Top House

Rating
Sleeps 13
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

37 Customer Review(s)

“A lovely house in a nice location, unfortunately due to the Covid19 virus a lot of things were closed.”

- Mr Holland, March 2020
“Such a beautiful cottage and a fantastic place to stay.”

Mrs Jefferies was very pleasant and helpful and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Highly recommended

- Mr Eccles, February 2020
“We enjoyed a half term week at Top House, three generations and a couple of birthdays to celebrate one being an eightieth.”

The house is ideal for many good visits and days out without having to drive too far. Swimming pool in local town of Wem Was very handy for rainy days with kids. Ellesmere is superb for walks and a again a great playground. In the house, the dining kitchen is really nice and well equipped and is definitely at the heart of the house. Under floor heating keeps this room nice and warm and there are bifold doors with lovely view onto large garden area. The main lounge is snug with a wood burner fire and there is a second lounge which works well as a kids area. Both rooms have TVs with usual apps built in. WiFi is good. Overall a lovely house for a medium sized group. If you want piece and quiet though we would not recommend the downstairs double room as noise transfers from room above and kitchen/utility area. There was scaffolding on adjacent buildings last week as they are developments taking place. This didn’t cause a problem for us. Thankyou for the lovely treats on arrival.

- Mr Morgan, February 2020
“The space was perfect as we were a large party with 3 young children.”

The house was very cosy and had everything we needed especially in the kitchen. I would definitely recommend this place to others and hope to return.

- Mr Walker, December 2019
“Property excellent for large families.”

Younger children loved the space to race about and adults relaxed in evening together in comfort. Very comfortable beds. Plenty of towels and bathrooms. No gate to lane from house so not secure for dogs and children. Owner very friendly and helpful. We would definately stay again.

- Mrs Mott, October 2019
“This house is equipped for everyone!”

4 generations stayed and never once was anyone of us bored.. we came up to visit family so didn’t do much touristy stuff but we were in the perfect location for what we wanted to do

- Mrs Redfearn, August 2019
“The large space of the house.”

Fabulous garden. Equipment, cutlery etc brilliant, including power showers. Geared & set up for children, with games room, toys etc. A good position to tour around other towns & villages. Emily Jefferies, the owner, very helpful and pleasant. Thank you for a great week.

- Mrs Woolgar, August 2019
“Our holiday comprised 3 generations including 5 young children.”

The property has a very large garden where the children could play safely. The kitchen has 2 ovens which meant we could cook the large meals required, and a huge table where we could all sit together. There is plenty of seating in the lounge(s); we all tended to use the main lounge in the evening to watch TV and the children used the smaller lounge as a playroom. Numerous children's’ toys and books were provided. The nearest town is Ellesmere and there is plenty to do and to explore locally.

- Mrs Bailey, July 2019
“Top House is a delightful property in very peaceful surroundings.”

It was ideal for our family get together, particularly the large, well equipped kitchen and patio area. We were especially pleased to be able to make use of the BBQ and enjoy the exceptionally well tended, spacious garden.

- Mr Ward, June 2019
“Unfortunately one tv in the playroom did not work the other worked but a Little intermittently.”

This could have been a problem for us but our grandchildren did not make it in the end although we had booked for them. Some of the crockery was less than clean and one or two towels had marks on them. There was no firewood to use which didn’t matter to us but would have done on the winter. It would have been nice to light a fire but not a big problem. Small niggles really but did not spoil the holiday.

- Dr Sayers, June 2019

Thank you for your feedback. The owner is a little disappointed with your comments regarding the crockery as she spent the whole of the previous weeks cleaning the carpets and windows at the property and would have expected the previous guests to ensure that the plates were clean before they put them away. With reference to the tea towels, the owner advised that the cleaners took her own tea towels away to be laundered and left their own in its place. The fire was made ready for use and any additional fire wood can be purchased from the owner if required. The TV in the playroom is a little temperamental and the owner is looking into replacing it soon. Over all we hope your comments didn't detract from your stay at Top House. Sykes owner relations
“Beautiful house!”

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- Mr Kearns, June 2019
“House met our needs exactly for our 3 generations.”

