Rowan Cottage

Rowan Cottage is a gem of Grade II listed accommodation set in the beautiful rural Shropshire countryside possessing many original features and located a few miles from the small village of Wentnor, itself with historic origins such as the church of St Michael and All Angels.

If you enjoy tranquility, especially of an evening, this is the place for you. During our stay it is approximately 40 minutes drive to visit such places as Shrewsbury and its prison, Ludlow and its castle, Blists Victorian Town and The Iron Bridge, to name a few. The owners also sent a personal welcome before arrival with a few provisions gifted. A thoroughly enjoyable stay was had and we highly recommend Rowan Cottage for a holiday.

We had a wonderful stay at Rowan Cottage!

Beautiful, peaceful location. Would definitely go back!

Fantastic place to be.

We were very sorry to leave. We shall be back.

Lovely cottage and surrounding countryside.

Would highly recommend.

Such a beautiful cottage, perfect for hiking, cooking, and relaxing.

It has everything you could possibly need and we really appreciated the additional touches such as laundry detergent, dishwasher tablets, cleaning supplies, and extra duvets. The living room is very relaxing and my elderly parents loved sitting outside in the garden enjoying the views and going on short walks up and down the country lanes. My friend and I meanwhile enjoyed the longer hikes around Long Mynd, Carding Valley, Stiperstones, and the Shropshire Way trail. I am definitely looking forward to being back in the future!

Great location for walking Long Mynd and other footpaths, all close by.

Cottage very comfortable - beautiful views across countrysaide.

What a lovely cottage, so cosy and generously equipped.

We enjoyed experimenting with the Aga and airfryer, and sitting by the log burner after a day out in the cold. The cake and eggs were a welcoming treat, thank you. In all it was a lovely half term break for myself, daughter, grandson and Captain the dog. Absolutely recommended for anyone wanting long walks in a beautiful location.

It was a perfect little cottage.

Cosy, warm and comfortable. The AGA was wonderful, a warm hug to come "home" to and beautiful to cook with. The beds were comfortable and the shower was good. Great walks from the door. Stunning scenery everywhere you look. Ludlow half an hour away. Church Stretton 15 minutes away. Both very pretty. The local pub is also a lovely tiny treat! It will stay in our memory as a bolt hole - even in the misty damp December weather - it was still breathtakingly beautiful and the cottage was the icing.

We did have a little trouble finding the property and had to call the owner who was very kind and gave us the last bit of directions we needed as the sat nat was not able to comply with the information we was given.

We also had to cut our visit very short as we both became ill. The cottage is very quaint , was very cold when we arrived and took several days to actually warm up and we were unable to get the log burner working even after 3 attempts and following the guide step by step. This may have helped with the warm up process ? The doors are quite low and my husband kept banging his head as he is 6ft 4ins so please be aware of this. I did enjoy learning to use the AGA and it was a great asset in the kitchen to keep us warm. The TV is not actually smart as we were unable to connect it to the wi fi so you are limited to general channels. As we were unwell this was really was all we wanted to do too. The rooms are very nice and spacious and the owner was kind to provide a cute Christmas tree for us which was nice. We were unlucky with the weather too so didn't actually leave the cottage and venture out untill we left, the wind is very strong here I guess because it's on a hill and quite scarry until you get used to it, the location is stunning with beautiful views all around once outside and the wild life is everywhere. There is a running brook from the top of the hill also that looks so pretty and gives you the sound of running water outside the property. I didn't feel safe walking my dog other than on the pathway leading up the hill as the road is so remote and narrow I was concerned for our safety, so the small secluded garden out back was perfect for my boy to have a sniff about. Also the steps up to the property can be a little tricky when carrying your luggage to the house as they are quite steep and we did have to make many trips to unload and reload the car. I would imagine during the warmer months this cottage would be a nice stay, it has lots of history and all you need to stay over night if you spend your days out.

The weather was miserable, yet we had a brilliant long weekend at Rowan cottage, with the walk up and around Long Mynd being a particular highlight.

I'm glad we had our 4WD to get through the deep puddles, not just on the minor roads, but even on some A-roads. The owners have thoughtfully furnished and decorated all the rooms; it feels like a real home. We would definitely come again. Much thanks to Leo for answering our many questions about the area. One request: please put a high-wattage reading light in the sitting room.

Had a fantastic relaxing holiday in Rowan Cottage.

Spacious and comfortable. Very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. The cottage is remote with wonderful views and dog walks on the doorstep. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Will be booking Rowan Cottage again in the future.

Brilliant cottage with exceptional attention to detail and brilliant kitchen appliances.

Everything you could possibly need. Very comfortable very much a home from home.

We had a very comfortable, cosy and relaxing stay at Rowan cottage.

The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. The owners were very accommodating and friendly. The peace and tranquility of the stay was just what we needed. Beautiful area too.

This is a place of peace and beauty.

From the view from the terrace or kitchen table to the walks that start from the doorstep. Everything we needed was there. The Aga was an adventure for us, but a delightful one. We arrived at the tail end of storm Amy and were warm and snug. The steps are steep, the occasional passing vehicle a source of excitement, and it is a way on single track roads to anywhere, but we liked that. Plenty of hot water. The cottage was comfortable. Although the owner is just next door we didn't feel overlooked or impinged on. Would be happy to go again.

