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Byne Brook Cottage

(Ref. 928796)

Strefford near Craven Arms, Shropshire Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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95 Customer Reviews

  • "What a wonderful cottage with great views & surroundings."

    Everything was perfect.Beds were very comfortable and everywhere was spotless. Great local walks & location for exploring further afield.Very secure dog friendly garden too was much appreciated. Caroline made us feel very welcome.The cakes & apple juice left for our arrival were delicious. Would highly recommend Byne Brook Cottage.

    Reviewed by Ingrid5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at Byne Brook Cottage."

    The cottage was quiet and comfortable, and provided a good base to explore the wider area.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Jul 2024

  • "First class accommodation, lovely rural location."

    We enjoyed days out to Stokesay Castle, Ludlow, Severn Valley Railway, and Blists Hill Victorian Town, all within easy reach via car. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Jun 2024

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Byne Brook Cottage."

    We were warmly welcomed by Caroline who gave us lots of ideas for dog walks. We enjoyed the cup cakes and home produced apple juice also appreciated the milk! The cottage is extremely clean, spacious and comfortable, fully equipped with everything you need for a home from home! It’s in a perfect location for lots of walks and places to visit. We can highly recommend a stay here

    Reviewed by Jeremy5.0May 2024

  • "Excellent, homely and extremely comfortable house."

    We absolutely loved Byne Brook Cottage. Caroline was a superb hostess, baked us a gorgeous cake and left locally made apple juice and milk. The house is furnished to a high standard. The garden was perfect for my brother's dog. The hamlet is surrounded by beautiful countryside and walks.

    Reviewed by P Lynne5.0Apr 2024

  • "A very fine cottage well appointed and very comfortable."

    The home-made cake along with the apple juice and milk were a very welcoming gesture from Mrs Morgan. Great location with superb views.

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Apr 2024

  • "We were very pleased with our stay at Byne Brook Cottage."

    We found it warm, spacious, comfortable, and ideal with a dog. The beds and bedding were of a high standard and overall the cottage was well equipped. The cottage is in a great location for all the attractions that Shropshire has to offer including pleasant walks from the front door. The welcoming cake and homemade apple juice were much appreciated as was being met on arrival by the hosts and a roaring fire. While it did not detract from our visit we did suggest to the hosts that the TV could be upgraded. Overall we would highly recommend and like many previous guests we will definitely plan to return.

    Reviewed by Dominic5.0Mar 2024

  • "Craven arms pub closed many lovely eateries around Good location House bigger ..."

    Craven arms pub closed many lovely eateries around Good location House bigger than you think very decent sized bedrooms En-suite and bathroom lovely The log fire was very welcome in n the evening To make this extra special consider a hot tub and garden furniture update We will use on a regular basis

    Reviewed by Leanda5.0Feb 2024

  • "Our 2nd stay at Byrne Brook Cottage."

    It is very comfortable containing everything you would need. It is extremely dog friendly and has a large safe, enclosed garden. There are lovely walks from the cottage and many more walks in the surrounding area. We would highly recommend the cottage, I'm sure we will be back.

    Reviewed by Pat5.0Dec 2023

  • "The cottage was warm and cosy, lots of logs also for the fire."

    Very comfortable beds and bed linen clean and crisp. Beautiful stream quite close and Church Stretton a short drive away. Our hosts were on hand if we needed them and indeed on arrival a plate of delicious mince pies and a bottle of apple juice made our arrival special.

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0Dec 2023

  • "We love this cottage and have stayed there four times."

    It’s a really comfortable cottage in a great location. The host is extremely considerate and thoughtful.

    Reviewed by Julia5.0Dec 2023

  • "We had a wonderful stay the cottage is beautiful and so cosy."

    The wood burner was perfect for the snowy weather. The owners were so welcoming and did a fabulous job of making us feel relaxed, we would definitely recommend a stay here to our friends and family.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Dec 2023

  • "Stunning little place with a Harry Potter fire place Very roomy will be going again definitely Caroline was a very lovely lady very welcoming Home made cake and apple juice was a very nice treat on arrival."

    Reviewed by Annette5.0Nov 2023

  • "This was our 3rd visit to this property and it is a lovely property in a smashing location for walks and visiting other attractions in the area."

