The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage
ID: S2875
- Bedrooms 9
- ・ Sleeps 17
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage in Bishops Castle is highly praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful gardens, and additional amenities like a hot tub and tennis court. Guests appreciate the property's character, comfort, and suitability for large groups, with special mention of the helpful and friendly owner.
Guests generally find the property clean and well-maintained, though some noted that due to its age and size, it may not appear as pristine as newer accommodations. The overall impression is positive, with cleanliness meeting expectations for a comfortable stay.
The property's location is highly regarded, with guests appreciating its proximity to local amenities, pubs, and scenic walks. The convenience of being near the town centre while offering ample parking and a peaceful setting contributes to its high rating.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests consistently mentioning the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and cosy common areas. The property accommodates large groups without feeling overcrowded, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen, hot tub, and tennis court, are frequently highlighted as highlights of the stay. Some minor issues with appliance usage and the absence of a tumble dryer are noted, but overall, the facilities are well-received and contribute to a pleasant experience.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the owner's helpfulness and the property's amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage are a wonderful pair of self-catering holiday homes, situated just a short walk from the centre of the historic market town of Bishop's Castle. A large, detached, early 18th century traditional Georgian house and an adjacent detached, stone-built, single-storey barn conversion cottage, which was the old surgery, set in 1.5 acres of grounds, makes up The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage. The Old Schoolhouse is a wonderfully spacious building set over three floors, and provides traditional, character accommodation, which seamlessly combines with homely facilities, including a bubbling hot tub and two very large TVs, to provide a house of real merit.
Three zip/link beds give this Bishop's Castle holiday home flexible, partial-ground-floor accommodation to suit the whole family, while the dining room, seats 17, so everyone can gather together in the evening for a delicious meal, then retire to the sitting room for fun and games, or to watch a film. The farmhouse kitchen in this wonderful Shropshire holiday home benefits from an Everhot cooking range with four individually-controlled ovens, great for rustling up a tasty snack after a long day out and about. The large walled garden beside The Old Schoolhouse is ideal for relaxing in the hot tub, enjoying a drink after an exciting day, and in season, guests also have access to the vegetable garden.
The adjacent Cottage offers cosy ground floor accommodation for three, and is perfect for a couple, small family or even the grandparents to enjoy some quiet time after all the excitement of a day with the extended family. With its own private garden area, and full kitchen and sitting room facilities, it's a wonderful place to escape to for some 'me time'. This Bishop's Castle accommodation sits in a wonderful location, with an award-winning, real ale pub and restaurant on the doorstep, and all of Bishop's Castle's amenities a stroll away. This is a wonderful location for walkers, cyclists, and birdwatchers, with Offa's Dyke and the Shropshire Way very close by.
Explore the Clun and Kerry Forests, the lovely South Shropshire Hills, medieval Ludlow, and Shrewsbury, Stokesay Castle and the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site with its ten museums, which are all within easy reach. With the private hot tub and the shared all-year-round tennis court, these two adjacent properties combine to provide charming, spacious accommodation, perfect for a family gathering or large group of friends who wish to enjoy this beautiful part of Shropshire.
The attractive market town of Bishop's Castle is situated in the Outstanding Natural Beauty of the South West Shropshire Hills. The ancient town offers a weekly market and an excellent variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. It is famous for its annual Real Ale Festival and regular fairs, with the Michaelmas Fair being particularly popular.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
The Old Schoolhouse.
Over three floors.
Seven bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 2 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link can be double on request), 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower only.
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Second-floor basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with breakfast area (seats 8).
Utility.
Dining room (seats 17).
Sitting room (seats 14) with woodburning stove.
Second-floor sitting room (seats 6).
The Cottage.
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Oil central heating.
Log burner.
The Old Schoolhouse: Four-oven electric Range cooker, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, 2 x dishwashers.
2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, 4 x radio/CD, iPod docks, WiFi, selection of DVDs.
The Cottage: Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine.
TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
4 x travel cots and 4 x highchairs on request.
Off-road parking for 10 cars.
Bike storage.
Large walled lawned garden with patio, 9-seater hot tub, summerhouse and vegetable garden which guests can use when in season to rear of Old Schoolhouse.
Private lawned garden with furniture to rear of the Cottage.
Shared use of tennis court (with Refs.
4140 and 15515).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking (including vapes and e-cigarettes).
Shop 0.3 miles, award-winning real ale pub/restaurant 0.1 mile.
Note: Ramped access to property.
Note: Local authority prohibits use of the hot tub between the hours of 11pm and 8am.
Note: There are 5 steps up to the front door of The Old Schoolhouse, level entrance to rear.
Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 11am
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
Reviews (75)
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Richard
Lovely ~10 mile walk to Clun. We enjoyed the wood burning stove in the lounge and the hot tub in the garden ! WiFi good enough as long as not downloading massive amounts of data, but not all areas of the house are covered, which was a slight disadvantage. All considered - would definitely recommend. The Sykes listing could be clearer e.g. listing what is on each floor.
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Rose
The location is good too. Adrian, the owner is really helpful and on hand for any support if needed. Highly recommended.
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Richard
Superbly equipped and very comfortable. Location was ideal for walking and local culture. The owner went out of his way to be helpful. Bonuses are a hot tub, tennis court and - best of all - a stunning garden.