Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
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.
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Near Shropshire Hills
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Garden
Internet access
Explore the area
Church Stretton, ENG
Shropshire Hills
Place, Shropshire Hills
1 min walk
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
Place, Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
10 min drive
The International Centre
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
About this property
Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door
Nestling between the Stretton hills, Caradoc cottage allows you to step out of the door into an area of outstanding Natural Beauty with excellent bird watching and walking from the door. The perfect location for walking or Cycling the hills in stunning scenery and exploring Shropshire s wealth of history, castles, stream trains, National Trust, English Heritage, gardens, markets towns and much more.
Caradoc Cottage offers first class facilities, tastefully furnished, immaculate kept to insure comfortable, homely accommodation for your stay.
The cosy lounge has exposed beams, ingle nock fire place with a wood burner for warm winter breaks, 32'' digital TV with DVD player and is referred to as the snug.
The Kitchen is fully fitted with pine units and equipped with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge , freezer and washing machine. From the kitchen leads the dining room with a lovely oak floor, circular Pine table and chairs, comfortably seating four people. From the dining room a variety of birds from the nut hatch to the woodpecker can be seen on the bird table.
The down stairs bathroom is fully fitted with shower facilities over the bath. There is also an upstairs toilet and wash basin, ideal for couples and families.
The first bedroom provides a Super king sized zip and link bed with Edwardian bedroom furniture and looks out onto the orchard garden & open fields. The zip and link bed is easily separated to provided two full sized single beds. The second bedroom provides a full sized double bed with pine bedroom Furniture and looks out on to open fields.
Heating is by efficient storage heaters.
The large garden provides a relaxing afternoon to enjoy the wide variety of birds, while reading the papers. The games area allows you or the children to enjoy a game of Table tennis, dart or pool.
Ample parking is available. Very sorry no pets.
Friday change over day preferred, although a Saturday can be arranged. Own natural spring water supply. Caradoc cottage is rates 4 stars with Visit Britain.
Church Stretton is only 3 miles away offering a good selection of traditional shops, tea-rooms and restaurants. Berries tea room is a particular favorite with guests. Stretton antiques market is a must for any wet afternoon. You can enjoy playing golf on one of the highest clubs in England on the side of the Long Mynd. The town park allows you to play tennis, mini golf and has a great children's play area and much more. If you are feeling really adventurous you can try Gliding and para-gliding with the Longmynd Gliding Club .
Within 30 minutes traveling we have the world famous Iron Bridge Gorge with 10 fascinating museums to visit. The Engenuity and Blist Hill museums are a favorite for children of all ages. Bridgnorth is home of the Severn Valley Heritage Steam Railway, plus a funicular railway which links the high and low towns together. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (as seen on BBC2 Victorian Farm) . Stokesay Castle the 13th Century fortified manor house and Ludlow Castle are great for Children and adults with the guided tours bringing the castles alive. The medieval county town of Shrewsbury home of Charles Dawin were you can enjoy a picnic in the quarry, a boat ride on the river and then go to the theater or cinema in the evening or just enjoy some shopping with all the high street shops at hand as well and visit the towns museums. The historic market towns of Ludlow, Much Wenlock with English Hertiage- Wenlock Priory, Clun and its castle and Bishops Castle are all very different where you can source the the local food and produce. Wenlock pottery is a great family day out were you can try your hand at throwing a pot and then enjoy a delicious meal afterwards at the pottery. If you area member of the National Trust or English Heritage you will be spoilt for choice with Cardingmill Valley in Church Stretton. Attingham park, Dudmaston, Berrington Hall and Powis Castle all within easy reach. Powis Castle has Stunning Gardens which are not to be missed any time of year. Throughout the summer the local garden scheme runs with different gardens open to the public each weekend. Great for picking up unusual plants and ideas to take home.
Whatever you interest Caradoc cottage is the ideal location as the area has something for everybody within easy reach.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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/biking trails and horse riding.
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Ludlow Castle - 31 min drive - 38.5 km
The International Centre - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
Powis Castle and Garden - 54 min drive - 59.6 km
Getting around
Church Stretton Station - 14 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Bike Shop - 4 min drive
National Trust Tea Room - 7 min drive
The Kings Arms - 5 min drive
The Crown Country inn - 23 min drive
Bottle And Glass - 6 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 does it cost to stay at Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door?
As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality 2 bedroom rural cottage, Excellent walking & Bird watching from the door on 6 Jan 2027 start from £254, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 Snailbeach. St Laurence's Church is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.