    It’s well equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday. A bigger television would be nice as when you’re sat on one of the settees you struggle to see it properly. What I think really needs updating is the Wi-Fi maybe a more uptodate modem. An enjoyable holiday was had by all of us.

    Reviewed by Amanda4.7Oct 2023

  • "The cottage was really spacious and clean, the down side we found the cottage very cold in the mornings and evenings and we could not adjust the heating."

    There was a wood burner but only heated the sitting room. Also we felt it could have done with a long mirror in the bathroom or bedroom, and also a chair in bedroom. Also found it difficult with plugs under the dressing table. Also there is no pub in walking distance, unless you are really fit, also you would have to walk along a fast busy road with no pavement certainly not suitable for 70 year olds even though we are fit. I don’t think we would return to the cottage. But lovely places to visit in the area.

    In response to your feedback following your stay at Byne Brook Cottage, I take on board your commitments. Yes no pub now in walking distance, the Plough Inn at Wistanstow closed in January 2023 , it was walkable across the fields with just a crossing of the busy A49 road this was always explained to guest. I wish you had contacted me regarding the heating at the time of your stay , we are happy to help in any way. Caroline Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvonne4.1Sep 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay in Byne Brook."

    The cottage is perfect, comfortable, clean and beauty situated. Everything you could need is there. The surroundings are lovely, peaceful and teeming with wildlife - kingfisher, and dipped in the groom and red kites nearby. Would certainly recommend it

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Sep 2023

  • "Almost non existent Wi-Fi."

    Sorry the wiFi can be intermittent at times , but fibre broadband is on its way very soon Caroline Property Owner

    Reviewed by Malcolm4.4Jul 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in a wonderful location."

    Photos do not do it justice. Great for walks from the door.

    Reviewed by Gordon4.7Jun 2023

  • "Lovely cottage and surroundings, the garden was excellent for the dog’s."

    Really enjoyed our stay and great early morning walk’s with the dog’s up the lane. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and we made use of the bbq. The cake’s on arrival and the apple juice were both excellent. The only slight negative was the lack of comfortable outdoor seating, after a while the wooden bench get’s uncomfortable and is a bit rickety. Otherwise everything else was great.

    Reviewed by Stephen4.1Jun 2023

  • "Superb cottage in a fantastic location."

    Owner was very pleasant and helpful. Would like to have access to more comfortable seating in the garden. Some fold away camping chairs would be welcome.

    Reviewed by John4.7May 2023

  • "The cottage is spacious, well equipped and in an ideal position for visiting attractions in this area."

    Delicious cakes and apple juice on arrival and lots of bird song. Our party of 4 all enjoyed our stay - thank you.

    Reviewed by Billjane5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely cosy cottage in beautiful setting Would highly recommend"

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0Apr 2023

  • "Byne Brook Cottage is everything anyone would want from a peaceful country holiday."

    It is kept spotlessly clean and all the appliances work well. The owner lives next door and provided us with welcoming cupcakes and apple juice. The property has a fully enclosed garden. There are many well maintained walking trails from the front door. We had a fabulous time!

    Reviewed by Alexander4.7Apr 2023

  • "This is a lovely spacious cottage in a beautiful position."

    Great for exploring Shropshire,we thoroughly enjoyed our stay pity it was only a weekend we would highly recommend it, the owners were very nice and helpful

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Mar 2023

  • "We arrived to a roaring fire and a plate of home-baked scones, very welcoming."

    The property was spacious and very dog-friendly. The owners lived nearby and were very helpful, but not intrusive. There were fine walks in this lovely area of Shropshire, some of these walks being straight from the door. It would be difficult to fault this property at all.

    Reviewed by Rex5.0Mar 2023

  • "An Ideal cottage for a ladies get together."

    Good facilities & lots of space.

    Reviewed by Ruth4.7Feb 2023

  • "Lovely spacious property, comfy beds."

    Situated near amazing walks (easy and difficult) with great views in the surrounding hills. Had the fire on before we got to the property which was a nice touch, and the heat pump heating kept us nice warm in winter. We had 6 adults, 2 babies and 2 dogs with plenty of room to spare.

    Reviewed by Simon5.0Dec 2022

  • "Lovely cottage and location excellent for walking."

