Self-Catering at Byne Brook Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Shropshire Hills

Holiday home
Byne Brook Cottage is a specious detached cottage situated on the owners' livestock and arable farm, in the scattered hamlet of Strefford, two miles from Craven Arms. This cottage sleeps six people and has two king-size doubles, one of which has an en-suite shower and there's a zip/link twin available, along with a bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside there's off road parking for two cars, lockable bike storage in garage and an enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and barbecue. Byne Brook Cottage is a lovely family base for exploring all that Shropshire has to offer.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size double on request). Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room.

Area
The small market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches is conveniently located between the beautiful medieval town of Ludlow and delightful Church Stretton. Craven Arms is an ideal base, which nestles close to the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley with fine walks from the town to lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, or the very popular Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre. The town also has some charming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys and the fascinating 'Museum of Lost Content'. Just two miles away in the village of Wistanstow is the Plough Inn, a good local wood brewery. ChurchStretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. This is a perfect base for touring all of beautiful Shropshire at any time of the year.

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
Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Lockable bike storage in garage. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 0.6 miles. Note: Due to the owners' farm opposite, dogs should be kept on a lead when outside the garden.

Mrs Willcock, September 2020

September 2020

Wonderful property for a family get together

Mrs Willcock

Fantastic to be able to walk with our dog in the acres of land owned by Caroline, the host, The scenery is beautiful and it was so peaceful.. My granddaughter loved splashing in the ford which is very close to the house and we saw kingfishers , herons and red kites, The house is large and the garden secure. Beds are really comfortable and we had all the facilities we needed. We would love to stay here again. Highly recommend!

Mrs Davies, September 2020

August 2020

This cottage is located in a small hamlet at the foot of Wenlock Edge.. The house is dog friendly downstairs with hard floor and tile coverings. There was everything we needed at the house. The owners had given a lot of thought of how to ensure Covid 19 risks were minimised, kitchen cloths, gloves, etc were put in a plastic bag so you knew they were clean, the crockery and cutlery were in the dishwasher so you knew they'd just been washed. There was antibacterial spray, hand wash and hand gel throughout the house. The owners live next door and were very friendly. We would stay there again.

Mr Brown, August 2020

July 2020

Great cottage, everything there you could possibly need.. Quality of the bedding was fab and contributed to a great nights sleep. The carrot cake was delicious and very welcome.

Lesley Doidge, July 2020

An excellent cottage - well presented and clean

Mrs Wilkinson, July 2020

March 2020

Beautiful cosy cottage Fantastic break away

Mr Sheppard, March 2020

January 2020

Lovely cottage.. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Description says there is a pub 9 mins walk away. Not true! It's not an easy walk to the nearest pub, particularly in winter. We found the Wi-Fi a bit slow but there were several people trying to use it at once. Overall though I would still recommend this cottage.

Mrs Laker, December 2019

December 2019

Wonderful property.. Very well equipped in all areas and beautifully decorated.

Mrs Hutchinson, January 2020

Peace and quiet of surrounding area, plus the delightful cottage which was warm , clean and well fitted..

Mrs Allen, December 2019

November 2019

This cottage is wonderful.. It is clean and spacious and in a glorious setting.

Ms Kurcin, November 2019

October 2019

We had a very enjoyable week.. The cottage is very well equipped and ideal for a quiet getaway in a lovely area. Mrs Morgan left us a lovely Victoria sponge cake. Very much appreciated.

Mrs Hawkins

May 2019

This is our third visit to this cottage.. It is in a peaceful location and near several pubs that take dogs. The owner was very helpful and had provided lovely cake, eggs and apple juice. Thoroughly recommend Ludlow Food Centre, Carding Mill and walks from Shooting Box. Great for cycling too.

Mr Salman

April 2019

Byne Brook is a very well equipped house, I don’t think I have rented anywhere before that has been so well equipped, the beds are very comfortable! Sykes neglected to let the owner know there were 4 of us staying so we only had one bed made up but Caroline(who is a great host) got this quickly sorted! We will be booking this house again!

Miss Lee

March 2019

Fantastic property , warm clean and comfortable , perfect for acces to lots of days out.. Dog friendly , the owners were friendly and approachable but left us to enjoy our holiday we didn’t want to leave at the end of our week .

Mrs Banks

February 2019

Mrs Morgan was a lovely hostess, her knowledge of the area was brilliant.. The little details made all the difference. Such a peaceful, relaxing stay to distress from the world! We are looking at our next Sykes stay as we now would not go with anyone else.

Mr Watts

January 2019

Fantastic cottage, beautiful location,

Mr Griffiths

December 2018

A very well equipped cottage in a nice location with a safe and secure garden for our 2 dogs..

Mrs Talor

Byne Brook Cottage was spacious, comfortable, spotlessly clean, and well equipped.. Situated in a quiet position, with plenty to do within easy car travelling distance. The owners live next door, but are unobtrusive, and easily available by telephone if needed. We had a very enjoyable stay here.

