Guests say
Tuc-Tin Cottage in Craven Arms, Shropshire, is a well-received holiday rental praised for its cleanliness, charming location, and cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities, friendly community, and scenic walks. While some noted minor issues with decor and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with special mentions of the lovely garden and the cottage's suitability as a base for exploring the area.
The cottage is consistently described as spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting its cleanliness as a major positive aspect.
The location is highly regarded for its picturesque village setting, proximity to pubs and shops, and access to riverside walks and a castle. Some guests mention road noise and parking challenges, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a particularly cosy bedroom and a recliner sofa. Some reviews suggest the living room is a bit gloomy and the decor dated, and there are mixed comments about the garden's privacy.
The cottage is well-equipped, but some guests note areas for improvement such as the shower facilities and garden maintenance. The lack of Wi-Fi in some instances and dated aspects of the bathroom are mentioned, though the overall facilities meet guests' needs.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
This is a cosy, one bedroom, terraced cottage, located in the picturesque village of Clun in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Traditionally-furnished throughout with an old world cast iron range, it really captures the original character of the cottage. Downstairs, there is an open plan living and dining area, with a stunning arched stone fireplace housing the freestanding old-fashioned range, with oven and small fire cradle offering the novelty of the warming glow of a natural fire during the cold months. The separate kitchen enjoys countryside views. Upstairs, there is a comfortably spacious bedroom with a craftsman-fitted pine, overlapped floor and a large thick rug, extending either side of the bed to add extra cosiness.
Tuc-Tin garden has a stone patio, which has a combined bench seat and table, ideal for eating outdoors during the warm weather. There is a pleasant, enclosed lawned area for relaxing and sunbathing in, with an arched bench seat at the bottom of the garden to suit the afternoon sun. The 800-year old Clun Castle ruins can be seen from from Tuc-Tin, approximately one hundred yards away, with the hills of the beautiful Shropshire countryside beyond. With two pubs in the village, as well as tea rooms and high quality butchers, there is everything you need on your doorstep. The surrounding towns and villages are all easy to get to and a half-hour ride can take you to Ludlow, Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Long Mynd, amongst many more idyllic places to visit.
Travelling around Shropshire, Hereford and the Welsh countryside offers relatively quiet roads so you can get to your choice of destinations very easily, whilst enjoying the journey through the beautiful green hills and woodlands, whether you are walking, biking or driving. This is a fantastic property for couples to enjoy all year round.
A.E. Houseman's poem, A Shropshire Lad, defined Clun as 'the quietest place under the sun', and with its dramatic ruin of a Norman castle, Saxon church, the bustling river which flows under the 14th Century pack horse bridge, and a country inn, Clun is a rural gem situated in the South Shropshire Hills.
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC and bidet.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and range.
Oil central heating with range.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, Wi-Fi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent, kindling and smokeless fuel available to purchase in village.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Unrestricted roadside parking nearby.
Patio and lawned garden with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome (downstairs only).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3 mins walk.
River Clun 4 mins walk.
Please Note - This owner only accepts 7 night bookings to check in on a Friday - this does not apply to short breaks.
Please note: This property accepts a minimum night stay of 2 nights
Nearby points of interest
- Land Of Lost Content Museum
Reviews (53)
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Stephen
Well maintained-the only minor issue was the lack of wi-fi.
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Damian
Couple of constructive points though. The WiFi password was incorrect & thereby we had no Wi-Fi for the week ( not a major problem ). Also, it would have been nice to have had a choice of duvets; the thick duvet available was far too thick for a stay in September. All in all though, we were very happy with the cottage. We enjoyed sitting out in the lovely garden, and the White Horse pub is just a short walk away.
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David
Enough facilities to keep us happy, nice and clean, plenty of character. Only a minute or two from 2 pubs, local shop, castle ruins. Cottage had a nice garden to catch a bit of sunshine and a cold drink. No problems parking. Nice and quiet. Good base for exploring the surrounding countryside.