Self-Catering at Sleepy Hollow | Holiday Cottages in Shropshire Hills

Holiday home
Sleepy Hollow is a charming semi-detached cottage in the village of Jackfield, one mile from the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. This cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin, as well as a bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is off road parking for one car and free additional parking available outside the Jackfield Tile Museum 30 seconds' walk from the cottage, a small front gravelled area and a front garden with small lawns, patio, furniture and barbecue. Sleepy Hollow is an excellent base from where you can explore market towns, many tourist attractions, or simply don your boots and admire the lovely scenery, which can be found on the many walking routes in the area. Please Note: If you would like to check in on a non-changeover day, please contact our Reservations Team for more information.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with open fire.

Area
Situated on the banks of the River Severn, the village of Jackfield is situated one mile from the Ironbridge Gorge, home to the world's first iron-built bridge. Jackfield stands on the Wrekin Way footpath, which offers many scenic walks and cycle trails. Ironbridge boasts many pubs, restaurants, shops and tea rooms and a collection of industrial and Victorian themed museums, including Blists Hill Victorian Village. Also close by is Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Ludlow.

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
Gas central heating with open fire. Range cooker with electric double oven and 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock. Fuel, power and starter pack fire inc. in rent. Extra wood available on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car and free parking available outside Jackfield Tile Museum 30 seconds' walk from cottage. Small gravel sitting area by front door. Front garden with small lawns, patio, furniture, BBQ and lovely views overlooking the River Severn. Sorry, no smoking. Shops/amenities of Ironbridge 1 mile. Pub 2 mins walk. Note: There is an open tread staircase at this property; therefore it may not be suitable for the infirm. Note: Due to there being no handrail on the open side of the staircase, children should be supervised at all times. Note: This property is situated next to the River Severn and there is a steep drop at the bottom of the garden so please ensure children are supervised at all times. Note: The garden at this property is not suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: The main garden is accessed through a gate in the yew hedge across the property access path, approx 4 feet away. Note: Access to the property is not suitable for supermarket delivery trucks. Note: There is a refundable £125 good housekeeping bond payable directly to owner. Please Note: If you would like to check in on a non-changeover day, please contact our Reservations Team for more information.

Odyssey68628137625

August 2023

Fabulous little hideaway, cosy and welcoming well equipped home from home. Super pubs within walking distance. Great walks and the museums are a must. There is so much to see here. The welcome pack is great everything from home-made bread to sausage egg and bacon.

Tim H

August 2022

We arrived after a 6 hour journey to to the most beautiful hidden gem of a cottage, perfect for relaxing in. It's close enough to the local amenities that you can walk to them, pubs included, but far enough away from the rest of the world that you could be in the middle of nowhere and still have the Severn at the bottom of the garden. The cottage has everything that you will need, and more, for a self-catering stay with a lovely new kitchen. The very comfortable living area is light and airy with lots of seating, books, DVDs etc for nights in. The dining area is great with stone and wooden floors throughout. The star of the show is the stairs which lead to the cosy bedrooms with plenty of storage space and a bathroom with good shower (a must for me!) and bath. I can't really say too many good things about Sleepy Hollow if I'm honest but come prepared to explore the local area as it is stunning.

Mrs Lonie

September 2020

The cottage was wonderfully warm and cosy and quirky.. We loved coming back to the cottage after days out and relax. That's how we felt - relaxed. Lovely pot of jam and Apple juice and milk in the fridge awaited us on arrival - brilliant, much appreciated. The owners left instructions throughout tthe cottage during this awful climate which helped. We would definitely return to this delightful cottage.

Mrs Lonie, September 2020

August 2020

The cottage was perfect and the owners did everything possible to make us feel both welcome and safe, given the current situation with Covid 19.. Booking was easy and straightforward.

Mrs Wright, August 2020

Very well equipped

Mrs Singleton, August 2020

February 2020

Wonderfully cosy and characterful cottage, very well appointed and with an outstanding welcome basket of local produce.. It was out third visit.

RobertB841

January 2020

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. It was a cold week in January and the sun does not get into this part of the Ironbridge gorge, but the cottage was very cosy and warm. It is really well-equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable, relaxing stay. The position is ideal for visiting the museums and for the numerous beautiful and interesting walks, with the church just behind the cottage being a hidden gem showing off the wonderful tiles and bricks made in the area. The kitchen in the cottage has everything you need for self-catering and there are lots of good options for eating out, including a friendly local pub just a couple of minutes walk away. We are looking forward to returning in the summer to enjoy the garden by the river.

Mr Allum, February 2020

Cozy lovely location great for walking the dogs with pet friendly places to eat in walking distance l.. The cottage was well equipped it was perfect.

