Guests say
Milford Tree Tops is a quaint and peaceful cottage in Craven Arms, Shropshire, praised for its quiet, relaxing atmosphere and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the clean, tidy, and well-maintained property, with its beautiful garden and surrounding countryside ideal for walking and exploring. While most experiences are positive, there is a mention of a less satisfactory stay due to a perceived smell and lack of response from the hosts.
The majority of guests found the property to be clean and tidy. However, one review mentioned a strong fusty smell, suggesting a possible need for a deeper clean or airing out, which slightly lowers the overall cleanliness score.
The location is highly regarded for its beauty and tranquillity, with starlit skies and a quiet setting. It is considered an ideal base for exploring the local area, although one guest noted the isolated nature of the property.
Guests generally found the property comfortable and cosy, especially for solo travellers or couples. However, there were comments about an uncomfortable bed and a small bathroom, which may affect the comfort level for some guests.
The property is described as well-equipped and adequate for guests' needs, with a private garden and parking. Some guests experienced issues with the television and mobile signal, and one guest had difficulty contacting the owners, which affects the score.
The hosts are frequently mentioned as welcoming and accommodating, often providing home-made scones and garden produce. While these gestures are appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoying a private position within the grounds of the owner’s home is Milford Tree Tops, a delightful studio-style accommodation set over the first floor. With its lovely hillside location and set in open countryside, this property is perfect for a solo traveller or a couple to explore the delights of Shropshire, with a plethora of walks available on the doorstep. From your off-road parking space, venture through the beautifully-presented garden before discovering your temporary home. Climb the couple of steps before finding the open-plan living space, containing everything you could possibly need for a self-catering getaway. Here, there is a compact kitchen area, where you can rustle up some tasty snacks and a dining table, where you can map out the next day’s hiking route or toast to a fabulous holiday with your partner. Continuing through the open-plan space find two plush armchairs that are awaiting to be curled up in at the end of a bracing day, with a TV for entertainment and an electric log burner effect fire for additional warmth in the winter evenings. Concluding the interior is a sumptuous double bed and a sleek shower room, featuring a walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, find a small patio area, where table and chairs offers an alternative space for a spot of alfresco dining, with the gardens and countryside beyond to admire. If you can tear yourself away from this small oasis, head into the nearby town of Ludlow and Craven Arms, where you will find plenty of supermarkets and small/private businesses where you can pick up treats, and plenty of pubs and restaurant when you want to linger over a pint one evening. Just a short distance away from Craven Arms is Stokesay Castle, which is a fine example of medieval fortified manor house, with a chapel, garden and moat walk to discover. Other historical attractions include the National Trust properties of Croft Castle and Parkland, Berrington Hall, Dudmaston and Brockhampton Estate, which lies slightly further afield.
Alternatively, spend an afternoon exploring the market town of Ludlow, home to a larger collection of amenities, as well as the magnificent 12th century Norman castle, where
you can uncover hidden rooms or visit the market or catch a concert. Much Wenlock, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth are also within half hours drive and offer beautiful and interesting vistas as well as more amenities to delight. Avid ramblers will be spoilt for choice by the walks and trails that await them in the Shropshire Hills Area of Natural Beauty, including the famous Offa’s Dyke Path, which enjoys a diverse landscape and history to uncover. With all of this and much more, secure your stay at Milford Tree Tops and look forward to a holiday to beautiful Shropshire.
Craven Arms is a small market town resting amidst the countryside setting on Shropshire. It is often refereed to as the The Gateway to the Marches and is conveniently positioned between the medieval town of Ludlow and Church Stretton. Within the town, you will find a good selection of amenities, making it a superb base for touring afield. Local attractions include the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley, Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre and Stokesay Castle.
Accommodation
First-floor studio.
Open-plan living space with double bed, kitchen area, dining area and sitting area with electric log burner effect fire.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Electric log burner effect fire and oil filled radiators.
Mini Oven and double hob plates, fridge, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Lawn garden area and small decked area with table and chairs.
Sorry, no pets or smoking.
Shop, pub and garage 0.9 miles
Reviews (19)
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Stuart
It was quiet and peaceful. It was a quaint little place ideal for two people looking for a relaxing break. The hosts were very welcoming and accomodating. The property was clean and tidy, and well maintained. Overall, if you looking for a peaceful, and relaxing place to stay this is the ideal place, espiecally in the garden when the weather is nice.
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Sonya
The property was small but well equipped and adequate for my needs, however there was a strong fusty smell as if the place needed a thorough airing/deep clean. I opened all the windows and went out in search of a shop where I could buy matches to light scented candles. I found nowhere due to the isolated location and the fact that it was Good Friday. I went back thinking I would get used to it. I was unable to relax and could not get the television to work (fortunately there were some old dvds). I rang the owners but couldn't get through due to there being no signal, so I sent a text message. (I never got a response) I went to bed in the hard and uncomfortable bed and woke up still feeling very disapointed and ill at ease. The smell had not abaited at all. I packed my bags and went to leave as I couldn't face another 2 nights there. I saw the owners as I left, they apologised and said that maybe I was very sensitive to smells!!! I didn't want to make a fuss, I just wanted to get home. I today contacted Sykes who got in touch with the owners, who have denied the refund for the 2 nights that I did not stay there. I think this was a fair request having spent an unsatisfactory first night and having travelled almost 80 miles to get there, and hoped that common decency would prevail. Sykes have said there is nothing more that I can do. So I am over £300 out of pocket and have an unsatisfactory 1 night stay to show for it. To say the customer service from both parties has been poor is un understatement!
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Michael
On site parking and the Keysafe entry to the studio allowed total freedom to come and go at any time. I was welcomed by host Valerie on arrival and entered a delightful space where delicious fruit cake was waiting on the table, an ideal accompaniment to red wine which, fortunately, I had in my case :) The first chilly evenings of autumn had arrived but the electric heaters soon filled the studio with an enveloping warmth. The sitting area was cosy, the bed comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The bathroom with its pleasingly hot electric shower was a little cramped but served its purpose. The Wi-Fi worked well and there were an adequate number of 13 amp sockets for charging phones and laptops. There was not an opportunity to sit in the garden beside the large pond but it would have been idyllic on a warm evening. I was given some home grown apples when I left which are now deep inside several apple crumbles. Thank you for making this reasonably priced, peaceful accommodation available.