Snaptrip says
The Shooting Folly in Shropshire is consistently praised for its tranquillity, unique charm, and beautiful setting. Guests describe stays as peaceful, with the property providing a perfect escape from daily life. The hot tub is frequently highlighted as a highlight, alongside the cosy snug and the property's cleanliness. The owners are commended for their hospitality and the thoughtful touches that enhance the experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention the property's cleanliness, indicating that it is maintained to a high standard. The attention to detail in this regard contributes positively to the overall guest experience.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, peacefulness, and proximity to nature and walking areas. It is described as the perfect place to get away from it all, which suggests a very high level of satisfaction with the location.
Guests find the property comfortable, mentioning the cosy snug, underfloor heating, and the quality of the bed and linens. The comfort of the property is a recurring theme in the reviews.
The facilities, including the well-equipped kitchen, woodburning stove, and especially the hot tub, are frequently highlighted. Maintenance appears to be excellent, with no negative comments on the state of the property's amenities.
Many reviews express appreciation for the thoughtful touches provided by the owners, such as fresh eggs and the honesty bar. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Without any doubt, The Shooting Folly is as unique holiday home that we have ever come across.
Standing all on its own, surrounded by glorious Shropshire farmland and with long views over fields and woods, it is an unbelievably romantic bolt hole in some of the most attractive countryside in England.
It’s history dates back to the 19th Century, once believed to be an old shooting lodge, the building is wonderfully quirky with a crenelated mock church tower at one end, a stepped gable at the other and in between a simple, timber thatched cottage!
In recent years the folly has been transformed (from a ruin) by its current owners back to its former glory using high quality materials, to create a very homely and unique ‘hideaway’ filled with period features and all mod cons you’d expect from a high quality home, including a super Cedar Hot Tub.
In our opinion, the Folly is just as perfect for honeymooners as it is for walkers, in fact anyone seeking peace and tranquillity in a remote rural environment. There is little not to love in this gem, not least that there are two pubs within a few miles too!
The gorgeous village of Cheswardine is relatively untouched and is a typical Shropshire village. There are two pubs in the village, The Fox & Hounds and The Wharf Tavern which sits right on the canal. For walkers (and the non-walkers too!) there is a network of public footpaths all round from your front door.
The Shooting Folly is a brilliant getaway for couples that are looking for a honeymoon destination, or just a space to get away from everyday life.
The Shooting Folly is on the edge of a small village, but a few miles from the totally gorgeous village of Cheswardine, which is relatively untouched and a typical Shropshire village. There are two pubs nearby, both recommended by the owners – The Fox & Hounds is two miles away and The Wharf Tavern sits right on the canal.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x double, also access to a dressing room.
1 x ground floor bathroom with shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor WC and basin.
Kitchen with dining area.
Living room with woodburner.
Underfloor heating, woodburner.
Electric hob, oven and grill, fridge with freezer compartment, slimline dishwasher and microwave.
TV, DVD and selection of DVDs, 4G signal (no wifi but 4G is picked up).
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Enclosed garden , paved and gravelled areas, cedar hot tub, feature well with lighting and safety grill.
Charcoal BBQ available please note only charcoal to be used as Thatched Cottage.
Off road parking.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Sorry infants only, no children Shop and pub 2 miles.
Note: Washing facilities available with owner, upon request (lives nearby).
Nearby points of interest
- Staffordshire University
- Gladstone Pottery Museum
- Waterworld Stoke
- Waterworld
- Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Reviews (77)
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Lauren
Don't change a thing! Faultless once again, thank you.
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David
Stephen was very helpful. It was a surprise for my other half and she could not of been more pleased with it. Thank you.
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Piers
Everything from the basics like loo rolls and dish clothes, little extras like chocs on the bed and fresh eggs & local biscuits was done with care, quality, and attention to detail. The Christmas tree and decorations was a particularly lovely welcome with the fire going and underfloor heating on when we arrived after a long drive through ice and snow made it even more welcoming and special. The finish on the property was excellent, bed was extremely comfy, lovely quality bed linen - and ooooh the hot tub was heavenly!! It is obvious the renovation of the Shooting Folly was a real labour of love. The kitchen is very well equipped and laid out in such a way that cooking was as intuitive as if we were at home. Our hosts were warm and welcoming, the dairy cows were charming neighbours. The rural location enabled us to really get away from it all and properly unwind, relax and recharge. It was lovely to have a tour of the farm too, thank you. The Shooting Folly is conveniently located for Ironbridge and Shrewsbury, we were also delighted to explore the local towns and villages. We are likely to return in the very near future and try the hot tub when there isnât frost or snow- we canât wait!