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"A really lovely property."
It was spacious and homely and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There were also toys for the children (Lego was a firm favourite with children and adults alike). The owner was friendly and helpful. Our 4 year old grandson is obsessed with trains, so this was like a dream come true for him! We would highly recommend this property.
Reviewed by SuzanneJul 2022
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"A lovely place to stay, had everything we needed and helped created many memories:)"
Reviewed by LynJun 2022
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"Stayed for a family weekend."
Station house very comfortable and had everything you would need. The games room was a big hit with the four grandchildren especially the ice hockey and Lego.
There was some train noise but children loved watching trains go by and wasn’t too intrusive. ( also good value plants for sale from Mal the owner).
Reviewed by MitchellJun 2022
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"Our stay at Station House was good, plenty of space for 10 people, garden was definitely big enough for us and 2 dogs."
The house is well equipped so we didn't want for anything. We knew there was a train line right next to the house as it's mentioned in the description but,,,, we didn't realise how busy it was. It's a main line from Shrewsbury to Cardiff with a high speed intercity train running regularly which shook the house. Trains were halted right outside the house a number of times which felt a bit invasive. If you love trains, this is the place to stay. We still had a good holiday though.
Reviewed by KarenMay 2022
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"Myself and 8 other family members stayed here for 2 nights and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."
House was beautiful, perfect size and we didn’t feel cramped! Lovely large living room and large dining room table in the dining room, both of which seated all of us comfortably.
Kitchen was very well equipped.
Very dog friendly but at the same time didn’t smell of dogs!! And no dog hair anywhere!
Child gates were very useful - we had no children but used them to keep the dogs downstairs.
Bedrooms were lovely, 2 of which had en- suites. And complimentary bottles of water at bedside were a lovely touch.
Garden was beautiful with plenty of garden furniture and a BBQ. Also totally secure so dogs were free to run around safely!
House right next to train track so you could see and hear the trains going past quite frequently which we loved!
Beautiful views from the bedroom windows.
I would definitely recommend staying here xx
Reviewed by HannahMay 2022
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"This is a wonderful property, everything we expected and more."
There was plenty of space for us all and the kitchen had everything we needed. It was very homely and spotless and catered well for our family of 7 adults 7 month old twins and 3 dogs ! It was an amazing week and would definitely return.
Sheila
Reviewed by SheilaMay 2022
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"We were in the Shrewsbury area to clear the house of my Uncle Jack, who died last year."
Consequently we did not spend as much time in the house as we would have liked. But we thought that the house was absolutely wonderful and a fabulous place to sit down and relax after days spent cleaning and sorting! Thank you very much for the use of the house
Reviewed by DavidMar 2022
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"Wonderful property
Plenty of room for 8 adults
1 baby
2 dogs
Facilities ..."
Wonderful property
Plenty of room for 8 adults
1 baby
2 dogs
Facilities were superb - we were very well catered for
Reviewed by CatherineFeb 2022
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"The owners were unbelievably helpful, polite and went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible."
Could not recommend the place more, will be coming back.
Reviewed by GordonDec 2021
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"Station House was an excellent place for our family christmas, 9 of us."
It was lovely and spacious and well equipped. We appreciated the christmas extras like the tree, crackers, chocolates and mulled wine etc. We walked to the village across the golf course and also to Lyth hill which was lovely.
Reviewed by MichaelDec 2021
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"Fabulous accomodation."
The house was wonderful for our large family get together. So much space, comfort especially the beds with. The owners have thought of eveything home from home even had a slow cooker. The train line was never a problem in fact it was an added excitement.
Reviewed by HelenNov 2021
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"I celebrate my 40th birthday here with my family and friends."
We loved the spacious house, the kids where ecstatic every a train went past as they could see them from the games room window. We loved the history, the area and everything about it.
Reviewed by LaurenNov 2021
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"We had a fabulous family time celebrating our moms birthday."
Station house was comfortable warm and inviting.
Reviewed by AOct 2021
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"It was as described, clean ,spacious , kitchen very well stocked, plenty of seats ."
The bedrooms were clean and comfortable plenty of towels .
Our party of 6 adults 4 children and 3 dogs had a great time. The games room with the Xbox and air hockey provided great fun and “friendly” competition. It was a lovely experience for our long awaited family get together. Would definitely book again.
Reviewed by SusanOct 2021
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"What a great place to stay!"
