About this property
Botterham House is a stunningly-presented house located in the charming village of Wombourne, Staffordshire. Resting in a beautifully calm setting overlooking the canal to the front and with a babbling brook to the rear, it's a peaceful retreat for groups of friends and family gatherings. Enter the property through the bright and airy entrance hall and walk into the spacious sitting room which has a welcoming ambience with ample seating and stylish soft furnishings helping to create a truly inviting space. Make your way into the large kitchen/diner which will impress the designated chef in the holiday party who will love all the amenities at their fingertips with a cool breakfast bar where guests can pull up a stool and keep the chef company, this is a really sociable spot. For formal dining, there is a dining table and chairs here, or you can make your way down to the lower ground floor where there is a stunning sunroom/dining room with wonderful views to the rear of the property and is somewhere you can imagine playing host to dinner parties. The gardens to the rear are an attractive space and if the sun is shining, this offers the opportunity to take the party outside and carry on drinking and dining alfresco. If you want to get away from it all, there is a lovely snug where you can curl up with a good book and chill out. At bedtime, there are four beautifully presented bedrooms to choose from including two doubles with en-suites, another double and a master suite which includes a spacious bedroom, a separate dressing room and an opulent en-suite bathroom. Whichever bedroom you select, all are elegant in style and offer a calming sanctuary to rest your weary head. This is a beautiful spot to wake up in the morning with the gentle sounds of the stream and the lush greenery offering a spectacular backdrop to this impressive property. Be sure to take a dip in the hot tub to unwind in the tranquillity after a day of exploring! Getting out and about couldn’t be easier with the captivating village of Wombourne a short distance away with a great selection of independent shops and eateries and loads of walks from the front door to be had along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Jump in the car and head to attractions such as West Midlands Safari Park, Cadbury World, Black Country Living Museum and Himley Hall and Park. Take a scenic train ride on the Severn Railway Valley and soak up the breath-taking views along the way or lace up your walking boots and try the South Staffordshire Railway Walk which is a great way to soak up the local scenery. For a holiday that offers stylishly presented accommodation in a tranquil setting, booking a stay at Botterham House is a must.
Wombourne is a thriving village in Staffordshire, with Anglo Saxon origins, boasting a village green where cricket can be enjoyed in the summer months, many small, independent shops and cafes, and numerous inns serving excellent food and local ales. Enjoy walks along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal, visit Bratch Locks with its charming toll house, or wander the nature reserves and many country parks in the area. Grade II listed Himley Hall is close by, with picturesque parkland designed by Capability Brown, which hosts many outdoor events throughout the year. Just a short drive is the market town of Bridgnorth with its winding streets and funicular railway. In the vicinity are some of the best attractions in the country including The Severn Valley Railway, the West Midlands Safari Park, Cadbury World and the Black Country Living Museum. The area offers excellent walking including the South Staffordshire Railway Walk, which is part of the longer Monarch’s Way, and also the Staffordshire Way, which runs from Kinver to the edge of the Peak District, while panoramic views can be enjoyed from the Clent Hills, Kinver Edge and the Malvern Hills. Further afield are a wealth of country parks, great houses and museums as well as easy access to the Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, Ironbridge Gorge, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Something for everyone at any time of year!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with dressing room and en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, 2 x basins and WC, 2 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Lower-ground floor dining room.
Sitting room.
Snug
Oil central heating and underfloor heating on ground-floor.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Large gardens with hot tub, patio, lawns and patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 1.4 miles.
Note: There is open access to a canal at the front of the property and a stream to the rear so please make sure children are supervised at all times.
This property has a 3 night minimum stay
Reviews (2)
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David
Access directly onto canal. Areas to improve to make this a proper holiday let: Access to property difficult because of bridge and no turning circle, getting off driveway onto canal towpath very difficult because of very steep slope. Hot tub not switched on ready for our arrival so 24 hours needed to warm up, the tub also regularly stopped and came up with an error so needed to be reset. Smell of sewerage throughout property. Kitchen not set up for cooking for 8 people, only one shelf in oven and only one oven. Fridge not big enough for 8 people. Not enough cutlery, range of cooking dishes limited Dining table wobbly and only seats 6, not 8. No external bins on property Beds and mattresses poor quality Nowhere to dry clothes e.g clothes horse
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Sima
For example, no welcome booklet with relevant information in (eg wifi password etc). Also we were told the hot tub would work instantly and in fact it was at 15degrees Celsius and took over 12 hours to heat up so we only used it on the morning of check out - the hot tub was the main reason we chose this property over others. If there had been info in a welcome booklet we might have checked things out earlier and put it on the day we arrived. We had some very disappointed children on Sunday. Also there was a lot of glass in the grass which is just unacceptable when youâre renting to a group with children. There were no high chairs - so again, if youâre not aiming it at families thatâs fine but otherwise these are basics. Similarly, no tin foil/cling film, kitchen paper, dishwasher tablets. The dustpan and brush was very cheap and you couldnât pick things up with it. The mattresses were uncomfortable and all of the headboards banged very loudly against the wall everytime you moved. Towels were missing from one of the rooms so we had to keep contacting the property manager - the spares were under a bed straight on the carpet and there were spiders so we ended up having to wash the towels to use them. Some of the towels were stained. Itâs such a nice property but feels like all the furnishings and bits and pieces have been done cheaply. If someone is paying nearly such a substantial amount for 2 nights, there is an expectation that things will be âqualityâ. We also found it hard to cook with the small pans - the property has 4 double bedrooms so with 8 people, that should be considered. Finally there was a very unpleasant sewage-like smell in the property - attempts had been made to cover it up with air fresheners (which we were grateful for) but it was quite strong at times. The place has a lot of potential - it just needs some minor improvements to make it comfortable.