Guests say
The Stable is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for families and dog owners. Guests consistently praise the secure garden, friendly and helpful owners, and the property's excellent location for exploring Shropshire and nearby counties. The cottage offers a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful countryside views and direct access to walks. While most reviews are highly positive, some mention limited WiFi and phone signal, occasional maintenance issues, and minor cleaning concerns. Overall, guests enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay, with many planning to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well maintained, though a few mentioned minor cleaning issues and a problem with flies. The majority of reviews describe the cottage as tidy and comfortable.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and proximity to local attractions, walks, and amenities. Some guests found the property a little difficult to find initially, but overall feedback on location is excellent.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness, comfort, and homely feel of the cottage. The secure garden and peaceful setting add to the comfort, making it suitable for both families and pets.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with excellent facilities for families and dogs. Some guests noted the lack of WiFi and occasional maintenance issues (e.g., oven breakdown), but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests appreciated the owners' friendliness and helpfulness, with some mentioning thoughtful extras such as fresh eggs or being shown around the farm. However, gifts or extras are not guaranteed and not all guests received them. Some guests noted a lack of a welcome basket or local information.
About this property
Craven Arms 2 miles. This stone-built cottage near Craven Arms is an attractive detached barn conversion which stands in its own grounds, close to the owners' home on a 200-acre working livestock farm. This Craven Arms cottage offers spacious, modern and well-equipped accommodation, as well as some character beams, which all combine to create a welcoming atmosphere throughout. This cottage near Craven Arms is ideal for a family, group of friends or even a couple that wish to explore this beautiful county. Craven Arms has shops including a renowned butcher's, a hotel with bar and restaurant, takeaways and cafes, the lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, the delightful Stokesay Court which was one of the locations for the film Atonement, and the exciting Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with its virtual balloon ride over Shropshire.
There are many good walks from this Craven Arms cottage with the Three Woods Walk and the Shropshire Way both bordering the farm, as well as Wenlock Edge, Corvedale Valley and the lovely hills around Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland, all close by. Discover the wonderful historic towns of Ludlow, Church Stretton, Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury. An excellent Craven Arms cottage for discovering all of beautiful Shropshire.
The town of Craven Arms is located between the medieval town of Ludlow and Church Stretton. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and a variety of festivals.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x singles, 1 x ground floor double with French doors to garden.
Ground floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First floor basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen with dining area.
Spacious sitting room with electric log-effect stove and French doors to garden.
Oil central heating with electric stove in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden with gravel sitting area, furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, please keep dogs on lead when outside of the garden due to livestock on farm.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Land Of Lost Content Museum
Reviews (67)
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Ralph
We also had a huge problem with flies so much so that we bought fly swatters and fly spray. I believe the owners know this as there is one of those electric fly killers above the door as you enter. This was actually my first holiday since I lost my wife so my children and grandchild made the best of it and we had an enjoyable holiday in what could be an excellent cottage if it had a thorough clean.
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Rosemarie
The postcode and directions made it difficult to find the property on arrival. Apart from that, we enjoyed it.
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Roland
All the rooms were well equipped, and of a good size. The gardens were again provided with plenty of seating and a patio table. Easy transport links by bus from Onibury (approx 1 mile away with parking nearby) to Shrewsbury and Ludlow, and rail connections from Craven Arms ( approx 2.5 miles away with free station parking).