Mrs Hegarty

Byne Brook Cottage was the perfect family getaway.. It was wonderfully clean, well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. It is brilliantly spacious, the photo's do not do it justice. It's location is excellent, country side on your doorstep and all the amenities you need a 5 minute car drive away with Ludlow and Church Stretton a short car ride away. The owners were helpful and friendly giving advice on the local area for walks to do and the thoughtful touches of cakes and local apple juice on arrival, could not have asked for anything more from this trip FULLY recommend and we are booking up again this year!!!

Jacs1978

November 2018

Just arrived home from our second visit to this absolutely beautiful cottage and it didn't disappoint! Beautiful, clean, spacious cottage in a wonderful location with plenty of walking on your doorstep. Fantastic enclosed garden for dogs and children. Had everything we needed for a lovely stay! Thanks so much for the cake it was a lovely touch! Hope to return in the future.

Mrs Bradley

This cottage is far larger and spacious than you see on the photographs.. We had 4 adults, 2 children and 2 large dogs and there was still acres of space to move around. Cottage was nice and warm too. Excellent everything (especially the wardrobes for playing hide and seek with young children!)

Mrs Boycott

The cottage is beautiful.. All the fixtures and furnishings are top quality. There is so much room too. The garden is safe for kids or dogs. There is no street lighting so the night sky is stunning (weather permitting). The fresh meat shop down the road is now permanently closed but there is an independent butcher in the supermarket Tuffins in Craven Arms. The cottage is situated in an area ideal for walkers and for visiting some lovely towns and villages. We would highly recommend this cottage.

Very spacious house for six adults and two dogs.. Bedrooms were extremely roomy and beds incredibly comfortable. Unfortunately the sofas were less so, one in particular which led to those who sat on it with bad backs the next morning.

Mr Rendle

August 2018

An excellent property, the cottage was well maintained and the owners were really friendly.. The cake on arrival was a nice touch. The enclosed garden was perfect for the dog and we completed the farm walk which was also really pleasant. The countryside around the village was superb with different levels of walks for everyone. The supermarket in Craven Arms (5 mins drive) meant we could get all our supplies easily. Would recommend this cottage, especially if you are large family as there is plenty of space to relax

Mrs Speedman

Lovely place to stay a great garden for dogs fully enclosed, very comfy beds and .... Lovely place to stay a great garden for dogs fully enclosed, very comfy beds and lovely bed linen, local pub a bit further away than we thought if your walking but do great Sunday roast, the Green dragon in little Stretton great food and dog friendly, stayed at a few Sykes cottages this is one of the best , dissapointed the farm shop is no longer open, great places to visit, Ludlow and castle, the long mynd, Stokesay castle , so very enjoyable break

Mrs White

July 2018

Excellent property, comfortable and good size.. Well situated for days out.

Mr Jordan

Cottage was extremely well equipped both in terms of utensils, pots etc.. but also consumables such as foil and cling film. Beds were very comfortable and all rooms very large. Would definetly recommend Byne Brook for a family holiday

Bleverton

June 2018

It was our second trip to Bynebrook, it is such a good base for the family to get together , and worth going for the grandchildren just to splash in the nearby ford each day! Very welcoming, home baking and apple juice awaiting us and clean, comfortable rooms with lots of hot water for mucky children (and adults!) Lots to do locally, country walks in the Stretton Hills, a day out at Attingham Park and another day on the Severn Valley railway. Excellent all round.

Great family break with two dogs

Mr Spencer

March 2018

A lovely spacious cottage better than expected warm and welcoming loved it ..

February 2018

The cottage was far bigger than we envisaged from the photos.. The location was superb, with great dog washing facilities in the ford at the bottom of the lane (and our two Labradors were particularly impressed!). Great utility room to then dry them off in too. Bedrooms were enormous and beautifully furnished. Garden is a good size and was very secure. Saw the Milky Way on several nights as it was incredibly dark! Lovely two mile walk around owner's farm. Good farm shop just 200yds away with excellent meat, pickles, chutneys, jams, cake and honey, plus a few vegetables. Local supermarket at Craven Arms had all the other necessaries. Will go to farm shop at Ludlow when we are back in September to see what's there too. Went past it a few times but didn't call in. Excellent pubs at Wistentow (The Plough, less than a mile away) and Little Stretton (The Green Dragon, about 5 miles away), both of which allow dogs. Enjoyed amazing walks in Carding Mill Valley (near Church Stretton) and would highly recommend the National Trust café there as you can sit outside with the dogs under cover.

Mrs Beech

The cottage was superb in every way.. The accommodation was gorgeous and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for all the walks and day trips we did including The Long Mynd, Church Stretton and Stokesay Castle. We enjoyed the log fire very much on the colder nights and it was great that the garden was enclosed so that we could let the dog out. We would absolutely recommend this cottage to anyone and hope to be back ourselves!

