Rowton Manor Cottage

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes

Reviews

Mr Webb
August 2018

“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.

Linda is lovely host - a friendly welcome and a couple of minor issues were attended to straight away.

Mrs Bell-Batchelor
July 2018

“Fabulous location, lovely property, great owner”
Mr Binns
March 2018

“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.
Mrs Johnson
February 2018

“Lovely large house, ideal for 3 generations.”
Mr Penfold
November 2017

“Excellent cottage with fantastic hosts”
Ms Hardy
September 2017

“Lovely holiday home in beautiful countryside.”

Loads of room for everyone (group of 8).
Genevieve J
June 2017
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“Wonderful family holiday”

Superb location, quiet, beautiful countryside and the owner is fantastic. Plenty of space for grandparents in the annex at the top, three children under five and adults, and the dog! Fab spacious kitchen and huge fridge with smaller fridge and freezer as well. Lots of toys and games to find in all the storage. Enclosed bit of back patio but use of lawned area and additional seating area for the kids to play. Fab discovery centre five mins away in Craven Arms with great walks and play park as well as the mammoth! If a wet day Mickeys Millers playbarn also five mins away in Craven Arms, awesome place. The bottle of rosé and huge homemade sponge cake from the owner on arrival took the edge off our long journey. All in all great family holiday for my mums 70th birthday. Ps book a Tesco delivery to the cottage after you arrive so you don't have to worry about food (or alcohol )
Ms Calderbank
April 2017

“The cottage was spacious and comfortable.”

everyone remarked on how comfortable the beds were.
Mrs Jones
February 2017

“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.
Mrs Vandepeer
December 2016

“Perfect area for walking, beautiful countryside and lovely pubs!”
Librarian059
August 2015
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“Perfect family holiday”

This house is the perfect base for a family holiday in Shropshire. We were a party of six adults and a five-year-old. We received a friendly welcome from the owner, who had also left a lovely sponge cake, eggs and a bottle of wine for us in the kitchen. The house is very well equipped and there was plenty of room for all of us with ample seating both inside and in the garden. The house is easy to reach - but make sure you follow the owner's instructions and not your Sat-Nav! There is plenty of room for parking (we had three cars). We made good use of the barbecue as we were lucky with the weather. Craven Arms is a short drive away and has a good supermarket.
Sianzy
April 2015
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“Lovely spacious cottage”

We have just returned after 6 nights at this cottage. It is in a very rural and peaceful location, up a single track road close to Broome and Aston on Clun. On arrival we found the owner had left us a bottle of wine, vase of flowers, freshly laid eggs and a huge Victoria Sponge on the kitchen table - all lovely, thank you. There were 7 of us (all adults) and there was plenty of room. The kitchen has an Aga, which keeps the room lovely and cosy. (There is also a traditional hob & oven should you not wish to cook on the Aga.) The top floor could be considered self-contained with an en-suite bedroom (super king bed which can be separated to become two single beds), and lounge/kitchen/diner. This is handy if there are different generations who want to watch different things on the TV or play games whilst adults are using the loung downstairs! The only downsides are that the en-suite in the top floor does not have a shower, only a shower attachment; there seemed to be a blockage in the drainage of the handbasin in the Family Bathroom (water took ages to go down the plughole); and a lot of the crockery is chipped. That said, we had a great time there as the property has all that you could wish for in a holiday cottage.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
May 2014
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“Warm & Friendly”

We had a very happy family break in the middle of February. From the moment of our arrival, the owners could not have been more helpful(we had Tesco delivery problems and no mobile phone signal !) Our party comprised several adults & 3 grandchildren and the house easily accommodated everyone - we used the top floor lounge as a "play/crafts room". The kitchen was also a warm and practical room with 2 fridges and 2 cookers !
A FlipKey verified reviewer
March 2014
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“New Year Break”

The house was lovely, we were a party of 6 adults and 4 children aged from 5yrs to 6 months. The cottage had everything we needed and was in a lovely location. We were left a welcoming pack which was a lovely surprise and would certainly return there.
James Y
May 2013
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“Picturesque Country Cottage in Tranquil Surroundings”

A spectacular Grade II listed large country cottage only a short distance from Craven Arms, Shropshire. The Cottage is spacious, very clean, comfortable and always felt extremely homely during our thoroughly enjoyable stay. We booked Rowton Manor Cottage to celebrate a 30th Birthday with family (7 guests) and we were overwhelmed with the property and location itself but also by the kindness and generosity of the owners. On arrival we were greeted with a homemade sponge cake, bottle of wine and box of chocolates. The owners, who live in the property next door, were extremely friendly and helpful at all time and we enjoyed an evening drink with them to which they were really great company. Whilst staying at the Cottage we travelled to nearby attractions in Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Powis Castle in Wales and most enjoyable of all Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and Stokesay Castle! We had a absolutely fantastic family holiday at Rowton Manor Cottage and would certainly highly recommend and visit again!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
December 2012
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“An excellent base for a walking holiday”

A large property in a rural location a short distance from Craven arms. Aga in the kitchen and wood burner in the downstairs lounge very good for drying wet clothes!Well supplied with all amenities, spacious, a second upstairs lounge a plus. Owners very helpful and friendly, living next door. Clean on arrival, but previous tenants had not properly washed crockery and cutlery: we had to re-do them all.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
October 2012
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“Relaxing and very lovely”

Had a wonderful week. The setting and the house itself are excellent - very quiet country retreat with every comfort you could wish for.

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Craven Arms 3 miles.

This semi-detached cottage makes up part of a charming 17th century, Grade II listed manor house, which stands in a 27-acre grazing farm near to Craven Arms in beautiful South Shropshire.

This cottage provides well equipped accommodation with a homely feel throughout, with the added bonus of a second floor self-contained suite giving flexibility with the sleeping arrangements.

The main part of the cottage contains three lovely bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom.

The living accommodation in this main section comprises a warming kitchen with an AGA and a dining table plus a comfy sitting room with a delightful woodburner, perfect for those chillier evenings.

Standing in lovely grounds with countryside views, the cottage has a private garden with outdoor furniture, which is ideal for relaxing in with a glass of something refreshing on those balmy summer days.

From here, you can explore the lovely towns of Ludlow, Church Stretton and Shrewsbury and the wonderful scenic walks amidst the Long Mynd and Stiperstone Hills.

Enjoy the nearby attractions of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (as seen on TV), Stokesay Castle, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and the Ironbridge World Heritage Site.

After a day spent exploring this fascinating part of the country, you can return to this welcoming cottage and simply relax in charming surroundings.

Accommodation

Main house. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x adult bunks. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburner. Second floor suite. One super king-size double bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed.

Amenities

Oil central heating with woodburner
AGA with oven and hob (available October to April inclusive), electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Kitchen on second floor with microwave, fridge/freezer
2 x TVs with Freeview, 2 x DVDs, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent (extra wood available from owner)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
Off road parking for 4 cars
Bike storage
Enclosed front garden with lawn, gravel seating area, garden furniture, BBQ and countryside views over the Clun Valley
One well-behaved dog welcome, downstairs only
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles
Pub and restaurant 1 mile
Note: River fishing available at £15 per day or £10 per morning, afternoon or evening
Full licence required, please contact the owner for further information.

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About the location

CRAVEN ARMS

Church Stretton 7 miles; Ludlow 8 miles.

The small market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches is conveniently located between the beautiful medieval town of Ludlow and delightful Church Stretton. Craven Arms is an ideal base, which nestles close to the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley with fine walks from the town to lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, or the very popular Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre. The town also has some charming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys and the fascinating 'Museum of Lost Content'. Just two miles away in the village of Wistanstow is the Plough Inn, a good local wood brewery. Church Stretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishop's Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. This is a perfect base for touring all of beautiful Shropshire at any time of the year.

Region Information

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews

“Great location in a quiet but scenic location.”

“Fabulous location, lovely property, great owner”

“Great location on a working farm and near to a host of castles and abbeys not to mention Ironbridge.”

“Lovely large house, ideal for 3 generations.”

“Excellent cottage with fantastic hosts”

“Lovely holiday home in beautiful countryside.”

“Wonderful family holiday”

“The cottage was spacious and comfortable.”

“We had a great time - it was a long weekend.”

“Perfect area for walking, beautiful countryside and lovely pubs!”

“Perfect family holiday”

“Lovely spacious cottage”

“Warm & Friendly”

“New Year Break”

“Picturesque Country Cottage in Tranquil Surroundings”

“An excellent base for a walking holiday”

“Relaxing and very lovely”