    Delicious cake on arrival. Issues with the internet which was very intermittent (wouldn’t be able to work from home). A welcome pack to the area and house would have been appreciated

    Reviewed by Sandra4.1Dec 2022

  • "Lovely cottage in lovely area."

    Owner met us on arrival and had left milk, scones, apple juice, butter and jam which was much appreciated after a long drive. Cottage very comfortable, beds firm. Had a lovely time and would book again.

    Reviewed by Sue4.7Nov 2022

  • "One of the best holiday cottages we’ve ever stopped in and we’ve been to a lot!"

    There were 4 of us but there’s more than enough room for 6 with 3 lovely large bedrooms, a large table and plenty of parking. The location is beautiful, really quiet with lovely walking from the doorstep but still within very easy reach of the main road to visit other places. The garden is properly dog secure and sure would be a lovely place to spend a summers evening with a glass or two of wine. We’d definitely book here again the next time we plan to visit Shropshire.

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Nov 2022

  • "Really lovely, spacious cottage with everything you need and more."

    Beautiful area with excellent walks from the door and the surrounding area. Just rebooked for next year.

    Reviewed by Maxine5.0Oct 2022

  • "My wife and myself have visited a few holiday homes over the last several years and this property is without question the best so far."

    Reviewed by David5.0Oct 2022

  • "Great cottage for a weekend break, although could have stayed the week easily."

    Great location to explore the Shropshire Hills

    Reviewed by Kevin4.4Sep 2022

  • "Good location- lovely scenery and nice and quiet."

    Nice and easy parking. Clean. Welcome pack was lovely. Good facilities. Our friends who haven't stayed in many holiday cottages were very impressed.

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0Aug 2022

  • "This cottage has all you could want in a holiday home the garden is well looked ..."

    This cottage has all you could want in a holiday home the garden is well looked after and safe for the dogs the house is set in a lovely area quiet and with lots of walks we were all reluctant to leave i would recommend it and would happily use again

    Reviewed by Sheila5.0Jul 2022

  • "This was one of the best holiday cottages we’ve stayed in, just lovely."

    A short drive to Ludlow one way and Church Stretton the other with access to fantastic walks in Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd. The Ragleth Hill walk is also well worth it. Caroline our host was so friendly, there off we needed anything but just left us to enjoy the cottage. We were genuinely sad to leave and I’ll definitely stay again next time we’re back in Shropshire.

    Reviewed by Alice4.7Jul 2022

  • "What a beautiful holiday cottage!"

    Rural but easily accessible and a perfect base for touring the area. Leominster with its many antique and curios shops Ludlow with its market, the castle and various brilliant eateries and Church Stretton with its galleries, delis and independent stores are within easy drive. Would recommend The Green Dragon in Little Stretton for good quality pub food - excellent service and dog friendly too. The cottage itself if very spacious with wrap-around gardens sporting a multitude of garden birds. You see bats in the evening too. The garden is perfect for your four legged friend or children as it is completely secure; our Border Terrier couldn't fit through the gate/fencing. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The owners live next door and were very friendly but not intrusive at all. Thanks to the owners for the lovely cakes, fresh milk and fresh apple juice (the best juice we've ever had!). Lovely little welcoming touches. The kitchen has everything you need (although a new frying pan would be handy! A VERY minor thing!) There are walks from the door in the surrounding countryside including down to a little ford a few mins walk from the house. We were very sorry indeed to leave and plan to re-book soon. We've been doing self-catering holidays for over 30 years now and this was very much one of the best and probably the hardest to leave. Thank you again to the owners for use of this wonderful spot for the week!

    Reviewed by Laura4.7Jun 2022

  • "A brilliant property in a beautiful setting."

    The house has everything you need, it was spotless, with excellent quality furnishings. The log burner was very welcome when the temperature plummeted from 28 to 15 in a day. Lots to do in the area.

    Reviewed by David5.0Jun 2022

  • "This is a lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet."

