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Moorhen Cottage

(Ref. 1162759)

Ludlow, Shropshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • cottage (17)
  • walk (10)
  • river (9)
  • ludlow (8)
  • lovely (7)
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17 Customer Reviews

  • "Our second stay in this lovely little cottage."

    A beautiful location next to the river with an easy walk up to the town itself or out through Ludford to the countryside. All round well equiped with one of the most ample and comprehensive "Welcome" packages ever!

    Reviewed by Tim5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Beautiful little cottage backing onto the river Teme."

    Well equipped and very clean. Quiet and peaceful even though a short walk into Ludlow.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Beautiful cottage & a warm welcome!"

    Thank you so much for taking the time to Leave such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and took the time to leave such a lovely review Property Owner

    Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Nov 2025

  • "Absolutely lovely cottage in Ludlow."

    On bank of the river. If you're very lucky you might see otters or King Fishers from the back terrace. 5 minute walk to town centre. In a very quiet area. The cottage was immaculate. Very clean and well appointed. Everything you would need. Has a very homely feeling about it. Very comfortable beds. Check in/out all very easy with a key lock box.

    Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review We are so Pleased you enjoyed your stay Michiala. X Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steven5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Moorhen cottage far exceeded our expectations, from the very friendly and helpful welcome from Marion to all the little extra touches left by the owners."

    The cottage is vey quaint with a gorgeous courtyard garden next to the river. A short but steepish walk takes you to the heart of Ludlow in 7 minutes which is very convenient. Comfortable beds and a nice shower make for an extremely pleasant stay. Thank you for everything Michaela once we parked the car it didn’t move again until we set off home.

    Thank you, Julie so much for your lovely feedback. We are very grateful when people take the time. We are so pleased to enjoy your stay in Ludlow and our lovely little cottage We trust you had a safe journey home Thank you again Michiala x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2025

  • "A beautiful cottage in an ideal location."

    Every possible comfort was available at the cottage. It was home from home. A quiet location but equally only minutes walk from the centre of Ludlow. This cottage is not to be missed. I would like to thank the owners of Moorhen Cottage for sharing such a beautiful home.

    Simon Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review . We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Michiala Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon Nicholas5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Excellent cottage in a great central area!"

    Reviewed by Micheal5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Lovely little cottage."

    We loved it that much, we’ve booked to come back at the end of the year! Great host, easy check-in & lovely place.

    Hi Thomas Sorry for the delay in replying to your feedback Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and of course for booking to come again. It really does mean a lot to us when people do take the time and we are so pleased you were so happy with your stay in our lovely little Cottage Michiala x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Lovely cottage with beautiful river views."

    Very easy to walk into Ludlow town centre, 10 minutes. Appreciated the welcome pack from the owner. Would stay here again. Thank you

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time. We are so pleased to enjoy your visit to our lovely little cottage and to beautiful Ludlow. Also thank you so very much for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy We hope to see you again Michiala Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Thank you for a wonderful stay at Moorhen Cottage."

    The location is fantastic, with a gorgeous river view and a very short walk into the town. We spotted otters, a kingfisher, herons and the first swallows of the year. The cottage is beautifully furnished, very clean and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything and the communication was excellent throughout. Ludlow has an amazing range of places to eat, the castle is well worth a visit and historical walking tours of the town are available, a really wonderful week away. Thank you so much, we hope to return again soon.

    Thank you so very much, Linda for taking the time to leave us such wonderful feedback. We really really appreciate it. We are pleased you loved our little cottage and enjoyed Ludlow itself and what a treat to spot the otters. I have actually never seen them. We hope to see you again soon and thanks again Michiala x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2025

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to this cottage, enhanced by wonderful weather."

    The riverside location is fabulous with easy access to everything that Ludlow has to offer - and just a short drive to visit a variety of attractions and lovely countryside.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback. We appreciate it. Michiala Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kay4.0★May 2025

  • "Beautiful well appointed cottage in lovely condition,very comfortable"

    Thank you so so much for leaving us such wonderful feedback. We really appreciate it and so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Michiala & Mark x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clark5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Immaculately clean. Very well equipped. Close to town centre. Loved the little extras provided like prosecco, biscuits, milk and fresh flowers. Would highly recommend!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time. We are so pleased to enjoy your stay in our lovely little cottage in beautiful Ludlow and we hope to see you again sometime Michiala Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0★Feb 2025

  • "A great stay, a well equipped cosy cottage which lacked for nothing."

    Perfect base for a couple of circular walks, or if you’re adventurous, get the train to Craven Arms, and walk back along the Shropshire Way.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and had everything you needed. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon5.0★Nov 2024

  • "The owner was extremely helpful."

    Even though the front of the cottage is by the road the double glazing blocks out the noise. It is centrally located and a 10 minute walk uphill to town. The stairs are tricky but the banister goes all the way up so not so bad. There were flowers, milk, juice and prosecco on arrival which was very nice. It is right on the river with a small paved courtyard garden so an ideal spot for artists and those that love being by water. Loads of restaurants in town. We would recommend this cottage. Michiala and Marion did a good job.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. I will let my mum know that you’ve mentioned her in the review. She will be chuffed to bits. Xx Michiala x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet1.0★Oct 2024

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Moorhen Cottage and would rebook if we came back to Ludlow."

