The Wild Cherry Tree Retreat
ID: S1316478
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
The Wild Cherry Tree Retreat is a charming and homely cottage praised for its peaceful location and stylish interiors. Guests appreciate its proximity to Ironbridge and the responsive host. While some find it quirky and comfortable, others note issues with accessibility, maintenance, and practicality of furnishings.
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews. Some guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, while others reported issues such as unwashed sheets, dog hairs, and dirty kitchen items. The overall impression suggests room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The location is generally well-regarded, with guests appreciating the cottage's proximity to local attractions and the town of Ironbridge. However, concerns about accessibility due to steep steps and parking challenges slightly affect the score.
Comfort is acknowledged with mentions of comfy beds and a peaceful setting. However, some guests reported impractical furnishings, creaky beds, and low ceilings that impacted their comfort, leading to a moderate score.
Facilities are seen as adequate but with room for improvement. Guests mention a lack of kitchen equipment, maintenance issues, and a non-functional log burner. The property's charm does not fully compensate for these shortcomings.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category accurately. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Escape to this charming cottage in the very popular village of Ironbridge, and visit all the wonderful attractions on offer..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Netflix
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Study.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Back garden with patio, firepit, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are steps and drops within the garden.. Escape to the charming town of Ironbridge and experience a stay at The Wild Cherry Tree Retreat. A delightful, semi-detached, 2 story cottage that comfortably sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. This character property exudes charm with its original features, offering a cosy and inviting atmosphere for couples, groups of friends, and small families. The cottage boasts a lovely, spacious ground floor, perfect for relaxation and gatherings, while remote workers will appreciate the dedicated workspace included, too. The Wild Cherry Tree Retreat has been thoughtfully decorated throughout, ensuring a stylish and comfortable stay. Outside is a lovely, enclosed area where you can sit enjoy your morning brew and decide on what to do with your day and let your dog enjoy roaming free.
Beyond the cottage, explore the historic town of Ironbridge where you’ll find museums, outdoor activities, and a variety of cafe and restaurant options. There’s Blists Hill, a Victorian village to explore. Enginuity, an indoor science and engineering museum is perfect for a visit with children, especially on rainy days! It has plenty of hands-on puzzles and challenges and can be found just down the road from the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Darby Houses, Jackfield Tile Museum, and Coalport China Museum. There is plenty to see and do! Or perhaps choose an activity on the River Severn... if you don’t have your own canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard, you can hire one from Shropshire Raft Tours to get on the water and see this iconic location from a different perspective.
Further afield is Shrewsbury, a medieval market town full of independent boutiques, giftshops and galleries, prepare to be delighted. There’s a vibrant, and exciting indoor market hall too, packed with quirky shops and lovely food stalls, which has been voted Britain’s favourite market.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (31)
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Confirmed Guest
We were very disappointed with this cottage overall.On arrival, we had to navigate very steep, uneven steps covered in slippery leaves through a dark passageway. There is no light or handrail, which would make access extremely difficult for anyone with mobility issues. The property is entered through the kitchen, which feels cramped due to a very large table dominating the space. There are further steps down to the living room and another room.The living room itself is comfortable and has a large TV. However, there are many faux fur furnishings, rugs and throws throughout the property, some in bright pink. Given that pets are allowed, faux fur accessories do not seem ideal.Access upstairs is via stairs leading to the first bedroom, which is manageable. However, reaching the other two bedrooms and the bathroom involves additional steps and extremely low ceilings. Anyone with mobility concerns would find this very challenging. Being in my 70s, I found the upstairs particularly difficult and was relieved we were only staying a couple of days. There were more faux fur throws upstairs, which we immediately stored in a cupboard.The first bedroom has ample storage, though the other two are more limited. The bathroom includes both a bath and shower, but we found the shower water temperature only tepid.Our main concern was the kitchen. Four knives and forks for a property accommodating up to six guests is inadequate, as is having only one wine glass and two flutes. There is no sieve and no suitable dishes for cooking. The kitchen equipment generally needs attention. The oversized table also makes accessing the fridge and cupboards awkward.The house is located on a steep main road. Although guests are advised to park on the road outside, we felt this was unsafe as cars travel quickly downhill. We were sometimes able to park further down the hill near the nearest pub, but on one occasion had no choice but to park directly outside the property.There is no printed information in the house about places to visit or recommendations for eating out, although an online welcome pack is available if requested. We had to ask for the WiFi information as this was not readily given. In the online welcome it stated that extra logs would be charged at £5. This gave the impression there would be some logs available enabling us to have fire……there weren’t!On a positive note, the owners were quick to respond via text to the issues we raised.In summary, due to the steep position, accessibility concerns, poorly equipped kitchen, and low ceilings and multiple steps upstairs, I would not recommend this property for a stay in Ironbridge.
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Andrew
Lovely cottage, perfect for a family or group visiting the area.
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Georgia
The cottage was definitely cosy with a lovely interior and character. 2 of the bedrooms were lovely however the 3rd room with the single beds went very practical as they were very creaky and meant 2 of our guests were quite uncomfortable - however this would probably be fine for very small children.