Self-Catering at Goosepond | Holiday Cottages in Shropshire Hills

Holiday home
Goosepond is a beautiful brick-built cottage situated down a small country lane, on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Woolston near to the village of Wistanstow, in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and can sleep two people in one super king-size bedroom (zip/link). There is a family bathroom. The rest of the property contains an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. To the outside of the property there is off road parking for one car in a communal parking area and a patio area with furniture. Goosepond is an ideal romantic retreat for those looking to explore Shropshire.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One super king-size double bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request) with pull out stacker bed. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Area
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.

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 underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine with pods, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Netflix, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and wood for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking in communal parking area for 1 car. Front private terrace area with furniture and gas BBQ. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 1.3 miles. Note: There are two steps to access the property.

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December 2020

What a fantastic Christmas break. Ellie the hist made the superb cottage so special. The cottage has everything it was a home from home. An exceptionally clean and beautiful decor. Fantastic welcome goodies. Could not have wished for more. Very quite and secluded and great for a relax. Fantastic holiday for the dog owner. Only just got home and looking to book again. A must cottage to go and relax or walk and see the beautiful english scenery 10 out of 10

Sarah O

October 2019

Our fourth visit to Ellie’s cottages and as always a warm welcome, spotlessly clean property and wonderful holiday. Our visit spanned two seasons, end of summer in shorts and T-shirt’s and beginning of Autumn with underfloor heating and log burner doing their thing. We adore this property for the peace and quiet and ideal location for the most beautiful part of Shropshire. Highly recommended.

WesternCumbria

June 2019

Goosepond is a place everyone should stay at, at least once,but preferably more! What a wonderful place to stay, bigger than expected, so tastefully furnished with many personal touches. The Welcome Pack of items was the best, add to that the amazingly comfortable bed just makes your stay so special. Our stay was only for three nights, but wish it had been far more.

Mrs Harding

May 2019

We have stayed in many cottages over the years and can honestly say Goosepond was the best one by far! We both said we could live easily live in it. It was very comfy and well equipped for our stay. Underfloor heating, a brilliant shower and the biggest most comfortable bed ever! It's situated in a very quiet village with plenty of interesting walks on the doorstep, but close enough to local shops (1.5 miles) and so many beautiful and historic places of interest within 15 to 30 miles. Shropshire is the most beautiful place and the cottage just made our holiday! Thank you Ellie!

Mrs Grice

Had a lovely stay.. Beautiful place. Very well equipped and extremely comfortable. We loved how spacious Goosepond was, yet was still very homely. The enclosed courtyard was gorgeous to sit in and enjoy but is also brilliant for dogs. We loved that we could open the door and know they were safe. Beautiful relaxing quiet location and perfect for touring Shropshire. We would love to return and have recommend Goosepond to friends and family.

Mrs Rutherford

February 2019

Lovely cottage very comfortable, clean and warm would like to return sometime in the future.. The owners are very friendly. Would be happy to recommend to friends.

Miss Martin

Great cottage, peaceful location, great for walks and close to many lovely places to visit.. Hosts, Ellie and Jo, were very helpful. Great welcome. Homemade scones were a lovely touch. We would highly recommend Goosepond!

Mrs Whitfield

January 2019

Goosepond is a hidden gem in a little village called Woolston.. Very well equipped,cosy,spotlessly clean,with extra touches like Netflix for a cosy night in along with a log basket full of logs for the log burner,lots of reading material for local walks and a little further afield . Huge comfy bed with plenty of fluffy towels to use in the powerful shower. Underfloor heating will never allow you to have cold toes or your pets to have cold paws

Mrs Young

My stay at this charming cottage, in the depth of winter, was a joy.. Ellie had left a generous welcome pack, and later popped in for a personal welcome. Goose pond was warm, well equipped with a fine bed and plenty of hot water and felt tranquil and airy. The surrounding countryside is stunning with good walks both on the doorstep and beyond.

Mrs Gibbs

October 2018

Ellie and Joe our hosts were very welcoming and gave us a lovely welcome gift of provisions and some homemade which were delicious.. Would recommend the super kingsized bed more comfortable than our own bed.We had a lovely stay in clean warm accommodation.This was very much appreciated on returning at the end of each day.We would book this propertyagain on our next visit to the area

Mr Birrell

September 2018

Cottage was very clean and had everything we needed - all the personal touches made for a lovely stay and the scenery and hill walking was excellent..

Mrs Blake

August 2018

Wonderful welcome pack and lovely touches to add to the very comfortable accommodation..

