Romantic Cottages in the UK

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ray - Verified booking

  Great property, idyllic surroundings and the onsite walks are amazing.

  Host knocked to see if we had settled in ok and was lovely, friendly lady. Would easily suit 2 couples sharing as both bedrooms essentially have own bathroom (one is ensuite while other has bathroom with huge bath and is next to the bedroom) or easily accommodate a family of more than four (both bedrooms have a double and single bed and are large rooms). Parking is ample, no tight squeezes ! We hope to go back and will definitely recommend to friends/family. Great value for money. Peacocks, horses visible all day from cottage windows and there is a great little friendly chicken who is a ‘right character’! - also saw pheasants, squirrels, birds of prey, hares and could hear woodpecker tapping on the walk at the rear of the owners farmhouse. Dog friendly, our Sharpei absolutely loved it there, shame we had to leave to come back to reality ! Nearest town is Church Stretton which is 4/5 country lane miles away and has a good pub with food (Kings Arms) and has takeways (fish n chips, chinese, kebab, indian) and several other pubs and coffee shops. Ludlow, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury easy driving distance and all worth a visit. Carding Mill walk brilliant. Perfect base for walkers, dog owners - miles of countryside to explore/ riverside walks etc. All in all, marvellous !

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• Helen - Verified booking

  Betty’s Barn is a lovely end of terrace cottage in a great area for a relaxing break.

  The Stables opposite provided lovely sights & activity to watch. Chickens, ducks, geese, peacocks added to the beautiful nature. Wellies are a great thing to pack. Lovely walks from the cottage. Excellent parking. Easy check in via key safe & responsive owners to any issues. Although ‘dog friendly’ there was no dog smell or evidence until we used the hoover…we emptied it as it was left full & a quick hoover completely filled it again - we are pet free. Therefore cleanliness looked great, until we used the hoover. A delicious packet of Shrewsbury biscuits was on the table for our arrival. We took all condiments with us & all containers were empty. Lovely open plan downstairs. 2 spacious bedrooms, each with 1 double & 1 single bed, one with ensuite shower, the other has a lovely big bath with no shower but it is not ensuite. Plenty of toilet rolls & towels were available. Heating is excellent and the cottage is lovely & warm. Downstairs toilet is a great bonus. We struggled with the 2 very low & deep sofas but others have commented on their comfort. Thank you for a relaxing break in lovely area.

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• Marion - Verified booking

  The cottage was very isolated and quiet.

  It was clean and mostly well equipped. Lots of plates, crockery etc and really good frying pans but no lidded bowls for microwave cooking that I could find. The welcome pack was very nice. The house was cosy and warm except for the shower room which was unheated. The double glazing was very effective. We were in touch with the owner about the heating and were happy with her response. Some safety issues not mentioned in the description or comments: The children’s bedroom door opens directly on to the stairs and the edge of the stairs cuts across the doorway. The doorframes on most of the doors are low, the bathroom door about 5’ 5”. My tall husband cracked his head on them a number of times leaving him bruised and bloodied. I check all photos and try not to select properties to rent with low ceilings or beams but didn’t spot the doorframes. The bath seemed deep and long but had no non slip mat or grab rails. The glimpses of the sea were lovely when the weather was kind. The beds were comfortable. The towels were a decent quality and we were advised to bring bath sheets if required.

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• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  Betty's Barn is a gem of a cottage, beautifully renovated, but keeping it's charm and character.

  It is spacious, warm and cosy and the owners are very friendly and welcoming - there if you need them, but always respectful of guests' privacy. It is in a wonderful location and the woodland walks within the grounds were perfect for our dogs - keep a lookout for the intersting sculptures dotted around! The surrounding countryside was an artist's palette of wonderful Autumn colours and we were lucky with the weather which, although cold and crisp early morning, developed into days that were warm, bright and sunny - what a fantastic time of year this is to visit! It is within easy reach of a variety of interesting places, Carding Mill Valley and Gigrin Farm Red Kite Centre being our particular favourites, but can also recommend Ludlow Food Centre and restaurant. We would definitely return to Betty's Barn and have already recommended it to family and friends and would like to thank the Vine-Kite family for an absolutely wonderful holiday!

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• Alan - Verified booking

  Bank House Farm is surprisingly big inside, we were 3 adults so plenty of room.

  The beds were comfortable but we found the lounge furniture uncomfortable, especially in the "tv room". We had a couple of issues that needed attention and they were dealt with very promptly by the owners. There could be a few more glasses, plates and dishes so that the dishwasher wouldn't need running everyday, definitely more than 5 teaspoons and lids that fit the saucepans! Although there is a big hall and good size utility room there wasn't an ideal place to hang wet jackets. The biggest downside was the old farm buildings very close to the house and blocking the lovely views out to sea, although they would protect the house from an on shore wind. There is a picnic bench but there doesn't seem to be an ideal position for it. Unfortunately we didn't have the weather to use it. It is in a windy spot and that together with the old farm buildings would prevent us from going back.

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