The Highlands

Comfortable seating and very comfortable beds, controllable heating, very well equipped, lovely reed diffusers thoughout, fuffy towels made The Highlands a great place to stay in when visiting Church Stretton.

Would have liked a more modern hob, more plug points in the lounge and more explicit instructions about controlling the heating and also rubbish disposal but these were pretty minor negatives. We have been self-catering for more than 50 years and this was definitely one of the top 10 places we have stayed in.

A very spacious, clean and comfortable bungalow in a quiet, attractive residential area.

A pretty wrap around garden with hill views. The bungalow had everything we could want...even a quiet music/reading room! Every detail had been thought about and we had a very restful week. In fact we spent more time than usual in the accommodation as it was so hot!

The property is in a lovely setting with good views of the hills.

The area is very quiet but within walking distance of town. Highlands has everything we needed and is very clean, warm and cosy.

This is certainly the best holiday let we have stayed in.

With it's easy access to Church Stretton and all the amazing Long Mynd valleys and wonderful walks, it is a perfect location for us. "Highlands" is so comfortable and warm, and our host provided so many extras. It was so quiet and peaceful too, with amazing views back and front. There is a private garden with table and chairs. We loved our 2 weeks, and could easily have stayed longer! A big heartfelt thank you!

It's a really cozy, clean bungalow with plenty of space.

We were a couple and feel very relaxed there. Bathroom and bedroom facilities excellent. Kitchen very workable - the oven works very well, perhaps the hob could be improved as solid rings are very slow nowadays, when most people have induction hobs. We took our 2 portable ones, which was our solution. It's our second visit - perfect location for us as we know the area so well and can relax immediately into life in Church Stretton. Look forward to another visit. Many thanks for the milk and shortbread. Rachel & Peter - from Pembrokeshire

A spacious well presented bungalow in an attractive area.

Situated near one edge of Church Stretton in a quiet residential area about 15 minutes walk from the town centre, and with good views of the surrounding hills. Convenient for those arriving by train, as I did, as the railway station is also 10 to 15 minutes walk. The walk does include a short section of narrow road with no pavement, and I did miss this turning when I arrived! For walkers there are opportunities to walk from the door and a handy side corridor which I used to keep my boots in. From my observations the owner has attended to several of the concerns raised in previous reviews eg crockery and glasses. There is also a small room for quiet relaxation as well as the sitting room with TV. Overall a very good place to stay!

We had a great week at The Highlands.

Cottage was spotless and very comfortable with everything you need. We managed to get a lot of walks in. Lots to do in the area with regular buses. We have already booked for next year.

Great base for walking the Shropshire hills.

Convenient for Church Stretton and its facilities. Stayed here before and the house is clean and comfortable but still needs a decent set of dinner plates and cutlery and some decent sets of glasses to replace the oddments.

It is a lovely Bungalow in a lovely location and we enjoyed our stay.

I think with a few minor changes/additions it could be even nicer. The Highlands could do with a “Welcome” file, like every other property we have stayed in, not just one sheet of paper which could easily be missed. The garden is lovely however, the path which runs around the bungalow needs a good weed and tidy up. From the back door to the shed area the path is very uneven. From previous feedback it was noted that there were only 4 of each crockery items and only a few small wine glasses, the owner said “all items would be addressed” however, there are still only 4 of each - eg 4 dinner plates, 4 cereal bowls, 4 side plates and no decent wine glasses. Some Pasta Bowls would be a good addition too. In the main bedroom we found the mattress very thin and uncomfortable. We swapped rooms with our Son, the single beds were quite comfortable. Our Son had to lie with half of the Duvet underneath himself.

The Highlands was spotlessly clean, and light and spacious.

The area was really quiet and peaceful with beautiful views of the Long Mynd and there was a spacious garden with a bench to sit and enjoy the views, as well as table and chairs on the patio for meals outside. The interior was decorated to a high spec and seemed recently decorated. The shower was lovely and we were provided with white fluffy towels. It was a really pleasant environment. There were some jigsaws which kept us busy in the evenings. I have only given 4 stars for comfort as I was a little disappointed with the quality of the double mattress. It was the sort that, when your partner moved in bed, the movement woke you up. I think it could be replaced with something better. The pillows and duvets were comfortable though. The single beds were better and our family members slept well on them. Other areas for improvement would be some extra items like a large saucepan big enough to cook pasta for four, and a washing basket. A washing line and pegs to dry things outside would be really helpful (although there is an indoor airer). Overall The Highlands is a great place to stay and we had a lovely time there.

