Guests say
Conquer Hall is a highly praised cottage in Montgomery, Mid Wales, celebrated for its comfort, cleanliness, and idyllic location. Guests consistently commend the well-equipped facilities, including a hot tub, and the property's spaciousness. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets, add to the charm of this picturesque retreat, making it a top recommendation for a relaxing getaway.
Reviewers are unanimous in their appreciation of the cottage's cleanliness, frequently describing it as 'spotless' and 'pristine'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The cottage's location is consistently praised for its stunning views and peacefulness, with guests appreciating the idyllic setting and proximity to local attractions. The serene environment and beautiful countryside are highlighted as key features.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable and cosy, with a 'home from home' feel. The spacious living areas and well-equipped kitchen contribute to the comfort level, although a few guests mention soft/lumpy mattresses.
The facilities, including a well-maintained hot tub and a secure garden, receive high praise. The property is well-equipped for entertainment and relaxation, with only minor maintenance issues noted, which were promptly addressed.
The thoughtful gestures, such as welcome hampers and fresh flowers, are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Montgomery 1.2 miles. This fantastic, detached cottage sits on a quiet country lane in the village of Hendomen near Montgomery, close to the border of Mid Wales and Shropshire. Conquer Hall offers stunning views out towards Montgomery Castle and the surrounding countryside and boasts spacious and newly refurbished accommodation for a group of family or friends wanting to explore Mid Wales and the surrounding Shropshire Hills, while the coast and Snowdonia National Park are also accessible. Enter this huge property into a hallway and discover the kitchen/diner with a dining table set for eight, where the whole group can gather to enjoy meals together, while the kitchen has a feature oil-fired AGA Range cooker, along with an oven and hob and fridge/freezer, plus lots of storage and work space to prep ingredients, as well as charming wooden beam ceilings and tiled flooring with underfloor heating, which can be found throughout the ground floor level of the property. The cosy sitting room has a fantastic feature fireplace, complete with woodburning stove, with a wall mounted TV placed above, so you can relax on the huge leather corner sofa or one of two matching armchairs and enjoy your favourite shows as the woodburner heats the room. There is a king-size double bedroom on this floor, as well as a shower room with walk-in shower, so ideal accommodation for any guests with mobility issues, while the utility room completes the layout of this floor, with a handy washing machine and tumble dryer. The first floor of the property is split into two halves, accessed via two different staircases; from the kitchen, head upstairs to discover the master king-size double bedroom, complete with a dressing table, large wardrobe to store your belongings and lovely views of the castle on the hill, a twin room with a choice of single or double bed and a contemporary shower room suite, while the other side of the property is accessed via the entrance hall and leads to a king-size double bedroom and family bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside, you will find ample off-road parking on the gravel driveway, as well as a large, enclosed back garden with a patio, furniture and a hot tub, plus steps up to the lawn where you'll be able to enjoy the incredible countryside views which surround the property. The town of Montgomery is just over a mile away from the cottage, where you'll find a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as its Norman castle ruins, Medieval town walls and fascinating Old Bell Museum. Welshpool is slightly further afield, where you can explore the Llyn Coed y Dinas nature reserve, the National Trust-owned Powis Castle and why not take a ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway to enjoy the picturesque rural scenery? The market town of Bishop's Castle rests on the fringes of the Shropshire Hills AONB, your gateway into the incredible countryside that offers many walking and cycling trails, with stand out routs including the moorland of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd and the Offa's Dyke Path national trail. Enjoy riverside strolls along the nearby River Severn, and hop in a car towards the spectacular Snowdonia National Park, or the lovely beaches along the coast of West Wales around Cardigan Bay. You will not be short of things to do amidst spectacular scenery with a stay at this wonderful holiday cottage.
Montgomery sits just one mile from the Wales/England in Mid Wales. The town is popular with tourists and offers a good selection of individual shops, pubs and restaurants, including the Michelin star The Checkers restaurant. Visit the ruins of the 13th century Montgomery Castle, which enjoys stunning views over the town’s timber-framed houses and cobbled streets and across Wales. A few miles to the south is the historic market town of Bishop's Castle, while the wider area is wonderful for walking and cycling through picturesque countryside. You can venture further into Wales towards the Snowdonia National Park, or cross the border to explore the Shropshire Hills aonb, while the coast at Cardigan Bay is easily accessible.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size double, 2 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
1 x bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC,1 x ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Oil fired AGA Range cooker, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Enclosed rear patio with furniture, lawn and hot tub.
Off-road parking.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Please bring towels for hot tub.
Note: Check in 4pm.Note: The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property
Reviews (77)
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Hannah
Owners are great and welcomed us with fresh eggs, flowers, tea/coffee, sugar and milk. There's is plenty of parking so perfect for our annual gatherings.
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Nicola
My son came early with his kids and partner. They got engaged in the hottub. There was plenty of room for everyone and we didn't feel squashed. A lovely time was had by all.
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Lynne
Really comfortable and clean with good communication from owner. A beautiful location and we struck lucky with the weather too. Would highly recommend