HOLLY COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage, with a garden in Lower Wood, Ref 2041

Description from the manager

This 17th Century, three bedroom property is able to sleep up to six people and is set in a rural hamlet in the heart of Shropshire. This detached, 17th Century stone cottage is situated in the small, rural hamlet of Lower Wood, two miles from Church Stretton. Positioned in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this three bedroom house is located within half a mile of the National Trust's Long Mynd Estate. The cottage offers quality accommodation, and includes exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace, wood-burning stove and a four-poster bed. The property also boasts wonderful views of the Caradoc and Lawley hills and is positioned close... to numerous excellent walks and cycle rides. The amenities of Church Stretton and Ludlow and are all within easy reach.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner and electric fire. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, stereo/CD. Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, table booster seat & stairgate on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed rear gravelled area with garden furniture. Shared use, with owner's children, of playing field with swings/slides. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub/restaurant 1 mile. Note: Property has 2 dog-leg staircases & thus may be unsuitable for less mobile. Note: Guided walks available at weekends with owner’s husband, by prior arrangement. Note: Owner is CRB-checked & is happy to babysit. Fees to be arranged with owner.

Region: A E Houseman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

Town: The little hamlet of Lower Wood is situated between the beautiful Long Mynd Hills and the Caradoc and Lawley Hills, just two miles from the market town of Church Stretton. This pretty little settlement is often described as "Little Switzerland" and is set amid striking scenery. Visitors can enjoy a variety of tea-rooms, pubs, specialist shops as well as a large antique centre and a challenging golf course on the top of the Long Mynd. More of the many local attractions include scenic walks, the Acton Scott Working Farm, Attingham House and Park and Stokesay Castle. The historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are just a short drive away making this an ideal location for a varied and enjoyable break.Read more

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Additional notes from owner

All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. The "Min. Per Night" prices quoted are based on the weekly rental price, they are not applicable for short breaks. See our short break policy or ask for further details.
Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• mcquarrievideo
  190767

  excellent walking location and well equipped

  Left on 06/15/2012 for a stay in May 2012
  
  

  Location behind owners house in a lovely location with views from kitchen window. Walking from door up Long Mynd or drive up back lane to gain some height and find good picnic spots. Tip to find cottage- Turn up lane beside 2 white arrows to almost the crossroads as not easy to find first time.
  Well equipped kitchen, cozy and compact with en suite up 1 staircase and another staircase to double and twin. Ground floor bathroom handy for daytime toilet. Good sitting out areas for good weather. Bags of character with creaky floorboards.

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  Recommended for: Families w children

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• Alison
  Pitlochry

  Cosy, Great location

  Left on 08/25/2011 for a stay in May 2011
  
  

  The cottage has great character, but with all home comforts. Great location for walking in the Shropshire hills.

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• T.C.
  Long Eaton, Derbyshire

  Dog friendly

  Left on 05/24/2011 for a stay in March 2011
  
  

  Very pleasant stay in an unusal but delightful character cottage. No shops or pubs within walking distance but only a few miles to nearest town of Chuch Streton. Beautiful scenery with some interesting walks for our two dogs nearby.

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• jacp1515
  Leicester, United Kingdom

  A cosy and pretty home from home in a lovely rural location.

  Left on 10/25/2010 for a stay in October 2010
  
  

  We took two children (5 and 10), plus my mum and two dogs and it was an excellent holiday.
  The cottage was well equipped, and the garden was completely fenced so it was safe for the dogs. The owners were next door so handy but not at all intrusive. the boiler stopped working one evening - we called the owners and they got an engineer out to fix it the same evening, supplying plug in radiators in the mean time - fantastic service.
  the log burner in the lounge was cosy and the kids loved having two staircases - really quirky layout, and all of the bedrooms were spacious. The cottage was very clean and well presented.
  It was an excellent base for walking and exploring the countryside and I would recommend it.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Luxury, Families w children, Rugged, Singles

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