Guests say
Byne Brook Cottage in Shropshire is a spacious and well-equipped retreat, praised for its cleanliness, ample space, and beautiful location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like cakes and local apple juice upon arrival, as well as the property's suitability for families, pets, and walkers. The enclosed garden and proximity to local amenities and attractions add to the charm of this countryside haven.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well-maintained. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the comfort and enjoyment of their stays.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted as excellent, offering a quiet countryside setting with easy access to local towns and amenities. Its proximity to walking trails and attractions like Ludlow and Church Stretton is also appreciated.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the beds extremely comfortable and the cottage warm and cosy. However, a few guests mentioned that some sofas were less comfortable, slightly impacting the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally praised for being well-equipped and maintained, with special mentions of the kitchen and utility room. Some guests suggested improvements such as more comfortable outdoor seating and an updated TV, indicating room for enhancement.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the reviews, with guests touched by welcoming gestures such as cakes and local apple juice. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A spacious detached cottage ideally located on the owners 360 acre livestock and arable farm, in the scattered hamlet of Strefford, just two miles from the market town of Craven Arms, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This light and airy cottage provides superb accommodation, perfect for a get together with friends and family in the beautiful Shropshire Hills. Enter the cottage into a large hallway ideal for storing walking gear and wellies, off which is a cloakroom with a basin and WC. From the hallway is a large farmhouse-style kitchen with dining table to seat all guests, where you can catch up with the day's events over dinner. A utility room with external door can be found off the kitchen which provides space for drying off your dog after a day exploring the lovely countryside surrounding the cottage! The delightful sitting room with sumptuous leather sofas is a great place for watching a family film, and this room has the added benefit of doors to the garden. Climb the stairs from the hallway to the charming first floor bedrooms, including the master room which has en-suite facilities, and the two further bedrooms offer versatile accommodation. Outside, guests can relax in the enclosed lawned garden, cook a barbecue lunch, enjoy alfresco dining on a summer's evening or take a short walk to the local pub which will delight with home-cooked food and real ales. Close by is the pretty market town of Craven Arms, beautiful Stokesay Castle and Wenlock Edge providing many lovely walks. A wonderful cottage to be enjoyed all year round. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 24739 and 24740, together they sleep 10.
The small market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches is conveniently located 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 also has some charming 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. ChurchStretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. This is a perfect base for touring all of beautiful Shropshire at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lockable bike storage in garage.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: Due to the owners' farm opposite, dogs should be kept on a lead when outside the garden.
Reviews (79)
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Joel
It was nice to welcomed by the proprietor and be met with some lovely cupcakes and fresh, locally produced apple juice. The accommodation was spacious ,warm, clean and well equipped. We also had a very large and generous amount of firewood provided to us. There are plenty of good walks nearby and the accommodation provided a suitable and quiet recluse from the bonfire fireworks that my dog loathes. We would happily re-book should we visit the area again.
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Carol
The beds were very comfortable and had lovely fluffy quilts (not tired and flat!) Two bathrooms worked very well for our party of two couples. The kitchen was well equipped, plenty of crockery, glasses etc Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier was useful. Plenty of parking. Quiet location. We did find it a little chilly, the logburner was brilliant for the lounge but it wouldnât have been comfortable without it and the bedrooms were certainly chilly, which was fine for sleeping, but not great for milling around getting dressed/undressed.
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Ingrid
Everything was perfect.Beds were very comfortable and everywhere was spotless. Great local walks & location for exploring further afield.Very secure dog friendly garden too was much appreciated. Caroline made us feel very welcome.The cakes & apple juice left for our arrival were delicious. Would highly recommend Byne Brook Cottage.