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"Lovely property!"
Was clean and well kept, had all the facilities needed for a long or a short holiday. Loved the wood burning fireplace.
Reviewed by PriyankaApr 2022
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"We had a lovely stay in Rowton Manor Cottage."
The cottage is lovely and spacious and very comfortable - and just as described. The garden was also nice to sit out in, or for the children to burn off some energy. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans, and we enjoyed experimenting cooking with the Aga as well as a conventional oven to speed things on. We also enjoyed sheep-watching in the nearby fields. It was just right for the 7 of us staying for a week (5 adults and 2 children). Being only a few minutes drive from Craven Arms is a convenient location, and with minimal single track country lane driving needed it is also good for a countryside location! We found the internet connection to be fast enough to take part in a couple of remote work meetings during the week - though the wifi only really covers the main lounge which was a bit limiting. The owner was very friendly and helpful - and was quickly on hand to sort any problems (the boiler had an issue toward the end of our stay, but this was quickly fixed within a few hours). We could see from the visitors book that some guests have returned, and it's easy to see why they would. Definitely a recommended property.
Reviewed by RobertApr 2022
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"Lovely place to stay in the Shropshire hills."
Bigger than expected. You feel out in the countryside yet it's not far to a town. Only downside is noise travels between floors but that's to be expected in an older property.
Reviewed by ThomasMar 2022
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"We were two families of eight adults meeting up for a weekend catch up."
The house was roomy, comfortable and beautiful. We had an amazing time. Loved the space in the kitchen, all sitting around the table and cooking. The lounge had plenty of room for us all to play games. The beds were comfortable. The house was really warm and the views were amazing. The owners were so accomodating and generous. We are definitely returning soon!
Reviewed by KaterinaFeb 2022
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"Lovely clean cottage, modern facilities."
Reviewed by SukhvirFeb 2022
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"Very comfortable, and cosier than it looks on the website pictures."
You need to turn off the central heating temporarily to ensure hot water to more than one shower at a time.
Wi-fi ok in lounge.
Reviewed by JonNov 2021
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"Such a fantastic property in a beautiful location."
Suited our family structure perfectly with the grandparents having the whole upstairs floor to their selves! We loved the log burner to create a cosy relaxing feel in the evening and the beds were so comfortable. The many bathrooms were a godsend although the hot water pressure didn't cope well with both showers bring on at the same time but it wasn't an issue for us. The Internet couldn't be accessed far from the living room but again it wasn't a bad thing as it meant more family time and less screen time!! We'd love to come and stay again as, it's so close to everything as well as our family.
Reviewed by VickyOct 2021
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"Delightful property and friendly, helpful owners."
Very well-equipped, clean, warm and spacious, with a lovely garden. Useful porch for wet footwear.
The only minor drawback is the flaky internet connection, which I guess is beyond the owners' control.
Reviewed by RichardOct 2021
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"Eveything was better than we expected!"
My friends and I have cottage retreats almost every year - And this was, by far, one of our favourites. Our host Mrs Prince was helpful & friendly :)
Reviewed by HamzaSep 2021
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"An excellent place to stay, nice quiet location with good access to walks such as The Long Mynd and Carding Mill, Castles such as Stokesay and Powis, and towns such as Ludlow and Shrewsbury."
The accommodation was perfect for the six of us (and up to 8), the use of the shared garden allowing us to play many outdoor games with our grandson and lovely views across the countryside. The additional sitting room area on the top floor added even more space.
Reviewed by StevenAug 2021
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"The cottage & the garden were lovely."
The host was welcoming.
Reviewed by JulianJul 2021
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"It's a lovely place to stay, with great views etc."
The cottage could have been slightly cleaner and it's far from a dog friendly place as the dog is expected to be locked in the kitchen the entire stay which as far as I'm concerned isn't dog friendly, a dog friendly place means the dog is allowed in more than one room.
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry if you felt that the property was not dog-friendly. Dogs are allowed anywhere downstairs; they are just not allowed on furniture or in the bedrooms and should not be left alone in the property. I understand that you were upset at being told your dog should not have been left in the property all day but there is a notice in the kitchen about this and it is also covered in the booking conditions; to which you agree when you make any booking with Sykes. We have a lovely big garden and fields nearby so many pet owners have enjoyed their stay with us, as reflected in our feedback. We also consistently get top marks for cleanliness so we were surprised by your comments in this respect. We do hope you enjoyed your stay otherwise as well as the fantastic local scenery. Property Owner
Reviewed by JoshJun 2021
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"Lovely big house and garden and great owners."
This is our second stay and we plan to return again.
Reviewed by EmmaMay 2021
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"Rowton Manor had everything we needed for a
Perfect family Christmas."
Reviewed by JonathanDec 2020
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"We met up as a family and the space available enabled us all to both get together and at the same time gave space to the groupings."
An excellent facility.
Reviewed by WilliamAug 2020
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"A great holiday had by all of us."
Very comfortable and excellent views of the shropshire hills. A warm welcome on arrival and then allowed to independently get on with our visit. Rowton Manor Cottage was a lovely base for a great little break.
Reviewed by LeeAug 2020
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"We had a lovely time at Rowton Manor Cottage, it is in a beautiful, quiet location."
It was comfortable and well equipped (the kitchen was better equipped than many of the cottages we have stayed in) and there were enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate the whole family and also my mother who stayed for a few days too. It was great to have a large garden and the views of the surrounding countryside were lovely.