Mrs Woodvine, November 2019

September 2019

Listing should have mentioned the noise from the renovation next door..

Dr Gould, September 2019

August 2019

Disappointed not informed of major exterior building work going on at nearby cottages which disturbed the peacefulness of our holiday and limited sitting outside in the garden..

Mrs Peart, August 2019

Really well presented property in a great location for local attractions.. Really good local pubs close by too! Thank you

Mr Bendrey

March 2019

The cottage was really great everything was very good the sitting room was comfortable and cosy.. The little garden was brilliant we sat out and had a glass of wine in the afternoon looking across the river and saw a otter on the opposite bank Brilliant.The starter hamper was lovely the bacon was one of the tastiest we have had Thank you Colin and Claire for a wonderful week

Allum

February 2019

This cottage is very quirky (in a good sense) and cosy, and very well equippped, with the owners obviously taking a lot of care to make it very welcoming.. Part of this is an especially wonderful welcome basket. It was our second stay and we would highly recommend it for those wishing to go to Ironbridge, especially those who like to walk a little since there is a very nice stroll into town along a disused railway track.

stargirl04

March 2018

We loved staying in this period cottage with all of it's quirky features. Although there are beams, open fires & stone floors, the cottage owners have gone out of their way to fit modern facilities with a fantastic full range which is ideal for cooking up the local Shropshire produce provided in the generous welcome pack! The cottage is situated close to Ironbridge & it's museums which is ideal; for avid geocachers like ourselves, there are walks from the doorstep across the beautiful gorge so we left the car behind for most of the week! We had deep snow for a few days so were very pleased to come back to the warmth of this cosy cottage-we will be booking again!

We loved staying in this period cottage with all of it's quirky features.. Although there are beams, open fires & stone floors, the cottage owners have gone out of their way to fit modern facilities with a fantastic full range which is ideal for cooking up the local Shropshire produce provided in the generous welcome pack! The cottage is situated close to Ironbridge & it's museums which is ideal; for avid geocachers like ourselves, there are walks from the doorstep across the beautiful gorge so we left the car behind for most of the week! We had deep snow for a few days so were very pleased to come back to the warmth of this cosy cottage-we will be booking again!

Haydonbrown

February 2018

My daughter and I booked a short break during February. The location was perfect for exploring Ironbridge and we were able to walk to the majority of places which allowed us to explore the area as much as possible in the time we had. The cottage was beautifully kept and lacked nothing, the fire was laid and ready to light and there was a wide range of information provided, everything from bus routes to museum information.The welcome pack included local produce such as bacon, eggs, sausages, milk and home baked bread which were appreciated by us both. Unfortunately the weather kept us from enjoying the garden with views over the river so we sampled the local pub instead which I would also highly recommend. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and if returning to the area would dedinitely book to stay here again.

This is the second time we have visited this lovely cottage.. It is charming, cosy, comfortable, clean and in a very historic, interesting and beautiful location. The welcome pack with local products was received very well. We would definitely book again!

Mrs Hookey

November 2017

Very central for good level walks and not too far from garage and little shops, as well as Ironbridge itself.. very nice comfortable lounge and good kitchen equipment

Mrs Goodwin

September 2017

Lovely quiet area, cottage was very well equipped and cosy.. The welcome pack is very generous and delicious! Will definitely be booking again.

Mr Kesek

July 2017

Difficult parking due to difficult location and local geography.. Front door difficult to open. Otherwise a great cottage with all that's needed provided.

Mrs Alcock

February 2017

We had a wonderful half term break in this very comfortable property in a great location..

Miss Hamilton

We love sleepy hollow, fantastic location for walking to all local attractions.. The welcome basket was a lovely touch, our dog loved the doggy biscuits. We would love to stay again soon, thank you x

Mrs Mcfarlane

September 2016

Everything, lt was the loveliest most characterful cottage we have stayed in, in 40 years of holidaying all over Britain, the only little criticism was the log fire, we were hopeless at keeping it alight, but luckily we only needed ito on 2 evenings, but we got very dirty! The area is marvelous for visiting other beautiful towns, and the Ironbridge museums are fabulous. We do intend to return in the future.

Mrs Alcock, February 2017

Garden needs attention very over grown seating table and umbrella need replacing..

Mr Mansfield

August 2016

Outstanding.

Mrs Mcfarlane, September 2016

The cottage is so lovely all the home comforts you could ever want.. Spotless clean and well stocked . Beautfull place well situated for peace and quiet and tranquil surroundings. Good communication between owner and myself very helptull . Welcome box was so lovely

Mrs Owen, August 2016

July 2016

Outstanding..