Plenty of space for our cars and it was far enough away from the busy road that you cant hear any traffic, there is the occasional loud train during the week which shudders the building a bit, but at the weekend there weren't any at all, plus we were out visiting nearby tourist attractions during the day so didn't mind them. The house itself was lovely, kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils etc that we needed during our stay. We would definitely come back here!
Reviewed by SarahOct 2021
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"We booked this property a week before our stay."
We asked Sykes to check with the owners if they would allow 4 dogs which they kindly did.
This would have been an ideal opportunity to inform us that building work was taking place at the property immediately next to Station house also owned by them. The builders arrived at 8am and on some days left only at 5pm. There was a noisy delivery of wood early one morning around 8.15am. We complained to the owners but although they stopped roofing, work in the house continued with a radio playing and workmen chatting and singing.
We value our privacy and chose this house as it was detached however our time in the garden was spoilt because of lack of privacy and noise as the new build directly overlooks station house.
Although there is clear mention of trains passing it should be pointed out that the goods train passing at 3am each day makes the house shake!
On a positive note the house was clean with good quality bedding and towels.
Reviewed by WendySep 2021
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"Just a couple of things that prevented top marks for facilities: The water pressure booster in the downstairs toilet is very noisy and comes on a night as well - it may be faulty so would recommend having it checked out The cooker is leaking steam and fat onto the floor as the door seals are in need of replacement."
This means that it takes much longer to cook food in the oven than it should It might be an idea to provide some food storage containers so that left overs can be re used
Reviewed by MartynAug 2021
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"The description did not do the place justice."
So spacious and in its own private grounds. The two brothers who maintain Station House were absolutely brilliant & even looked after our dogs one morning so we could all go Kayaking. Would definitely recommend it. The only thing was there was not enough garden chairs for the amount of guests the can sleep, luckily I thought about this & took our folding chairs with us.
Reviewed by JoanneAug 2021
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"We had a really wonderful family staycation."
The place was perfect for the babies and secure for the dog so they all had plenty of fun running around and playing in the garden. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and there was nothing we needed that we couldn’t find. The property was clean and spacious and the parking was plentiful. We had a lovely couple of days away as a large family group and would really recommend.
Reviewed by EmmaJul 2021
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"Amazing property for short or long stay."
We as a family had great time inside and in the garden. Our dog had lots of grass to run around. Quite and easy access to shops , pub , restaurants. Also we got food delivered one night and many options. Relaxing weekend.
Reviewed by SenthilkumarJul 2021
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"The location is great - the house used to be the station and trains still run next to it."
Mostly two or three carriage passenger trains which disappear in a few seconds. Only longer and slightly noisier goods trains take longer than a flash! The grandchildren loved having a train set just outside and it really is not that loud. But the best bit for them was the games room! We were so glad that the owners kept the toys out and especially the air hockey. They loved it - and so did we! So many places have gone nuts over COVID - and this shows how you should do it.
The house had plenty of space and a well equipped kitchen. The lounge has a good size TV - not that we had time to view much - there is so much to see: Ironbridge Gorge (with ten museums including the wonderful Blists Hill Village), Cosford RAF Museum, Shrewsbury - we even ventured to Chester (an hour away)!
We stayed for a week - Friday to Friday (the best handover) - and loved it!
Reviewed by ShaunJul 2021
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"We had a lovely stay the trains were a little noisy but went passed us quite quickly."
I wish the towels had been a bit larger.
Malcolm and Dave were very friendly and it was a great place to have our three dogs lots of places to walk and a super field to run our dogs.
The weather was very good this helped I am sure.
We would stay there again.
Reviewed by LynJun 2021
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"Wonderful house for large family and dog."
Lots of space indoor and out and bonus of an enclosed dog training field ( which was also great for a game of cricket). Lots of fantastic walks in the area and handy for a choice of supermarkets only 2 miles down the road. Golf course adjacent to property and lots of English Heritage and National Trust properties in area.
Host couldn’t be more helpful. A week of making great memories
Reviewed by HazelMay 2021
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"A really fantastic property considering we had to change plans at short notice when Wales was shut."
Station House exceeded our expectations and was superbly equipped. The games room was an added bonus particularly the air hockey table which was a hit with our 5 year old grandson. The kitchen provided us with just about every utensil you could want. The large range cooker is ideal whe cooking for big families. The owner who lives nearby was very friendly and we felt he would resolve issues quickly- there were none.
