Guests say
The Maltster's House in Ludlow receives glowing praise for its spacious, beautifully restored interiors, high-quality furnishings, and excellent central location. Guests consistently highlight the spotless cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. The property is ideal for family gatherings and group stays, with thoughtful touches and helpful owners frequently mentioned. While parking and the number of bathrooms are noted as minor inconveniences, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a memorable stay in Ludlow.
Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with guests describing the house as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained. No significant negative comments were made regarding cleanliness.
The location is widely regarded as excellent, with easy walking access to Ludlow town centre, shops, restaurants, and transport links. Some mention of road noise and parking challenges, but these are minor compared to the overall convenience.
Guests consistently mention spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and a relaxing atmosphere. The property accommodates large groups well, though a few note that additional bathrooms or toilets would be helpful for maximum occupancy.
Facilities are highly rated, with a well-equipped kitchen, quality appliances, and ample crockery and utensils. Occasional issues with parking, TV, and towel size are mentioned, but these are outweighed by the overall high standard.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers, helpful recommendations, and proactive communication from the owners. While some guests received gifts or extras, these are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
This superb 18th century Ludlow holiday cottage is situated just 5 minutes' walk from the heart of the famous medieval town of Ludlow, one of the UK's finest examples of Tudor England. This charming Grade II listed Ludlow cottage has been awarded Ludlow's Conservation and Heritage Award for quality of conservation and enhancement, having been immaculately renovated, decorated and furnished in a traditional style, which provides luxury accommodation and oak beams throughout. This Ludlow cottage provides very spacious, character accommodation, ideal for a family holiday in beautiful Shropshire. At this Ludlow cottage there are six large bedrooms, including one on the ground floor with an en-suite bathroom.
On the ground floor there is also a kitchen with breakfast area, an attractive dining room with TV, and a sitting room with TV and a Clearview woodburning stove, which is perfect for relaxing in front of after an exciting day exploring the Shropshire countryside. Ludlow is home to a majestic 11th century castle, renowned shops, pubs, wonderful restaurants, tea rooms and racecourse, and is famous for its huge variety of food, art and transport festivals. For the more energetic there is cycling and fishing close by, as well as golf and numerous walking routes along the Mortimer Trail. Nearby attractions include Stokesay Castle, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (as seen on TV), the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Wroxeter Roman Ruins, the Severn Valley Railway and medieval Shrewsbury and Hereford.
This is a Ludlow holiday cottage of the highest quality offering wonderful family accommodation in a truly special all year round location.
Ludlow is a market town on the River Teme in Shropshire, and is well known for its variety of attractive listed buildings, medieval streets and imposing castle. Ludlow also boasts a variety of good quality restaurants, along with pubs and shops serving fresh produce. There are art and craft shops, and the Linney Riverside Park has the opportunity to hire boats, has a play area and also a putting green. Ludlow is close to Shropshire attractions including Ironbridge, Church Stretton, the Severn Valley Railway and Cardingmill Valley.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: Master bedroom with 4 poster king size bed with en-suite shower room with rainhead shower, 1 x first-floor family room with king-size, double bed and single bed which also has a new very secure pull-out bed which goes alongside the other single, 2 x super king-size double bedroom with ensuite with double walk-in shower with rainhead, WC and wash hand basin, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request), 1 x ground floor twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite shower, basin, washing machine and tumble dryer and WC.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
2 x TVs with FreeSat and Blu-ray DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Permit parking provided for 1 car opposite the property, roadside parking available, 24-hour car park is also available.
Enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles.
Town centre, castle and leisure centre with swimming pool and spa a short walk away.
Commonwealth Alexander Stadium 56.2 miles away.
Note: There is a parking permit provided for one car opposite the property.
Note: Roadside parking and 24-hour car park is a few minutes walk away from the property.
Note: The preferred check-in day is a Friday and a Monday.
Note: If you are looking to check in on a bank holiday, please call us to discuss before making the booking.
Note: This property requires at least 48 hours notice for new bookings, and cannot accept bookings for less than 3 nights
Check in time is 4pm and check out is 10am
Reviews (48)
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Graham
Location was excellent to visit the Ludlow centre. The property owner was most helpful in every way. Faultless holiday.
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Steve
Clean, very comfortable for 11 of us, great location. The homeowner was very kind and helpful. We all enjoyed our stay immensely.
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Rosemary
The house was beautifully decorated, clean, comfortable and spacious .. the bathroom was a favourite with us all!! We really appreciated all the extras to make us welcome .. the fresh flowers were beautiful. And many thanks for all the recommendations for things to see and do in Ludlow. We would all highly recommend the Maltsterâs House and hope to stay there again one day. Many thanks.