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GOOSEPOND first-class accommodation, brick-built, patio, pet-friendly, Craven – Home 8696778 House

  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

GOOSEPOND first-class accommodation, brick-built, patio, pet-friendly, Craven – Home 8696778

  • House
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 3
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Pet Friendly

Description from manager

Description

A beautiful brick-built cottage situated down a small country lane, on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Woolston near to the village of Wistanstow, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and can sleep two people in one bedroomGoosepond is a beautiful brick-built cottage situated down a small country lane, on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Woolston near to the village of Wistanstow, in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and can sleep two people in one super king-size bedroom (zip/link). There is a family bathroom. The rest of the property contains an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. To the outside of the property there is off road parking for one car in a communal parking area and a patio area with furniture. Goosepond is an ideal romantic retreat for those looking to explore Shropshire.

Amenities: Oil underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine with pods, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Netflix, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and wood for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking in communal parking area for 1 car. Front private terrace area with furniture and gas BBQ. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 1.3 miles. Note: There are two steps to access the property.

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 town of Craven Arms is located between the medieval town of Ludlow and Church Stretton. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and a variety of festivals.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

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This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your vacation rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
Smoking
No smoking at this property

About the manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages
Calendar last updated:
05 May 2024
Years listed:
14
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“A glorious Christmas”

Reviewed 29 Dec 2020

What a fantastic Christmas break. Ellie the hist made the superb cottage so special. The cottage has everything it was a home from home. An exceptionally clean and beautiful decor. Fantastic welcome g… More

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“We keep coming back for more.”

Reviewed 3 Oct 2019

Our fourth visit to Ellie’s cottages and as always a warm welcome, spotlessly clean property and wonderful holiday. Our visit spanned two seasons, end of summer in shorts and T-shirt’s and… More

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“Every one should stay here at least once.”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

Goosepond is a place everyone should stay at, at least once,but preferably more! What a wonderful place to stay, bigger than expected, so tastefully furnished with many personal touches. The Welcome P… More

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“So good, we just had to come back.”

Reviewed 10 Jan 2018

Our second visit , and even more enjoyable than the first! This time, there is much better WiFi, and we have come for a week instead of a weekend. Our lovely hostess, Ellie has been giving us advice … More

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“Gorgeous idyllic retreat!”

Reviewed 9 Jan 2018

From the helpful and informative phone call with the owner, to the warm welcome at this beautiful country retreat - this whole experience was just wonderful. For a change, decided to spend the New Yea… More

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“Did not disappoint!”

Reviewed 22 Sep 2017

Goosepond Cottage is one of those places which really does live up to expectations. From the first friendly email from the owner, to the minute we sadly waved goodbye, this has been a lovely experienc… More

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“Perfect, peaceful, comfortable”

Reviewed 9 May 2017

We and our dog had a lovely 3-night break at Goosepond and will definitely be back. The cottage is beautifully decorated, comfortable and very well equipped. It's in a hamlet and well away from b… More

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“Gorgeous peaceful rural bolt hole.”

Reviewed 25 Apr 2017

Situated in a sleepy rural hamlet , ideally located for touring this beautiful part of Shropshire, Goosepond is a superbly appointed property. Featuring spacious accommodation, all on one level, taste… More

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