Thimble Cottage

newport, shropshire, shropshire

4 guests
2 beds
1 bathroom
Pet Friendly

4.8Outstanding

4.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

Newport 7.3 miles.

Resting in the grounds of the owner’s home, with a private entrance and ample parking, Thimble Cottage rests in Meeson near Newport, and is a beautifully-presented property ideal for a couple or family looking to explore Shropshire.

Park off-road and unpack with ease into this delightful cottage, where a light and airy open-plan living space houses contemporary furniture with an opulent feel.

There is a well-fitted kitchen space with loads of amenities to cater to your culinary needs, with grey furniture and matching tiles, as well as a marble dining table where guests can dine together.

Open the French doors in the sitting area, which overlooks paddock stretching to the Wrekin and Shropshire Hills, or remain indoors to relish in a movie marathon upon the Smart TV; there is also a double sofa bed to welcome two further guests to your party.

Accessible via patio doors, the garden offers a tranquil space to recline with a glass of your favourite beverage with views across the paddock, or alternatively spend an evening indulging in a soak in the hot tub.

Freshen up in the opulent bathroom, making the most of the roll-top bath or walk-in shower.

Snuggle up in the tastefully presented king-size bedroom, with windows that open up, into balconies, ideal for morning coffee when the sun is shining, and a twin which can be set up as a king-size on request and has access to a quirky spiral staircase leading to the outside of the property.

Thimble Cottage rests within a quaint rural location in Meeson, with views over the countryside.

From here, you can head over to Tibberton where there is a local shop and pub, or Waters Upton, where there is a second convenience store and the Bharat Indian restaurant.

For more amenities and many eateries, pubs, independent shops, and a golf course, visit Newport, where there is also the Aqualate Mere National Nature Reserve.

Ironbridge is also within reach of the property, a town with several historical sites including Bedlam Furnaces and The Iron Bridge, as well as riverside walks, or there is the option of visiting Telford, where you will find more shops, pubs, cafes, Sky Reach High Ropes adventure course, the Telford Steam Railway, the Telford Town Park, brimming with outdoor activities, and Telford International Centre.

Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire is also a must-visit, which sits inside a loop of the River Severn.

The pretty, market town is home to 660 listed buildings and most famous for being the birthplace of Charles Darwin, the English naturalist, geologist, and biologist; his statue sits outside Shrewsbury Library, the building that was once his school.

Further attractions in the area also include Weston Park, a stunning 17th century mansion, the estate of Attingham Park, and Haughmond Hill, all rich in history and character.

Enjoy a rural escape to Shropshire with a stay at Thimble Cottage.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Baby Friendly
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Garden / Patio

Wifi
Baby Friendly
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Garden / Patio
Hot Tub
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Near Walks

What guests are saying

4.8

Based on 47 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

Thimble Cottage was super cosy and comfortable.

The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could need. The lounge area was lovely with patio doors into the garden and beautiful views over the Shropshire Hills and the Wrekin. The hottub was great and well maintained. The garden was backed onto a paddock with the owners 2 adorable horses. The bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. Linen and towels were of excellent quality. Cannot recommend this property highly enough. We look forward to returning very soon. Thank you Tracey & Martin

TraceySep 2026

Thimble Cottage had everything we needed for our short break away and was a really good central location for the days out we had planned.

The facilities were great and everything was clean and well presented. The only thing we felt could be added was a caddy or shelf in the shower for your shower gel etc. Was a home from home! :)

HannahSep 2026

Really liked this place, absolutely perfect for exploring the local area.

Nearest shop is about 10mins away by car but as a consequence just lovely quiet spot, so peaceful and not over looked at all. Owners were very helpful, low key but on hand if needed. Hot tub is fab and really warm plus good size too. The accommodation was great, good beds lots of towels and bath rooms, good shower and bath, plus two toilets. I loved the fact that they had supplied loads of bit and bobs that you always forget… Hand soap, a few dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid etc..perfect. I even noticed there was some dog food, really nice touch. WiFi was good and easy to log into Netflix Amazon etc on TV. On a clear night the stars were great too, wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, Many thanks.

DuncanSep 2026

There are many good points about this cottage.