The passing trains became quite a highlight of the holiday even the early morning goods trains weren't particularly disruptive. We fully intend to return to Station House in the future to enjoy the local area without Covid restrictions.
We would highly recommend this property to any family.
Reviewed by RuthOct 2020
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"The property was much larger than we had expected and had every amenity that we could have hoped for during this family celebration weekend break -including spare dog bowls."
There was an unexpected bottle of Prosecco and a chocolate cake waiting for us, along with some milk in the fridge, a really lovely touch which was a good start to the holiday. The bedrooms were all welcoming and the beds comfy, the children loved the games room's air football table and other toys. We took our aged German Shepherd with us so having a cattery next door was a bit of surprise but I'm not sure she even realised it was there, it was so quiet. The manager of the cattery even kept an eye on our dog when we went out for lunch which meant we didn't have to worry about leaving her. A great property, hardly noticed the trains (although we did all shout out 'train' every time one went past for some reason)...good location, nice gardens, we would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed by JoanneSep 2020
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"House was clean, very spacious for all three generations and two dogs, we ..."
House was clean, very spacious for all three generations and two dogs, we thoroughly enjoyed our week, the trains were worse than expected, we didn’t seem to mind during the day but they carried on during the night only stopping for about two hours they also toot their whistle at night waking anyone up that is a light sleeper
Reviewed by DavidAug 2020
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"Amazing house."
Massive. Kids loved games room.
Two large gardens. Totally enclosed for dogs.
In countryside So there are bugs/midges so maybe bring insect repellent.
Reviewed by EstherAug 2020
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"Station House catered for all our needs and that included 8 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs!"
!! Cupcakes and Prosecco on arrival were a lovely touch. Plenty of kitchen equipment, towels and toilet rolls!!! The enclosed garden was great for the dogs. Also we loved the fact that all 10 of us could sit down to eat together at each meal with the added bonus of a train whizzing past the window occasionally!!! The trains were an added bonus in fact and did not impact on anything as they weren’t noisy. There was a good selection of games to play but for us Pazzaz was the best and I am now in the process of trying to buy that game!!! I would highly recommend the Station House, we loved it.
Reviewed by AudreyFeb 2020
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"The house was extremely well equipped."
Thank you
Reviewed by LauraFeb 2020
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"We enjoyed a fantastic weekend at the cottage, there was everything we needed and much more."
We stayed with our children and grandchildren, the size and space in the house was impressive and the games room was a enjoyed by all, we would recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy family get togethers.
Reviewed by AndyDec 2019
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"Directions to house should state that it is accessed through the same gate as the dog rescue centre."
As it is confusing. The gate opens automatically but the notice on the gate says it is locked when rescue centre is not open.
Reviewed by JackieNov 2019
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"Absolutely perfect dog and children cottage with enclosed garden and amazing games room."
The only negative was Condover itself. The cottage is not a walkable distance from the village, very narrow lanes with more cars than expected. Having said that we would like to return as the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.
Reviewed by NeilOct 2019
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"We locked ourselves out of the property about half an hour after arriving- not used to Yale keys!"
The Sykes member of staff was extremely helpful and contacted the owner, who arrived about ten minutes later, in the rain, in her dressing gown, having just got out of the shower! Dedication to the property =100%! She was so lovely and friendly.
From then on, the holiday just got better. The property had everything described online, but more in character than could be described. The owner has really tried to think of everything that you might need. Even had 2 fridges in case the main one was full. Dishwasher..yay!
The owner had left us some welcoming cake and wine, and milk, tea and coffee. Perfect !
The bedrooms were lovely and comfortable, and views from the windows were great.
We and our adult sons and their partners were easily able to gather around the dining table to eat, and the sitting room was comfortable- could perhaps have done with one more upholstered chair but we managed fine. The "boys" were really happy with the x box for a game one afternoon, and the dogs enjoyed playing in the gardens and on the playing fields just up the road. The village of Condover is a short walk away down the little road (Station Road) , and there is a Post office there. It is a peaceful village with a lovely church and some quaint houses. The trains on the Shrewsbury line are little (one or two carriages) and whoosh past- right next to the house but do not disturb.
A couple of comments-
1. If you are not used to the countryside and do not like walking on single track roads, this would not be ideal for you. We loved it- climbing up onto the banking to avoid the odd tractor and all! The skylarks singing in the field next to the road more than made up for that!