Superb accommodation ….

.cottage was tastefully furnished , lovely and comfortable with good sized rooms , well equipped kitchen and very clean . There was always plenty of hot water and the showers were first class . It was a quiet location ( which suited us just fine ) with fantastic views over the Shropshire countryside and easy access to walks on the Long Mynd .We also appreciated the enclosed back garden for our cocker spaniel . Altogether we had a very relaxing holiday at Rowan Cottage .

We have stayed before, and everything was of a high standard ,as expected.

The owners are a delight and very helpfull. The welcome pack was indeed very welcome. The house being remote is a perfect escape for those who like peace and quiet. Would go again. We highly recommend this property!

a real country cottage, very relaxing and peaceful, instant access to lovely walks.

It is isolated if thats what you want but fine as long as you well stocked with food. dog loved it very safe. stokesay castle a definate visit

Cottage lovely on the whole.

Thoroughly enjoyed its location. Parking and WiFi excellent. Enjoyed using the aga. New experience for us. Option of an electric toaster would be nice, s the aga dries the bread out and toast becomes biscuit like. Secluded, private and very quiet. Owners warm and friendly. Fantastic showers and a constant supply of hot water. Lovely to get up to a warm kitchen in the mornings. Double bed quite uncomfortable and squeaky. Single beds, firm and quite small for adults. Single beds could have done with double duvets. Also more options for bedding, sheets etc for those who find duvets too warm. A very comfortable and relaxing week was had by us all.

A wonderful place to stay!

The cottage is beautiful with lots of original features but all the modern comforts. The farmhouse kitchen is always warm thanks to the AGA which is great to cook on. Spacious, airy bedrooms with long- reaching views and the sounds of owls at night. Great location for walking the Long Mynd, walking to the pub at Bridges or chilling in the garden looking out at the expansive countryside..

A lovely cottage with amazing views.

There was a path that took you to the top of the long mynd very steep. The owner told us you can driver over the mynd which we did a few times but the going up and coming down was a bit scary but worth it for the views and the wildlife. Would highly recommend this cottage we had a lovely time and it was well equipped.

Fabulous cottage, fabulous setting, fabulous weather, fabulous hosts, fabulous Shropshire!

what more can we say.

Fantastic comfortable, cozy and clean property, great location and views.

Lovely wood burner and wife has finally ticked the Aga box. Powerful shower in ensuite. Owner very communicative regards Sat Nav taking us on potholed roads, and providing alternative route. Would highly recommend.

We loved the homely vibe and the location for us was perfect.

It was really well equipped and the hosts couldn’t have been nicer. The views from the patio were glorious across the valley and walking up the hill to the Long Mynd was our dog’s perfect adventure. The aga made coming back from a long day out the perfect homecoming.

Excellent!

Lovely Cottage!

The perfect escape to the country! We loved the Aga and the log fire., and the good t v package.The welcome pack was welcome and much needed, as the cottage is remote but its well worth it. Everything was good quality and like home from home. Our hosts had thought of everything, though we couldnt find an iron. Have booked to go again!

Beautiful views from all windows, even the bathrooms.

Comfortable beds and chairs. All the facilities you need - even a milk frother which I’d never use before, going to buy one. I couldn’t get the coffee machine to work, but think that was probably me (never used one of them before either ). I loved this cottage.

We had a very nice few days at Rowan Cottage.

It’s quite remote and when we arrived our sat nav had taken us in a very isolated route across the valley through field gates on a one lane track, so we had no bearings as to where we were. We didn’t fancy the thought of going out again to find a shop that sold milk for a cup of tea so, we’d highly recommend that a welcome pack is provided which includes milk. Otherwise please remember to bring your own! The cottage also runs on an Aga and this is the only oven and grill for cooking, other than an air fryer (which is excellent). We found toasting bread hard work and had to remember to put the kettle on to boil on the Aga the old fashioned way. Coffee drinkers have an excellent coffee machine but the water isn’t hot enough for tea. As a get away from it all and slow the pace down location Rowan Cottage is brilliant and for that we’d highly recommend it.

This is a really lovely cottage.

Clean, bright, well equipped and so welcoming. We visited during a cold week in February yet inside Rowan Cottage we were warm and cosy. The log burner was easy to light and threw out masses of heat and the Aga made it a pleasure to come into the kitchen both first thing and later on when we returned from our days’ walking. We had great fun cooking on it. The area is full of footpaths and little lanes to explore on foot. We also enjoyed longer hikes over the Long Mynd (which is right behind the cottage) and Stiperstones. Leo and Romana who live next door were friendly but unobtrusive. We were sorry to leave after all that gorgeous peace and quiet. Thank you for our holiday.

Thank you for your hospitality.

We loved the cottage and the rural surroundings. Perfect for a peaceful break away. We would highly recommend you to family and friends.

Rowan Cottage is a wonderful place .

.Great cottage and great location . It was beautiful inside ..tastefully decorated and furnished and the owners even very kindly got a Christmas tree and welcoming wine for us which were much appreciated. The owners were quick to respond to any issue .Highly recommend this lovely cottage.