Self-Catering at The Old Cider Mill | Holiday Cottages in Ludlow

Holiday home
The Old cider Mill is a detached cider mill conversion next to the owners' home in the village of Caynham. The cottage has a double and a twin, both with en-suites. There is also a ground floor cloakroom. The open plan living area has a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Outside is off road parking for three cars, bike storage and a rear patio garden with furniture. The Old Cider Mill makes a lovely year-round base for exploring Ludlow, Church Stretton, Ironbridge, NT properties, the Long Mynd hills and more.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV and en-suite small bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Character open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas log-effect stove.

Area
In the heart of the beautiful Shropshire countryside, amidst the renowned walking and cycling region, is the historic village of Caynham. With evidence of early dwelling on the site, in the form of the outstanding landmark, Caynham Camp, visitors can see this huge Bronze Age/Iron Age earthwork which covers a site of eight acres at the summit, from which wonderful views can be enjoyed. Three miles away is Ludlow where slightly more recent building work can be seen in the intact medieval street patterns of the town. Renowned for several Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as numerous tea-shops, pubs and inns, Ludlow is a great destination for gourmets and food enthusiasts whilst nearby, visitors can enjoy such diverse activities as Ironbridge Gorge, Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall and Cardingmill Valley.

Region
A E Houseman once wrote that Shropshire was "the quietest place under the sun" and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

Amenities
Electric storage heaters with gas stove and solar panel hot water system. Double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer with chilled water/ice dispenser, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Bike storage. Rear patio garden with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles.

Chippie62

October 2023

Lovely property in a beautiful area. Very quiet village but well placed for visiting surrounding villages and Ludlow. The property was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a break away. Thoroughly enjoyable week and hope to return.

Mrs Pollard

September 2020

The Old Cider Mill is set in a beautiful and peaceful location.. This cottage has a very well equipped kitchen and the lounge has 2 reclining sofas which I loved. This is our 2nd visit to this cottage and we plan to return again next year. Would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Mrs Pollard, September 2020

Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful location

Mrs Fountain, September 2020

The property was beautifully renovated and was equipped to the highest standard.. The owners were extremely helpful and the location both peaceful and full of historical interest in equal measure.

Mrs Skucha, September 2020

August 2020

The cottage was excellent in all aspects, the owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful.. Its' location was ideal with lovely views of the surrounding countryside and with local walks from the cottage.

Mr Cannings, August 2020

Loved this cottage, lovely location and ideal for exploring Shropshire.. Will definitely be returning.

Mrs Collins, August 2020

July 2020

The cottage was very well equipped.. Very clean and comfortable. There were 2 outside sitting areas with table and chairs. The owners who live next door were friendly and helpful. The position of the cottage was quiet, but very handy for Ludlow and Hereford, as well as National Trust and English Heritage properties.

Mr Davis, July 2020

February 2020

This cottage is in an ideal location to explore several National Trust properties nearby and has lovely countryside views.. Even though the owners are next door and happy to help if needed, you have total privacy. We stayed at the beginning of March and the cottage kept lovely and warm and cosy, despite the frosty mornings! We would definitely recommend.

Mr Chattell, February 2020

November 2019

The Cider Mill is a lovely place to stay.. Well equipped and very clean.

Mrs Thompson, November 2019

A very lovely well equipped cottage, and yes we would return..

Bigdave333

July 2016

Spent an enjoyable week here with some good friends, weather was very hot (perhaps too hot). The cottage is in a quiet spot but it only takes 10 minutes to drive into Ludlow. The owners are more than helpful if there is anything you need. There are some good walks to go on if you are feeling energetic. All in all very good holiday.

Mrs Pidgeon

This is a spacious, comfortable accommodation. We had everything we needed to hand. The host friendly and informative.

Mr Taylor

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.

Mr Arnold

June 2016

Fantastic cottage that we have used a few times. Lovely setting with excellent works and very friendly owners.