Mrs Charlton

June 2016

Quiet location very close to the attractions that we had planned to visit. The cottage had a lovely garden next to the river Severn to enjoy a glass of wine a meal in the evening, if we didn't go the the local pub which was walking distance from the cottage.

Mr Mansfield, July 2016

Quiet location very close to the attractions that we had planned to visit.. The cottage had a lovely garden next to the river Severn to enjoy a glass of wine & a meal in the evening, if we didn't go the the local pub which was walking distance from the cottage.

Mr Hart

April 2016

The cottage was just what we were looking for and would stay here again if we come back to the area. The cottage is on the river Severn within walking distance of many attractions including the local pubs.

Mrs Charlton, June 2016

The cottage was just what we were looking for and would stay here again if we come back to the area.. The cottage is on the river Severn within walking distance of many attractions including the local pubs.

Mr Dean

December 2015

A superbly situated cottage with a high standard of furnishing and equipment.

Gareth_Small

As the title suggests, the cottage was perfect in every way and I've probably said it about another cottage but this one is the best I have stayed in to date..... The access road to the property was more a river than a road but I can't let that reflect negatively on the owners as they can't control the weather and alternative parking was offered close by. The welcome pack was exceptional and enjoyed by my wife and myself and our dog. The location of the cottage is central to everything in the locality and only time stopped us doing more. Will definitely be back if the opportunity arises. Thank you to the owners for a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Mr Hart, April 2016

A superbly situated cottage with a high standard of furnishing and equipment..

Mrs Brady

November 2015

Lovely, characterful cottage in a superb location for visiting Ironbridge and all that the area has to offer. The cottage itself was very well equipped and the owners have clearly thought about the comfort of their guests.

Mrs Chater

October 2015

The cottage was lovely, extremely well equipped and very clean and tidy.

Mr Dean, November 2015

The cottage was lovely, extremely well equipped and very clean and tidy..

Mrs Chater, October 2015

Lovely, characterful cottage in a superb location for visiting Ironbridge and all that the area has to offer.. The cottage itself was very well equipped and the owners have clearly thought about the comfort of their guests.

vikchic

September 2015

We stayed here as we wanted to be local to Ironbridge, but a little out of the way of the parking issues in the town. The cottage surpassed our expectations. We have stayed in many cottages around the country and this one is one of the best. The location, near to the Tile Museum is perfect for local pubs (all of which do good food, and accept dogs) and visiting the local attractions. There is plenty of dog walking. The old railway line is convenient for gentle strolls in either direction. The surrounding countryside offers everything else. Shropshire has a lot to offer. we used to live in the area and there is still a lot we haven't covered. The welcome pack was lovely, and all sourced locally. Fresh bread, marmalade, coffee, eggs, bacon, sausages... and even treats for the dogs. I haven't received a welcome pack like this before. The cottage was well equipped with all you would need in the kitchen, towels for the bathroom, a hairdryer, a dog bowl and towel. Again, all you would need for a break. The sitting room was comfortable and had a vast variety of books and DvDs for those quieter moments, or when the weather is not on your side. The little garden overlooking the river is beautifully kept and lovely for alfresco drinking. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage - though the stairs are not for small children or the less mobile.

Mrs Brady, October 2015

A lovely Cottage.. Would come back again.

Mr Briggs

July 2015

A lovely Cottage. Would come back again.

Mrs Croft

May 2015

The location was fantastic and it was a quirky cottage. It was quiet but with easy access to walks, pubs and the river. Very well equipped property. Hope to return.

Mr Briggs, June 2015

The location was fantastic and it was a quirky cottage.. It was quiet but with easy access to walks, pubs and the river. Very well equipped property. Hope to return.

Miss Smith

February 2015

The cottage was exactly what we wanted. There was loads to do in the area and we will be returning there! It was very cosy, with a log fire and comfy furniture.

Mrs Croft, May 2015

The cottage was exactly what we wanted.. There was loads to do in the area and we will be returning there! It was very cosy, with a log fire and comfy furniture.

Mrs Davies

January 2015

This was a very nice cottage with ample amenities for our use. The owners had gone to a lot of trouble providing lots of extra items and local info on the area.

Miss Smith, February 2015

This was a very nice cottage with ample amenities for our use.. The owners had gone to a lot of trouble providing lots of extra items and local info on the area.

Dann

December 2014

A wonderful cottage and so very welcoming. We immediately felt at home and loved the fact that it had plenty of charm. A great find and we would love to stay again!

Mrs Davies, January 2015

A wonderful cottage and so very welcoming.. We immediately felt at home and loved the fact that it had plenty of charm. A great find and we would love to stay again!