    Good position to explore Shropshire. We couldn't find a welcome pack, with information about bin days, local doctors/vets etc. Could also have a note about the rotary washing line fitting in the patio table, although we worked it out. No clothes airer indoors. Well stocked with kitchen ware. (except for a beer bottle opener!) Beds comfortable, but on the firm side and linen clean. Showers not power showers but good enough. All in all, happy to recommend. Owners live nearby and are very friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0May 2022

  • "Lovely cottage very comfortable loved the cake provided by the owner will certainly be going back"

    Reviewed by J5.0May 2022

  • "Cottage is beautiful everything is provided to make a lovely relaxing holiday"

    Reviewed by Elisabeth5.0Apr 2022

  • "Beautiful, clean, comfortable and well equipped house."

    Delicious home made cakes and milk let in the fridge for our arrival. Really lovely holiday home.

    Reviewed by Vicki5.0Mar 2022

  • "Fabulous cottage, very clean, everything we needed, wonderful cake on arrival, everything perfect except for the heating was on a set temperature of 21 degrees, in my house 21 is adequate, but in this cottage due to stone walls and being a large property, this was far too cold for us, unfortnately it did mar our stay slightly."

    Caroline did explain when we arrived that it was 'padlocked' at this temperature but there was a log burner, which was just as well and it was a pure delight, but upstairs was a litle cold, couldn't wait to get into bed, but sadly ran out of logs on the last day.

    Reviewed by Wendi4.7Mar 2022

  • "It was a fantastic situation, as being so central to Shrewsbury & Ludlow, Craven Arms and Wales was so accessible."

    Beautiful situation for everyone, we enjoyed the peacefulness.

    So glad you all enjoyed your stay at Byne Brook Cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Roderick5.0Mar 2022

  • "This cottage is lovely- spacious and comfortable."

    It’s in a great location and is very peaceful. We have been twice and would definitely visit again.

    Reviewed by Julia5.0Feb 2022

  • "Had a lovely few days over the New Year weekend."

    The property is spacious, clean and comfy. Within easy distance to visit many places of interest. Enjoyed a homemade cake on arrival. Would recommend and would return.

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Dec 2021

  • "Really well presented and very clean."

    Very nice owner who made us welcome

    Reviewed by Ewan4.1Dec 2021

  • "Lovely, clean comfortable cottage."

    Very spacious and well equipped. Nice walk across the fields to plough inn which does a good Sunday roast

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Nov 2021

  • "The cottage is in a peaceful location, which is handy for visiting several Shropshire towns and the Shropshire hills."

    It is also dof friendly

    Reviewed by David4.4Oct 2021

  • "Lovely cottage in a fantastic location."

    Very well-equipped and spacious.

    Reviewed by Edward4.7Jul 2021

  • "Lovely clean cottage."

    Well equipped kitchen which was really nice .

    Reviewed by Pat4.7Jun 2021

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage with lots to do and see nearby."

    Reviewed by Wendy3.8Sep 2020

  • "Fantastic to be able to walk with our dog in the acres of land owned by Caroline, the host, The scenery is beautiful and it was so peaceful."

    My granddaughter loved splashing in the ford which is very close to the house and we saw kingfishers , herons and red kites, The house is large and the garden secure. Beds are really comfortable and we had all the facilities we needed. We would love to stay here again. Highly recommend!

    Reviewed by Dee5.0Sep 2020

  • "Wonderful property for a family get together"

    Reviewed by Lesley3.8Sep 2020

  • "This cottage is located in a small hamlet at the foot of Wenlock Edge."

    The house is dog friendly downstairs with hard floor and tile coverings. There was everything we needed at the house. The owners had given a lot of thought of how to ensure Covid 19 risks were minimised, kitchen cloths, gloves, etc were put in a plastic bag so you knew they were clean, the crockery and cutlery were in the dishwasher so you knew they'd just been washed. There was antibacterial spray, hand wash and hand gel throughout the house. The owners live next door and were very friendly. We would stay there again.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Aug 2020

  • "An excellent cottage - well presented and clean"

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Jul 2020

  • "Great cottage, everything there you could possibly need."

    Quality of the bedding was fab and contributed to a great nights sleep. The carrot cake was delicious and very welcome.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Jul 2020

  • "Beautiful cosy cottage Fantastic break away"

    Reviewed by Lee4.7Mar 2020

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Description says there is a pub 9 mins walk away. Not true! It's not an easy walk to the nearest pub, particularly in winter. We found the Wi-Fi a bit slow but there were several people trying to use it at once. Overall though I would still recommend this cottage.

