1 Bed Cottage in Wheat Common

About this property

A beautifully created barn cottage, this Shropshire retreat is ideal for couples. Set in leafy grounds at Wheat Common, 1.5 miles from Ashford Carbonel and 3 miles from Ludlow, the one-bedroom, single-storey haven sleeps two guests who are seeking tranquillity and natural beauty. Strike out on foot to discover country walks and the scenic River Teme. Mortimer Forest, which straddles Shropshire and Herefordshire, is just 2 miles away, while the magnificent Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd, with their many footpaths, begin 19 miles from your base. Venture into Ludlow to ponder in the interesting shops, visit the castle and pause for afternoon tea. Spend an afternoon at the National Trust’s Berrington Hall, with its mansion and parkland. Croft Castle and Parkland, 6.5 miles away, also offers beautiful gardens and acres of grounds to explore. Join the 200-mile Shropshire Way near Ludlow and follow it for a spell through rolling hills and wooded valleys.

Make your way into the barn, which sits within attractive grounds. The owners also live on the site, but guests are assured their privacy. Let yourselves in via the main door, finding space for your coats, shoes and walking boots, then wander on inside to discover easy-living, studio-style accommodation all on one level. Still featuring original beams, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner/bedroom is light and airy, with a distinctly modern feel. Pause to take in the views through the large window before stoking up the wood burner and settling yourselves on the comfortable, stylish, striped sofa. Find a film or your favourite show on the Smart TV, then prepare a celebratory meal together and dine beside the window against the picturesque backdrop. Your sumptuous double bed is towards the back of the space, where it enjoys soft lighting. Refresh yourselves in the chic shower room at the start or end of every exciting day away.

Have breakfast and coffee outside on summer mornings as you take in your rural surroundings. Watch for squirrels and listen to the birds in the trees over tea and cake out here later too. There is off-road parking for two cars with the barn.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 1 double bedroom

- 1 shower room, with a WC

- Electric oven and hob, fridge, with ice box, and dishwasher

- Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)

- Smart TV

- Garden with lawn and outdoor furniture

- Private off-road parking for 2 cars

- Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles