THE OLD CHINA SHOP, family friendly in Ludlow

The Old China Shop in Ludlow, Shropshire, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

The Old China Shop is a reverse‑level property with two ground‑floor double bedrooms, one en suite, plus a separate shower room. Upstairs is an open‑plan living space with a well‑equipped kitchen, dining for four and sitting area with Smart TV, Netflix and Sky. Heating, WiFi, linen and towels included. Sorry, no smoking or pets. Note: Accessed via Pepper Lane, a narrow single lane suitable for unloading luggage with entry through a gate to the side door. Please note this property has a 400 GBP good housekeeping bond.

Amenities: Gas central heating with underfloor source at ground floor. Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave combi, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee machine. Digital Smart TV and audio speaker system. Fibre broadband wifi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Easy access to public parking. Sorry, no smoking and no pets allowed. Note: Accessed via Pepper Lane, a narrow single lane suitable for unloading luggage with entry through a gate to the side door. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400


Region: A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

Town: The historic market town of Ludlow is situated on the River Teme, amidst the outstanding countryside of the Welsh Marches. With more than 500 listed buildings, the town provides a fascinating range of architecture including Ludlow Castle which is over 900 years old and is one of the first stone castles to be built in England. Today the castle is open all year round and hosts a wide range of events including outdoor theatre, food, art and literature festivals and many antique and art fairs. Below the castle, Millenium Green offers a large public riverside green and weir and provides excellent indoor and outdoor dining facilities via the Green Cafe located right on the riverside. Ludlow has held street markets since the twelfth century. Nowadays, a traditional open-air market takes place in the town square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year. More than forty stalls selling a range of goods including fresh produce, cheeses, books and a selection of local crafts are on offer with the 'Local to Ludlow' produce market some Thursdays and an Antique & Flea market some Sundays. Ludlow is also a gourmet’s paradise and a shopper’s dream. The town boasts many places to eat and drink, as well as a number of exclusive boutique style clothes and gift shops. Ludlow is within easy reach of Church Stretton, Shrewsbury and Hereford, as well as popular attractions such as World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Cardingmill Valley. Ludlow is a superb destination for a relaxing all year-round break.