Guests say
The Old Farmhouse in Shropshire is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its spaciousness, beautiful garden, and private hot tub. Guests appreciate the property's suitability for large groups and family gatherings, with special mentions of the welcoming cake and wine. The rural setting offers peace and tranquillity, though some guests note the remoteness as a consideration. Overall, the property provides a delightful stay with a few minor suggestions for improvement.
Most guests found The Old Farmhouse to be clean and well-presented upon arrival. However, a few guests mentioned minor issues such as cobwebs and a smell in the dining room, suggesting room for improvement in thoroughness.
The property's rural location is appreciated for its peace and lack of light pollution, offering a tranquil retreat. Some guests, however, found the remoteness less convenient for accessing local amenities and pubs, which affected their overall experience.
Guests consistently report that The Old Farmhouse offers a comfortable stay, with ample space and facilities for both adults and children. The presence of a games room and a large garden added to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests.
The property is well-equipped with a hot tub, games room, and sufficient kitchen amenities. Some guests suggested additional improvements such as better Wi-Fi coverage, more bathroom facilities, and updates to the games room equipment.
While many guests mentioned and appreciated the thoughtful gestures of a welcome cake and wine, these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay. The consistent mention of these touches indicates a level of thoughtfulness in the hospitality provided.
About this property
A luxury detached cottage set in the delightful village of Westhope in Shropshire. Set in a beautiful location with a sufficient space inside and out, this property is perfect for big groups in the stunning countryside. The inviting exterior with stone walls and oak window and door frames welcome you into the well-equipped, spacious kitchen, finished with stylish, modern equipment and decor. Despite being a large cottage, The Old Farmhouse has a certain homely feel to it, with a stately dining table and woodburner sat under traditional wooden beams setting it off wonderfully. The large sitting room overlooks the astounding garden and countryside beyond, whilst being complete with contemporary furniture, underfloor heating, bi-fold doors and a 50'' Smart TV; it makes the perfect chill area. The downstairs is complete with a bright and airy double bedroom and an en-suite shower room, as well as a stylish wet room, finished to an excellent standard in keeping with the property. The upstairs reveals four stunning bedrooms with charming decoration and views towards the stunning scenery. The vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and comfortable beds really make this a family and friends cottage. The garden is nothing short of sensational, beautifully landscaped with flashy furniture and a hot tub, you will do well to even leave this cottage and get into Westhope itself. The garden also contains a compact yet impressive studio living area, decorated beautifully and set away from the main building for those who like to get away. An astounding cottage in a fantastic area of England.
Note: Cottage is next to Refs. 1863, 2913, 12658, 26471 and 12657, together they sleep 50.
The market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches sits between the beautiful medieval town of Ludlow and delightful Church Stretton. Craven Arms is an ideal base, which nestles close to the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley with fine walks from the town to lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, or the very popular Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre. The town hascharming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys and the fascinating 'Museum of Lost Content'. Just two miles away in the village of Wistanstow is the Plough Inn, a good local wood brewery. Church Stretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course.
Accommodation
Main building: Six bedrooms: 1 x four poster super king-size with 49'' TV with sofa bed, please note the sofa bed is not suitable for adults and extra linen can be provided at an extra charge,1 x king-size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor king with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor super king size (can be twin on request), with en-suite wet-room and 32" Smart TV.
Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower and WC.
Ground floor wet room.
Kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 3) and church pew (seats 4).
Utility.
Dining room (seats 14) with woodburner.
Sitting room (seats 14).
Boot room.
Separate studio with one super king-size (zip link can be twin on request) with 24" Smart TV, kitchenette and en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Oil central heating with underfloor heating in sitting room and woodburner.
Electric range cooker with 5 ring hob, 3 x fridge, dishwasher.
Under counter freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, 5 x TVs (1 50'' Smart TV with Freeview, 1 24" Smart TV with Freeview, 1 35" Smart TV, 2 freeview TVs), WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Logs for woodburner supplied via an honesty box.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 6 cars to front of property.
Lawned garden, patio with furniture, charcoal BBQ (charcoal not included).
Private hot tub.
Shared games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, selection of books.
Gym with TV and cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym and weights.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shared bike storage.
Shop 6 miles and pub 4.8 miles.
Please note: If you booking is to celebrate a special birthday please notify us before confirming your booking as the owner needs to be consulted.
Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £450
Reviews (36)
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Charles
Cake and vino was a nice touch but sadly no one drinks pink so left for mtce team!!! Whilst it was no issue to us, some of the wooden garden furniture around the table could do with a look at as some arms looked loose and need screws replacingâ¦.in my view. Overall, pleased we chose it but unlikely to come back only because we choose different areas of the UK for our annual get together. A group of guys who worked together and this year was our 19thâ¦. Totally recommend the property
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Valda
The only problem was the toilet seat in the outside studio bedroom was very loose. Other than that everything was spot on and absolutely loved property and the garden. Communication was good with all necessary information regarding the property and its location.
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Richard
The house is well away from town so it's not easy to just pop out for something. The television signal is affected by the trees/ weather but not a big problem. Great management team who are very helpful.