OLIVE HUT, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bishop's Castle

Olive Hut near Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom.

Olive Hut is a single-storey shepherd’s hut with a studio-style layout comprising a fold-away double bed, kitchenette with 2-ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, kettle, and toaster, and a dining space with woodburning stove. There is also a shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Heating is provided by the woodburning stove, with fuel, power, and a starter pack for the stove included in the rent. Bed linen and towels are also included. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with patio, a covered seating area with a bar and dart board, outdoor seating, fire pit, cold plunge tub, and a wood-fired hot tub, along with off-road parking for one car. Up to 3 well-behaved dogs welcome with a supplement of 15 GBP per dog. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: Access is via a short gravel path. Note: The bed folds into the wall to reveal a dining table and bench seating. Olive Hut offers a unique stay in the Shropshire countryside. Note: This property only accepts bookings up to 3 nights maximum.

Amenities: Heating from woodburning stove. 2-ring ceramic hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, kettle, toaster. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed garden with covered seating area with dart board and bar, outdoor seating, fire put, Cold Plunge Tub and wood-fired hot tub with countryside views. Off-road parking for 1 car. Up to 3 well-behaved dogs welcome with a supplement of £15 per dog. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: Short walk to the Shepherds Huts via a gravel path. Note: Bed folds up into the wall with the duvet and mattress on it to reveal a dining table and bench seating. Note: This property only accepts bookings up to 3 nights maximum.

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 attractive market town of Bishop's Castle is surrounded by the South West Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The ancient town offers a farmer's market once a month, and an excellent variety of shops, a brewery, pubs, and places to eat. It is famous for its regular festivals and fairs, including Party in the Park, the walking festival, and the particularly popular Michaelmas Fair. A weekly market can be found in Lydham village hall, selling local produce. The town is ideally placed for walking and touring the Welsh Marches, rural Shropshire and North Herefordshire, while the fascinating and well-known towns of Montgomery, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are all within easy reach. You can also enjoy the numerous nearby attractions, including Powis Castle, the Severn Valley Railway and walks along Offa’s Dyke and The Shropshire Way.