Villas In Shrewsbury

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Peter - Verified booking

  Wow, is probably the best place to start this review.

  From the moment we made contact about the key collection to the day we left I cannot rate the service and accommodation any higher. The property was spotless, with everything neat and tidy. Cake, flowers and milk for the arrival cuppa was just the welcome we love. Sometimes the photographs don't match the property, but in this case I believe them to understate it, and my only fear is that writing it up well will make too many people want to book in future making it difficult to rebook. As we love walking it was just brilliant for us, out the back door and straight up into the hills, just perfect. The pub ten minutes walk away which we did indulge a couple of times (great food and hospitality). A little shop next door to the pub that I would describe as a Aladdin's cave. Beds comfortable (tick), well equipped kitchen (tick), good WIFI coverage (tick) peaceful setting & very private (tick), easy parking (tick), great hot tub (tick), incredibly well thought out décor throughout (tick, tick, tick) the effort the owners have gone to to make it look great is just amazing, we were finding little details until the last day. Things to know Be patient with the track up to it, do not fear it keep along the track until the top, my low slung sports car made it no problems. All the locals are exceptionally friendly just be courteous and give way appropriately. Be patient warming up the hot tub, use the water jets to circulate the warm water it heats up quicker (don't be tight and buy a few extra logs from the little shop in the village) it took us 3 hours to heat first time then by lighting a the fire every now and again we kept the water hot all week. Remember you are on holiday and relax and dependant on you it can be very romantic ;). Would I recommend it, in a heartbeat.

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• Julia - Verified booking

  We loved our time at Wildnerness Lodge, but would not visit again.

  The lodge itself is stunning and all the little touches inside really give it that special feel...but the whole lodge is covered in cobwebs, inside and out. I know it is in the middle of the woods but running a brush around would really make a difference. This was especially noticeable outside, where the decking, furniture and hot tub and surrounding area could all do with a bit of maintenance. I know the lodge is probably really busy but the owners should take a little time to touch up these areas, just sanding, revarnishing and cleaning the hot tub would work wonders. There are lights dotted around the outside of the cabin and where you can park the car, but none of these worked and as we arrived quite late and it was pitch black we really had difficulty finding the key and gaining access. My husband decided to have a look at the light right outside the door and found one of the batteries missing, just a small thing that can be so easily fixed. The road to the lodge is also really unsuitable for a small car, luckily we have a 4x4 but when my daughter visited in her little C1 we made her park at the end of the road. The road was also very uncomfortable to drive, so much so that by the end of the week I dreaded having to go anywhere in the car! I would also have appreciated more wood for the fire and some beach towels for the hot tub, but these were things that we had to go out and buy ourselves. I think people have been very generous with their positive feedback in the past. Unfortunately for the owners we had stayed at a much more superior cabin the previous year where all touches, such as towels, wood etc were fully taken care of and the outside was consistently maintained.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  The property is based in a very tranquil and peaceful location.

  Unfortunately compared to other 4.8 to 5 star properties it does not compare. We had an issue with an awful smell from the cesspit which got worse as the week went on and on a lot of occasions it was unbearable and made it impossible to enjoy our time at the Lodge. The hot tub took an awful long time to get to temperature and then was hard to control - alot of effort involved. The shower cubicle was very basic and leaked in several places on to the floor. The bed was comfortable and even though there was a cover on the mattress it was very stained which doesn't look very nice. As in previous reviews the track leading to the lodge is quite rough and care does need to be taken ,especially if you have a sports car or low profile tyres. Having said all of this the Lodge is well presented, clean and has everything you require for a self catering holiday. Would highly recommend the local pub - Stiperstones Inn- great atmosphere, good pub food, very reasonably priced.

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• adrian - Verified booking

  All I can say is WOW!

  ! This place and location well exceeded my expectations! It ticked all the boxes and if you are a person who likes beautiful country walks with stunning views added with some solitude and piece and quite with wildlife all around you then please please please book this place. With only half an hr drive to Shrewsbury market hall where you can buy amazing produce to cook some lovely meals in the cabin or a short walk down to the stipertsones inn (lovely land lord and land lady) . And next door is the local shop which is an aladins cave! Oh yeh..... hot tub under the stars!!!! WOW! Perfect, Perfect! If you like more beautiful walks and a stunning drive then go to long mynd. It’s like driving into a Swiss village through the hills from stiperstones. This log cabin is where you can do and see so much locally or just stay at the cabin and relax. 5 star self catering accommodation for me. Amazing!!!

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  My husband and I with my sister and husband stayed in the lodge for a week, it was absolutely spectacular it's not often that a place looks better in person than the pictures on the net but this place exceeded all of our expectations in every way.

  The lodge is in the middle of the nature reserve and the walks of the surrounding area are just on the doorstep with spetactular views, We had regular visitors rabbits,squirrels,so many different birds, The hot tub is a must to just sit and watch the world go by it was and is so peaceful. The lodge itself is well equipped with everything you need and the beautiful cake on arrival and the daffodils too. The shop at the bottom of the hill is great it is well stocked and fairly priced too, Pub is great too very friendly staff and fairly priced. Loads to do within the area wether it's walking or just driving there was always something to see. A credit to the owners on such a beautiful place they have really made it feel great We shall all be returning to this wonderful location and most idyllic place cant wait to come back and will certainly recommend it. Only downside was we had to come HOME

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