The decor and facilities inside the cottage are exceptional, there were lots of lovely thoughtful touches. It had everything we needed, the owner responded very quickly when we were concerned the fridge wasn’t working, he was also friendly when he came to service the hot tub on our first day. The hot tub itself is great, it was very clean and spacious, it was lovely sat in the hot tub on our first night watching the horses, it was very peaceful. The downstairs toilet is a great added bonus, along with the washing machine and tumble drier. I didn’t use the bath but it looked very luxurious and welcoming. The outdoor furniture needs updating, there is only one sun lounger for a property that can sleep 4 guests. The rest of the outdoor furniture looked tired and in need of replacing, it didn’t meet the expectations from how lovely the furniture was inside. Disappointingly our second evening was ruined in our opinion and we decided to check out a day early, as the privacy we thought we had in the garden and hot tub was taken away. There was no mention when booking the property that the paddock is a communal space, which can be used by children to play ball games. We were sat in the hot tub at 8.30pm on Sunday evening and we were enjoying watching the horses in the sun, our dog was happily sat listening to the birds and watching the horses. Then to our surprise two children came into the paddock from the owners garden with a football, they dragged out a big football net and start playing. This took all of our privacy away as they were only a short distance away. The football distressed the horses which led to them running around at speed, at one point we thought they would end up in our garden as the fences are only low. At this point our dog ran inside and we felt really uncomfortable sat in the hot tub, the peace and quiet went very quickly, as did our privacy. It also mentions in the book at the property that the paddock should not be used while the horses are in it, so I don’t understand why it was ok for their children to be allowed to play football. We went back inside shortly after, we felt our privacy had been taken away and our dog was distressed. I assumed that perhaps the owners were out and not aware their children had gone out to play football when they had guests at the cottage, as they pride themselves on the privacy of their guests. I was surprised by the response that they were aware, and it’s allowed. We decided to check out as neither of us felt comfortable using the hot tub again, and our dog wouldn’t settle. I spent a fair amount of time looking at the right property as I accept our dog being anxious is our issue as owners. However it should be made clear on the advert that the horses are in a communal paddock, that can be accessed and used by other people, as it would have made my decision on making the booking very different (myself, my partner and our dog were really enjoying our stay up until that point). From looking at the pictures and write up again when we got home, we feel it is very misleading, this should be updated so people can expect the area to be used for such activities, and then decide if that’s something they are comfortable with. As we left the property I messaged the owner and advised we had checked out early, with the explanation of why. The owner didn’t even acknowledge my message, which was surprising as he had been friendly the 2 times we met him. I was at least expecting a thank you for letting us know (as some people could have just left early and said nothing). It’s a shame this happened as I loved the inside of the cottage and we had the best first night. Perhaps in future the children could look and see if anyone is in the garden or hot tub, if they are then they could choose to respect their privacy and play football at a time convenient for all. I hope you can take my review as constructive criticism as you have a beautiful cottage. If the description was slightly updated then customers would fully know what to expect, thank you.

LauraJun 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. As a result I have checked the accuracy of the listing which clearly states you have access to an enclosed rear garden, in the grounds of the owners home, with views that overlook the paddock. 100% accurate. The enclosed garden is exclusive for guests. The paddocks are not communal areas, they are private. We allow guests to access the one directly adjoining the let if it’s not in use. In fact that view stretches for miles of Shropshire countryside. I’m not sure why you felt you were entitled to exclusive use of surrounding land to your holiday let, or why 2 13 year olds kicking a ball to each other in a neighbouring private paddock for 15 minutes in the summer would cause 2 adults and a dog anxiety. I’m aware from the fantastic written review you left this is the second property you’ve left a day early and complained there also of being anxious. Our children and horses have grown up playing together, neither were in distress, they are very comfortable and used to each other, emotional contagion is real between people and their pets, research supports it. Hope this helps. To note, as you know the fridge was in fact working, and I appreciated the message you sent but as I was driving for several hours, I was unable to immediately read it and respond, when I did, I felt it unnecessary. We wish you luck in the future finding something suitable for your needs.

We spent 2 nights here me, my partner and 3 children.

On arrival the cottage was not ready for us, the floor had been mopped with so much product & water that it took over an hour to dry, we were 15 minutes early but even so it would have still been soaking when we got there, the hot tub was cold and took quite a few hours to heat up which was disappointing as wasn’t hot enough until late at night :/ The cottage ceiling is triangle shaped very steep and I am 5 foot 4 and have to bend down in the bedroom, there is no mind your head sign or any warning and I had a massive bump to the head and concussion for days after. This is definitely a health and safety issue that I hope they report to their insurance!!! There was a massive build up of dust on the tv and there was an extreme amount of dog hair on the cushions (a bit is expected but this was extreme). There were so many flies and no fly catchers or fly spray. We got told they would bring the horses over and they didn’t did so children were disappointed.

