Guests say
Guests are charmed by the quaint and beautifully decorated Number 7 cottage, appreciating its cleanliness, comfort, and proximity to local attractions in Ironbridge. The property's location is ideal for exploring the surrounding area, with friendly locals and good amenities nearby. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and tidy, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. One review mentions a smell of dampness, but this appears to be an isolated comment.
The location is praised for being excellent, with easy access to pubs, shops, and museums. It's within walking distance to Ironbridge and has a friendly atmosphere, making it a perfect base for exploration.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. However, some guests noted steep stairs and high beds which may not suit everyone.
Facilities are generally good with well-equipped kitchens and multiple TVs. Some reviews, however, point out the lack of a hairdryer, oven gloves, and a non-operational log burner, suggesting room for improvement.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Ironbridge 1.2 miles. Nestled within an idyllic row of cottages in the village of Coalbrookdale in Shropshire, is this character abode, Number 7. Tastefully decorated with contemporary living, this inviting cottage is the perfect break for families and their pooch seeking a retreat to Shropshire. Step into the living/dining room and notice the original quarry tiled floor before making yourself at home on the sofa, tuning into the TV and start unwinding for the evening. Move into the kitchen, fitted with a host of appliances to ease you into home-cooking, with a handy dishwasher to assist with the cleaning up! Climb the stairs to reach the first floor, equipped with two character bedrooms, each occupying double beds, one with en-suite shower room and the other an en-suite bathroom, so there’s no need to worry about queues in the morning! Awaken from a leisurely slumber and head out to the front garden, where you can enjoy your morning coffee whilst planning the day ahead. Escape to Number 7 and enjoy this scenic region of Shropshire. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1085245, 1085247, and 1085250, together sleeping up to 14 guests.
The Industrial Revolution was ushered in at Ironbridge Gorge, which is well-known on a global scale. Today, the region is hardly industrial, and the majority of the former industrial sites have been reclaimed by nature, leaving a distinctive and lovely wooded valley. The gorge is now a network of footpaths, bridleways, and rural lanes, and the charming settlement is well-known for being the location of the first iron-built bridge in the world, constructed between 1777 and 1779. The Ironbridge Museums Trust, which includes the fascinating Blists Hill Victorian Village, is a group of eleven museums with industrial and Victorian themes that are spread across the village. Popular historic towns like Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock, and Ludlow, as well as the Wroxeter Roman City, the Severn Valley Railway, the RAF Cosford Museum, and other National Trust properties, are all easily accessible by car. The picturesque county of Shropshire may be explored from a great starting point at Ironbridge.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with sofa bed and decorative log burner only.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
TV, Amazon Alexa, WiFi.
Fuel and power incl in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Allocated parking for 1 car across the road.
Front patio.
Two well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.1 mile.
Note: Due to the age of the property, there are some low ceilings and a narrow and steep staircase.
Note: The log burner is currently not in use.
Note: This property sleeps 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed in living area
Reviews (15)
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Michael
The cottage was very comfortable. It would have been handy to have a couple of small saucepans in the kitchen. I did not find a visitors book or any leaflets of attractions in the surrounding area which would have been nice, although you can look things up on your phone. A lovely stay even with the wet weather.
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Nicolette
The location is perfect - a short walk away from lovely pubs, some great museums, and 10/10 fish and chips. Thereâs no washing machine (the listing is clear about this) but we can recommend Dawley Laundrette which was great. It wouldâve been useful to have some cleaning supplies, extra bin bags, and a couple of extra dishwasher tablets.
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Helen
It was clean and tidy inside and the beds were really comfortable. There was ample kitchen utensils and appliances in the kitchen. Areas for improvement could include; The cooker hob took a little while to figure out without any instructions, leading us to have to google how to operate it. There was a definite underlying smell of damp in the downstairs WC with noticeable mould spores on the peeling paint. The upstairs bathroom had a damp smell too. It would have also been good to have control over the bathroom radiators as having to leave damp towels hanging around only added to the overall damp smell. There is no outside area to hang towels if it is sunny so they stayed damp throughout the week. It would have been useful to have a lamp in the sitting areas at night instead of the wall lights as these reflected onto the TV screen. We enjoyed our stay here and liked the cottage and its location but wouldnât stay again due to the dampness.