Mr Wildeman

Goosepond was wonderful and lived up to our expectations in every way! The cottage is stylish and the location is wonderfully peaceful. Set in a hamlet in the middle of the Shropshire countryside, you're surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and it's great for long walks with the dog. We would wholeheartedly recommend Goosepond to someone looking for a relaxing getaway in the countryside. We'll certainly be back too!

Mrs Haworth

July 2018

The cottage was everything we could have hoped for & the welcome pack provided by Ellie (the owner) was very much appreciated .. The super king size bed was a joy to sleep in & the shower was fabulous. Most mornings we were woken by the sound of the House Martins which were nesting outside the bedroom window. There are plenty of walks from the doorstep (details in the cottage info) further afield Shrewsbury is well worth a visit, as well as The Long Mynd & Carding Mill Valley, there are also plenty of National Trust properties in the area. We had a wonderful weeks stay & the weather was fantastic.

Mr Palmer

June 2018

The tranquility of the place was a real plus but within distance of a well seved town.. The cottage itself was very comfortable and well equiped.

Mr Benton

May 2018

This is a little gem of a cottage found down a small country lane, which meant we were not troubled by any traffic noise.. Only the sounds of the country, which was mainly bird songs. The cottage is clean, modern and surprisingly spacious with everything you could need. The owner is very helpfully and gave us a beautiful welcome pack of scones, butter and jam , which was delicious. The king size bed is very comfortable and the cottage is ideally located for walking or visiting the many interesting places/sites that can be found within the local area. Would we love to go back soon.

Mr Bell

A simple but perfect cottage.. Well laid out-a very comfy bed and a long deep bath-along with the wood burning stove all you need for a perfect break-thanks.

Mrs Phillips

April 2018

Everything we could want was in this cottage.. The owner was very friendly and helpful. She contacted us in advance of our stay to give us some very useful information and took the trouble to call in early on in our stay to make sure that everything was alright, telling us just to call in on her if we should have any issues. The siting of the cottage was great, with many walks straight from the front door or just a short drive away. There are also many very interesting towns and villages nearby to explore. Would be very happy to go back to this area and this cottage.

Mrs Sproston

March 2018

We had a lovely 3 nights in Goose Pond.. It's cosy and comfy, with luxury beds, towels and home from home comforts. The layout all on one floor was perfect for our 13month old who could happily crawl around the whole place all day long. Thanks for a relaxed stay.

Mrs Payne

From the pictures it looked pretty basic but we were drawn to the location.. In reality the cottage was really gorgeous - very comfy huge bed, soft fluffy towels and bedding, huge fridge and everything you could want. The only thing that slightly let it down were the uncomfortable dining chairs but that was such a small detail it was overtaken by the rest of this great cottage. Good value for money and a little gem of a place ideally suited for exploring the Shropshire countryside and villages. We would definitely recommend it highly and we may well return!

BazandPeter

January 2018

From the helpful and informative phone call with the owner, to the warm welcome at this beautiful country retreat - this whole experience was just wonderful. For a change, decided to spend the New Year weekend at Goosepond, was amazed at the personal touches and the warm welcome including a sumptuous festive hamper and bottle of wine, and a welcome message on the blackboard, such incredible and warm personal touches that really mean a lot. Then to the accommodation itself which is perfectly located in the most idyllic spot, surrounded with lush countryside, hills, peace and tranquillity. Gorgeously furnished to a high spec finish, incredibly clean, comfortable, warm, stylish and welcoming - didn't want to leave! Would highly recommend it, and can't wait to return ourselves.

SallyO85

The booking process was quick and straightforward and benefited from regular email updates from Sykes cottages.. Goosepond where we stayed was just exceptional - idyllic rural location, stunning property that was clean, dry, warm, stylishly decorated to high spec and very welcoming- didn’t want to leave! The owners were also delightful and helpful, again warm and welcoming- even leaving a gorgeous festive welcome hamper and message. Our stay was truly amazing, the place was gorgeous and we’d love to return.

Our second visit , and even more enjoyable than the first! This time, there is much better WiFi, and we have come for a week instead of a weekend. Our lovely hostess, Ellie has been giving us advice on her favourite walks in the area, as well as supplying us with a generous amount of logs for the log burner. The Cottage is spotlessly clean, spacious and very well equipped. Highlights for us : The generous welcome hamper, the fabulously effective log burning stove, excellent shower, huge comfy bed, fluffy towels, coffee machine , great sized fridge freezer for self catering and especially welcome under floor heating. Despite some really cold, icy conditions we have been gorgeously warm and cosy. Perfect location to visit some beautiful places in the Shropshire hills whilst enjoying the tranquility of this rural gem. We have loved getting to know Church Stretton, The Long Mynd, The Stiperstones and Bishop’s Castle. Highly recommended for couples who like peace, walking and exploring this beautiful part of the world.