The garden was ideal for the children. The house is situated within easy reach of plenty of attractions. We would certainly return.

- Mr Mackay, May 2019
“Brilliant time spent at Top House.”

the facilities were excellent everything we needed. The Gardens were well kept and lots of room for the children to run around and play. Great place for a family celebration.

- Mrs Wakefield, April 2019
“The house was brilliant loved the token chocolates left on the table children loved the assortment of games and toys”

- Mrs Green, April 2019
“Brilliant house and amazing garden”

- Mr Barnett, March 2019
“We had a great weekend in spite of the weather, a perfect house for a family get together.”

There were 12 of us and we had plenty of room, the second lounge which should be called the play room had enough toys to start a toy shop and it also meant the main lounge was left for the adults. It was just a shame we couldn't use the lovely garden because of the rain. I would certainly book it again.

- Mr Holland, March 2019
“The house was perfect for our extended family.”

There was a sitting room for sitting and another for noisy children's play! The dining kitchen was huge and well equipped and overlooked the garden with doors that could have been opened out if we'd not been there in February! The bedrooms were comfortable (though some of us would have liked more pillows). It was beautifully situated, with lots to do not far away. It was so quiet and peaceful, and there were lots of birds (my guide to a good place!).

- Mrs Lee, February 2019
“An ideal location for a seasonal family get together.”

Well equipped in every way , including a dog towel. Each and everyone enjoyed the stay and suggested Top house is ideal for winter or summer gatherings.

- Mr Blackwell, December 2018
“We had a brilliant time as family and friends got together to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday.”

there was plenty of room for the grandchildren to play. very well maintained and had every facility we could wish for. Would highly recommend this property to others and consider using it again hopefully in the near future. Thank you to all involved.

- Mrs Pocock, December 2018
“Such a well equipped cottage, with a vast collection of books, game, puzzles and videos, to keep every generation occupied.”

- Mr Rundle, October 2018
“The house was amazing-we had so much room,if we all wanted to do seperate things while at the house.”

The kitchen was the biggest we had seen,and very well stocked out.We would definatly go to this one again.Was easy to find,and well kitted out.Plenty of garden for the two dogs.

- Mrs Burch, October 2018
“Although the place looked amazing in the pictures, our expectations were exceeded when we arrived.”

The cottage is beautiful and we would highly recommend a stay here.

- Mr Russell, September 2018
“Because the weather wasn’t too good we spent all of our birthday celebration weekend at Top House.”

We enjoyed good conversation, laughter and real valuable family time together. There was plenty of space and loads of games and books available and the garden had lots of interest.

- Mr Freer, September 2018
“We had a lovely time at Top House!”

The house is very spacious and the garden is spectacular! The kitchen has everything you could wish for. A lot of lovely attractions and walks are a short drive away and the welsh border is a stone’s throw. I would highly recommend Top House.

- Miss Jones, August 2018
“Top House is a perfect place for a large gathering.”

The large kitchen accommodates everyone with ease (there were 9 of us) and opens directly onto the garden. There is plenty of room in the house for everyone to find their own space without being shut away from others. The garden is a good size and is secure,making it ideal for dogs and for playing games. The fire pit was lovely to sit round in the evening. Top House is welcoming and very well-equipped. We had a lovely time here and there is lots to see and do in the area.

- Mrs Driver, August 2018
“The cottage had more than enough space for the 9 of us and 2 dogs.”

It was lovely and comfortable with everything you needed to be a home from home.

- Mrs Brookes, August 2018
“Top House is a comfortable, spacious house with a patio area and a very large garden.”

We felt 'at home' immediately. The variety of bedroom layouts cater for all tastes and family sizes. The huge kitchen has every appliance and utensil needed, making mealtimes trouble-free. The BBQ was in full use during our stay. The wall of full height folding windows was a godsend in the hot weather! Ideal for families with children of all ages. Two sitting rooms with TVs and DVDs and lots of games for the young at heart. A core group of our large family completed two 1000 piece jigsaws in odd moments of our holiday. We had five cars and had no trouble parking them all off road. Days out included a visit to Llangollen with its canal and stream railway and a trip to Rhaeadr Falls. We recommend eating at The Horse and Jockey at the end of the lane and The Dog and Bull in Coton.

