The Big Dingle
- 8 guests
- 4 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- No pets
Description
Church Stretton 3.7 miles.
This immaculately presented, detached house is surrounded by extensive gardens and rests in the peaceful village of Leebotwood near Church Stretton, just outside of the Shropshire Hills AONB and directly on the walking paths and road that leads up to the hills.
This large fully refurbished four-bedroom property is ideal for a family or group of eight wanting to explore the countryside of the Shropshire Hills, as well as being within easy reach of the busy historic towns of Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, Ludlow and their attractions.
The property has a large gravel driveway with plenty of off-road parking and as you enter the property, you will discover a grand, spacious kitchen/diner, with a large dining table that can seat 12, beside a lovely woodburning stove, that can fill the room with warmth on a cooler evening, while on a warm summer's day, you can throw open the patio doors that lead into the garden, allowing a fresh breeze inside.
The fully-equipped kitchen has all of the appliances you could wish for, including two fridges and a double oven, and there's even a wine cooler, so you can have a bottle of bubbly ready to celebrate your holiday, while the adjacent utility houses the washing machine and tumble dryer.
The property benefits from two sitting rooms; one larger room with three sofas, placed around the coffee table and in front of the wall-mounted TV, while the smaller snug area benefits from a woodburning stove and a bookcase in the alcove, so you can curl up with a good read and relax.
The conservatory provides an additional quiet space for reading, or for simply looking out onto the picturesque garden, and the convenient cloakroom with basin, WC and coat hanging completes the ground floor layout.
Upstairs, you will find four pristine, neutrally styled and spacious bedrooms all with their own TV, consisting of a master super-king-size double with Velux window and dressing table and a handy en-suite, a second super-king size with zip/link feature that can be turned into a twin, a double room and a twin room, all served by the fully-tiled white family bathroom suite.
Outside there is an extensive, immaculate lawned garden with a swing, lockable shed and 2 large patio tables with chairs to accommodate all guests, ideal for taking advantage of the good weather and enjoying an alfresco meal.
The village of Leebotwood offers a pub and farm shop.
Church Stretton is less than four miles away, tucked inside the Shropshire Hills AONB and surrounded by stunning scenery, hence why it's fondly nicknamed "Little Switzerland".
From here, you can access fantastic walking and cycling routes, including the heather-clad hills of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, while adventures will enjoy a day at the Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike & Outdoor Pursuit Centre.
There are many landmarks and visitor attractions to appreciate, with the remarkable English Heritage Stokesay Castle, Land of Lost Content museum and the Victorian farm of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm.
The historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are all within a short drive, offering attractions, shops and dining out experiences, while the picturesque countryside of Cannock Chase is also within easy reach.
The Big Dingle is a fantastic, family-friendly base for an outdoor adventure, exploring the Shropshire Hills.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
We had a fabulous weekend away and found the beds exceptionally comfortable – certainly one thing the house gets very right!
The property itself is lovely and spacious, with lots of potential, but unfortunately, a few things suggest that maintenance may have slipped slightly down the priority list. In places, the house is looking rather tired and would benefit from some TLC. There was mould in the bathrooms, cracked tiles on the doorstep, cracked double glazing, quite a few window catches that didn’t work so window could just be pushed open and peeling kitchen cupboard doors. The heating was a bit of a lottery. We had no control over it and it seemed to come on at rather unpredictable times, so keeping warm was largely a matter of luck rather than choice. We were also a little surprised to receive a call on the day of arrival asking whether we minded the chimney sweep carrying out work on the Saturday while we were there, followed by an electrical contractor visiting on the Monday. We were more than happy to be accommodating, although it did feel as though our stay was doubling up as a convenient maintenance slot! Rather ironically, when we subsequently asked for something as simple as matches to light the fire, despite wood and kindling being delivered, our message to the owner went unanswered. A little disappointing, particularly given how obliging we’d been with the arrangements for the contractors. The outside of the property looked a little overgrown and shabby and could do with some attention. A clearer sign to the house would also be helpful, as we managed to miss the turning several times – perhaps the location is intended to be a little more exclusive! It’s a real shame, as we genuinely enjoyed our weekend and the house has all the ingredients to be a fantastic place to stay. The space, setting and comfortable beds are all positives. However, the number of maintenance issues and lack of attention to detail did detract from the experience. With some investment and a little care, this could be a real gem. It just needs someone to give it the attention it deserves.
We spent a very pleasant week at The Big Dingle with members of our family.
The inside of the property was very comfortable, spotless and very spacious. A really lovely house. The outside was a bit disappointing. Although a big garden, the outside metal furniture needed a good scrub and it would have been nice to have a couple of benches placed on the lawn in different positions I.e under one of the big trees for shade. The metal furniture was heavy to move. There was a lot of road noise and trains passing regularly which did spoil the garden experience. Unfortunately when booking the exact location isn't given and I assumed the house was in a quieter location not on a busy main road.
Lovely home plenty of room.
Garden area large. Not far from Church Stretton which is beautiful. Had a lovely stay
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1046960
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome