Rowton Manor Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

“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.

An excellent facility.

- Mrs Whitman, August 2020
Mr Robinson August 2020

“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.

- Mr Robinson, August 2020
Mrs Thomas August 2020

“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.

- Mrs Thomas, August 2020
Mrs Lambert July 2020

“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.

- Mrs Lambert, July 2020
Mrs Smallthwaite July 2020

“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.

- Mrs Smallthwaite, July 2020
Mrs Hills December 2019

“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.

- Mrs Hills, December 2019
Mr Scarrott December 2019

“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...

- Mr Scarrott, December 2019
GenevieveJ28 June 2017

“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 )

- GenevieveJ28, June 2017
Librarian059 August 2015

“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.

- Librarian059, August 2015
Sianzy April 2015

“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.

- Sianzy, April 2015
A FlipKey verified reviewer May 2014

“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, May 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer March 2014

“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.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, March 2014
James Y May 2013

“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!

- James Y, May 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2012

“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, December 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer October 2012

“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.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2012
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Rowton Cottages

A group of two charming, homely barn conversions in a beautifully rural spot, near Craven Arms in Shropshire. The Rowton Cottages are graced with delightful views across the surrounding countryside, making it the perfect location for a relaxing retreat with friends and family. These stone-built cottages still showcase the barn's original wooden beams to create a real sense of character. The living areas are cosy and warming set with homely seating, TVs and WiFi The kitchen's are stylishly finished with all of the necessary equipment. They both come with delightful outdoor sitting areas, great for taking in this wonderful surroundings with a lovely drink. Craven Arms is a great base for a Shropshire holiday, this delightful village provides you with a delightful range of shops and cafés, as well as easy access to the stunning Shropshire Hills should you want to explore its incredible features. This pair of barn conversions are perfect for a countryside break.

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.

Note: This cottage is next to Ref. 963230, together they sleep 10.

Summary

Main house
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x super king-size (twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 super king size ( 2 singles on request)
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.
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.

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Rowton Manor Cottage

Rowton near Craven Arms, Shropshire (Ref. 9024)

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Reviews & Ratings

“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.”

“A great holiday had by all of us.”

“We had a lovely time at Rowton Manor Cottage, it is in a beautiful, quiet location.”

“Lovely spacious house with plenty of room for a big family group.”

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

“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.”

“A great holiday in a lovely house.”

“Wonderful family holiday”

“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”