- Mrs Nicholson, July 2018
“Ideal for a large family get together we all had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay.”

Garden is lovely and very big but some sun longers would be nice and definitely a sun umbrella. We constructed one from the washing line and blankets. We were very noisy outside on the first night and had a complaint from the neighbour. Sincere apologies, we didn't realise we had a neighbour.

- Mrs Davies, July 2018
“Stayed at Top House with my extended family of 8 adults and 2 children over Whit week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

The kitchen leading out onto the garden was beautiful and the full width sliding patio doors spent most of the time fully open, which allowed us to access the extensive garden with ease. This was helped by the excellent weather we enjoyed for the full week, bar a couple of thunder storms (which were great to watch with the doors open). The only thing that could possibly improve this space would be some comfy chairs or a sofa, but that is just knit picking with a great room. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean and allowed the different members of our party to retreat to quiet area when needed. One bed did have a squeak but this was quickly remedied with a spanner. The bathrooms were also clean and practical, with fantastic showers that were nice and hot and very powerful (which is a bug bear of mine on holidays when you get a rubbish shower). The living room was hardly used due to the wonderful kitchen but when used was comfortable and spacious. The exterior was well maintained and the garden was another area which we used often. There was ample parking for our four cars and could probably accommodate another couple of vehicles. The entrance to the drive was a little tricky to get out of due to poor visibility and some other inconsiderate drivers who seemed to drive the narrow back lane at inappropriate speeds, but was fine if taken with care. Overall I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to get away with a large group, it's spacious, comfortable and set in peaceful grounds.

- Mr Evans, May 2018
“What a lovely house, plenty of room so no one is getting under each others feet and the property is well equipped, lovely large gardens.”

Setting is idyllic, out in the countryside overlooking fields and not overlooked by anybody, quiet and peaceful ideal for just sitting on the patio and chilling out in the evening sun after a hard days sightseeing. One point to note that you do need transport to stay here as to the location of the property and the nearest shops being approx 3.5 miles away in Wem.

- Mr Neve, May 2018
“As a large party, we couldn't have asked for better.”

The kitchen was extremely well equipped with appliances you would not expect to find in a holiday home. All bathrooms and showering facilities were good with good water pressure for the amount of potentially showering at the same time (a good shower is important!). The property was well maintained with both window cleaners and grass cutting taking place during our stay with no intrusion to our stay. We have all agreed we would love to return as it was the perfect spot for us to continue exploring Shropshire, a beautiful county with so much we didn't see.

- Mrs Adamson, April 2018
“Excellent child and pet friendly house”

Stayed over New Year as three families of 4. Sleeping accommodation and bathrooms were clean and spacious. Good, large kitchen would benefit from a second cooker and/or range, although this was not a major issue. Living areas were fairly small for the size of the house, but only mattered when all congregated together. Kids spent most of their time in other areas of the house. Beautiful and extensive garden, not fully secured for children or dogs. Would love to see this in the summer months. Fairly isolated position and Satnav postcode is a mile from actual location, car definitely needed. Easy key collection, no contact with the landlord during stay. Chocolates left as welcome gift. One fridge broken and a dodge chair were main maintenance issues. Overall a fabulous stay in a lovely location.

- 19lel68, January 2017
“An Amazing House!! An incredible stay!”

I am utterly perplexed at some of the poor reviews!! The house is an outstanding place to stay and brilliantly situated for what has been a memorable and enjoyable holiday! The Top House is totally equipped for every need and the owner clearly cares for her customers. Beautifully clean and spacious rooms a delightful kitchen which is a great space for the family. Lovely warm and cosy lounge with a great log burner with wood provided by the owner. The outdoor space is superb and the children and our dog had great fun in the garden. A washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher provided and beds are so comfy! We would love to come back and we will recommend to anybody.

