Guests say
The Cottage in Montgomery is a spacious and characterful former pub, ideal for families and groups seeking a memorable getaway. Guests praise its quirky charm, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and fun features like the bar, pool table, and hot tub. The location is excellent, with scenic walks, local pubs, and amenities nearby. While most found the property clean and welcoming, a few noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness. Overall, the property offers a unique and enjoyable stay in a picturesque village setting.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, but several reviews mentioned dust, cobwebs, dog hair, and some missed cleaning in bathrooms and communal areas. These issues were not universal but noted by enough guests to warrant attention.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful village setting, proximity to local pubs, shops, and scenic walks, as well as easy access to nearby attractions. Guests consistently enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and local amenities.
Guests frequently commented on the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and the ability for large groups to relax together or find quiet spaces. The property is well-suited for families and groups, with plenty of room and cosy features.
The cottage's facilities, including the hot tub, bar, pool table, darts, and well-equipped kitchen, were a major highlight. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues such as broken darts, a worn pool table, and occasional hot tub temperature problems, but overall the amenities were enjoyed by most.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as slippers, dressing gowns, Prosecco, and Welsh cakes on arrival. However, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Formerly a 16th-century public house, the owners have retained the charm of a country inn with the comfort of a private hot tub.. 3 steps to entrance (level access via side gate to back door).
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (No TV)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio area and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (private). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps in the garden. Please do not charge electric vehicles, please use the charging points in nearby supermarket car park.. This elevated property enjoys beautiful views to the front. Originally a public house, this property offers guest comfortable accommodation while retaining the charm of the country inn. The property includes an enclosed garden and full use of a private hot tub. Montgomery Castle is literally a short walk away. The Offa’s Dyke National Trail runs close to the town, providing a good excuse to get your boots on and head off for a walk, with vineyards and home-made ice cream suppliers nearby.
Guests are also very close to the National Trust properties Powys Castle, Chirk Castle, Erddig and Attingham Park. The Welshpool to Llanfair steam railway, Montgomery Canal and Lake Vyrnwy are all local and well worth a visit. Quad biking, paintballing and horse riding are all available locally, and watersports can be found at Bala Lake and in Llangollen, a 40-minute drive. Historic Shrewsbury is a 30-minute drive away, while within easy driving distance there is also Welshpool and Newtown all of which host a wide range of bars, shops and restaurants, and the west Wales coastline is approximately an hour’s drive away.
Free WiFi
Hot tub towels are not provided, please remember to bring your own.
Please do not charge Electric Vehicles at the property - there is Tesco supermarket within a couple miles which has charging points, alongside the main car park.
Please note: Please bring darts if you wish to use the dartboard.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (23)
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James Bell
I spent 4 nights at The Cottage with a group of friends for my 50th birthday and had a really lovely time. Some additional family members joined us for one of the afternoons. The kitchen, dining and living room areas were plenty spacious enough for us all. The BBQ (which I don’t remember seeing mentioned on the website?) came with some charcoal, though definitely bring extra if you’re feeding a big group!. The owner, Mike, was very friendly and was kind enough to drop off a bottle of Prosecco, some Welsh cakes and flowers when we arrived! The hot tub seemed a bit heavy on the chlorine at first, but was fine on the second night and was a very welcome addition. Whilst basic and in less than perfect condition, the pool table provided a great deal of fun for us all. The area is beautiful. It’s lovely being amidst the rolling hills of Wales and Shropshire. Whilst Montgomery is a small town with only a small-ish shop, nearby Welshpool (10-15 minute drive) has a large supermarket. My only really gripe is that there were quite a lot of flies in the kitchen. It’s probably a bad time of year for them and probably made worse due to the recent hot spells. There was no indication that this was due to any sort of a lack of cleanliness and the owners have taken various measures to mitigate this. All said, if I was staying in this area again with a group of friends, this would be a great place to come back to.
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Neil Morris
Just back from a lovely week celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday, with the family and had a fabulous time. Very spacious, clean and plenty to keep us amused, playing pool and darts and enjoying the hot tub. Located in a gorgeous village, with excellent local walks and nice cafes.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely time and made the best of it as the house is situated in a beautiful spot with two pubs in walking distance as well as the castle ruins. However, the accommodation itself could be so much more as it is currently looking a little unloved. A new dart board with lighting would be good and some of the utensils/appliances need a little attention as mentioned in previous reviews. Cleaning definitely needs to be improved as the whole house was quite dusty/cobwebs and there was also lots of dog hair which set my son’s chest off. We couldn’t use the hot tub on the first evening which was disappointing when only there for the two nights. We were there as two families with teenage children so still had a great time, just a shame it’s not as good as it could be with a little more attention to detail.