About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Cottage in Richards Castle offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, fireplace, and dishwasher. Outdoor Spaces: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing environment, complemented by free WiFi. The property features a private entrance and barbecue facilities, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Convenient Amenities: The cottage includes a shower, TV, and kitchenware, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 6 km from Ludlow Castle and 46 km from Ironbridge Gorge, The Cottage is also close to Wigmore and Stokesay Castles. Birmingham Airport is 97 km away. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful cottage, great views and location. Very welcoming with the roaring log burner and homemade tea loaf 🥰😋. Courage Betty clean with everything we needed. Host very friendly.
Peter
Australia Australia
Beautiful thatched cottage. The owners had thought of everything you could possibly need.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful cottage in very peaceful and tranquil countryside not far from historic and picturesque town. The cottage was very comfortable . It was so lovely watching the wildlife in the garden and countryside . The wood burner , high ceilings...
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, nice and cosy

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Property information

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. No children under 12 years old. There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property. A thatched cottage set just 2½ miles from the popular town of Ludlow, offering comfortable accommodation with open plan living space.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: 39" Smart TV, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Woodburner, French Doors To Garden Dining room. Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine Cupboard: Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture, BBQ and summerhouse. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden. No children under 12 years old.. Set in the historic village of Richards Castle within the picturesque Shropshire countryside, offering guests plenty of opportunities for walks and sightseeing. In the 16th century, the cottage started its life as a simple timber, wattle and daub, thatched property, with a hole in the roof acting as a chimney. Families would sleep in the upper space, using a makeshift ladder, whilst animals would sleep downstairs. During the 17th century, a staircase would have been made, to give better access to the upper floor. The cottage was extended in the 18th century, when a bread oven was installed in the inglenook fireplace. This is what gave the cottage its name Batchcott (bread supplied/cottage). In the 1930s the cottage was further extended to become a ‘proper’ house. It was then modernised in 1978 as a granny annexe. The town of Ludlow lies in the shadow of the 13th-century Ludlow Castle which regularly holds events and is a must day out for guests stopping at the property. The town itself also boa...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.