- DJeffery1971, April 2016
“Great for family holiday”

We had a great week at top house and were extremely lucky with the weather. There were 6 adults (3 couples), a 4 year old, an infant and a dog. There was plenty of space with 2 of the rooms unused. The house had 2 high chairs and a decent cot for the baby and the master bedroom had a connected children's bedroom for our son. The house has the most amazing garden that is fairly contained which was great for our dog and son. The garden is really well maintained which is unusual for a rental and we spent lots of time sat outside using the BBQ. The kitchen is a really decent size and the doors open up so you can really enjoy the weather and garden. There are two lounges so we utilised one as a play room and it does have lots of children's toys, games & dvd's. The only downside is there is not much within walking distance. We were really unimpressed when we popped for a drink in the horse & jockey. Unfriendly, unwelcoming, poor choice. We stayed for one drink and left and wouldn't consider eating there. There are far better options in Wem (the castle) or welshampton (the sun inn). We really enjoyed our week and would definitely recommend it.

- benjaminw338, June 2014
“lovely house”

Great for a family get together. Facilities were good and the only criticism is the oven was too small for a large gathering, it needs to be larger and have more rings on the hob - a range would be better for that size accommodation. Besides that it was a lovely house which created the perfect atmosphere for a special family occasion.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, May 2014
“Perfect!”

After a dark, rainy traffic filled Friday night drive we were greeted by a beautiful warm, friendly house with tasty coffee cakes on the table as we arrived. The first thing that struck me was the house was like the photos, countless times I have been to places that look like the Buckingham Palace online and you arrive to something more comparable to what you see on grime busters. The house was incredibly well equip with plenty of pots, pans, wine glasses, serving dishes, gravy jugs and even right down to egg cups. The house had such a homely feel with plenty of books, games, dvd's and with a trip down memory lane with the cd collection. I went through Sykes Cottages who provided a well organised seamless service. They have people available to answer any questions till late in the evening and at weekends which was great with organising the trip around work. The lady in the local pub 'The Horse and Jockey' was very friendly and helped with directions getting to the cottage as I could not get hold of the owner. When we visited on the Saturday night for food, it was okay pub grub, very quiet with only a couple of locals and with below average service which was disappointing after such fantastic experience whilst contacting them over the phone. Nonetheless it was great to have somewhere within walking distance. Slight glitches with the house were the windows and doors were terribly fitted and it was a real struggle opening and closing them. I found the owner a little abrupt when I called for extra details and to arrange key collection. The ten o'clock departure was very early, especially as they arrived to prepare the cottage dead on 10am. Overall it was a great weekend with some lovely walks nearby, a real escape to the country. The house is well capable of holding big groups of people without being either overly big or cramp. I couldn't have hoped for a more perfect place. I definitely recommend and should the occasion occur I will be returning.

- Julia O, January 2014
“Would deffo recommend!”

Good sized house that easily sleeps 12-13 people comfortably situated about 30 minutes drive away from centre of Shrewsbury. Big tesco about the same distance away and smaller tescos nearby. Place is well equiped and clean on arrival. Good sized lounge with large tv and dvd player. Big kitchen space with everything you would need present. Nice big garden and patio area if the weather is nice. Rooms are nice and comfortable with 4 double beds spread around the house. The only thing is that phone reception is quite low in the area so if you just want to get away, great. However, if you still need to communicate frequently then you need to go outside to get some signal or walk around the house. No Wifi in house which would be useful for people trying to plan things on laptops etc.

- kaimazing, June 2011
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The property

This attractive detached farmhouse is a perfect example of a country Shropshire cottage, and offers spacious, quality, well-equipped accommodation.

There are two living rooms in this Shropshire cottage, five attractive bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, and a luxury kitchen with dining area which has a very impressive picture window that leads out to a lovely garden.

The large lawned Shropshire cottage garden is perfect for family fun, dining alfresco or simply relaxing.

This Shropshire cottage is very close to a 2300-acre National Nature Reserve renowned for its mosses and raised bogs, and is home to a huge variety of birds.

Enjoy delightful Ellesmere, the centre of Shropshire's Lake District boasting nine picturesque meres with scenic walks, fishing and boating.

A perfect location for the Ironbridge World Heritage Site, Wroxeter Roman Ruins, Errdig Hall, Chirk Castle, Llangollen or medieval Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Chester.

This is a lovely Shropshire cottage in a wonderful location.

Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x family suite with king-size double, en-suite double-ended bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC, and adjoining bedroom with 1 single and 1 junior bed (suitable for up to 5-6 yrs), 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x adult bunks, 1 x ground floor double
Bathroom with double-ended bath, telephone style hand shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Large kitchen with dining table (seats 8) with additional seating and table if required, 16" flat screen TV/DVD and doors to patio
Utility room
Sitting room (seats 8) with woodburner
Sitting room (seats 6) with sofa bed.
Oil central heating with underfloor heating in kitchen and woodburner in sitting room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x flat screen TVs with Freeview, 2 x DVD, 1 x combi TV/DVD, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Extra wood can be purchased from owner
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair and stairgate available
Off road parking for 5 cars
Lockable bike storage
Large lawned garden with orchard, patio, furniture and BBQ
Three dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 12 mins walk
Note: Horses welcome by arrangement, the property stands in 40 acres of farmland and has a horse paddock with water.

About the location

NORTHWOOD

Wem 5 miles; Ellesmere 6 miles.

The small, scattered village of Northwood nestles between the pretty Shropshire market towns of Wem and Ellesmere, and consists of a handful of houses and an excellent pub with adjoining restaurant. Historic Wem, home of the infamous Jeffrey's “the hanging” Judge and renowned for its real ales and the modern Sweet Pea flower, has provided a central point for local trade since Saxon times and its weekly market still holds this tradition, attracting visitors from across the county. The beautiful town of Ellesmere, with its Medieval streets littered with Georgian and Victorian houses and quaint, half-timbered buildings, is situated just 6 miles away, amidst an area known as Shropshire's Lakeland, and offers an abundance of shops, pubs and fine restaurants. Take a boat trip across the magnificent glacial mere out onto the Llangollen Canal or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Aboretum and Cremorne Gardens with its wonderful wildlife and scenic walks. Stokesay Castle, medieval Shrewsbury and Ludlow and the fascinating museums at Ironbridge are all within easy reach. A lovely location, with something for everyone.

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“A lovely house in a nice location, unfortunately due to the Covid19 virus a lot of things were closed.”

“Such a beautiful cottage and a fantastic place to stay.”

“We enjoyed a half term week at Top House, three generations and a couple of birthdays to celebrate one being an eightieth.”

“The space was perfect as we were a large party with 3 young children.”

“Property excellent for large families.”

“This house is equipped for everyone!”

“The large space of the house.”

“Our holiday comprised 3 generations including 5 young children.”

“Top House is a delightful property in very peaceful surroundings.”

“Unfortunately one tv in the playroom did not work the other worked but a Little intermittently.”

“Beautiful house!”

“House met our needs exactly for our 3 generations.”

“Brilliant time spent at Top House.”

“The house was brilliant loved the token chocolates left on the table children loved the assortment of games and toys”

“Brilliant house and amazing garden”

“We had a great weekend in spite of the weather, a perfect house for a family get together.”

“The house was perfect for our extended family.”

“An ideal location for a seasonal family get together.”

“We had a brilliant time as family and friends got together to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday.”

“Such a well equipped cottage, with a vast collection of books, game, puzzles and videos, to keep every generation occupied.”

“The house was amazing-we had so much room,if we all wanted to do seperate things while at the house.”

“Although the place looked amazing in the pictures, our expectations were exceeded when we arrived.”

“Because the weather wasn’t too good we spent all of our birthday celebration weekend at Top House.”

“We had a lovely time at Top House!”

“Top House is a perfect place for a large gathering.”

“The cottage had more than enough space for the 9 of us and 2 dogs.”

“Top House is a comfortable, spacious house with a patio area and a very large garden.”

“Ideal for a large family get together we all had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay.”

“Stayed at Top House with my extended family of 8 adults and 2 children over Whit week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“What a lovely house, plenty of room so no one is getting under each others feet and the property is well equipped, lovely large gardens.”

“As a large party, we couldn't have asked for better.”

“Excellent child and pet friendly house”

“An Amazing House!! An incredible stay!”

“Great for family holiday”

“lovely house”

“Perfect!”

“Would deffo recommend!”

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