Guests say
Guests have enjoyed their stays at 1 Cliff Villas, appreciating its characterful charm, comfortable beds, and modern essentials. The property's proximity to the river and local walks, as well as the nearby Charleton Arms for dining and parking, are noted highlights. Some guests experienced issues with parking and traffic noise, but these were not deterrents to the overall positive experiences.
The property was mostly clean, but some guests noted the presence of animal hairs and cobwebs. The cleanliness appears to be satisfactory to good, with room for improvement.
The location is praised for its stunning views and proximity to Ludlow, the river, and walking paths. However, parking difficulties due to being on a main road are mentioned.
The cottage is described as warm and comfortable, particularly the beds. Some concerns were raised about the brightness of lights and the slipperiness of stairs.
Facilities are generally well-equipped with modern essentials. However, guests reported maintenance issues such as a non-working boiler pilot light, stiff drawers, and a lack of instructions for appliances.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Nestled in the historic market town of Ludlow at the edge of the River Teme is this lovely property dating to the 17th century, 1 Cliff Villas. Boasting four floors, an en-suite master bedroom and pet-friendly accommodation, 1 Cliff Villas welcomes five guests to relish a lovely retreat in Shropshire. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home to discover a well-equipped kitchen with all the expected appliances, ready to cook up a storm; a basement utility also provides an additional fridge/freezer to store the essentials and a washing machine to ensure your holiday wardrobe stays fresh. Step out into the rear garden to relish a tipple as the sun sets, or on cooler evenings retreat to a homely sitting room complete with open fire to truly enjoy quality time with loved ones. Ascend the stairs to the first floor which houses a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, ideal for completing your evening routine, or find an additional double and neatly-presented single bedroom on the second floor, serviced by a bathroom, to rest your head in. When you’re ready to explore, amble into the nearby town of Ludlow where you’ll find Ludlow Castle and St Laurence’s Church which you can climb and admire stunning views over the surrounding areas; you can also enjoy Ludlow Market or take a stroll along the river. Further afield, journey into the Shropshire Hills AONB where Stokesay Castle, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and the Land of Lost Content Museum reside, in addition to the beautiful Millichope Park and a variety of walking, cycling and hiking trails to fill your days. You are also well-positioned here to spend the day in bustling Birmingham where you’ll discover Cadbury World, Black Country Living Museum and Drayton Manor Theme Park. Whisk your loved ones away to this lovely abode in Shropshire and make 1 Cliff Villas your next home-away-from-home.
The picturesque Welsh Marches scenery surrounds the mediaeval market town of Ludlow, which is located on the River Teme. The town has a wonderful variety of architecture, including Ludlow Castle, which is almost 900 years old and one of the first stone castles to be erected in England. The town has more than 500 listed structures. The castle is now open throughout the year and offers a variety of activities, such as outdoor theatre, culinary, art, and literature festivals, as well as several antique and art fairs. A huge public riverside green and weir are available at Millenium Green, which is located beneath the castle. The Green Cafe, which is close on the river, also offers good indoor and outdoor dining options. Street markets have been held in Ludlow since the eleventh century. Today, the town square hosts a classic open-air market every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of the year. With the "Local to Ludlow" produce market on certain Thursdays and a "Antique & Flea market" on some Sundays, there are more than forty stalls selling a variety of goods, including fresh vegetables, cheeses, books, and a selection of local crafts. Additionally, Ludlow is a shopping and foodie's dream. Numerous restaurants and bars, as well as upscale boutique-style clothing and gift stores, can be found in the town. Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, and Hereford are easily accessible from Ludlow, as are well-known destinations including the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall, Croft Castle, and Cardingmill Valley. Ludlow is a great place to go for a relaxed break any time of year.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, double basins and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Basement utility.
Sitting room with open fire
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking available.
Rear garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub and river 0.1 miles
Reviews (5)
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Harry
We enjoyed the olde worlde vibe with some modern essentials like the shower, central heating and dishwasher!! Overall a super stay.... we dined at the Charlton and parked in their car park. It was no hardship!!
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Ewan
1/ bad musty and chemical smell possibly coming from next door which is completely derelict 2/windows dirty and full of cobwebs 3/mirror fell off wardrobe door when opened 4/bedroom curtain holder feel off wall 5/no welcome pack 6/broken flush handle on wc 7/front door Mortice lock very difficult to lock 8/no instructions or visitors comment book 9/kitchen not very well organized
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Janet
Requested parking in my Sykes listing but there was no parking and did not know this until final details received but asked at Charleton Arms next door and they kindly allowed us to use their car park which was also excellent for food and evening drinks on the terrace overlooking the river. Property well equipped but missed a wardrobe in main bedroom, however wall hooks provided behind door. Drawers very stiff to open, bed comfortable. I agree with listing that stairs would prove difficult with mobility issues & down to cellar. There is a lot of traffic noise as house is on busy road. Mostly clean but there was evidence of animal hairs around. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return.