Ironbridge Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Claire - Verified booking

  A fabulous location with just a short 15 minute walk into Ironbridge.

  The cottage has been renovated to a high standard throughout and provides the perfect base for exploring Shropshire. We did find that the description of the property was not entirely accurate. It says that there is a wood burning stove, which there is, but it is not connected. It has no flue and is still mounted to the pallet it was delivered on. It would not be safe to light this until it has been correctly installed and feel it should be taken off the description until this has happened as it was one of the reasons we booked the cottage. It should also be mentioned that the patio is at the front of the cottage and not a private one at the back in the description and not just the bullet points. Parking is a bonus but feel that for people with any sort of mobility issues it should be noted that it is down a hill and a cross a road from the cottage. The stairs are narrow and steep so it can be difficult to get a suitcase up and down the stairs even at the age of 44. Just thinking of health and safety for future visitors that may have not been considered. We also feel that if you offer shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in dispensers these should be filled up. Two were empty when we arrived and whilst the shower is beautiful there is nowhere to put any of your own products except on the floor. The bedroom is very nicely decorated but both my partner and I struggled with the height of the bed and bed frame. It was too high for us and meant that it was hard to get in and out of and difficult to sit or perch on the edge as you would do at home. I think the cottage would benefit from a ‘Welcome’ folder. There were some leaflets for the local area and a framed ‘Welcome’ sign but nothing that tells you where to empty the kitchen bin to, nothing that says that after a shower please keep the extractor fan on and the door closed because the heat and steam will set off the fire alarm, (which happened several times before we realised what was causing it), the nearest place for a mobile phone signal in case of emergencies, local dr’s and dentists and the fact that there is no ‘live’ TV signal at the property. Lots of things which may not affect your stay if only visiting for a long weekend but we stayed for a week and so were noticing things that others may not. All things mentioned are observations as we aren’t sure how long the property has been a holiday home for.

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• Belinda - Verified booking

  This is an absolutely amazing house!

  Everything is done so well and each room is a delight. It is so spacious and comfortable. It was completely clean and everything was well maintained. Some reviews have mentioned the steep walk down to Ironbridge and it is true that there is a very definite incline...it didn't trouble us at all and we have stayed in this area before so knew what to expect. It may not be ideal for someone less mobile but there are very few places in Ironbridge that have level access. The upside of the slope is the fantastic views of the gorge from every window of the house. You can see clearly down to the bridge and everything was green and beautiful - the views made the house even more special. Parking is also always a bit of a challenge in the narrow streets around Ironbridge - we took a small car and the garage at the house worked perfectly for us, but there would have been on street parking not too far away every time anyway. All in all, we loved this house and I was sorry when it was time to leave. Next time we are back in the area, it will definitely be my first choice of places to stay.

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• David - Verified booking

  If you want to explore Ironbridge Gorge and all it has to offer, it is hard to imagine that you could find a better property than Sleepy Hollow for location and comfort.

  All the museums are within walking distance. We only used our car once during the week, that was to visit the excellent RAF museum at Cosford. The cottage is very well equipped and the welcome pack that was left for us was the best that we have ever had in all the many cottage holidays we have had. We were lucky with the weather and it was very pleasant to sit in the garden with a glass of wine and watch the river drift past. We have a small car, Fiat 500, so parking by the cottage wasn't an issue for us. The alternative parking at Jackfield Tile Museum is only a very short walk away if you have a large vehicle. We could only think of one improvement. A thermostatic shower fitting with a rail that lets you adjust the height of the shower head. We felt that we wasted a lot of water, and gas, getting the shower temperature right every time we used it. One of the best cottages we have stayed in, and a credit to owners Claire and Colin.

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• Janine - Verified booking

  This is a fabulous property in an amazing location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  The property is well equipped and comfortable as well as cosy. The furniture in the lounge is different to that in the photographs but, in my opinion, it is more cosy now. When we stayed it was decorated for Christmas and the christmas tree was stunning. Although parking and manoeuvring can be tricky and the road is steep, this is clearly explained in the listing so you are aware of what to expect. We would have found cooker instructions useful but there didn't seem to be any. Also, one of the glass cooking dishes was badly chipped on the handle and one of our party received a bad cut. In addition, one of the stair handrails is loose and needs repairing. We do appreciate that owners are not always made aware of such issues and are usually quick to respond and address them. Having said all that, we would definitely still recommend the property and stay again as it is really lovely and there's lots to see and do in the area.

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• Dana - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at the Olde Drill House with our French bulldog.

  The accommodation is surprisingly big and the location to the Main Street is ideal. You can see the bridge from the window. We found that the owners were very hands off so if we’d had a problem, there was no contact number which we’ve not experienced before. If you are a light sleeper, you may struggle here as the church is right next to the property and the bells chime very randomly throughout the night. There is no garden so our dog had to go to the toilet on the road outside the front door which wasn’t ideal especially as next door told me she has an aggressive Rottweiler in her house which may “go for” our dog so we felt we needed to be very careful. The garage is tiny so we had to park up the road which is a very steep hill. We decided not to use the car as it felt like a hassle with the narrow, hilly roads. It was a lovely break away and we would definitely visit Ironbridge again.

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