facilities were great, would definitely recommend.

We stayed at the Laurels to celebrate my mum's 80th birthday - 3 generations aged 7 to 80 and a dog!

We had an amazing time. The cottage was fantastic, plenty of space to sleep, eat, drink and hang out. The garden was perfect for the 5 kids and the dog and the 'formal' dining room was great for us to host my mum's birthday dinner. The owner Tim was very helpful and accommodating. Lots of nice local walks and fab local pubs too - we didn't move the cars all weekend! Would definitely recommend staying at the Laurels for a family get together or weekend with friends.

The house is beautiful yet really comfortable.

It was perfect for our large family group of all ages. It had a lovely garden which was ideal for the children and the two dogs to play in. The surrounding area and the village was enjoyed by all.

We received a very warm welcome when we arrived at the Laurels.

The house keeper could not do enough to ensure our stay at the house and Bishops Castle was memorable. The house met all our needs. All 14 of us and a dog. Rangeing from the age of 1 to 80. The house is extremely comfortable, well appointed and clean. There has been thought to everything, so you don't have to. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you Tim and family. Kind regards Mrs Ruth Gloyne.

A lovely house in a superb location.

The facilities in the house were excellent and the owner gave very useful advice on the local amenities.

Just a brilliant old house, quirky and modern, wonderful for family get togethers.

Did not want to leave and could have spent another week just exploring the house.

Beautiful house in a lovely area.

Beautiful clean and spacious house, owner could not have been more helpful and friendly.

Would recommend Sara Mellor catering. We had a super week in a super house, thank you to all concerned.

We had a great experience with the website and the host/housekeeper of the property were very friendly and easy to communicate with.

The cottage was better than expected, in a great location and excellent value for money.

House was brilliant.

The grandchildren loved it.

The Laurels is an excellent comfortable house for large family groups, finely furnished and fitted.

It has a large kitchen, several dining and living rooms and a garden room, patio and large garden. Entrance for cars is narrow but four cars could park. Many TVs including a large games one in one of three attic rooms with games and an excellent toy cupboard on the ground floor. We were well looked after by the caretaker. Charming historical centre for walking with a good hotel, restaurants and pubs. We will recommend to friends and hope to visit again. Rail travel from Church Stretton 12 miles away is possible. The floor numbers are confusing in the listing and could be clarified.

We booked the holiday to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary with all our family around us, it was the perfect place for all ages.

We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The Laurels is a lovely big family house very clean well maintained a great place for a family holiday it had everything we needed plenty of toys and games for babies up to teenager, lots of space to chill out, plenty of room for family meals if needed, but also within walking distance to great pubs and shops.

Bishops Castle is a beautiful small town nice walks around the town and within easy reach of fun days out for all the family.

The Laurels is THE best cottage that we have ever rented from you and it deserves a higher rating in your brochure.

The housekeeper Pat, who is a member of the owner's family was wonderfully welcoming and very, very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and it was the best equipped place we have ever stayed. We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary there with our immediate family (11 of us) and we had an outside caterer for the occasion, recommended by the owner. That too, was a wonderful meal. The location is great too for exploring beautiful Shropshire. We can't rate the Laurels highly enough - and can't wait to go again.

Totally brilliant.

The house was amazing and the owner Tim and housekeeper pat could not have done more for us. We loved it and it was more than we'd hoped for. Ideal for all the children with lots of space and an amazing garden. The location was brilliant and the whole holiday was fantastic. We'll be back!