    Reviewed by Gillian4.4Jan 2020

  • "Wonderful property."

    Very well equipped in all areas and beautifully decorated.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Dec 2019

  • "Peace and quiet of surrounding area, plus the delightful cottage which was warm , clean and well fitted."

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Dec 2019

  • "This cottage is wonderful."

    It is clean and spacious and in a glorious setting.

    Reviewed by Julia5.0Nov 2019

  • "We had a very enjoyable week."

    The cottage is very well equipped and ideal for a quiet getaway in a lovely area. Mrs Morgan left us a lovely Victoria sponge cake. Very much appreciated.

    Reviewed by Amanda4.4Oct 2019

  • "A minor criticism is that a chest of drawers would have been useful in the bedrooms for clothes that do not need hanging up, we had to leave things like tee shirts in our cases."

    But this is a minor problem as the cottage more than met all of our needs. There had been an oil leak outside which left a residue smell in the kitchen cupboards but this was unavoidable & we were advised of this.

    Reviewed by Geoff4.1Aug 2019

  • "Byrne cottage was light, spacious and very well presented."

    It was so peaceful and it’s situated in a lovely valley, very rural yet so easy to travel around the area. Shropshire has so many beautiful places to visit and Wales and Hereford are on the doorstep too.

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0Jul 2019

  • "This is our third visit to this cottage."

    It is in a peaceful location and near several pubs that take dogs. The owner was very helpful and had provided lovely cake, eggs and apple juice. Thoroughly recommend Ludlow Food Centre, Carding Mill and walks from Shooting Box. Great for cycling too.

    Reviewed by Kay5.0May 2019

  • "Byne Brook is a very well equipped house, I don’t think I have rented anywhere before that has been so well equipped, the beds are very comfortable!"

    Sykes neglected to let the owner know there were 4 of us staying so we only had one bed made up but Caroline(who is a great host) got this quickly sorted! We will be booking this house again!

    Reviewed by Nicholas5.0Apr 2019

  • "Fantastic property , warm clean and comfortable , perfect for acces to lots of days out."

    Dog friendly , the owners were friendly and approachable but left us to enjoy our holiday we didn’t want to leave at the end of our week .

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Mar 2019

  • "Mrs Morgan was a lovely hostess, her knowledge of the area was brilliant."

    The little details made all the difference. Such a peaceful, relaxing stay to distress from the world! We are looking at our next Sykes stay as we now would not go with anyone else.

    Reviewed by Kerry5.0Feb 2019

  • "Fantastic cottage, beautiful location,"

    Reviewed by Kathryn5.0Jan 2019

  • "A very well equipped cottage in a nice location with a safe and secure garden for our 2 dogs."

    Reviewed by Nicholas4.7Dec 2018

  • "Byne Brook Cottage was the perfect family getaway."

    It was wonderfully clean, well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. It is brilliantly spacious, the photo's do not do it justice. It's location is excellent, country side on your doorstep and all the amenities you need a 5 minute car drive away with Ludlow and Church Stretton a short car ride away. The owners were helpful and friendly giving advice on the local area for walks to do and the thoughtful touches of cakes and local apple juice on arrival, could not have asked for anything more from this trip FULLY recommend and we are booking up again this year!!!

    Reviewed by Shelley-ann5.0Dec 2018

  • "Byne Brook Cottage was spacious, comfortable, spotlessly clean, and well equipped."

    Situated in a quiet position, with plenty to do within easy car travelling distance. The owners live next door, but are unobtrusive, and easily available by telephone if needed. We had a very enjoyable stay here.

    Reviewed by Stella5.0Dec 2018

  • "This cottage is far larger and spacious than you see on the photographs."

    We had 4 adults, 2 children and 2 large dogs and there was still acres of space to move around. Cottage was nice and warm too. Excellent everything (especially the wardrobes for playing hide and seek with young children!)

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Nov 2018

  • "The cottage is beautiful."

    All the fixtures and furnishings are top quality. There is so much room too. The garden is safe for kids or dogs. There is no street lighting so the night sky is stunning (weather permitting). The fresh meat shop down the road is now permanently closed but there is an independent butcher in the supermarket Tuffins in Craven Arms. The cottage is situated in an area ideal for walkers and for visiting some lovely towns and villages. We would highly recommend this cottage.

    Reviewed by Gwen4.7Nov 2018

  • "Very spacious house for six adults and two dogs."

    Bedrooms were extremely roomy and beds incredibly comfortable. Unfortunately the sofas were less so, one in particular which led to those who sat on it with bad backs the next morning.

    Reviewed by Nicola4.1Nov 2018

  • "An excellent property, the cottage was well maintained and the owners were really friendly."

    The cake on arrival was a nice touch. The enclosed garden was perfect for the dog and we completed the farm walk which was also really pleasant. The countryside around the village was superb with different levels of walks for everyone. The supermarket in Craven Arms (5 mins drive) meant we could get all our supplies easily. Would recommend this cottage, especially if you are large family as there is plenty of space to relax

    Reviewed by Clive5.0Aug 2018

  • "Lovely place to stay a great garden for dogs fully enclosed, very comfy beds and ..."

    Lovely place to stay a great garden for dogs fully enclosed, very comfy beds and lovely bed linen, local pub a bit further away than we thought if your walking but do great Sunday roast, the Green dragon in little Stretton great food and dog friendly, stayed at a few Sykes cottages this is one of the best , dissapointed the farm shop is no longer open, great places to visit, Ludlow and castle, the long mynd, Stokesay castle , so very enjoyable break

    Reviewed by Sandra4.4Aug 2018

  • "Cottage was extremely well equipped both in terms of utensils, pots etc."

    but also consumables such as foil and cling film. Beds were very comfortable and all rooms very large. Would definetly recommend Byne Brook for a family holiday

    Reviewed by Colin4.7Jul 2018

  • "Excellent property, comfortable and good size."

    Well situated for days out.

    Reviewed by Dorothy5.0Jul 2018

  • "Great family break with two dogs"

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0Mar 2018

  • "A lovely spacious cottage better than expected warm and welcoming loved it ."

    Reviewed by Colin5.0Mar 2018

  • "The cottage was superb in every way."

    The accommodation was gorgeous and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for all the walks and day trips we did including The Long Mynd, Church Stretton and Stokesay Castle. We enjoyed the log fire very much on the colder nights and it was great that the garden was enclosed so that we could let the dog out. We would absolutely recommend this cottage to anyone and hope to be back ourselves!

    Reviewed by Angela5.0Feb 2018

  • "The cottage was far bigger than we envisaged from the photos."

    The location was superb, with great dog washing facilities in the ford at the bottom of the lane (and our two Labradors were particularly impressed!). Great utility room to then dry them off in too. Bedrooms were enormous and beautifully furnished. Garden is a good size and was very secure. Saw the Milky Way on several nights as it was incredibly dark! Lovely two mile walk around owner's farm. Good farm shop just 200yds away with excellent meat, pickles, chutneys, jams, cake and honey, plus a few vegetables. Local supermarket at Craven Arms had all the other necessaries. Will go to farm shop at Ludlow when we are back in September to see what's there too. Went past it a few times but didn't call in. Excellent pubs at Wistentow (The Plough, less than a mile away) and Little Stretton (The Green Dragon, about 5 miles away), both of which allow dogs. Enjoyed amazing walks in Carding Mill Valley (near Church Stretton) and would highly recommend the National Trust café there as you can sit outside with the dogs under cover.

    Reviewed by Kay5.0Feb 2018

  • "Lovely house in a nice location."

    Close to the A49 so ideal for a base to explore the area. The house is big with spacious rooms, comfortable seating in the lounge and a pleasant, enclosed garden. There was everything that we needed (although a shaver point would have been helpful) and the owners were helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back.

    Reviewed by Paula4.8Nov 2017

  • "Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location."

    Extremely clean and spacious with an enclosed garden ideal for children and dogs! The owner is very helpful, friendly and on hand if you need anything. We had a wonderful, relaxing week!

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0Aug 2017

  • "The cottage was spotless and spacious."

    The owners were very friendly and helpful in every possible way. We all enjoyed our time there and would certainly revisit.

    Reviewed by Tom5.0Aug 2017

  • "Could do with some information re the appliances etc and local contact no's for Doctor, Dentist, Chemist."

