Heron Cottage

About this property

Hope 1.5 miles. Heron Cottage is a charming retreat situated within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, offering exceptional countryside views near the village of Hope, Shropshire. With off-road parking for two cars and welcoming two well-behaved pets, this delightful cottage is perfect for families or friends seeking a serene escape. The sitting room is a haven of calm, featuring stone walls, character beams, a Smart TV with Freeview, and a woodburning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. Here, you can unwind on the sofa or one of the two armchairs, immersing yourself in the tranquil surroundings. For special occasions, descend three steps to the separate dining room, where a table for six awaits, surrounded by stunning countryside views, rustic stone walls, and additional seating, creating the perfect spot for gathering with loved ones. At the heart of the home lies the well-equipped kitchen, where you can prepare delicious meals to enjoy at the kitchen table set for four, or in the larger dining area for more formal meals. The property also benefits from a well-appointed bathroom, complete with a bath, shower over, basin, and WC, perfect for a relaxing soak after a day of exploring the Shropshire Hills. Outside, the property offers a non-enclosed front garden with gravel and a bench, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee in the sun. The enclosed rear garden offers a delightful mix of patio, lawn, and gravelled areas, complete with outdoor furniture to dine alfresco. As an added touch of tranquillity, the garden also features a serene pond, creating a soothing atmosphere for your outdoor retreat. When sleep calls, ascend the stairs to discover two tastefully-presented bedrooms, both boasting wardrobe space for all your holiday attire and bedside lamps for late night reads. The spacious super-king-size bedroom also boasts the added feature of an en-suite with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC for a touch of opulence. The second bedroom is an inviting twin room, featuring triple-aspect windows, flooding the room with natural light. With such an array of historical sites and natural beauty nearby, Heron Cottage truly is the perfect base for your Shropshire adventure. Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1164161, together sleeping up to seven guests.

The small village of Hope near Minsterley lies in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 12 miles from the medieval town of Shrewsbury. Hope boasts two pubs, and close by in Bishop's Castle is the oldest licensed brewery in the UK. The village of Minsterley is just 2.5 miles away offering many amenities including a small Co-op, petrol station, Post Office and a butcher. Nearby Shrewsbury, one of England’s finest heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings nestles on a loop of the River Severn. Admire pretty cobbled alleys and squares and enjoy the many festivals on offer including Shrewsbury’s Summer Season, plus the town has a magnificent 11th-century Abbey, as well as a castle, which is home to the Shropshire Light Infantry Museum. There are plenty of interesting things to do in the area with the National Trust’s Attingham Park and Powis Castle, Wroxeter Roman City, the museums and World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, and the castle and timber framed buildings of Ludlow. All this, plus wonderful walking country over the South Shropshire Hills and many mountain biking trails nearby, makes the village of Hope the perfect starting point for your Shropshire adventure.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Electric storage heaters.

Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Non-enclosed front garden with gravel, bench, enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, gravelled area, furniture.

2 well-behaved pets are welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 4 miles, pub 1.3 miles.

Note: There are three steps down from the sitting room to the dining room.

Note: There is one step down from the sitting room to access the bathroom.

Note: There are three steps up from the first-floor landing to the master bedroom.

Note: There is a pond at the end of the rear garden.

Note: The rear garden, whilst private, has only a low fence to allow guests to take full advantage of the view, but is not fully secure for dogs which must be attended at all times whilst in the garden.

Note: there are two gates and a single track on your approach to the property, which is about 150 metres long.

Note: the fields surrounding the property are not owned by the owner of this property and are always occupied by sheep so dogs cannot be exercised off the lead in them.

Adjacent to the owners home.

This property is one of two semi- detached cottages.