2. The house is next to a small dog kennels/rehoming kennel. The dogs were quiet overnight, and barked a bit first thing in the morning and in the afternoon- feeding times, I'd guess. Kennel staff and walkers sometimes park near the holiday home.
We visited in autumn and were glad of the central heating. Plus we have hayfever so the bare fields were a bonus- we were able to watch the farmer ploughing! I gather that crops are grown in the fields nearby, which could have affected us if we'd visited in the summer!
A fantastic property with lovely owners. I would certainly recommend.
Reviewed by SusanOct 2019
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"A large well equipped comfortable house with loads of plates, pots and pans, cutlery etc."
We had 2 toddlers and were supplied with 2 high chairs, stair gate, cot and travel cot. The games room is great for children with lots of games and toys for all ages. It’s an old station and as mentioned in the information the trains run past very close to the house. During the day they didn’t bother us at all, but the Friday night I had the window open in the bedroom nearest to the track and they were quite loud. The next night I closed the window and noise was much reduced. Other members of our party didn’t even notice any problem at night. There is a lovely big cooker for producing meals for a big group and a great dining table. Lots of positives for this house, there was just a couple of negatives. We don’t have dogs and there was a slight doggy odour in the house, but it does say dogs are allowed, so can’t say too much about that. The other negative was that there were lots of towels supplied but the bath towels were quite small, not really enough for a six foot plus man to walk from the bathroom and be quite decent!! Overall we had a very enjoyable weekend at Station House for 3 generations celebrating a 30th birthday.
Reviewed by AnneOct 2019
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"We loved our stay at Station House."
We were a large group of 8 adults and two toddlers, and the house suited us perfectly! The children loved watching the trains go past and playing in the well-equipt playroom. The owners had thought of everything and we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.
Reviewed by TessSep 2019
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"The house was amazing: bright and roomy, equipped with everything we needed."
I cannot find fault with it in any way. We were a mixed group of couples and singles meeting for a reunion and I received overwhelming positive comments from everyone. Thank you very much for facilitating our holiday with such a welcoming and comfortable venue.
Reviewed by SnowdonSep 2019
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"Considering we booked the property due to a last minute change in our holiday the owner couldn't of been more helpful!"
It was a weekend away for my father in laws 60th birthday and it was perfect. We managed to enjoy quality family time PLUS a BBQ in between the rain showers. Thank you so much for everything you did!
Reviewed by BeckyAug 2019
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"3 generation of our family enjoyed a super weekend here."
Sue, the owner, could not have been more helpful. The house was spotless, the kitchen very well equipped and the games room was a godsend for our two young grandchildren because the weather was not too kind. We would certainly stay here again if in the area.
Reviewed by AlanJun 2019
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"We had a fantastic stay at the Station House."
The house was extremely well equipped in all areas and beds were comfortable. Our children really enjoyed the play room which had a wonderful array of toys for all ages from baby toys to wooden train sets and lego and even an air hockey table and X-box for older children. The house was very spacious with plenty of living accommodation for a large group to spread out across and was spotlessly clean. The train track does run right past the back of the house and the trains pass quite frequently. This was pointed out in the cottage details so was not a surprise and in fact the noise didn't bother us at all and seeing the trains whiz past while we were eating only added to the excitement for the children. We would highly recommend this cottage!
Reviewed by HannahMay 2019
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"As usual, Sykes Cottages support during the booking process and leading up to the holiday was great, arranging a high chair and a cot on our behalf."
When we arrived at Station House, the property was all we could have wished. It was the perfect venue for our short break with all our family, with a games room complete with lots of games, a large lounge for chilling out, a formal dining room for large family meal times and a well equipped family kitchen for preparing large meals. Upstairs there was plenty of comfortable bedrooms and enough bathrooms to go around.
Station House itself has a long history dating back to 1852, including 106 years as a railway station and although it still sits on the train line, the traffic was light and actually added to the excitement of our grandchildren and fun of the adults. It certainly did not spoil the tranquility of the setting in a beautiful part of Shropshire, complete with great walking and hiking all around.
Reviewed by IanFeb 2019
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"Our weekend was fantastic."
The cottage is wonderful and so well equipped as a holiday let.
The only suggestion would be to provide information in the folder about recycling.
Many thanks
Best wishes
Reviewed by RichardFeb 2019
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"Station House was perfect for our family holiday."
It was comfortable with lots of space for the kids to play. A great base for exploring Shropshire.
Reviewed by CatherineDec 2018