Guests say
Minton Lane Cottage is highly praised for its beautiful, peaceful location and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, particularly the bed, and the well-equipped nature of the property. The garden and views are frequently mentioned as highlights, alongside the proximity to good pubs and walking trails. Some minor issues with facilities and maintenance are noted, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
The cottage receives consistent commendations for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as very clean and tidy. There are no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is highly valued for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to walking paths and local pubs. The rural setting and easy access to nature contribute to the positive feedback, with many guests planning to revisit.
The comfort of the cottage is frequently praised, especially the comfortable bed and cosy living space. However, a few guests mention issues with hot water and heating controls, which slightly impacts the overall comfort score.
While the cottage is generally well-equipped, there are several remarks about specific facilities that could be improved, such as the addition of coat hooks, chopping boards, and updates to the kitchen units. These comments suggest room for improvement in the facilities and maintenance category.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of thoughtful gestures such as gifts. Without specific references to such details, it is not possible to accurately score this category.
About this property
The spacious, open plan, 4-star accommodation at Minton Lane Cottage comprises of a large double bedroom with comfortable king size bed, built-in wardrobes and panoramic views from all three windows. The property sleeps 2 adults but there is also 2 additional single chair beds, that can be made up for children to sleep on, there is a good-sized, modern shower room, fully fitted kitchen area and very well-presented dining/living space with wood-burning stove, perfect for cozy nights in after exploring the stunning Shropshire countryside. The property is presented to a very high standard throughout, with stunning features including exposed beams and brickwork, outside there is a patio area with table and chairs for alfresco dining and ample room for parking. Situated on a smallholding, the cottage is positioned midway between the pretty villages of Minton and Little Stretton, placing you in excellent walking and cycling countryside. Minton Lane Cottage boasts an enviable location; an idyllic, peaceful spot nestled into the Long Mynd, with magnificent views all around, making it the perfect place to stay when exploring Shropshire, there are two good pubs serving food, wine and ale within easy walking distance and a range of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants can be found in Church Stretton just 1.5 miles away. The property is easily accessible by road or rail, the station in Church Stretton is on the Manchester to Cardiff line, with a links to London from Newport, South Wales. 12 miles north of the cottage is the county town of Shrewsbury and 12 miles south is the town of Ludlow, both towns are abundant with half-timbered buildings that house shops and, in some cases, top Michelin-starred restaurants, the towns are an architectural treat for everyone.
The charming village of Little Stretton, just 14 miles south of Shrewsbury, lies at the foot of the beautiful Long Mynd Hills, renowned for their stunning beauty and rolling countryside walks. The village boasts two excellent pubs and a delightfully quaint church. This stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its alpine style hills and valleys, is a must for any outdoor enthusiast with the surrounding countryside boasting many footpaths, bridleways and cycling trails across the thousands of acres of National Trust moorland and woodland areas. The pretty town of Church Stretton, christened 'Little Switzerland' by the Victorians, is close by and is set amid striking scenery. Still retaining its spa town feel, with natural springs being the source of Stretton Hills bottled water, the town is home to a variety of tea rooms, pubs, specialist shops, a huge antique centre and hill top golf course. Other local attractions include the Acton Scott Working Farm, Stokesay Castle, the Discovery Hill Centre and the wonderful historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishop's Castle, all within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x King size bed, 2 chair beds for children.
Bathroom with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen, dinning/living space with woodburner
Oil central heating with woodburner, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, dvd player, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Cot available please bring own cot linen.
Patio garden with furniture.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
£25 pet fee.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Reviews (43)
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John Simon
Unfortunately we were staying here when the heavans opened and the lane became a river and was almost impossible in both directions. The accommodation is good, but smaller than we expected...bed was excellent and all the equipment was fine...a couple of points I'd raise is that there wasn't a place to hang any wet coats downstairs....also an hoover would of be handy as there was only a brush and dust pan...also it would have been nice to have a T.V. in the bedroom...oh and a plug for kitchen sink...Bathroom was fine with a good shower. All in all a lovely place to stay, not to far from 2 local pubs...we would certainly stay here again.
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Sue
everything you needed. a very friendly owner who could't do enough to offer help if i needed it. would highly recommend it for a very quite stay. I was a single traveller and very really safe and happy here. lots of lovely walking from the cottage and a local bus at the bottom of the lane in the village every hour. so no need for a car .will definitely be back. Sainsburys even do online shopping to this cottage ideal as the nearest shop is 2miles away.
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James
Excellent host who went above and beyond to assist us. Would not hesitate to stay here again.