Station Masters Cottage
ID: S479840
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Station Masters Cottage in Kidderminster receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and unique charm, particularly appealing to train enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the modern amenities, well-furnished interiors, and thoughtful touches like decorations and a well-stocked kitchen upon arrival. The proximity to the railway and local attractions adds to its appeal, although some guests note the presence of trains and suggest minor improvements.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and tidy, with several guests noting it appeared newly renovated. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experiences reported.
The location is well-received for its convenience to the railway and local amenities, with easy access to nearby attractions. However, a few guests mentioned the proximity to the train line as a point of consideration.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with high-quality furnishings and a cosy atmosphere. The presence of essentials like hairdryers and iron, as well as the spaciousness, are noted. However, there are comments about the property being cold and suggestions for more bedding.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. Some guests suggest improvements in kitchen utensils and the provision of a fire guard. The smart TV's usability and the need for a larger fridge for groups are also mentioned.
The owner's thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of a well-received information pack, and welcome items like bread, milk, and wine. It's noted that such gifts add to the welcoming feel, though it's politely mentioned that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting in the picturesque village of Blakedown, Worcestershire is this historic, former railway workers', semi-detached cottage, Station Masters Cottage. The cottage sits on an active train line at Blakedown Station, the train line is one stop from the famous Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster, along with short direct trains travelling to the likes of The Jewellery Quarter, Warwick, Worcester, Stratford, Bridgenorth and Birmingham city centre. This family-friendly holiday home offers an enclosed garden, woodburning stove and three bedrooms with en-suites for a well-equipped cottage to call home in the Heart of England. After parking in the off-road parking site, step inside and make yourself right at home, you'll find a mixture of character features and contemporary amenities throughout.
An inviting sitting room offers cushioned seats, homely décor and a Smart TV with a DVD player and a Playstation to enjoy for evening entertainment, whilst your pooch curls up in front of the crackling woodburning stove. Prepare your favourite home-cooked meals in the bright and spacious kitchen/diner with a stylish finish, offering a washing machine, dishwasher and high-quality cooking facilities. Set the dining table and tuck into a hearty meal, or why not set up outside in the enclosed garden on summer evenings with a barbecue; pet-friendly and fully enclosed, children are free to play in safety whilst you rustle up tasty treats on the barbecue.
After the day's adventures, choose from four well-appointed bedrooms to relax in the evenings. On the ground floor, the main house has a king-size with en-suite shower room, and a children's feature Thomas the Tank Engine bunk room, along with a cloakroom, whilst a beautiful king-size rests upstairs; original beams, a small sitting area, a bespoke feature stained glass window and an en-suite shower room make this a fabulous master bedroom! Accessed via the garden, a brick built annexe which hosts a twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room, making a perfect quiet little hideaway. You'll find a shop and a couple of pubs just around the corner in Blakedown to stock up on essentials or take a break from cooking, along with Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club!
The local train station is just opposite to leave the car at home and explore further afield; Stourbridge and Kinver are nearby, where attractions include the National Trust's Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses. Stop for lunch in Bewdley before venturing into the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve, an ancient forest with picnic areas, walking and cycling trails, and a café. Alternatively, head to West Midland Safari Park for a family-friendly day out with animals, a theme park and discovery trails! The Severn Valley Railway is another brilliant day out to traverse through idyllic countryside on a heritage railway, but if you're looking for more walking opportunities with your dogs, Clent Hills and Lickey Hills are two nature reserves well-worth a ramble.
Great for families, pets and railway enthusiasts, make Station Masters Cottage your holiday home in Worcestershire.
Blakedown is a lovely village in North Worcestershire adjacent to the Wyre Forest. There are a range of amenities including a village butcher, grocer, local store, and two pubs providing superb cuisine and real ales. The Wyre Forest, one of the country's greatest ancient woodlands, is a registered sssi and National Nature Reserve, giving tourists beautiful walks and cycle trails as well as many rare species of wildlife, flora, and fauna.
Accommodation
Main house: Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor Thomas the Tank Engine themed bunk room.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Annexe: one twin bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, security safe, ironing board and iron, 3 x hairdryers.
WiFi, Smart TV, DVD player with selection of DVDs, Playstation with games, train books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen, luxury dressing gowns/robes and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pubs 0.3 miles.
Note: There is a fully enclosed pond in the garden.
Note: There are sloped ceilings and beams in the first-floor king-size bedroom, please take care.
Note: The cottage is located in a major supermarket's delivery patch, please contact owner for details.
Note: Owner can arrange airport and train station collections on request.
Note: Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property, if charging is found then an additional charge will apply
Nearby points of interest
- West Midland Safari Park
- Bewdley Museum
- Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
- Dudley Zoo And Castle
- Black Country Living Museum
- Cadbury World
- Ikon Gallery
- Symphony Hall
- The Button Factory
- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Reviews (29)
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Clare
If you like trains, it is the perfect setting & the train theme continues within the cottage, delighting the children. It was welcoming, warm, comfortable & very well-equipped. Itâs been a great find for us ⦠we will be back
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Edward
Kids loved waving to the passengers. Beds were very comfortable, lounge was spacious and enough seating for our group of 7 people. One challenge was the kitchen utensils in that the saucepans did not make it easy to cook for 7 people and some were scratched and slightly burnt. I would recommend having these replaced. It was easy to get out and about, we went to the Black Country Museum, the Falconry center just up the road and also visited Worcester good shopping center and the Cathedral was most impressive. All in all a good holiday for kids and adults alike.
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Benenedict
They all loved waving at them passing by. The cottage was very clean and comfortable with enough space to accommodate us all. We visited Drayton Manor, which was about an hour away, Cabury World, (which teens and tots all enjoyed, especially the chocolate handouts) and Severn Valley railway. There are large supermarkets close by as well as a local shop and plenty of takeaways. The only 'faults' were nowhere to dry laundry on a rainy day and could have had more crockery particularly children friendly dishes. We hand to put the dishwasher on after breakfast to ensure clean crockery for tea and vicer versa.