Mrs Jones

February 2016

A fantastic cottage with excellent facilities. Really good quality and very clean. A great base to be in for the area. Although next to the owners property we appreciated the privacy we were given. Great fire and much needed on cold nights!

Mrs Johnson

January 2016

We were pleased with our choice and have booked again for the 2016/17 New Year period. This will be our fourth visit to this particular property. As with all our visits, we were very pleased to see the owners.

Mr Berry

November 2015

It was like home from home. Very peaceful and had everything that our family of four required.

Mr Lyons

October 2015

Exceeded our expectations. A brilliant cottage with everything we needed. I would highly recommend staying here. The owner was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

Mrs Wood

The property was beautifully furnished and everything provided. This property is truly outstanding in all areas.

Mrs Palethorpe

September 2015

This is the best cottage we have stayed in. It has been renovated and fitted out to a very high standard and is spotlessly clean, very spacious and comfortable. The area is really quiet and is surrounded by gardens and farmland with lovely views over the fields. We highly recommend this holiday accommodation.

Mrs Allison

The property was great, the views from both the back and front were very nice. The village was quiet and not far from the Ludlow park and ride. The owners of the property were very nice and very helpful, lovely people.

Miss Woodgett

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful area! The owners were helpful and friendly and everything was catered for.

Jan771

This is the best cottage we have stayed in. It has been renovated and fitted out to a very high standard and is spotlessly clean, and very spacious and comfortable. The owners are very friendly and helpful and live in the house next door. There is also another holiday accommodation in the same yard but The Cider Mill has its own parking for two cars right outside the front door and so has no interference from other guests. The area is really quiet and is surrounded by gardens and farmland with lovely views over the fields. Although there was no pub or restaurant in the village it is only a short drive to nearby pubs and Ludlow is 10 mins away by car and a supermarket / petrol station about 5 mins away. Wifi is available in this property.We highly recommend this holiday accommodation.

Gavin S

This is the most idilic place we have stayed in. Modern features with the rustic barn convertion feeling. Clean accommodation with good amenities. Very friendly owners and ideal location to see the local sites. Set in beautiful surroundings and very quiet with lots of good walks.

Mr Carter

August 2015

A great cottage with comfortable beds. The best I've been to in years.

Mr Duric

May 2015

My wife and I enjoyed the home comforts of The Old Cider Mill along with the peace and tranquillity. This was our second visit here and we will be back again! The hosts are charming and made us feel very welcome during our stay.

Mrs Burroughs

The cottage matched the description but the location was much better than we imagined as it was surrounded by amazing views. Very warm, cosy and very well planned to ensure a great break. Please thank the owners for providing such a great cottage and a warm welcome, we felt really at home.

Mrs Faul

April 2015

The Old Cider Mill was a true home from home; a lovely place to stay in a lovely part of the country.

Mr Griffiths

A delightful cottage which was beautifully furnished and excellently equipped. One of the best we have stayed in in over 40 years' of self-catering holidays.

Mrs Maguire

Clean spacious and well equipped to a high standard. Peaceful and quiet with beautiful views.

Ms Bell

March 2015

The cottage was superb, everything about it was excellent quality. Had a good heating system - set appropriately for time of year. All fixtures and fittings were good quality and there was plenty of cooking equipment! It was spotlessly clean and comfortable. We're looking forward to returning later in the year.

Mrs Dainton

February 2015

A lovely barn sensitively renovated. All furnishings and equipment were of excellent standard and very clean. Our welcome was very warm and the owners very helpful. A perfect place and location. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property.

Mrs Boucher

January 2015

A beautiful restoration and furnishing of The Old Cider Mill by the owners. The cottage was warm and welcoming for our winter break. The owner was friendly helpful and the location was within easy reach of towns and a number of visitor attractions in South Shropshire. We had a relaxing and superb three day break, made all the better knowing that we had a superb cottage to return to after days out in the very cold January weather.

