Cottage in Shropshire

Holiday Rental Description

This lovely cottage is set within the hamlet of Minton in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are wonderful walks directly from the front door of this property, with beautiful countryside in every direction. Visit Church Stretton (3 miles), which is a picturesque town that is popular with nature lovers and guests who love the outdoors, with an abundance of activities to enjoy including hiking, horse riding and biking. Enjoy a stroll along the National Trust owned Long Mynd, with its 2,000 acres of heather covered hills, waterfall, shop and cafe. Acton Scott's historic working farm is 2 miles from the cottage and has a range of courses and activities to experience traditional farming methods on its stunning 18th century estate. Take a day trip to the UNESCO site at Ironbridge, a pretty village with a great mix of independent shops and pubs within a gorgeous valley. Head out for the day with interesting places within 25 miles, perfectly positioned for days in Shrewsbury, Ludlow and a visit over to the border of neighbouring Wales. After a busy day exploring the wonderful county of Shropshire and beyond, head back to this unique property that is brimming with character and is a real home away from home. Enter the cottage, take off your walking boots and straight ahead is the handy ground floor bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and separate WC adjacent. Continue through into the fully equipped kitchen with an AGA range cooker, perfect for a self catered break making use of the fantastic local produce you will come across whilst out and about, maybe head to Ludlow's famous street market for those important local ingredients. There is a separate wood panelled dining room to enjoy a meal together with your family and friends. From the dining room, head into the charming lounge which is the heart of the property with its exposed traditional beams and wood burner keeping everyone cosy. Enjoy some downtime with a movie on the Smart TV or enjoy a game or two with the family. Up on the first floor is a second WC, along with two lovely bedrooms. There is a family room with a double bed , and the master bedroom with a double bed. Outside this gorgeous cottage enjoy the elevated position, with different seating options set on different levels to take in the views and relax. The garden has various slopes and drops with clear pathways leading to all the areas which is humming with natural wildlife in the finer months of the year. Enjoy a meal outside on the spacious patio with its table and chairs, or enjoy a morning coffee on a separate bench to the front aspect taking in the views and serenity of this rural retreat.