Guests say
The Wilderness is a charming, cosy cottage set in a stunning, peaceful location ideal for walkers and dog owners. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature, with beautiful views and direct access to the Stiperstones. The local pub and shop are within walking distance, and the garden is secure for pets. Occasional minor issues are mentioned, such as low water pressure, tricky access for some vehicles, and the hot tub taking time to heat, but these are outweighed by the cottage’s warmth, seclusion, and welcoming touches.
Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only rare exceptions mentioning minor cleanliness issues.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and direct access to walks, with only minor comments about the access track for some vehicles.
The cottage is described as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with quality beds and a relaxing atmosphere. A few guests noted the second bedroom is compact for adults.
Facilities are generally excellent, including a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and log burner. Some guests noted the hot tub can be slow to heat and suggested minor improvements to lighting and storage.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as cakes, flowers, and Christmas treats on arrival. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This picturesque, detached, old miners' cottage stands at the foot of the Stiperstones Hill range, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, amidst the Shropshire Hills. The cottage provides cosy, character accommodation, ideal for a family holiday or a romantic break for two, for those wishing to explore this peaceful and tranquil area. This attractive cottage, set mostly over the ground floor, offers a spacious first floor family room with a king-size double bed and a single day bed. There is a room featuring twin beds and a family bathroom with a bath, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after a day exploring Shropshire.
Prepare delicious family meals in the well-equipped kitchen and sit down to eat together around the dining area, in the sitting room. Retire in front of the woodburning stove, in the charming sitting room and unwind with a film or lose yourself in a good book. Outside is a pretty, lawned front garden with delightful views across the surrounding countryside to Stiperstones Hill. Both this space and the rear courtyard offer fantastic places to sit and soak up the summer sunshine iafter a day's walking, mountain biking or exploring this beautiful part of Shropshire. From here, wonderful scenic walks lead you to the summit of the Stiperstones Hill, just one mile away, while excellent mountain bike trails stretch in all directions.
The Stiperstones village pub and the local shop are an easy walk away, offering delicious food and a friendly welcome. Venture out to the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle, Church Stretton and Ludlow. There are also a variety of National Trust properties and gardens to discover, including the Ironbridge World Heritage Site, with its ten museums, the Wroxeter Roman ruins and Stokesay and Ludlow castles. This cottage is a wonderful base for families and friends exploring Shropshire, all year round.
The village of Stiperstones nestles in an unspoilt valley on the slopes of the beautiful Stiperstones Hill range and is only eight miles from the delightful Church Stretton and twelve miles from the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Bishop’s Castle. This small Shropshire village boasts a shop and charming inn and is a perfect starting point for many scenic trails, with the summit of the famous Stiperstones Hill, a 1.5 mile walk, and the East Ridge Wood mountain bike trails very close by. The perfect touring base for your Shropshire adventure!
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x Twin room, 1 x first floor family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single day bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and dining area.
External utility.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
LPG double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs, Landline provided.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner and included in rent.
Wood for the stove can be purchased from the village shop.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Bike storage.
Front lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
Rear courtyard garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
Reviews (80)
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Peter
Stiperstones has a good pub and a handy shop. Just a 10 minute walk. The cottage has a lovely rural feel and is set in a nature reserve, loads of birdlife. The walks on the doorstep are great. Good location, though most attractions are 40 minutes away at least.
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Thomas
Tiny bit of criticism would be that the sofa smelled a bit of dog. But other than that very quirky, lovely place. We will definitely come back.
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Warrick
Excellent walks and pub near buy -really enjoyed our stay. Comfy bed and cosy little cottage would definitely return