We visited Ludlow, Church Stretton, Bishops Castle, Shrewsbury and the Long Mynd, all places we know well already. Our recommendations are Price & Sons bakery in Ludlow, which bakes bread the traditional way, and Ginger & Co coffee shop in Shrewsbury, for their delicious cakes - they also provide the cake for the Booka bookshop cafe in Oswestry, another place worth visiting.
Reviewed by ElizabethAug 2020
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"Lovely spacious house with plenty of room for a big family group."
We had a 3 and 6 year old with us who loved the large garden as did the dog.
There was plenty of living space for 5 adults and 2 children and we disnt feel on top of each other over the week.
Excellent area to be based in.
Reviewed by ChloeJul 2020
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Ideally located close to Ludlow and handy for supermarket shopping in Craven Arms. The owner kindly allowed us to walk our dog in the fields around the cottage which was ideal (no sheep at that time). Place is amazing for wildlife enthusiasts/birders as house martin nests all around the cottage. Also swifts flying over constantly. There are red kites (once very rare) that are circling and swooping around the fields and over the garden - amazing to see! Would recommend.
Reviewed by CarolineJul 2020
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"This is the second time that myself and my extended family have met up for Christmas at the cottage and its great, very homely, beautifully decorated and has everything you need to cook a Christmas dinner for 12."
We had a lovely time and its great not having to worry that there won't be something there that you need - because they have everything there! The location is great and the fact that you can see sheep from the windows and take a nice country walk in pretty much any direction you want it great for the kids.
Reviewed by JudithDec 2019
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"A great holiday in a lovely house."
..got a bit lost getting there..beware of going up park lane to get there on (sat nav).. this road is more of a farm track than a good road..make sure you use the proper route b4367 to get there and you'll be o.k I caught my front bumper on a large "stone" in someone's driveway don't you do the same...
Reviewed by DavidDec 2019
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"Mrs Prince is a very welcoming host,and presented Rowton manor cottage with pride."
All our needs were met, and we enjoyed our stay in the peaceful cottage and its surroundings. would certainly go there again. K Giles
Reviewed by SusanOct 2019
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"Different outside areas we could sit in the lovely sunshine."
Good location for going off on walks. All good.
Reviewed by JohnSep 2019
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"We had a lovely time at Rowton Manor Cottage."
There was six adults, 2 children 2 and 8years and twin babies 11months and there was plenty of room for us. Mrs Prince had left us a very nice fruit cake and bottle of wine as a welcome. Everywhere was very clean and comfortable with all the appliances we needed including lots of toys and baby walkers for the children . We particularly enjoyed the large enclosed garden where the children had lots of room to play. The cottage is in a good area with lots of places to visit nearby. Acton Scot, a historical working farm was well worth a visit as is the Ludlow brewery.
Reviewed by ElizabethAug 2019
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"The cottage far exceeded our expectations."
From the yummy welcome cake, to the Easter decorations/fresh flowers all made the stay feel extra special. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by JennyApr 2019
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"We received a very warm welcome from the owner."
The cottage was in lovely suttoundings in the countryside - quiet yet only a short drive from the nearest town. A very pleasant place to stay.
Reviewed by PeterFeb 2019
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"We had a lovely stay over New Year."
The cottage was very comfortable with a beautiful rural setting, and the owner was very helpful too.
I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by DavidDec 2018
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"We had a wonderful stay for Christmas at Rowton Manor Cottage."
On arrival we were met by our lovely host Linda who had decorated the house beautifully, lit the fire and provided mince pies, cake, Prosecco and mulled wine. The house was perfect to celebrate a wonderful family Christmas and even though the weather was a bit damp we enjoyed a couple of walks in the beautiful countryside, will definitely return
Reviewed by AnneDec 2018
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"Yes, the scant directions to the cottage from Craven Arms were insufficient - we got lost."
If you had put more detailed directions we would probably not have had the stress at the end of a long journey. The owner, Linda had to come and find us and lead us to the cottage. Embarrassing!
We loved the cottage it was very inviting, warm and comfortable, and the view from it was stunning. Linda was an excellent hostess.
Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience.
Your points to the property directions will be reviewed to ensure that all property correspondence is all accurate and not misleading.
If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call us in the office between 9AM to 7PM. Property Owner
Reviewed by DlmOct 2018
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"Great location in a quiet but scenic location."
Linda is lovely host - a friendly welcome and a couple of minor issues were attended to straight away.
Reviewed by TrevorAug 2018
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"Fabulous location, lovely property, great owner"
Reviewed by BronwenJul 2018
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"Great location on a working farm and near to a host of castles and abbeys not to mention Ironbridge."
The area is really beautiful. Lovely country walks straight from the front door. The house os lovely and warm and really spacious. Loved the farmhouse kitchen and the Aga.
Reviewed by TimMar 2018
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"Lovely large house, ideal for 3 generations."
Reviewed by ClareFeb 2018
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"Excellent cottage with fantastic hosts"
Reviewed by KevinNov 2017
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"Lovely holiday home in beautiful countryside."
Loads of room for everyone (group of 8).
Reviewed by EmmaSep 2017
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"The cottage was spacious and comfortable."
everyone remarked on how comfortable the beds were.
Reviewed by PatriciaApr 2017
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"We had a great time - it was a long weekend."
The cottage was lovely and warm and the owner very helpful. We would certainly come back again and explore the area more.
Reviewed by GillianFeb 2017
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"Perfect area for walking, beautiful countryside and lovely pubs!"
Reviewed by JaneDec 2016
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"A very warm welcome to a comfortable spacious house in a very good location for peace and quiet and yet easy access to numerous local amenities."
I would definitely recommend this property.
Reviewed by DianneAug 2016