    The owner was friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed by Denise4.6Jun 2017

  • "Beautiful spacious well equipped home, excellent location for exploring Shropshire , would highly recommend"

    Reviewed by Louise4.8Mar 2017

  • "A beautiful, spacious cottage, maintained to an extremely high standard."

    The owners were very helpful and even let us see the newborn lambs on their farm. We enjoyed visiting Stokesay Castle, Ludlow and Leominster.

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Feb 2017

  • "Fantastic warm and cosy cottage."

    Very spacious and a great location for the area. Would definitely recommend it.

    Reviewed by Vicky5.0Jan 2017

  • "The cottage we stayed was lovely, couldnt have asked for a better holiday, ..."

    The cottage we stayed was lovely, couldnt have asked for a better holiday, brilliant place to take your dogs, they loved it, thank you :-)

    Reviewed by Graham5.0Dec 2016

  • "This is a lovely spacious cottage, plenty of room for six adults and 2 dogs."

    The garden was enclosed and safe for a westie and a spaniel to explore without fear of them escaping. The owner was friendly and left a bottle of wine and crisps as a welcome gift and I could see in the visitors book that previous guests had been left various items on arrival. The cottage is in a beautiful area, Church Stretton and Ludlow are a short distance away and worth visiting, as is Shrewsbury. For walkers, Cardingmill Valley is a must with several different walks depending on whether you want an easy or more challenging walk. Our party have booked different cottages for a number of years, all have been good in different ways but this was my personal favourite.

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Sep 2016

  • "Great property good location for exploring the many towns in Shropshire."

    Quality bedding, mattresses & kitchen equipment ideal for a family or couples & big enclosed garden for the dog. Loved it.

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0Sep 2016

  • "Great location, a very large property, really enjoyed our time."

    Reviewed by Peter4.8Aug 2016

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size double on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Ground floor basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Utility
  • Sitting room.
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Lockable bike storage in garage
  • Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.6 miles
  • Note: Due to the owners' farm opposite, dogs should be kept on a lead when outside the garden.

The property

A spacious detached cottage ideally located on the owners’ 360 acre livestock and arable farm, in the scattered hamlet of Strefford, just two miles from the market town of Craven Arms, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This light and airy cottage provides superb accommodation, perfect for a get together with friends and family in the beautiful Shropshire Hills.

Enter the cottage into a large hallway ideal for storing walking gear and wellies, off which is a cloakroom with a basin and WC.

From the hallway is a large farmhouse-style kitchen with dining table to seat all guests, where you can catch up with the day's events over dinner.

A utility room with external door can be found off the kitchen which provides space for drying off your dog after a day exploring the lovely countryside surrounding the cottage!

The delightful sitting room with sumptuous leather sofas is a great place for watching a family film, and this room has the added benefit of doors to the garden.

Climb the stairs from the hallway to the charming first floor bedrooms, including the master room which has en-suite facilities, and the two further bedrooms offer versatile accommodation.

Outside, guests can relax in the enclosed lawned garden, cook a barbecue lunch, enjoy alfresco dining on a summer's evening or take a short walk to the local pub which will delight with home-cooked food and real ales.

Close by is the pretty market town of Craven Arms, beautiful Stokesay Castle and Wenlock Edge providing many lovely walks.

A wonderful cottage to be enjoyed all year round.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 24739 and 24740, together they sleep 10.

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About the location

STREFFORD

Wistanstow 1 mile; Craven Arms 2 miles; Church Stretton 5.5 miles; Bishop’s Castle 11 miles; Ludlow 12 miles; Shrewsbury 19 miles.

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the historic hamlet of Strefford is situated within the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 2.5 miles from the small market town of Craven Arms. You can also visit the village of Wisantstow, home to The Wood Brewery and The Plough Inn pub. Two miles away is Craven Arms, which is often known as The Gateway to the Marches and is ideally based for walks in the lovely Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley. Craven Arms itself offers historic houses, a number a shops and pubs and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, the Land of Lost Content museum and to the south of the town is Stokesay Castle, one of England’s finest fortified manors. There are number of delightful places to visit within reach, such as the historic towns of Church Stretton, Bishop’s Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury. Strefford is a convenient base for your Shropshire getaway.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas