Now driving your route . . .
ID: S9677
59 reviews
2 pets welcome
1 Bathroom
Open fire
Parking
Hillgate House is a well-loved cottage praised for its peaceful location, cleanliness, and dog-friendly garden. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and comfortable furnishings, making it a cosy retreat. The absence of Wi-Fi and some amenities is noted, but the charm and tranquillity of the property often outweigh these concerns.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning its tidy and well-maintained state. One isolated comment about out-of-date food items prevents a perfect score.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to nature and walks, though one review mentions noise from a nearby facility. The peaceful setting and wildlife are recurrent positive points.
Comfort is consistently commended, with guests finding the beds and furnishings pleasant. However, a few remarks about the sofas and the size of the kitchen suggest there is room for improvement.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the garden and walks. Criticisms include the lack of Wi-Fi, freezer, and hot water issues, indicating some areas could benefit from updates or additions.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
A detached 18th century stone-built farmhouse, standing in half an acre of enclosed grounds in the hamlet of Hemford, close to the Welsh Borders in the area known as The Marches. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this traditional cottage offers simple and comfortable accommodation with a cosy atmosphere. The property boasts a wealth of original beams, a warm and welcoming sitting room with cast iron multi-fuel stove and a large garden, perfect for dining alfresco whilst enjoying the views of the nearby Callow and Corndon Hills. The garden also boasts a Shepherd's Hut which is ideal as a quiet retreat or for watching wildlife. Hillgate House makes a wonderful base from which to enjoy walking, cycling and horse riding, or visiting the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Bishop's Castle and Ludlow. With many attractions within easy reach amid scenic countryside, this is an ideal location for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
It is situated close to the Welsh Marches, the border between England and Wales, and these rolling hills are ideal for walking or cycling, especially as there are characterful villages and ancient castles to be found throughout. The market town of Bishop's Castle is nearby and here you can enjoy their weekly market or simply soak up the scenery from one of the many excellent pubs and restaurants. Hemford is also well-placed for many of Shropshire's main attractions, such as historic Shrewsbury, the charming town of Ludlow or the imposing Stokesay Castle. Railway enthusiasts will appreciate the elegance of the Severn Valley Railway and the World Heritage Centre at Ironbridge offers a glimpse of days gone by.
Two bedrooms: 2 x double, with additional cast iron frame single bed on first floor landing.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over and basin.
Separate ground floor WC with basin.
Kitchen.
Dining room with ornamental Victorian fireplace.
Sitting room with multi-fuel cast iron stove.
Storage heaters with cast iron multi-fuel stove in sitting room.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with basic Sky, DVD, radio.
Fuel, power and starter pack for multi-fuel stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Large lawned garden with small orchard, garden furniture and Shepherd's Hut.
Well-behaved dogs welcome, Downstairs only - please bring your own pet bedding.
Shop 5 miles.
Pub/Restaurant 1 mile.
Note: Check-in 4pm.
This is the Trustpilot review score of Last Minute Cottages and not the review score of the property.
If you’d like to read more reviews of Last Minute Cottages, you can do so on our .
Become a Last Minute Cottages member for free and enjoy exclusive pricing, deals and last-minute discounts on thousands of properties.
Login to see
Sign up to see
Login to see
or
Already a member login here
Not a member?
By entering my email address, I agree to Last Minute Cottage's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and to receive email updates, news, & offers from Last Minute Cottages.
Sign up to be alerted of any last-minute cancellations and discounts.
By entering my email address, I agree to Snaptrip's Terms of service, Privacy policy and to receive email updates, news, & offers from Snaptrip.
So we can send you deals and availability relevant to you.
By entering my email address, I agree to Snaptrip's Terms of service, Privacy policy and to receive email updates, news, & offers from Snaptrip.