Guests say
The Turnip House receives glowing feedback for its spacious, spotless interiors, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent facilities such as the hot tub and games room. Guests consistently praise the friendly and attentive hosts, as well as the peaceful rural setting ideal for relaxation and family gatherings. Thoughtful touches like welcome packs and homemade cake are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Some guests note the remote location, late check-in/early check-out times, and occasional maintenance issues, but these are outweighed by the overwhelmingly positive experiences.
Cleanliness is highly praised, with multiple reviews describing the property as spotless, tidy, and well maintained. Only one or two minor mentions of wear (e.g., scratched floor) are noted, but do not detract from the overall impression.
The rural, peaceful location is appreciated for its tranquillity and beautiful surroundings, with great walking opportunities. However, some guests found the property a little remote and access via country lanes challenging, which slightly lowers the score.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's comfort, spaciousness, and relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds and well-furnished rooms are highlighted, with only rare suggestions for mattress upgrades.
Facilities such as the hot tub, games room, and well-equipped kitchen are consistently praised. Occasional minor maintenance issues (e.g., dishwasher, games room upkeep) are mentioned but do not significantly impact the overall positive feedback.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, homemade cake, wine, and dog treats, which enhance their stay. It should be noted that these gifts are not guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
The Turnip House is a lovely 19th-century barn conversion set in a courtyard location on 250 acres of farmland in the scenic Hope Valley. This Westhope cottage has been beautifully converted to provide spacious, open-plan modern living, which includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a hot tub and shared use of a games room and gym. A charming cottage, perfect for a romantic or a family holiday in a wonderful Shropshire location. Step inside The Turnip House and be greeted by its open plan layout, with a sitting area featuring wooden trim against white walls, comfortable sofas, and a mounted TV for your entertainment.
The doors lead out to the garden, where you can enjoy the fresh countryside air. In the dining area, the table is elegantly set for six guests, perfect for enjoying meals together and creating lasting memories. The kitchen area is well-equipped with all the amenities you need, including a washing machine, dishwasher, oven, and hobs for preparing delicious meals during your stay. Upstairs, you will find the twin bedroom tucked away in the eaves with a Velux window and charming wooden beams, providing a relaxing and peaceful retreat for guests. The bright king-size bedroom situated on the ground floor offers a comfortable and spacious haven for a restful night's sleep.
Lastly, the double bedroom with wooden beams and its own TV completes the accommodation, ensuring everyone has a comfortable and relaxing stay at The Turnip House. Note: Cottage is next to Refs. 1863, 2913, 12658, 26471 and 947385, together they sleep 50.
The scattered village of Westhope is located amidst rolling farmland at the southern foot of the famous Wenlock Edge in Hope Valley. The area is home to numerous walks, rambling trails and cycle routes whilst many of Shropshire's main attractions are within easy driving distance of the village itself. Visitors can enjoy Church Stretton - known to the Victorians as Little Switzerland - with its antique shops and tea-rooms, in the midst of the beautiful Long Mynd Hills and close to the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. The World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, Attingham Park, the market towns of Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Ludlow are all within easy reach, leaving visitors to the area spoiled for choice.
EPC Rating: Band CAccommodation
Three bedrooms:.
1 x ground floor super king-size (zip & link can be a twin on request).
1 x first floor super king-size with TV.
1 x first floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 40" Smart TV and 1 x TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Shared games room with pool table (50 pence pieces required), table football, table tennis, selection of books.
Gym with TV and cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym and weights.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear patio area with furniture and charcoal BBQ (charcoal not included).
Private hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome, dog walking fields adjacent to the site, with footpaths leading to 13 miles of woodland walks.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shared bike storage.
Shop 6 miles, pub 4.8 miles.
Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250
Reviews (50)
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Danielle
Everything you could need for a relaxing time away. Lovely touches on arrival. Beautiful house in peaceful surroundings. Perfect to switch off from life and have family time. Maybe consider matress upgrades. Definitely return without hesitation. This place is a hidden gem.
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Lizzie
Plenty of glasses, crockery and kitchen equipment for us all to eat together, and plenty of seating. Dressing tables were a good bonus! It was very hot when we stayed (over 30 degrees) and the house stayed impressively cool (we did keep the curtains by the front door closed). Communication from Westhope was great, they were responsive and had changed the bed setup for us as requested. There is absolutely no signal in the area (but good wifi in the house) so I would recommend making sure you have the directions ready before you set off and also looking up the last lane and entrance on street view so that you recognise it. The sign on the verge is very helpful!
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Stephanie
The property was so well maintained and the setting was beautiful. And the cake on arrival was such a personal touch that we certainly didnt expect. We loved the hot tub and the games room was a great facility to have. Although we had to drive everywhere, everything was quite close. Ludlow was such a beautiful town with lots to keep us busy. We will definitely be back. Thank you