Guests say
The Laurels receives high praise for its spaciousness, comfort, and well-maintained garden, making it ideal for large family gatherings. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, ample dining spaces, and the variety of entertainment options for all ages. The property's charm and character, alongside its convenient location in Bishops Castle, contribute to a memorable stay.
Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well-maintained. The high quality of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location in Bishops Castle is frequently highlighted as convenient, with easy access to local shops, pubs, and historical sites. The surrounding area is appreciated for its beauty and the variety of activities available.
Reviewers find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and warm atmosphere. The spaciousness and various cosy areas for relaxation contribute to the high level of comfort experienced by guests.
The Laurels is lauded for its extensive facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen, games room, and garden furniture. However, some minor maintenance issues, such as an uneven pool table and missing dartboard, slightly affect the score.
The thoughtfulness of the host is evident, with mentions of a well-equipped toy cupboard and provisions like towels and soaps. While gifts are not guaranteed, the attention to detail in ensuring a comfortable stay is clear.
About this property
This detached, Grade II listed cottage is set over three floors and located in the heart of the pretty market town of Bishops Castle, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property offers many original features, together with comfortable furnishings that make this cottage ideal for a get together with family and friends. The top floor of this charming cottage offers lovely views over fields and woodland, and the main hallway has an original parquet floor and carved oak staircase, as well as an external door leading into the back garden. Off the hallway is a beautiful oak panelled dining room, a cosy sitting room with doors to the garden and a dining kitchen. There is also a useful utility room at the back of the cottage, with a washing machine and tumble dryer that will certainly come in handy for keen walkers! A further garden room with dining and sitting areas, again with doors opening into the garden, add to the comfort and beauty of this delightful cottage. The oak staircase leads up to oak panelled landings and six bedrooms, one boasting en-suite facilities, and a further two bathrooms. The enclosed back garden makes an ideal place to sit and relax, enjoy alfresco dining or family games. A short walk takes you to the centre of Bishops Castle, which provides guests with many handy amenities, individual shops, tea rooms and traditional inns serving home-cooked food and real ales. A wonderful holiday cottage in a fabulous location, all you need for a memorable break at any time of year.
The attractive market town of Bishop's Castle is situated in the Outstanding Natural Beauty of the South West Shropshire Hills. The ancient town offers a weekly market and an excellent variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. It is famous for its annual Real Ale Festival and regular fairs, with the Michaelmas Fair being particularly popular.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Six bedrooms: 2 x second floor king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom, 2 x second floor family rooms with 1 double and 1 single (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC.
Second floor shower room with shower, basins and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (seats 6).
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room (seats 8) with electric fire.
Garden room with dining area (seats 8) and sitting area (seats 7).
Oil central heating with electric fires.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with basic Sky, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed rear lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: First floor family bedroom accessed via bathroom or separate staircase from ground floor.
Note: Second floor family room accessed up four additional steps.
Note: Main table in dining room seats 10, with additional table for 5.
Note: Owner can provide details of outside caterers.
Please note that this property can only accommodate check-ins Monday to Friday.
Reviews (69)
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Chris
The Laurels is a lovely property. Very spacious, warm, well equipped and centrally located. We would stay again. One small niggle was the shower which didn't drain properly. Other than that all was excellent.
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Jude
And thankfully the central heating was extremely effective as the weather had definitely turned a bit cooler! The bedrooms were all big and the beds were very comfortable. Sadly due to the inclement weather we couldn't make use of the garden but it too looked fantastic. We were spoilt for choice in dining places but settled on the kitchen as the dining table at the back of the house was in use for two 1000 piece jigsaws (see weather). A minor problem with the DVD was promptly and successfully dealt with. My friends and I all thought it was an excellent house in a lovely little town in a very beautiful part of the country. The nearby pubs were all very welcoming and the food was good. It's nice to visit a town which is not full of all the usual shops and the quirky nature of some shops made for a very enjoyable experience. I would mention the Poetry Pharmacy on High Street for an amazing and eclectic selection of both poetry and non-poetry books and Simpson's on Church Street for cards in particular. If you like books and cards respectively you won't go wrong with these two shops. And if you like second hand CDs and books then Yarmouth House is the place to go. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Laurels as a great place to stay.
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Mary
Very high quality appointments throughout, and spacious comfort for our twelve adults, two children and a Labrador. My very picky sister said it was the best bed she'd ever slept in!. The town is fascinating and the whole area is very beautiful. The kitchen and dining equipment is amazing--we could have catered for a wedding! We're hoping to return next year.