KatieApr 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, given you’ve been contacted by Sykes prior to leaving it, the content does not come as a surprise, although it is at odds with the written review we found from you in the rubbish that said what a great time you’d had in the hot tub, albeit that page and several other pages were ripped out of the book, which you blamed on your children. You are the first guest in 3 years we have asked Sykes to retain the housekeeping bond, unfortunately your card was declined. We didn’t object to you arriving 20 minutes early (on cctv) and allowed you access despite warning you the floors had just been mopped. Of course the hot tub can take time to reheat, we take pride in changing the water between each guests. We didn’t mind you taking a full box of antihistamines from us, your partner asked for them for you as you’d been ‘holding your dog too much’. I didn’t mind you WhatsApp calling me late in the evening after you’d checked out, as you didn’t know who your partner had been calling and demanded to know who it was. The same dog that you left alone and in distress for several hours, despite obvious instructions dogs shouldn’t be left unattended in the property. We didn’t mind the dirty cushions you left, the ornament you broke, the one that you took, we didn’t mind the chocolate you got on the mattress, the missing hand lotion, the dog mess and cigarette ends you left in the garden. We didn’t mind all the sweets and rubbish you left on the floors. We did ask the bond was retained for the damage you have caused to the dishwasher by filling it with rice. Although you claimed that you didn’t eat in the property, again the cctv footage shows your partner taking delivery of a takeaway. All the best for the future, we hope you find a more suitable property for your needs.

Hot tub was really lovely and bathroom was also good.

But cottage is definitely not big enough for 6 people maybe 2 adults and 2 young children would be enough. Also upstairs much bigger than downstairs but mind your head upstairs! We weren't aware that master bedroom was a mezzanine so no doors to the bedroom. The biggest problem for us was the flies we knew there would probably be a few as a paddock backs onto the garden, but the cottage was literally full of them. We had to cover all our cutlery,plates,cooking utensils they were landing on everything including us during the night. Not very hygienic really. We would suggest something up at the doors or a deterrent as it was really bad. Also sorry to say but the hosts didn't introduce themselves at all. When we arrived the host just pointed to the cottage and walked off! Our car broke down and the RAC came to the cottage the host just sat outside on his doorstep and didn't even enquire if we were OK. Sorry to refer to them as the host but don't even know their names. I can see they have very good feedback from other holidaymakers but we certainly didn't feel welcome.

RichardAug 2025

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Regarding flies, in the countryside, during summer, we are fortunate to be surrounded on all sides by thousands of acres of Shropshire farmland. A quick google search will show that owing to the unusually mild and wet spring we had in 2025, there are more flies this year, especially around farmland. There are many things we can control, unfortunately climate change isn’t one of them. Leaving the doors and windows open all day and night as you did would not have helped, the blinds downstairs, the fly spray under the sink, citrus candle on the patio and fly traps we have around the property would have. Regarding your hosts, this is an isolated self catering cottage, not a holiday park or hotel and we take our guests privacy very seriously. It is uncommon to have hosts close by but that does mean we can service the hot tub regularly which I try to do while you are out, such as the occasion you returned to find me doing so but chose not to engage. You booked for 3 guests in February, you found it easy enough to contact us directly 2 weeks prior to arrival to increase that to 6 guests plus a toddler, then again to ask for fans for your elderly dog, and to ask about a bbq and outside seating before reading the property description, then again 2 days prior to arrival asking for a high chair. All of which we accommodated as well as stair gates and a travel cot. I spoke to your wife on the phone twice, including the day of your arrival. We responded within 1 minute to the only message received from you asking about a bed sheet, which had already been provided. Regarding the RAC, I saw and directed their driver to you and thought he was better qualified to help than I. We were of course, reachable and responsive, whilst respecting your privacy. All the best for the future and I hope you find something more suitable to your needs, Stephen and Charlotte (our names are in the welcome book) x

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House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
EV charging point available - please do not use the mains to charge electric vehicles.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1100943
Parking
Off Road Parking, Private Driveway

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome

Thimble Cottage

Description

Your dates

Everything you'll need

What guests are saying

Good to know

House Rules

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Guest & Pet Policy