Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door

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A stone building with multiple windows and a stone wall in front.
A garden with a lawn, a swing set, a stone wall, and a table with chairs.
A dining table set for four with a menu, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine. There is a stone wall, a window with curtains, and a vase with flowers on a side table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, and a patterned rug.
A lush garden with a stone wall, various plants, and a distant view of a green field.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Countryside backdrop
    Guests love the peaceful countryside views at this property.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shropshire Hills

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Church Stretton, ENG
  • Place, Shropshire Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludlow Castle
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, The International Centre
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double room

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Toliet and Wasbasin

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Church Stretton

Located in Church Stretton, this cottage is in a rural area. Cineworld Shrewsbury and The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Church Stretton Leisure Centre and Cartwheel Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider Mickey Miller's and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Church Stretton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Shropshire Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 31 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Telford Shopping Centre - 36 min drive - 42.1 km
  • The International Centre - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Iron Bridge - 40 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Church Stretton Station - 10 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Bike Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yew Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bottle And Glass - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Horseshoes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door located?

This family-friendly Church Stretton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton Leisure Centre and St Laurence's Church. Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd and Wilderhop Manor are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country retreat

Perfect cosy country retreat, excellent wild birds on the bird feeder, cosy and warm cottage, spotlessly clean. From the door or short drive to beautiful walks in the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adrian and wendy

Adrian and Wendy lovely couple made our stay very comfortable lovely area good walks overall smashing couple of days super clean cottage would like to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2023
It was lovely to meet you both and I am delighted you enjoyed the cottage and your stay. The OS Maps and walking books in cottage will show you the great walks from the door over the Lawley and Caer Caradoc hills.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

It was perfect from start to finish, rock cakes made for arrival, freshly laid eggs for breakfast, log burner lit for us. Wendy and Adrian left us alone but were there if we needed anything at anytime, was lovely waking up looking out at the horses and eating in the dining room looking out at the birds on the bird table.. would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caradoc Cottage

It was our second stay at the cottage, we love it there. Wendy & Adrian are so welcoming, there is everything you need in the cottage for a very comfortable stay. It’s very peaceful, beautiful countryside. Lovely walking countryside all around the cottage. Will be going back. It’s great to look out of the window & see the horses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
It was lovely to see you both again and I hope you enjoyed your day out at Powis Castle. We very much look forward to seeing you in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Only a two night stay but amazing. We wanted a good walk for my sister’s birthday. This was perfect walks from the door step, nice clean cottage, yet just a short drive to the nearest town. Wendy was great helping us with the real fire, both Wendy and partner was friendly but not in our space. Need to go back two days not enough time to see everything. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy weekend

Wendy was an outstanding host from start to finish. She contacted us to help us re-route due to a road closure, ensured there was a roaring fire awaiting us on our arrival and was genuinely interested in our plans for the weekend. The cottage was the perfect cosy base for us. Traditionally decorated, spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you need for your stay. So many guidebooks are provided that I can't wait to get back to explore further!! Very many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Hi Kay Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both at the weekend and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you both again in the future. Best Wishes for Christmas and the New year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THIS PLACE IS REALLY LOVELY!

Wendy and Adrian are the sort of genuinely warm people who don't get in your way, are laid back but really efficient, and have thought of everything you might need in the cottage, including stuff I haven't even got organised in my own home. The log burner is easy to light (although they'd lit it for us when we arrived), everything works and is beautifully clean, the maps and local information provided is extensive and really useful, the home-made buns and newly-laid eggs left for us were excellent, the bed is comfortable, even the horses are friendly. Wendy had offered to get shopping in for us, which we said we didn't need, but anyway had left a load of basics for us. There are beautiful walks right from the doorstep, and the cottage is right between Caer Caradoc and The Lawley, and only a few minutes drive to Church Stretton, where the most fantastic delicatessen, Van Doesburg's in the High Street, does the best ready-made meals, puddings and cakes, sandwiches, a wonderful selection of cheeses, all excellent quality. We loved our few days there, and would go back like a shot. Felt sad leaving after only 3 days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage for 4 near Church Stretton

Caradoc cottage was the base for an amazing stay in the Shropshire hills. The cottage was spotlessly clean, totally comfortable and provided everything you might need for a wonderful stay even down to kindling and logs for the (unseasonable) use of the wood burner and a welcome batch of rock cakes and tea on arrival. Wendy and Adrian are the perfect hosts too - friendly and helpful with a wealth of information so thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Great cottage with absolutely everything we needed for a wonderful holiday. Extras included good/ drinks in cupboard and fridge and homemade cakes. So many wonderful walks and places to visit nearby. Hope to stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2020
It was lovely to meet you all and are delighted you had a wonderful holiday. We look forward to seeing you again to explore Shropshire and the many beautiful walks from the door.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage was perfect in every way.

We felt so content and cosy. All the rooms made us at home and the kitchen equipment was suburb and almost new.. Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent return visit

This is our second visit to the property and we enjoyed it just as much the second time around. Wendy and Adrian are very welcoming hosts and our granddaughter loved seeing the horses and chickens. We found lots of places to visit in the locality and particularly enjoyed Housemans restaurant in Church Stretton. Many thanks again to Wendy & Adrian from John, Ann, Sarah & Emily
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was lovely to see you all again and hear about the new places you visited on your second stay in Church Stretton, Shropshire. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. Best Wishes Wendy & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage but loads to do

Fantastic cottage with lots of birds and beautiful surroundings. There was so much to do in the area we barely scratched the surface! Wendy and Adrian were very welcoming and helpful which made everything easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Ruth and Family We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful area. It was lovely to meet you and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best Wishes Wendy & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spotless and comfortable!

A very peaceful retreat in lovely countryside. Wendy and Adrian were the perfect hosts, respecting our privacy but available for advice or a chat. Walks from the door and a variety of birds at the bird table. Many walk books and map to use. Milk, wine and cake left for us.....perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in beautiful area

This is a very clean, tidy and well equipped cottage. The friendly owners are next door. A lot of local information is provided for reference, and the location is ideal for walking from the cottage, or a short drive to other areas for walking or site seeing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will probably return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caradoc Cottage near Church Stretton is a hidden gem

This is the most comfortable cottage we have stayed in Adrian and Wendy are such a lovely friendly couple couldn’t have done more for us without being intrusive. Spoilt with welcome pack . We love Shropshire and the weather was also kind. Thank you both. I am sure we will be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Janette Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best Wishes Wendy & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Easy to find with map provided. Lovely warm cosy cottage.

Wendy was a wonderful host. Log fire was lit and the milk and wine were waiting with a beautiful home made cake. Facilities were clean and tidy and everything provided to cater for your needs. Area is beautiful for walks and sightseeing. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice well kept

We arrived to a warm cozy cottage with wine and home made cakes, lovely fresh flowers and a lite log fire. Lovely hosts and a welcome break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't be better!

Superb! Fantastic hosts, welcome and cottage. We loved the log fire, great walks nearby and the horses.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear David & family Thank you for your great review, we really enjoyed having you to stay in our cottage. We look forward to seeing you again to discover more great walks from the door and visit the National trust and English Heritage properties nearby. Best Wishes for the New Year Wendy & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great accomodation and location, and really nice owners

We chose this for our wedding anniversary - particularly as it had a woodburner stove. Great accomodation with everything you could want. Wendy had made us a cake and left a bottle of wine - even though we were only there for 2 nights. Can see why all the other reviews I saw had been 5 stars and happy to score the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Really great holiday plenty to do

Lovely property very clean and had some character. Great views. Would definitely go back again .great couple very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean cottage with all our needs provided particularly for our nineteen month old grandchild.

A warm greeting from Wendy and Adrian with a generous welcome pack and we felt immediately at home in this lovely rural cottage situated on a horse farm. This greatly entertained our baby with horses and chickens to see up close, sheep in surrounding fields and birds on the bird table. Church Stretton is just a short journey away and we particularly liked ‘Catch’ tapas and cocktail bar. The surrounding moorland hills are a spectacular joy including Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd. Visits to National Trust properties such as Attingham, Powis and Berrington were really enjoyable. Thank you Wendy and Adrian for helping us to enjoy our first visit to Shropshire and we hope to return some day. Cottage very much recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear John, Ann, Sarah & Emily Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted that you really enjoyed Shropshire, its many National Trust properties and the spectacular hills and countryside around Caradoc cottage and Church Stretton. We really enjoyed have you to stay and we look forward to meeting you all again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A1

The cottage was clean, tidy and well appointed, which is what was expected having stayed at one of the owners other properties before this. There was plenty of kindling and wood for the wood burner which, during a cold and snowy week, made the lounge very cosy during the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very warm welcome, cottage very comfortable and beautifully clean.

Lovely cottage, very clean and well kept, the owner was very welcoming and informative. The surrounding area, gardens etc, we're not at their best because of the time of year and the weather at the time, but full of snowdrops etc, and the bird table was an amazing sight just outside the dining room window. Would definitely consider going again during the summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday cottage

Comfortable, well equipped and peaceful location - great for visiting NT properties and Shrewsbury, Ludlow. Ideal for walking which we plan on doing when we return! Many thanks for a lovely holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property. Comfortable, cosy and well appointed.

The owners were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. Excellent base for exploring Shropshire, in between the Caradoc Hills and the Long Mynd. Views were stunning. Plenty of interesting towns and villages within easy reach. We call it the "County of Flowers". One week was not enough to do everything we wanted, so we will have to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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