    Sitting in the courtyard overlooking the river with a glass of prosecco, what could be more relaxing! The cottage lived up to expectations and the information book was very helpful

    Thank you so much Patsy for leaving such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Moorhen Cottage. We would like to thank you for your booking and we would love to have you stay at the cottage again Michiala x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patsy5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Moorhen Cottage is an ideal location for a car-free holiday."

    It is about a 15-minute walk from the railway station. Food shopping is easy with almost daily markets and many independent shops. We were privileged to be Michiala and Mark's first guests and they went out of their way to accommodate our particular needs. The cottage though tiny was immaculately clean and has a delightful courtyard overlooking the river. The double-glazing at the front of the house does a good job at keeping out the traffic noise. Alas the mattress in the single bedroom was too firm for this petite visitor. Otherwise our stay was very comfortable. We were lucky enough to see an otter during our visit. I would return just for that!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane4.0★Sep 2024

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburing stove
  • Electric central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Parking permit available for roadside parking
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture overlooking the river
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile
  • Note: Children under the age of 14 are not permitted at this property
  • Note: Complimentary on street parking permit, short distance from the property, arranged with owner prior to arrival
  • Note: Staircase may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 11am

The property

Moorhen Cottage is a charming terraced cottage just a stone's throw from all the delights of the centre of Ludlow and enjoys a beautiful setting resting on the banks of the River Teme.

Home to two bedrooms sleeping three guests, Moorhen Cottage is the ideal choice for a romantic escape or a small group trip to this pretty Shropshire market town, within easy reach of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Arrive at this lovely dwelling and enter via the quaint entrance tunnel shared with the property next door leading to the rear of the property, and be met with the beautiful garden space that overlooks the river.

Step into the contemporary extension of the kitchen which is home to a stylish breakfast bar for breakfast with a view, with all the essential appliances found in the kitchen, including an electric oven and hob and a fridge.

Move into the living room/diner for an evening of relaxing on the plush seating with your loved ones, warmed by the woodburning stove and surrounded by the homely interior with original flourishes like the exposed brick fireplace.

Travel upstairs in the evening and settle down in the lovely and spacious double bedroom, with a feature fireplace adding a wealth of character and crisp bedding.

The second bedroom is home to a single bed and enjoys fresh white decor along with pretty views of the river from the window, while the shower room here perfectly serves all guests with a large shower enclosure, basin and WC.

Take advantage of nice weather by sitting out in the rear garden listening to the river running along, a perfectly peaceful way to begin your day before beginning to explore Ludlow.

Head out on foot to get to know this charming market town, filled with rich history and heritage that can be seen in over 500 listed buildings here, as well as the fantastic Ludlow Castle, one of the first stone castles to be built in England and dating back to the 11th century.

You can visit the castle and afterwards delight in a picnic on the Millennium Green, or visit the café here, Green Café, for tea and cake.

As capital of the Welsh Marches, Ludlow is a great place from which to explore the beautiful countryside with walks and cycling, as well as being just next door to the Shropshire Hills AONB.

Visit this bustling town during the Ludlow Food & Drink Festival, held every September, it is based in Ludlow Castle as well as throughout the town, with a host of venues taking part and plenty of vendors participating, offering any foodies a haven of tastes to try!

Walkers can delight in following the historic Offa's Dyke Path which loosely follows the England/Wales border, with amazing scenery along the way as well as passing near to some more interesting attractions like the ruins of the 13th century Clun Castle.

Enjoy a wonderful break to Ludlow at Moorhen Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

Where you’ll be staying

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LUDLOW

Church Stretton 15 miles; Hereford 25 miles; Shrewsbury 28 miles; Worcester 33 miles.

The historic market town of Ludlow is situated on the River Teme, amidst the outstanding countryside of the Welsh Marches. With more than 500 listed buildings, the town provides a fascinating range of architecture including Ludlow Castle which is over 900 years old and is one of the first stone castles to be built in England. Today the castle is open all year round and hosts a wide range of events including outdoor theatre, food, art and literature festivals and many antique and art fairs. Below the castle, Millenium Green offers a large public riverside green and weir and provides excellent indoor and outdoor dining facilities via the Green Cafe located right on the riverside. Ludlow has held street markets since the twelfth century. Nowadays, a traditional open-air market takes place in the town square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year. More than forty stalls selling a range of goods including fresh produce, cheeses, books and a selection of local crafts are on offer with the 'Local to Ludlow' produce market some Thursdays and an Antique & Flea market some Sundays. Ludlow is also a gourmet’s paradise and a shopper’s dream. The town boasts many places to eat and drink, as well as a number of exclusive boutique style clothes and gift shops. Ludlow is within easy reach of Church Stretton, Shrewsbury and Hereford, as well as popular attractions such as World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Cardingmill Valley. Ludlow is a superb destination for a relaxing all year-round break.

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Please note: as this is an old victorian property the staircase does become more narrow and tricky, this may make the property not suitable for those with unsure footing or mobility issues- any questions regarding this, please call.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Christmas
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