Self-Catering at Swallows Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Shropshire Hills

Holiday home
Swallows Cottage is a lovely semi-detached cottage situated in the village of Harley, just two miles from Much Wenlock in Shropshire. The cottage can sleep four people in one king-size double and one twin together with family shower room. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with electric fire. Outside is off road parking for two cars and a side patio with furniture and BBQ. Swallows Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful countryside of Shropshire. Children over 12 only

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. First floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric fire.

Area
Harley is a pretty Shropshire village with a wealth of history situated just to the west of Wenlock Edge, not far from Much Wenlock. Recorded in the Doomsday Book in 1086 as “A manor with enough wood for a hundred swine” and the pretty village Church of St Mary is first recorded in 1291. The site of a Roman Villa has been found nearby. Harley is also a ‘thankful village’ one of the very few villages which saw no men lost in the First World War.

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 radiator heating throughout with electric fire. Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Side patio with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 miles, Pub 10 minutes walk. Note: There is a regular bus service to Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury. Note: Sloping ceilings in bedrooms and on landing. Note: Property has a mezzanine style landing with glass balcony. Note: Children over the age of 12 only. Please note that this property is for holiday makers only, sorry no workers allowed

Mrs Williams

July 2020

Swallows Cottage is lovely - scrupulously clean and thoughtfully provisioned with everything you need for a comfortable stay.. The hosts are welcoming and helpful. The surrounding area is beautiful with lots to do within a short drive. This was our second stay at the cottage and it was lovely to know that we didn't need to pack extra kitchen equipment as everything you need is there!

Mrs Williams, July 2020

The pictures did not do this lovely cottage justice.. Great helpful hosts . Lovely location for exploring Shropshire.

Mrs Harrison, July 2020

November 2019

An excellent holiday cottage - met all our expectations and is just as pictured.. Very well thought-through, with tasteful and beautiful decor throughout. In a peaceful rural location. Owners are friendly and helpful, but not at all intrusive: they live just across the courtyard. We've rented lots of holiday cottages from Sykes and this is up at the top, with the very best of them.

Mrs Hall

March 2019

The cottage was very homely,the owners made us feel welcome.. The little touches were a very good idea, everything was there.

Miss Jones

February 2019

Fantastic break away.. We had some brilliant days out walking including iron Bridge, church Stretton,Bridge North and the Wrekin. Good area with plenty to do. Hosts were on hand, very helpful but not intrusive. Cottage very well equipped, clean and tidy, very comfortable. Would recommend to friends and family.

Mr Gumbrell

December 2018

Swallows is a lovely cottage finished and equipped to a very high standard.. The owners, who live next door, were very friendly and welcoming, but never intrusive.

Mr Buckley

September 2018

The hosts and the the cottage were excellent.. The cottage is in a great location, with the Wenlock Edge, Long Mynd etc all very easty to access. The cottage had plenty of off road parking, was very clean and very well equipped, even had a coffee machine in the kitchen.

Mrs Dawson

Beautiful, clean and well equippped cottage.. Probably the best we've stayed in over the last 7 years

Mrs Jackson

This property was everything we hoped for and more - spotlessly clean, comfortable, well equipped.. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Swallows Cottage and made the most of touring the area.

Mr Brown

The house was lovely with quality furniture and fittings.. The king size bed was comfortable. The owners were very nice and helpful. There are lots of National Trust and English Heritage places to visit nearby as well as the Severn Valley Railway. You do have to be careful in bedroom to not bang your head on the beams.

Mr Bird

July 2018

We have been with Sykes before so our expectations are always high.. I think this cottage was probably the best we have stayed in so far. It was spacious, clean and extremely well equipped and the owners were friendly and helpful. There was lots to do in the area (we particularly enjoyed the Severn Valley railway and the various English Heritage and National Trust properties nearby). Thanks for a wonderful fortnight, Julia and Nick.

Mrs Madeley

June 2018

We had a very enjoyable stay at Swallows cottage the owners were really friendly and on hand should you need anything.. The cottage is very well presented with modern décor and fittings. The beautiful weather was an added bonus. There are so many lovely places to visit in the surrounding area. We would love to return.

Mrs Vickery

Swallows Cottage is beautiful.. Set in very quiet countryside with only the birdsong to listen to. Great for a relaxing break. In a good position for exploring Shropshire. The cottage is extremely well set out with every thing one needs for a holiday. Lovely décor and very helpful and friendly owners. I didn't want to leave!

Mrs Adamson

Great hosts and a superb cottage in a great location..

Mrs Vicarage

March 2018

The cottage was perfect.. Thank you to the hosts, Julia and Nick, who were very welcoming and the cottage had everything you could want. It was beautifully presented, very clean and comfortable, and all facilities were there that you might want on holiday. Excellent base for visiting many attractions in the area. Will certainly be back for more!

Mrs Stevens

October 2017

Very comfortable cottage in an excellent location to explore Shropshire, the owners Nick and Julia are lovely people, very friendly and helpful.. We had a relaxing week and would return to Swallows cottage when visiting the area in the future.

Mrs Shepherd

September 2017

Immaculate cottage was everything we could have wished for, great level of comfort and facilities, the owners couldn't have been more friendly and helpful.. We will definitely consider staying here in future are there is so much to do in the area.

Mrs Fiorini

Very comfortable cottage, lovely areas to visit with my elderly mother, would not return to cottage as we like to holiday in different areas of the U.. K., hope next year we will find another lovely cottage through you in different area.

Mrs Gregory

July 2017

What also decided us on this cottage was the fact that no pets were allowed..

Mr Holt

The cottage was beautifully presented in a quiet village and the hosts were most pleasant and helpful.. It gave us easy access to many interesting places and the surrounding countryside was stunningly beautiful and full of history.

Mrs Hillyer

June 2017

Very nice cottage comfortable good base for touring the area owner very friendly

Mr Askham

May 2017

Lovely cottage with everything you needed.. Very clean and tidy. Nice greeting from friendly owners who were always on hand. Great position for touring Shropshire.

Stuart A

We found this to be an ideal location for holidaying in Shropshire and Swallows Cottage offers a very high standard of accommodation.. The owners, Nick and Julia, were extremely welcoming and we would love to return for another holiday in the future.

Mr Lambert

April 2017

The accommodation and location where even better than listed.. Facilities and the general décor in the cottage are superb with lovely tasteful touches added by the owners Nick and Julia. Nearby Much Wenlock is a little gem of a place with great pubs and shops with plenty to do and see in the beautiful surrounding Shropshire countryside. Go back there again? You bet we would.

Mrs Chase

A beautifully presented cottage, absolutely immaculate.. Helpful owners but not intrusive. Great to have a bus passing every hour if one wished to use it. Everything one could possibly require was in the cottage. A lovely area to explore with fantastic scenery.

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Swallows Cottage in Shropshire Hills, Shropshire