Garden Cottage
- Reference Number
- H182
- Location
- Ludlow, Shropshire52.364601;-2.717854
- Sleeps
- 4 + cot**
Restored to the highest standards, this Grade II listed cottage is situated in a conservation area near the medieval Broad Gate. Much of the original character of the building (exposed beams and brick and timber framework) remains and is combined with tasteful furnishings and colour schemes. The cottage is only a few minutes walk both from the centre of Ludlow , with its ruined Norman castle, and from the River Teme, where footpaths lead over Whitcliffe, Ludlow's common land since the 13th century.
Often described as the perfect historic town, Ludlow has nearly 500 listed buildings and the early medieval street pattern survives almost intact. Of particular note are St. Laurences church and the Feathers Hotel, with its ornate timber-framed facade. The annual Ludlow Festival, the highlight of which is an open-air Shakespeare play in the Castle grounds, is held in late June/early July. In September there is a Food & Drink festival and in November a Medieval Fair. Ludlow is a market town and has a fine range of shops (including antiques, books, art and crafts), tea rooms and restaurants.
Within easy reach of the town are many historic sites. These include Stokesay Castle, (English Heritage) Croft Castle, and Berrington Hall (both National Trust) and the Ironbridge Gorge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Offas Dyke, the Long Mynd, the Malvern Hills, the Wye Valley, Shrewsbury, Hereford and Worcester are within an hour's drive. Further afield, The Cotswolds, Wales and Stratford-upon-Avon may also be reached by car.
The cottage has been awarded a Visit Britain 4 Star Grading.
Accommodation
Sitting room with dining area and with stone fireplace containing a woodburning stove. French windows lead to a brick and stone paved terrace. Hand built fitted kitchen. 1st floor double bedroom and bathroom/w.c. with 'telephone' shower attachment to the bath. Enclosed, steep staircase to 2nd floor twin bedroom with sloping ceilings and views over garden to Whitcliffe (Ludlow's common land since 13th century).
Enclosed, cottage garden with terrace, lawn, flower borders and rockery.
Services
- Woodburning stove
- Gas central heating
- Logs, gas, electricity and bed linen included in rent
- Towels for hire @ £5 pppwk or per short break
- **Space for visitors' own cot in twin bedroom
- Colour TV DVD player
- Mini Hi-Fi/CD player
- Automatic washing machine/dryer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Telephone for incoming calls
- Street parking (meter) during the day
- Season ticket provided for local town car parks all within a few minutes' walk
- Shops and pubs a few minutes' walk
- Train station 1/2 mile
- Sorry no pets
- Not suitable for children U10
- Non-smokers only
- *Short Breaks*
