Meadowfall at Shatterford Lakes
ID: S272355
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Meadowfall at Shatterford Lakes is a beautiful property with stunning views, ideal for family gatherings and fishing enthusiasts. The host, Tom, is praised for being helpful and attentive. Guests enjoy the child-friendly environment and the hot tub, despite noting some areas in need of TLC and additional facilities for larger groups.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, such as dirty windows, cutlery, and the need for a more thorough clean. However, not all reviews mention this, indicating inconsistency in cleanliness standards.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, child-friendly environment, and suitability for fishing and hiking, with no negative comments about the location.
The property is described as comfortable and spacious, but some guests mention the need for additional showers and larger towels, indicating room for improvement in comfort for larger groups.
Guests appreciate the property's grounds and fishing pools but note the need for more kitchen equipment, a second bathroom, and maintenance issues. The presence of a hot tub is a plus, but its accessibility could be improved.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the host in terms of gifts. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Nestled on the outskirts of the village of Shatterford, this semi-detached cottage offers a picturesque location with spacious rooms and ample outdoor space, so you will want to return with your family every year. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and on the site of the owner's fishery, this property is ideal for those with a love of the outdoors, with opportunities for fishing, walking and cycling to keep everyone entertained. The first room you will discover is the vast sitting room, containing several sofas and a woodburning stove, with views through the double patio doors out into the lawned garden and the hills beyond. Providing the perfect spot to talk about the adventures of the day is the dining room, with enough seating for the whole party, and continuing through into the kitchen, you will find a breakfast bar among all the modern appliances you will need for making the group's favourite meal. Moving up to the first floor, you will find four bedrooms, with the master bedroom having its own TV, so you can experience an added bit of luxury, with the other three bedrooms comprising of a twin, a bunk room and a family room with a double bed and a bunk bed with a double on the bottom, altogether sleeping up to 10 people. Outside there is a patio and gravelled area where a hot tub sits under a wooden canopy, overlooking the on-site fishing lakes, while the lawned area has outdoor table and chairs for those summer afternoons when you just cannot stay inside. The fishing lakes on site can be enjoyed by guests, so whether you are a keen angler or a complete novice, it's the best way to get the most out of nature in the peaceful, idyllic setting. For a bit more adventure, you can find yourself surrounded by wild animals in West Midland Safari Park; 200 acres of land which is home to elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and many more, as well as a seal aquarium and reptile house.
Wyre Forest is around a 20-minute drive from the property and home to some of the oldest woodlands in the country, which is now a haven of activities for families and friends looking to enjoy the outdoors, with a Go Ape course on-site as well as opportunities for mountain biking, horse trekking and walking groups, it has something for everyone. Discover all the natural wonders of the area and return after your adventures to Meadowfall at Shatterford Lakes, to rest up and relax.
The scattered hamlet of Shatterford lies in unspoilt Worcestershire countryside, on the edge of the Wyre Forest, close to the towns of Bewdley and Stourbridge and four miles north of Kidderminster. One of the largest ancient woodlands in the country, the Wyre Forest is a designated sssi and National Nature Reserve offering visitors lovely walks and cycle trails and is home to many rare species of wildlife, flora and fauna. The pretty town of Bewdley, once described as the most perfect Georgian town in Worcestershire lies on the banks of the River Severn and offers a good choice of pubs, restaurants, cafes, antique and craft galleries, as well as the Severn Valley Railway. Overlooking the nearby village of Kinver is the impressive Kinver Edge, a sandstone ridge covering 300 acres and offering long distant views of the surrounding area, along with Iron Age hill forts and cave-houses, which were occupied until the mid-1900s, and why not sample the wines at the local vineyard at Astley. Also close by is Stourbridge, famous for its glassmaking and some of the best attractions in the country, including the West Midlands Safari Park, plus Ironbridge Gorge and the Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford are within driving distance. The medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, the beautiful Malvern Hills, Ludlow, Warwick with its magnificent castle and Bridgnorth, along with many unspoilt Cotswold towns and villages also make a memorable day out.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk room, 1 x family room with double bed and bunk beds with a double on the bottom.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating, woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with full Sky HD, a selection of books and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture and hot tub.
No pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.3 miles.
Pub 0.6 miles.
Note: There is a deer, a stag, Highland sheep and chickens in the surrounding fields and the owners also have dogs.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Note: Check in is 4pm, check out is 11am.
Note: Shared use of fishing lakes on owner's land, 100 yards away (available by arrangement free of charge) Note: Please bring own fishing equipment (fishing shop on-site)
Nearby points of interest
- West Midland Safari Park
- Bewdley Museum
- Dudley Zoo And Castle
- Black Country Living Museum
- Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery
- University of Wolverhampton
Reviews (18)
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Natalie
We had a large group sized and it accommodated us perfectly. Great thanks to Tom for the help throughout our stay. It was in a good location, quiet and peaceful. The addition of the animals was fantastic. We would recommend this stay, thank you.
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Graham
The views were amazing ,the hot tub enjoyed by all the family . But the house was cold on arrival and needed hours to warm up , The microwave was difficult to use and no information booklet was available, in fact there was no welcoming booklet with facts about the local area ,restaurants or how to use the appliances .The upstairs sink had no plug , the downstairs toilet had no place to hang the towel, the curtain rail in the lounge was hanging down as the raw plug had come out of its hole , no grab rail in the shower , no non slip mat in the shower, no blind on the bathroom window or extractor fan in the bathroom, no lock on the bathroom door or downstairs toilet . In the bedrooms there there were drawers with broken handles, a balcony door was broken and moss needed removing from the balconies, the blind needed repairing in the main bedroom where another bedside light was required. In the kitchen the Water flow was too powerful and needed turning down, serving dishes needed, more teaspoons were required, there we're only 2 and serving spoons required, hand-wash and washing up liquid were missing , more toilet rolls , the crockery was mismatched especially the glasses and some chipped plates. The entrance needed tidying to make the entrance more attractive. The house was well painted internally with no scuff makes on the walls or skirting boards .By the second day we had mastered the heating but not the microwave . Overall a disappointing experience for the none fisher persons in our family group.
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Robert
Once having seen the wonderful view over the lakes and hills, any little shortcomings were forgotten. The 6 of us had a wonderful relaxing week, particularly with the hot tub overlooking the lakes etc. Tom was very helpful whenever we had any questions for him