Mrs Howard

November 2017

Perfect little cottage with everything you might need.. Ellie was a great host and very helpful. Welcome hamper was a lovely addition with tasty homemade scones.

Miss Gillert

Fantastic little cottage with lovely wood burning stove and comfortable bed.. Lots of lovely walks and pubs nearby.

Mrs Barrass

October 2017

Very well equipped, lovely welcome pack.. Owner lovely and very friendly.

Mrs Whatley

Fabulous accommodation..

AmpenSpekersohn

September 2017

Goosepond Cottage is one of those places which really does live up to expectations. From the first friendly email from the owner, to the minute we sadly waved goodbye, this has been a lovely experience. Following the directions given, we found the cottage (in the dark) without a problem. When we arrived, the underfloor heating had been switched on and the whole cottage was lovely and warm. What a lovely touch - the welcome hamper containing local free range eggs, butter and delicious bread, home made scones and jam and milk in the fridge. The cottage is dog friendly and is located in a tiny hamlet where numerous other dogs live in a carefree environment. Perfectly located, there are lots of walks to go on without getting in the car. The scenery in the area is beautiful, whatever the weather. The cottage is very tranquil and relaxing, in an ideal spot to explore the surrounding area of the Long Mynd, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Church Stretton and so on. Perfect for walkers and nature lovers. The cottage is very well appointed, with a cook-friendly kichen area, log burner, big fridge-freezer and a Super Kingsize bed. Piles of towels were provided, the bed was superbly comfortable, fitted with hotel quality bed linen. Free WiFi and a well-equipped TV, with Amazon FireStick for NetFlix, music, etc. This review would not be complete without mentioning the water, which is supplied from a local spring. Beautiful, soft, pure water that just tastes fantastic. Would we go back? Yes, definitely! We can't wait. Would we recommend? Absolutely. Grab yourself a little piece of rural Shropshire life.

The location, accommodation that exceeded expectations, the facilities offered, .... The location, accommodation that exceeded expectations, the facilities offered, the value for money, accepting of dogs and the friendliness of the owners made the holiday (our first for several years) most enjoyable and memorable

Jill W

May 2017

We and our dog had a lovely 3-night break at Goosepond and will definitely be back. The cottage is beautifully decorated, comfortable and very well equipped. It's in a hamlet and well away from busy roads, so all we heard was birdsong and sheep, yet it's easy to get to Church Stretton and the Long Mynd, Ludlow, Bishops Castle etc. Plenty of good walking (including short walks from the doorstep for evening dog walks with a view!) and attractive little towns to keep us occupied. Highly recommended.

Great Cottage newly converted.. Lovely owners ,very helpful. Good quality fixtures and fittings ,linen and towels etc. Very good welcoming hamper. Homemade scones and jam.

Ms Willis

We had a brilliant 3 days at Goosepond.. The cottage is very comfortable, very well equipped and beautifully decorated. Ellie, the owner, is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Goosepond is conveniently situated for exploring Shropshire, about 5 miles from Church Stretton and the Long Mynd. There are several lovely short walks from the door, ideal for a stroll with the dog early in the morning or after a day out. We had good, reasonably warm weather so didn't need to use the log burner, but hope to return at another time of year and snuggle up beside it!

April 2017

Situated in a sleepy rural hamlet , ideally located for touring this beautiful part of Shropshire, Goosepond is a superbly appointed property. Featuring spacious accommodation, all on one level, tastefully decorated with some luxury touches to make your stay special. The superbly efficient log burner brings a welcome warmth on cooler evenings, whilst the underfloor heating makes this an ideal year round holiday property. There are simply three rooms, a kitchen/diner/lounge, a bathroom and a bedroom. All rooms are attractively spacious, and are decorated with a modern fresh touch. The kitchen is well equipped for cooks, with hob, oven, generously sized fridge freezer and full sized dishwasher. The bathroom has a great shower over the bath, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. The lounge area is focussed on the lovely log burner which was delightfully easy to use. So many properties for couples are cramped and compromise on appliances and equipment, but not Goosepond. There is even a proper pull out bed underneath the super King zip and link should you require it. We found the property private and peaceful, even with other properties being close by. The warmest of welcomes from the lovely owners made us feel at home right away. Home made cakes and jam, fresh flowers, and luxury toiletries complemented our stay perfectly. Highly recommended for visiting the many attractions of this wonderful area.

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Goosepond in Shropshire Hills, Shropshire