Guests say
Shire Cottage is praised for its calm and relaxed environment, farm views, and hot tub, making it a lovely family retreat. The comfortable beds, spacious kitchen, and outdoor spaces are appreciated, although some maintenance issues have been noted.
Cleanliness has been brought into question with reports of stained loo-pans, a damp games room, and dishes needing to be washed before use. These concerns suggest room for improvement in this area.
There is insufficient information provided in the reviews to accurately assess the location of the property.
The property offers comfortable beds and furniture, but there are mentions of overly soft and squeaky beds and a sofa that is low to the ground, which may affect the comfort level for some guests.
Facilities like the hot tub and kitchen are highlights, but maintenance issues such as a leaky games room roof, loose kitchen tap, and general wear and tear have been pointed out, indicating a need for attention.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches from the host that would indicate thoughtfulness, therefore this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Hanwood 2.4 miles. Shire Cottage is a beautiful, four-bedroom home nestled rurally in Cruckton near Hanwood in Shropshire. Surrounded by stunning countryside views, this pet-friendly property offers the perfect escape for families, friends, and couples alike, inviting up to eight guests to enjoy the nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shire Cottage spans over three floors, overflowing with character and charm, and is home to a fully-equipped kitchen/diner, perfect for creating culinary masterpieces, and two utility rooms housing all the necessary appliances. Move into the sitting room where you can relax in front of the woodburning stove on cooler days, or on balmy afternoons, head to the front garden whilst the children of your group play in the play area. As the night draws in, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot tub, set in the enclosed rear garden, with rolling countryside views enveloping the property. Head up the stairs to discover four inviting bedrooms, two of which are king-size, and one is a second-floor twin, along with a king-size bedroom boasting a Juliet balcony, walk-in wardrobe, and en-suite shower room, for added luxury. A roll-top bath and walk-in shower can be found in the bathroom for an indulgent soak, servicing the remaining bedrooms. Start your itinerary by venturing a little further to find the nearby village of Hanwood, and make sure to visit the 18th-century Hanwood Church, stock up on the essentials, and dine out at The Cock Inn, serving traditional pub fare. For a quaint and colourful day out, Shrewsbury is an excellent choice, where you'll find a beautiful collection of Edwardian and Victorian buildings, as well as a selection of independent shops, eateries, and pubs for you to enjoy; whilst in the area, fill your time with touring Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury Prison, and Shrewsbury Castle, set near River Severn. Don't forget to explore Church Stretton, a charming market town which offers the perfect opportunity to get lost in its cobblestone streets and admire its unique beauty. With all the amenities and comforts you could need, Shire Cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing stay in the countryside.
The beautiful village of Hanwood is situated in the county of Shropshire, just a few miles away from Shrewsbury town centre. Running through the village is the Cambrian railway line, however, the town's train station was closed down in 1964 due to the Beeching Axe, a plan to make British railway systems more efficient. The village is home to a Post Office/shop, country pub, a primary school, and a parish church. The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty rests below Hanwood, with 802 square kilometers of stunning scenery extending to the border of wales, and opportunity to explore rare wildlife, difficult walking trails, and historic attractions. The towns of Shrewsbury and Telford are in reach, with Shrewsbury lying next to the River Severn, and Telford boasting a large selection of high street shops, bustling pubs, lively restaurants, and tasty takeaways. Hanwood is a tranquil destination to enjoy the beauty of Shropshire.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Juliet balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 2 x king-size, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
2 x utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Oil-fired Rayburn, double electric oven and touch hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi, DAB radio.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x stairgate and travel cot available.
Gated, private driveway.
Front garden with lawn, patio, furniture and children's play area, and enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking, furniture and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.4 miles.
Note: Dogs must be kept downstairs at all times.
Note: The front garden is not enclosed.
Note: Children must be supervised whilst playing outside.
Note: There are steps throughout the interior and exterior.
Note: The Rayburn is only available from October to end of March and should only be used for heat, not cooking.
Note for any bookings over the Christmas and New Year period, please call reservations to confirm.
Please note: This property cannot accept check ins on December 24th - 27th or 31st to 1st January
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Reviews (6)
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Pauline
The kitchen was well equipped and the conservatory dining area was a lovely place to sit, eat, drink, chat and play games. The kitchen has an air fryer and a slow cooker which would have been handy to know in advance. Also we did not have any pods for the coffee machine. We all enjoyed the hot tub and would happily recommend the property. We were 6 adults, 2 small children and 2 small dogs. The only improvement I would suggest would be replacing the brown settee with something more comfortable as it is too low.
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Ricki
I understand probably from previous guests and house was ok One of sofas was like sitting on the floor and did cause an issue as we had few disabled people but lucky we was t in house a great deal Games room floor soaking wet and really damp and made one of lads bad as he has asthma not great for kids to play in - lucky we had none But biggest concern was the smell of what seemed like parafin substance /leak by ARG and fire , We all had headaches and had to sleep with windows open in whole house as smell was that bad Would recommended that this is looked at before re let Lucky we Only slept at house as was at festival the weekend but very concerning if had children there Please take this up with hownowners as is urgent Overall stay Great family house , we all enjoyed and would book again if the few issues were resolved
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Fenella
Sadly the cottage is in need of a little general maintenance to make it feel worth the money charged - loose slabs in the path from the parking area to the front door, broken base-boards under cupboards in a number places, kitchen tap very loose, loo-roll holder coming off the wall in the principle bedroom, loo-pans in 2 bedrooms very badly stained, games space has a leaky roof so there was a large puddle making it difficult for the children to play table-tennis, garden over-grown, black paint peeling off the wall in the patio area, - all things that can be quickly rectified, and then the Cottage would be as welcoming as we had anticipated. I appreciate that this is information the owner might not aware of, and would prefer to action rather than publishing, but felt it important to point out. If left, it will continue to deteriorate even further. It certainly tainted our few days away.