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Swallow's Nest

(Ref. 1172790)

Strefford near Craven Arms, Shropshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • lovely (9)
  • stay (8)
  • our (7)
  • nice (7)
  • well (6)
  • cottage (6)

16 Customer Reviews

  • "Our stay at Swallows Nest was wonderful, the cottage boasts everything you need a home from home really."

    Spotlessly clean, comfortable and pleasantly situated in a working farm. Information guest book gave details of local attractions to visit , which we found extremely useful as all postcodes were included in the summary!!I would recommend this holiday destination, you won’t be disappointed!!!!

    Reviewed by Margret5.0★Sep 2026

  • "Excellent location for amazing dog walks and to relax."

    Couldn't fault anything and the owners were really nice and approachable, highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2026

  • "Brilliant for people with mobility issues well thought out property."

    Lovely location and welcome pack was a nice surprise

    Reviewed by Johanne5.0★May 2026

  • "The accommodation was lovely and warm when we arrived on a freezing cold day."

    The welcome pack of eggs, milk, mince pies and crisps and a twinkling Christmas tree in the lounge was very much appreciated. Positives. Warm and cosy. Outside parking. Good location. Good kitchen facilities. Lovely view from the rear of the property. Negatives. Owners dogs barking. Can hear movement from occupants in above accommodation (squeaky floorboards). Bathroom tired, rusty radiator and marks on floor. Would be a good idea to have outside key safe for the property. We enjoyed our 4 night stay but wouldn’t return.

    Reviewed by Diane3.0★Dec 2025

  • "Charming cottage on a working farm."

    ..lovely and warm, and well equipped. Bed was cosy and plumptious (difficult to get out of as it was sooo nice). Plenty of books, games and dvd's if the weather is unkind, all in all a nice place to stay.

    Reviewed by Martin4.0★Nov 2025

  • "Staying with a disabled guest can be tricky, but Swallows Nest was very roomy and had all the facilities needed."

    Great kitchen, with suitable appliances. We had a great stay, including having some family come and visit us there.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Excellent accommodation."

    A well-appointed kitchen and dining area with a separate fridge and freezer compartment. If you want a peaceful, relaxing holiday, this is a lovely place to come. We would have liked to meet our hosts, as we could not find the table mats until the second week, they were in a drawer in the dining table, and it also took me a while to find the laundry room, as it wasn’t in the guide. The wet room was a God send for us, as my wife is disabled and it was perfect for her with an excellent shower and disabled toilet. The bedroom and bed was spacious and comfortable, the only niggle being the bright lights over the bed. Some of the window glazing had "blown" and the garden was a bit overgrown. The property itself looked a bit "unloved"/tired, but apart from these MINOR niggles it was a lovely place to stay. Set in the beautiful Shropshire country side, there is a bit of noise from the three lovely dogs at the farm opposite but it didn`t bother us.as we have our own "woofer". There are plenty of walks especially for our dog, and the ford in the village, with a picnic table was an added bonus! Craven arms and especially Church Stretton are lovely villages, they are a must for a visit, as is Flounder`s Folly. There are lovely local places and pubs to visit, by car, and also on foot if you like walking. We had a superb two weeks stay and thoroughly recommend Swallow`s Nest.

    Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Overall a lovely property but the bathroom is definitely in need of an update."

    Directly opposite the farmhouse where four dogs are regularly barking in the yard and some early movement of farm vehicles outside did wake us a couple of times. Having said this we would return if we were to visit the area again.

    Reviewed by Jayne4.0★Sep 2025

  • "We had a lovely few days at Swallows Nest."

    Lovely cottage. Very cosy and well equipped. Lots of places to walk with our dog. Only improvement would be to clear outside on the patio. Bit over grown, would be a lovely place to sit if it was cleared away a bit.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2025

  • "I could actually live there."

    .everything we could possibly want & need.

    Reviewed by Carole5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Very comfortable accommodation."

    Wet room and raised toilet and rails were very welcome and made my stay so much easier. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay very much.

    Reviewed by Joselyn5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We were very happy with the cottage, very clean and well cared for."

    There were all the facilities we needed for a short stay. We would be very pleased to visit the property again.

    Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Lovely cottage in a great location."

    Perfect as base for exploring the area. Cottage has everything needed and set on a lovely working farm. Nice walks from the cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and the owners were very welcoming and friendly.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Spacious ,could do with some up dating ."

    Owners were very nice .there was a lovely ford nearby the dog was very happy

    Reviewed by Trevor2.0★Jun 2025

  • "Very nice , we will book again when staying in the area ."

    A few minor repairs req’d but understand already in hand. Very well equipped and nice having a wet room , our kids have all left home and I could quite easily live there

    Reviewed by Mick5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely cottage very clean lovely welcome pack left with drink and goodies."

    Towels nice and thick and white , kitchen well a-quipped venders very kind. Mrs B . Greenall Cheshire.

    Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Apr 2025

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Summary

  • Ground-floor apartment
  • One double bedroom with en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Shared external utility
  • Biomass central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
  • Freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer in shared utility
  • 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 2 cars
  • Enclosed gravelled area with patio, furniture and barbecue
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.7 miles, river 1.1 miles
  • Note: Due to the owner's farm opposite, dogs should be kept on a lead when outside the garden
  • Note: This property may be suitable for wheelchair users

The property

Craven Arms 2.5 miles.

Swallow's Nest is a homely ground-floor apartment, one of two holiday homes, set opposite to the owner's home on a 360-acre working livestock and arable farm, close to the small town of Craven Arms.

Settled amongst beautiful Shropshire countryside, with views across Wenlock Edge, this apartment near Craven Arms offers homely accommodation, ideal for a couple looking to discover this delightful area.

With the accommodation set entirely over the ground floor, offering one double bedroom with en-suite wet room, those with limited mobility are sure to enjoy a comfortable holiday.

There is also a spacious living/dining room with French doors to the patio area, perfect for dining alfresco on a sunny afternoon.

Within two miles of this tranquil Shropshire apartment is the market town of Craven Arms, where a selection of shops and cafes, plus a hotel with a bar and restaurant and the magnificent medieval manor of Stokesay Castle can be found.

There is some beautiful walking and cycling countryside to discover from this Craven Arms apartment, with Wenlock Edge on the doorstep, plus the nearby Corvedale Valley and Long Mynd Hills.

Discover the history of the nearby pretty towns of Church Stretton, Bishop's Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury, or venture a little further to discover Wales.

An excellent apartment near Craven Arms, a wonderful romantic retreat for enjoying all of Shropshire's enchanting rural beauty and wonderful history.

Make unforgettable memories during your stay at Swallow's Nest.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1172786, sleeping together up to 4 guests.

Where you’ll be staying

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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 manor houses, or the very popular Shropshire Hills 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'. 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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