THE MALT HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Bridgnorth

The Malt House near Bridgnorth sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

The Malt House, a three-storey cottage, consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster, and a living/dining room with Smart TV, woodburning stove, and dining seating for six people. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor king-size with en-suite bathroom, king-size with en-suite bathroom, and third-floor family room, serviced by a shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture, and barbecue, and ample off-road parking. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Whatever the weather, a wonderful stay awaits at The Malt House. Note: Steep stairs, low beams, and many steps - children must be supervised and the property may not be suitable for toddlers and those with mobility issues. Note: Woodburning stove is open to the sitting room with no fire guard - please take care. Note: Step up to ground-floor bedroom. Note: Few steps up to ground-floor en-suite.

Amenities: Oil-fired central heating. Underfloor heating on ground-floor. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture, and barbecue. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5.3 miles, pub 1.1 miles, river 0.8 miles. Note: Steep stairs, low beams, and many steps - children must be supervised and the property may not be suitable for toddlers and those with mobility issues. Note: Woodburning stove is open to the sitting room with no fire guard - please take care. Note: Step up to ground-floor bedroom. Note: Few steps up to ground-floor en-suite.

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 market town of Bridgnorth lies in two very distinct halves - the High Town and the Low Town - separated by the red sandstone ridge on which the town is built. The two halves are connected by winding streets and flights of steps, or there is always the steep funicular railway, enabling the weary traveller to glimpse what Charles I called "the finest view in all my kingdom". A bustling Saturday street market provides an ample excuse to explore the town and examine the castle ruins, which lean at a greater angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Flowing below is the River Severn, providing many pleasant riverside walks. The Severn Valley Railway runs between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, and runs a variety of steam and diesel engines through picturesque country stations. In the areas surrounding Bridgnorth, there are a wealth of country parks, impressive houses, museums and picturesque Shropshire villages, as well as easy access to The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, and Ironbridge Gorge, with its 10 museums and striking landscape. The area offers excellent walking, and with the popular destinations of Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Church Stretton all within easy reach, it is ideal for a visit any time of the year.