Mr Raxter

November 2014

Very comfortable, plenty of room and good quality fittings. In a convenient location and very quiet. Overall excellent.

Mrs Tilbury

A lovely well equipped cottage in a good location for exploring. The owner was very welcoming and a stones throw away if need be. It was very clean and the children loved it, very spacious and airy. Would definitely stay again.

Mrs Ashbee

The property was beautiful and well equipped, it felt private even though the owners were next door and everything was of a high standard. The area offered our family lots of experiences we will not forget.

Mrs Mcdermott

October 2014

Luxurious cottage in a quiet location and exactly as described. We could not find any fault and would recommend this property.

Mr Turner

July 2014

It was a wonderful week. The property and the weather were both excellent.

Mrs Eaves

We had a great time visiting many gardens, houses and towns in the area. The property was one of the best we have stayed in; it was fabulous.

Mr Ooms

June 2014

We have spent many holidays in the UK and we have stayed in many different cottages, but the Old Cider Mill in Caynham was definitely the best.

Mr Harrison

An excellent cottage, well furnished and comfortable. The owners were very helpful and friendly. An excellent location.

Mrs Duric

May 2014

This is the best-equipped holiday cottage we have ever rented. It is very comfortable and in a wonderful location. It provides easy access to Ludlow and surrounding areas, with plenty of interesting places to visit in Shropshire and Herefordshire. The owners/hosts are lovely and friendly. We enjoyed watching the calves which has just been let out into the field for the very first time and spotting the local foxes in the early evening as they made their way across the fields behind the cottage.

Mr Palmer

The cottage is so quiet and peaceful, with lovely views, we feel relaxed from the moment we walk through the door.

January 2014

The seal of approval is in our booking of the property for another week. The welcome on arrival; the small but well thought out touches. The overall presentation and cleanliness of the property. Comfortable furnishings and fittings. The help provided by the owners family when asked for, a very nice family.

Miss Balfour

Location good, cottage excellent, owners excellent. Overall very satisfied. Lovely warm cottage to walk into after a cold day outside.

December 2013

An excellent property, decorated to a very high standard and very well equipped.

Guest

we had not visited this part of the country before and had a lovely holiday, the cottage was fresh and homely, clean and very well equipped with everything we wanted and more, it was really nicely done with stunning views a having the owners just next door was reassuring! there were lots of leaflets about the many local attraction and free wi-fi which was a hit with our 2 teenage sons!!

Mrs Catterall

November 2013

The cottage was excellent, spotlessly clean, warm and had plenty of kitchen utensils. We were mainly there to attend the Ludlow Medieval Christmas Market but also enjoyed the local walks! Would certainly return to this property.

Mr Noakes

We had a great week, and enjoyed walking in the surrounding area and visiting the local villages. The Old Cider Mill was lovely to return too after a day out, a first class cottage with everything you need, and very helpful owners.

Mrs Street

September 2013

It was a delightfully renovated cottage and it met our needs well. Good equipment throughout and super bathrooms. Situated well for most places we visited.

Rev Slater

The property was beautifully restored, and tastefully furnished with everything we could have possibly needed and more, it was great to have all linen and towels provided, so we did not need to worry about it. There were clear instructions for all appliances and a useful guide to the local area.

beautifully renovated to extremely high standard. lovely peaceful everything you need with beautiful Ludlow only 10 minutes away.

Mrs Mallalieu

August 2013

Lovely accommodation, we were very comfortable during our stay. The outside seating area was good and we were lucky enough to have the good weather to be able to enjoy it!

Everything in the cottage was great. Internet access was also brilliant. Everything you could possibly want was supplied. The only downside for us was the lack of eating places - you needed a car, the local pubs were not up to much - so we chose to eat in.

Mrs Beeson

July 2013

Excellent location only a 10 minute drive into ludlow which is well worth a visit. Very peaceful and the best cottage we have ever had.

Miss Cullington

A delightful cottage in a fabulous quiet location yet close to all amenities. Cottage is extremely well equipped with everything you could need for a relaxing holiday.

Mr Keeley

June 2013

A truly superb conversion of the old barn in a wonderful rural setting.

Ms Gundry

The cottage itself was not only comfortable but also so well equipped. The additional touches of things like tea, coffee, toilet rolls etc. Made it feel like home-from-home rather than just a rented space. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

David Keightley

On arrival, the owner greeted us immediately (lives next door). Explained history of the Mill and gave us a brief rundown of amenities etc. If we experienced any problems, he was only next door and would sort things out. the property was immaculate; beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated - cant think of anything we required which was not there! We could quite happily live there. Mill situated on small hill with beautiful views. Very quiet, with Ludlow and other attractions close by. Loved it.

Mrs Reed

May 2013

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting, and top marks to Sykes for your company's service.

Mrs English

The different views from each of the windows of the cottage was so lovely and rural.

Had a short break at The Cider Mill in March 2013, on the weekend we had the heavy snowfall! Arrived quite late due to weather and the owner gave us directions to the property and waited outside for us. The property itself was stunning. A great mix of traditional old beams etc, along with modern interior. Everything you could wish for is supplied, we even had a couple of bottles of cider left for us. The surrounding area has plenty of places to visit, definitely go to Ironbridge as it is the most beautiful place. All in all, will highly recommend a stay at The Cider Mill.

Florallle

We've only been home a week and I'm already feeling "home"sick for The Old Cider Mill. It's an 18th century building, with lots of beams in evidence, but done up in a contemporary style, with modern wooden floors (so no awkward floor levels and steps to catch you out). The living room seating, and the beds were all very comfortable. The conversion was done in summer 2012. There are wonderful views from all windows, looking out on to the glorious south Shropshire countryside, and the cottage is surrounded by fields with ancient fruit trees in them and patches of woodland.

Mr Keightley

April 2013

The owner was on hand to welcome us and the property was superb. We could not have wanted more. Immaculately clean, everything we needed was there. The property has been sympathetically renovated and retains its charm. Perfect.

Mr Wright

Comfortable well equipped cottage. Just what was required for a quiet break in the lovely Shropshire countryside, but close enough the Ludlow and it's facilities.

Mrs Maloney

The cottage was extremely well equipped and comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to friends.

Mr Crawford

March 2013

Absolutely stunning property, very tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Had everything you would need to have a relaxing holiday. The only problem was that we didn't want to go home! All in all an outstanding place to stay and would definitely go there again.

Mrs Slaney

Beautiful barn conversion,situated in quiet location with lovely open views, yet less than ten minutes drive from well-stocked supermarket/filling station and Park and Ride into Ludlow.Warm and cosy on even the coldest of days and a real home from home. Another winner from Sykes!.

Mr Thomas

February 2013

Great cottage to stay in. Very quiet and secluded. Very well kitted out and a very high standard of appliances. The host was very welcoming and had made the cottage a first class place.

Mrs Forrest

January 2013

Great cottage for families - had all the amenities needed and the open plan layout downstairs was perfect to keep an eye on the children. Lovely decor too.

Mr Wilson

The property and the location were both great. A highly recommended property offering a very high standard in all respects. We would definitely stay here again. The owners were so helpful!

December 2012

We had a lovely week at the Old Cider Mill. Very well appointed cottage, lovely setting with all the home comforts. Very close to Ludlow and other attractions of the area. Cannot really fault this holiday cottage.

Mr Simmons

November 2012

Fantastic holiday, accommodation was superb, Shropshire is a beautiful place to visit.

Mrs Woodhatch

October 2012

A wonderful cottage to return to after a day of sightseeing. The area very convenient to many attractions and the quality of restaurants within a few miles of the cottage was outstanding.

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The Old Cider Mill in Ludlow, Shropshire