Mrs Sonnen

August 2014

Sleepy Hollow is simply a great place to stay! The Cottage has got everything you need, nice pubs around, very interesting historic places to visit.....We had a great holiday!

Mrs Harvey

July 2014

Outstanding area of history with World Heritage Museums and excellent scenic walks within most capabilities. The super standard of the cottage accommodation, its peaceful location yet with all amenities close by. The owners have done a splendid job of caring about their customers.

Marilyn M

June 2014

What an absolutely beautiful cottage in a superb location. A well appreciated welcome pack of food was waiting for us when we arrived. The cottage itself is ideal for all the local museums (we managed 7 out of the 10) - will have to go back to complete them all! Jackfield Tile Museum within about 50 yards of the cottage an absolute must. The only minor drawback was the fact that the road from Jackfield to Ironbridge was under repair and our nightly walk to eat was a little hair raising to say the least (no pavement and very narrow road). An added bonus was the wonderful neighbour and dog!

Mrs Sonnen, August 2014

Outstanding area of history with World Heritage Museums and excellent scenic walks within most capabilities.. The super standard of the cottage accommodation, its peaceful location yet with all amenities close by. The owners have done a splendid job of caring about their customers.

May 2014

The cottage is fantastic and full of character. It is warm and cosy and has a lovely homely feel. Fabulous location, friendly neighbours. The owners had provided a really nice welcome pack of all sorts of goodies and we were chuffed to get a call from them to check that we were ok. Can't recommend this place enough, it is a hidden delight!

Mrs Harvey, June 2014

The cottage is fantastic and full of character.. It is warm and cosy and has a lovely homely feel. Fabulous location, friendly neighbours. The owners had provided a really nice welcome pack of all sorts of goodies and we were chuffed to get a call from them to check that we were ok. Can't recommend this place enough, it is a hidden delight!

Mrs Sykes

April 2014

Well equipped. Good welcome pack. Good position for Iron Ridge and walks.

Ms Lloyd

November 2013

The house was just right for us, and the owners had obviously put a lot of thought into what we would need over the week. I wanted to take the cooker home with me!

Mr Harrison

October 2013

Great cottage warm, and welcome pack from owners very nice touch.

ken h

This cottage is great for visiting the Ironbridge gorge museums it is very peaceful and well appointed. We arrived to find a welcome pack containing bread, butter, jam, and a bottle of wine. In the fridge was bacon, sausage, eggs, and milk. What a nice touch from the owners. The rooms were all well equipped and clean.

Davies, May 2014rt

The house was just right for us, and the owners had obviously put a lot of thought into what we would need over the week.. I wanted to take the cooker home with me!

Ms Lloyd, October 2013

Great cottage warm, and welcome pack from owners very nice touch..

Mrs Sullivan

September 2013

Great, didn't want to leave!

Mr Harrison, October 2013

Guest

July 2013

Lovely picturesque cottage, beautiful welcome package, great walks, friendly pubs with good food, within walking distance of Iron bridge, lots to do, Viking the Victorian village is a must. Will definitely recommend this holiday let to family and friends.

Wonderful place to relax, made to feel very welcome..

Mr Adamson

May 2013

Wonderful place to relax, made to feel very welcome.

Mrs Daniel

Great location, very peaceful but within walking distance of pubs and Ironbridge. Cottage very well equipped with a large comfortable lounge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

Mr Adamson, May 2013

Great location, very peaceful but within walking distance of pubs and Ironbridge.. Cottage very well equipped with a large comfortable lounge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

Mr Richardson

March 2013

The cottage and its facilities were excellent. It is in an extremely quiet location which made it all the more relaxing. We didn't use our car from the moment we arrived as there are numerous walks directly from the property. Ironbridge is an easy 10-15 minute walk away. The cottage was very warm and cosy with the added bonus of an open fire and wood burner. We will definitely return!

Mrs Daniel, May 2013

The cottage and its facilities were excellent.. It is in an extremely quiet location which made it all the more relaxing. We didn't use our car from the moment we arrived as there are numerous walks directly from the property. Ironbridge is an easy 10-15 minute walk away. The cottage was very warm and cosy with the added bonus of an open fire and wood burner. We will definitely return!

Mrs Boyden

January 2013

The location was perfect and the local amenities were within easy walking distance. The cottage was excellent and lighting the fire after being out in the snow, soon got us warm and cosy.

Mr Richardson, March 2013

The location was perfect and the local amenities were within easy walking distance.. The cottage was excellent and lighting the fire after being out in the snow, soon got us warm and cosy.

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Sleepy Hollow in Shropshire Hills, Shropshire