Guests say
Bicton Lea is consistently praised for its spaciousness, stunning views, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, the cleanliness, and the extra touches like a lit fire upon arrival. The property's location offers tranquillity and beautiful scenery, with the added luxury of a hot tub. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a favourite for family gatherings and peaceful retreats.
Guests frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting the immaculate condition upon arrival. The provision of ample towels and the overall tidiness contribute to the high score in this category.
The location is celebrated for its peacefulness, beautiful countryside views, and proximity to local attractions. The presence of nearby wildlife and the idyllic setting are particularly appreciated, although the presence of flies is a minor drawback for some.
The comfort of Bicton Lea is frequently mentioned, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the house warm and cosy. The spaciousness allows for large groups to stay comfortably, though there are some comments about inconsistent heating in certain rooms.
The facilities, including the hot tub and wood burner, are highlights for many guests. The well-stocked kitchen and ample space receive positive feedback. However, the score is slightly lowered due to mentions of maintenance needs and some chipped crockery.
While guests express gratitude for the welcoming touches like a lit fire and the provision of firewood, there is no explicit mention of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness based on the presence of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Clun 2 miles. Bicton Lea is a beautifully finished large stone house located near Clun and the beauty of Clun Valley. The accommodation provides a high-quality location for two families or a large group, a luxurious base for a holiday in the Shropshire Hills. The ground floor has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, amply sized and fitted out to cater for your full complement of guests. The dining room stretches into the conservatory and has seating facilities to match your party size. If seated dining is too formal, there is a separate TV room designed with viewing pleasure in mind with its outsized wall-mounted television and three seater recliner sofa.
The sitting area is large enough for your full group, with two luxurious L-shaped sofas to sit around the woodburner fire and look out at the stunning views. There are five bedrooms on the first floor; one king size, three doubles and one twin. The beautifully maintained lawns lead you out to a property highlight, a summer house with outdoor hot tub, perfect for relaxing on warm sunny evenings. Or for those not keen on the bubbles, a large patio picnic table is located outside. If you can tear yourself away from your luxurious base, two miles away is Clun where you can have a pub meal or picnic near the river and castle ruins before embarking on the Clun Valley Heritage Trail.
There are half a dozen Walkers are Welcome towns in the vicinity, of which Clun is one, but if you fancy heading further afield then the charms of Ludlow are a 20 mile ride away. Bicton Lea is ideal for large groups or two families to have a high-quality, peaceful base for a holiday in the Shropshire Hills.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 3 x double, 1 x twin which is accessed via one of the double rooms.
First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor WC with basin.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
The dining room stretches into the conservatory and has seating facilities to match your party size..
Sitting room with woodburner.
Second sitting room.
Conservatory.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Off road parking for 5 cars.
Lawned gardens with hot tub, furniture and summer house.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 2 miles.
Check in is 5pm and check out 9am Please note: the twin room is accessed via a double room.
Note: The property is located on a working farm.
Note: This property does not permit car charging.
Please note this property does not accept Sunday arrivals
Nearby points of interest
- Land Of Lost Content Museum
Reviews (84)
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Ben
To turn up and the fire is lit and burning is just above and beyond and a lovely touch. One downside only would be that there are lots of flies in the bedroom closest to where the cars are parked (small double) but apart from that, it is always an excellent experience and great location.
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Wendy
It is not all that far from where we live but has the capacity for our family whichever direction they are coming from and however much time they can take off work.The little ones were awed by the enormous and superbly decorated Xmas Tree in the conservatory which also made a magical grotto. We all had Xmas Eve and Xmas Day altogether except for my daughter's fiancee who is in the Army and was sent on tour in November until February. We hope he will be with us too next year possibly with a new baby if their IVF goes well on his return! The house was so welcoming and homely, wood burning stove laid up ready and all rooms spotlessly clean with fantastic views from every direction. We found lovely walks in the surrounding area and I loved Clun which reminded me somewhat of Ledbury back in the 1970s where my parents had a newsagents shop. An agricultural, laid back, friendly, quirky place, totally unpretentious yet with dramatic castle ruins in a spectacular setting. We used a hot tub many years ago when attending a wedding in Yorkshire, also staying at a farm and we found ourselves surprised how good it made us feel. The daily maintenance of the tub here was very reassuring and everyone enjoyed time in the hot tub except our little ones who are too young at present. We were fortunate to have starry nights and sunny days after initially wind and heavy rain. Bicton Lea felt so homely we were sad when it was time to leave.
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Stephen
Bicton Lea is very spacious with lots of rooms making it ideal for a large group of guests. The furniture and fittings are first class.