3 Bed Cottage in Downton-on-the-Rock

About this property

Set on the historic 5,000-acre Downton Estate, on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border and close to the Welsh Marches, this luxury retreat boasts a traditional exterior with high-quality, contemporary style inside. It’s perfect for a group getaway with family or friends. The River Teme passes through the estate, and gourmet cooked breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner are available at the award-winning The Old Downton Lodge, where guests are treated to 10% off. The charming nearby village of Leintwardine is a picturesque 4-mile walk (or short drive), and boasts delightful pubs and a renowned chip shop. Historic Ludlow is a market town 8 miles away that’s home to the oldest golf course in Shropshire. You’ll also find ancient castle ruins, independent shops, a range of fantastic eateries and Ludlow Assembly Rooms, home to theatre, cinema and other live events. Venture to National Trust’s Berrington Hall (15 miles) or spend a day at the riverside spa town of Tenbury Wells (17 miles) in the scenic Teme Valley.

This beautiful, detached, private farmhouse is tucked away down your own private driveway. From smart technology through to high-end electrical appliances, this a fantastic space to invite friends for a social holiday or special celebration. A mix of large windows and French and bi-fold doors frames enchanting views and allows light to flood inside, while beautiful walnut hardwood flooring runs through much of the property. At the heart of this retreat, the expansive open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner perfectly combines elegant contemporary décor with the original farm building features, all while framing stunning rural vistas through the bi-fold patio door. The stylish kitchen is a chic space to whip up meals for the whole group, with quality appliances and a large kitchen island with pop-up plug sockets and bar stools, for chatting with guests while cooking or plugging in your iPad to watch recipes. Board games ensure evenings full of fun, while a Smart TV with Sonos sound bar provides the opportunity for film nights together. The beautifully high vaulted ceiling adds a sense of grandeur, while the soothing neutral colour palette invites you to relax and unwind after a day of adventure. Sharing the same peaceful atmosphere as the rest of this rural retreat, the three en-suite bedrooms on offer, one super-king-size and two doubles, boast serene country views to wake up to. Atmospheric Smart lighting in the master bedroom allows you to set the mood at a touch of a button – wind down with evening light or gently wake up with the morning light option.

Outside, the expansive enclosed garden is a stunning setting for BBQs or fine dining with the Welsh Hills as your backdrop. A large lawn, a gravelled patio with a large dining table with a summer parasol, offer plenty of space for dining together. The large sofa and sofa with cushions provide a wonderful space for socialising over drinks or reading a book in the sun. There is private parking for two cars in the carport, with space to park an additional three cars.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 2 doubles

- 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with rainfall showers and a WC, 1 en-suite shower rooms with double sink, double walk-in rainfall shower and WC

- Electric oven, induction hob, Neff Hob Siemens fridge and freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer

- Luxury hamper on arrival with local Ludlow produce

- Air-sourced heating

- 1 Smart TV with Sonos sound bar in lounge, 1 TV in master bedroom, Smart lighting throughout the property

- Enclosed garden with large lawn and gravelled patio, dining table and a parasol, a large sofa and seating with cushions and a coffee table, picnic trestle

- Gas BBQ

- 600cm wide fire pit for 6 people with lid (starter log pack and kindling provided)

- Private parking for 2 cars in a carport/open garaging plus addition space for 3 more cars

- Shop 3 miles, pub 3 miles

- Exclusive partnership with Old Downton Lodge where you can enjoy fine dining with a 10% discount, afternoon tea or a gourmet cooked breakfast

- Children over the age of 10 and babies under 6 months welcome – the property is not suitable for toddlers and children under 10 years

- 2 EV chargers are available to share between the Downton Estate properties, located 0.6 miles away in the Estate Office car park