We are very grateful for our stay at The Highlands.

The location was amazing and it was a very comfortable home base for exploring Shropshire. Everything was exceptionally clean and the accommodations were quite comfortable. I think our only suggestion for improvement would be at least one nice foot stool in the living room for resting one’s feet after a day of walking the hills.

A lovely property with plenty of space.

My only comment is that the seals on the windows are starting to go which makes it difficult to open the windows. However, it was a lovely stay and we hope to be back Thankyou

Wonderful property with everything we needed.

So quiet and restful. Would definitely recommend. Lovely touch that the host decorated for our Christmas break.

We have been using Sykes for many years, and the highlands is one of the best properties we have stayed at.

On arrival we could tell the property had been cleaned to a high standard. This is a spacious bungalow in a quiet residential area, in a beautiful market town, and a gorgeous part of the country. The highlands is an ideal base for exploring Shropshire. We found it easy to visit a variety of National Trust attractions, and local places of interest. Also the highlands is a fantastic base if you love walking as there are plenty of walks on the highlands doorstep. We would love to return to this property and area.

Excellent property, great location and walking routes from the doorstep.

This property had everything we needed to cook evening meals and was equipped for the 4 people staying. Clean and tidy.

The bungalow is comfortable and convenient for town and walks from the doorstep.

The area is very quiet. However, the kitchen is rather spartan as far as equipment is concerned. For example only four of everything (plates, mugs, cutlery etc) so if you break a plate you’re stuck if there are four guests. Could do with some decent wine glasses and more than the three pairs of the other glasses which are available. Also as the season gets colder either warmer duvets or a supply of blankets.

All the windows were locked and no key available and the weather was hot.

Bungalow a long way from Church Stretton. Bath too high so not able to shower, should say not suitable for disabled. On the last day at this property discovered a freezer out in the garage , no mention of this.in details. Biscuits, sweets and milk at property much appreciated, other facilities were fine

The Highlands is a very spacious and tastefully furnished property in excellent condition.

We enjoyed our stay very much and the heating was very welcome in a rather cool July. There is an undercounter size freezer in the garage which isn't mentioned in the description and was very welcome as the fridge is a larder type with no ice box. The single beds were a good size and very comfortable for an adult. It is an ideal centre for National Trust properties such as Croft Castle, Attingham Park, Berrington Hall and Dudmaston Hall as well as English Heritage Stokesay Castle. We would highly recommend the Highlands and very pleased we discovered it on the website.

We had a really nice holiday.

The owner was very helpful. The cottage was lovely and very centrally placed for sightseeing, walking etc.

Well satisfied and very impressed with the Highlands.

Quiet location, pleasant surroundings and gardens. Conveniently situated for walking, local amenities. Would highly recommend to anyone. We would be happy to return again if staying in the area.

No instructions how to light the fire.

Suggest a non slip mat in shower

Hi we found the Highlands comfortable, what would have been helpful a note of what day the bins where due to be put out and perhaps a note of how to use the shower.

we managed how to work out how to operate it although some would perhaps struggle. The only other problem was there was not a sharp knife in the kitchen making it difficult to cut anything like veg etc.

This was a really bright, spacious and convenient house, close to town, so lots of boxes ticked.

Other guests might want to bring extra cutlery and crockery as the kitchen is fairly minimally equipped and there is no entertainment such as a DVD player or selection of films. The big issue for us was that we had a problem with the bed arrangement (it said sleeps four, but the single beds were children’s beds so not at all suitable for adults), and Sykes were not in the least bit interested and made no attempt to understand our complaint, or to take any action. We have booked through them several times, so clearly no loyalty points either. We will certainly be avoiding them in the future because of their attitude and lack of customer service. Fine when everything is OK, but beware when things go wrong!

Very cute, detached bungalow located in the most stunning and peaceful setting surrounded by the breathtaking Shropshire hills, but only a few minutes’ walk into the centre of Church Stretton.

It has a beautiful and well-maintained garden with plenty of birds (even in the Winter!). We felt very private and comfortable throughout our stay and would definitely return in the future. The owner was very kind and willing to help if anything needed and at the same time very respectful about giving us total privacy, which we very much appreciated.