About this property
Wyvern House was originally part of the old working buildings adjacent to the magnificent Loton Park mansion house, which stands in a 3000 acre estate, and is the ancestral home of the Leighton family. Close to the village of Alberbury, this semi-detached Shrewsbury cottage offers the rare opportunity to enjoy life on an historic country estate, which is also renowned for its deer park. This Shrewsbury cottage boasts spacious, character accommodation, along with modern facilities to provide a very comfortable holiday home, suitable for either a family or group of friends. This cottage near Shrewsbury boasts many original features, including impressive wooden beams and trusses, a bread oven in the snug room and in the sitting room and the family bedroom above, the old laundry furnace and cauldron has been retained. From your Shropshire cottage you can enjoy walks through The Shrubbery, which leads to the old village church, or take a short drive to Rodney's Pillar or Offa's Dyke Path. Visit Powis Castle and Gardens, the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, the Ironbridge World Heritage Site and much, much more. This Alberbury holiday cottage offers charming accommodation in a very historic and special location.
Mentioned in the Domesday book, Loton Park is set within 3000 acres, and is home to the Leighton family. The Grade II listed mansion is surrounded by lovely gardens and has views over rolling farmland. The small rural village of Alberbury borders the estate and boasts a village pub, and is only 4 miles from the Offa's Dyke Pathway and 9 miles from Shrewsbury.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x 4’ double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room (seats 8).
Snug (seats 5).
Electric central heating.
Belling electric range cooker with double oven and 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs (one with Freeview, one for DVDs only), DVD.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Side lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Note: Max 8 adults and a child 5 years and under.
Please note: This property does not accept last minute bookings, if you are looking at starting your booking within a week please get in touch before booking.