Mrs Bargh

November 2017

Lovely house in a nice location.. Close to the A49 so ideal for a base to explore the area. The house is big with spacious rooms, comfortable seating in the lounge and a pleasant, enclosed garden. There was everything that we needed (although a shaver point would have been helpful) and the owners were helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back.

Victoria T

September 2017

Stayed at Byne Brooke Cottage in August. The cottage had very large rooms and provided more than enough space for six adults, a baby and two large dogs. There was homemade apple juice and lemon drizzle cake waiting for us on arrival, both of which were absolutely delicious! The owners were close by if we needed anything but left us to enjoy our holiday. Everything we needed was there anyway, including a travel cot and plenty of sheets. The beds were very comfortable and the furnishings were lovely. The garden is secure enough to let dogs out without worry and the barbecue is an added bonus! There are two pubs within walking distance. We went for a drink at The Plough and returned later in the week for a meal which was nice. There is a public footpath to walk there which one of our party found when he went for a run. No need to walk along the main road. We enjoyed visiting Ludlow, Stokesay castle, Ironbridge and Cardingmill Valley.

Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location.. Extremely clean and spacious with an enclosed garden ideal for children and dogs! The owner is very helpful, friendly and on hand if you need anything. We had a wonderful, relaxing week!

August 2017

Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location. Exceptionally clean and spacious with everything that you need! Fantastic enclosed garden if you have children/pets. Short drive to a very good local supermarket/pub and lots of walking opportunities available. The owner is extremely helpful and friendly and makes gorgeous lemon cake ( thankyou!). Hope to return we've had an absolutely perfect, relaxing week!

Mr Davies

The cottage was spotless and spacious.. The owners were very friendly and helpful in every possible way. We all enjoyed our time there and would certainly revisit.

colink22

December 2016

Spent Christmas 2016 at this lovely house, the rooms are all large , there is a log burner in the lounge which is great on a cold winters night. Dogs are welcome and you have access to the farms 350 acres to walk in. Mr & Mrs Morgan could not of been more welcoming. We highly recommend this place as a holiday retreat away from a busy life. We also took my mother with us which was her first holiday in nearly 30 years and she thoroughly enjoyed it. The bedrooms are a good size and one has an ensuite, the main bathroom has a bath and shower. There is also a garage which is great for bikes or a trailer We enjoyed it so much here we have booked again for next April for a mid week break

321picky

October 2016

Having stayed at Strefford Hall Farm properties before we were interested in this cottage for a holiday with friends. To say that we were overwhelmed by the place would be an understatement. It far exceeded our expectations not only by the quality of the furnishings, but the space it afforded to us. A very peaceful haven where everything was provided. Fantastic comfortable beds, a well fitted kitchen, very light and airy throughout, with a spacious garden. Craven Arms is a place not frequented by many Tourists and is an ideal spot to explore the Englis/Welsh border. We enjoyed our stay so much that we booked for next year before we left. Suitable for discerning visitors only.

Mrs Hutchinson

June 2016

Byne Brook Cottage is a spacious well-equipped comfortable house which is very well kept by the owner. She was there to greet us - even though our arrival was later than we had anticipated due to traffic problems - and made sure we had everything we needed which included clean laundry in the middle of our two week stay despite having problems with her laundry contractor. We could not have asked for a better place to stay and would go back to Byne Brook Cottage without hesitation.

Mrs Scorey

The cottage was superb and the owners were friendly and helpful.

Ms Goff

May 2016

A fantastic property that is well equipped, comfortable and in a beautiful setting.

Miss Dewar

The cottage had a high standard of furnishings and décor and was very comfortable. The enclosed gardens were good for my 2 small dogs.

Mr Woodcock

March 2016

The location of Byne Brook Cottage was brilliant and the area was so peaceful. The property is well proportioned, so it was ideal for a group six to relax and to cook and eat as family. It is close to Ludlow, which is a lovely town and well worth a visit and you're in the middle of the Shropshire hills so plenty of walks to go on.

Mrs Thomas

February 2016

We loved the fact that the cottage was always warm which was very welcome. We are a family of four plus dog and the tiles and laminate flooring were perfect for a muddy family rearming after a day of walking. It was very easy to keep clean and we did not have to worry about ruining carpets. Guest's comfort had clearly been well thought of and we enjoyed all those little touches that showed our needs had been catered for. This was a beautifully presented cottage that was also practical. It was in a very central part of Shropshire with easy access to everything we wanted to do. It doesn't get much better than that and we will be booking again next year, as soon as we can work out when the half term is.

Miss Carwardine

January 2016

We loved Byne Brook Cottage and the owners were very keen to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The property was extremely clean and all the towels and bed linen were pristine. We are hoping to return in spring or summer.

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Byne Brook Cottage in Shropshire Hills, Shropshire