1 Royal Oak Cottages in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is a charming and cosy property with a spacious kitchen and dining area, offering a pleasant stay for guests. The cottage is well-received for its cleanliness, comfortable amenities, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is enhanced by the friendly local pub and scenic surroundings, ideal for exploring on foot or by bike.
Reviews consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-kept, with no negative comments on cleanliness, suggesting a high standard is maintained.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and scenic countryside, although some concerns about road safety and the pub's dog policy slightly detract from the score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with quality amenities and a cosy atmosphere. The presence of a downstairs toilet adds convenience, though the mention of challenging stairs for some guests slightly affects the score.
The cottage is praised for its facilities, including wifi and Netflix, but some maintenance issues like inconsistent hot water and a suggestion for more cutlery slightly lower the score.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, providing extras such as a welcome pack, games, and information about the area. While gifts are mentioned, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
Longden 1 mile. Enveloped by the picturesque Shropshire countryside lies this endearing end of terrace cottage, perfectly positioned for enjoying the plethora of walks and cycle routes in the area, as well as being within striking distance of the market town of Shrewsbury. Offering bags of character from the outset, 1 Royal Oak Cottage has been designed with a family in mind, boasting all the modern conveniences required for a self-catering getaway, whilst retaining many original features. Enter into the red brick property and be welcomed into the sitting room, where the exposed beams frame the open fire, which is awaiting to be lit during the winter months to set a tranquil ambiance as you flick through the channels of the Smart TV or perch at the bay window to watch the world go by. Step through into the kitchen/diner, where the character beams seamlessly blend with the contemporary kitchen units, housing all the essentials to cater to your culinary delights, as well as a dishwasher to serve as a helping hand and a handy washing machine to freshen up any belongings after a day’s walk. Accompanying the space is the dining table, where you and your loved ones can settle down for meals, pop open a bottle of fizz or while away fun-filled hours playing board games brought from home, whilst the second open fire gently fills the room with warmth. Take the stairs and unpack your bags in one of the two bedrooms, both featuring beautiful original floorboards, pretty views across the village and served by a lovely, family bathroom with a shower over bath. Here, you can choose between a wonderful double bedroom with a feature fireplace and an impressive exposed brick wall, highlighting the history of the property and a twin bedroom, which is perfect for young children. For the evenings where you do not feel like cooking, find the local pub serving food just moments away or travel a mile up the road to Longden, where you will find Tankerville Arms pub, as well as a shop for picking up any last minute essentials. Continue along the same road to find yourself in the market town of Shrewsbury, where you will be spoilt for choice by the selection of places to eat and drink, from traditional pubs, fine dining restaurants and tasty takeaways, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes and budgets. Lace up your walking boots and better acquaint yourself with your surroundings on one of the many walks from the doorstep of the cottage, including a hike along the Lyth Hill Loop from Bayston Hill or trekking along part of the Shropshire Way, a waymarked long distance footpath taking you through the finest parts of Shropshire county. Explore the AONB further by paying a visit to Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd and the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, both promising to be wonderful days out for a family of all ages, or there is the market towns of Church Stretton and Bishop's Castle that are well-worth visiting too. The county town of Shrewsbury makes a great afternoon out, with the historical landmarks of Shrewsbury Prison and Lord Hill's Column, as well as the plethora of independent shops awaiting to be explored. Other attractions that rest further afield include the National Trust owned Attingham Park, the Shropshire Sculpture Park and the Giant's Cave in Priest Weston. With so much to see and do, bring your loved ones to 1 Royal Oak Cottages and prepare for the adventure!
Longden is a small village resting in the countryside setting of Shropshire, with Shrewsbury market town just over five miles away. Within the village you will find The Tankerville Arms, a traditional country pub, a local Post Office/shop, a private tennis club, playground park, and a recreational field. Within the surrounding area are a plethora of walking trails and cycle routes and the Shrewsbury market town is a short car ride away.
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double bedroom, 1 x two 3” singles.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with open fire.
Sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating with 2 x open fires.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Tassimo coffee machine.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars and garage for bike storage.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Private garden with furniture, which is access via a shared path.
One well behaved pet welcome, not allowed upstairs or on furniture.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Staircase is steep and narrow, please consider this when booking.
Note: Holidaymakers only, no workers.
Judith
Clean and comfy and we can just step in and feel at home. So convenient for the beautiful towns, eateries and many miles of gorgeous Shropshire countryside. Just sorry that we could only take a 3 night break, but appreciate that the owners will welcome even short=break visitors. Longer visit next time !
Alison
The hot water runs warm for a few moments, then goes cold, then warm again,then cold etc. Would be nice if a few more knives, forks and spoons. Loads of info about area and great tv and games.
Tracy
Wifi was brilliant and a bonus having Netflix. Great selection of games, books for a rainy day, especially if you have children. Pub just two minutes away, with an excellent menu and friendly owners. The cottage is a short drive to a variety of great places to visit. The stairs in this property, would be challenging for small children or anyone with mobility issues. However there is a downstairs toilet as well as one upstairs, so it limits the stair climbing. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
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