Guests say
Minton Lane Cottage is a well-regarded holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and stunning location ideal for walking and enjoying the Shropshire countryside. Guests appreciate the attentive host and the property's proximity to good pubs and local attractions. While some minor issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests planning return visits.
The cottage consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being very clean and well-maintained. This suggests that cleanliness is a priority for the property.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, beautiful views, and proximity to walking trails and local pubs. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the Shropshire hills, contributing to its high score.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of a comfortable bed and cosy living space. Some guests noted issues with heating controls and furniture arrangement, but these are relatively minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
Facilities are generally seen as good, with the property being well-equipped for most guests' needs. However, there are comments about the lack of certain kitchen items and a small fridge, which slightly lower the score.
There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness as there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the host that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
The spacious, open plan, 4-star accommodation at Minton Lane Cottage comprises of a large double bedroom with comfortable king size bed, built-in wardrobes and panoramic views from all three windows. The property sleeps 2 adults but there is also 2 additional single chair beds, that can be made up for children to sleep on, there is a good-sized, modern shower room, fully fitted kitchen area and very well-presented dining/living space with wood-burning stove, perfect for cozy nights in after exploring the stunning Shropshire countryside. The property is presented to a very high standard throughout, with stunning features including exposed beams and brickwork, outside there is a patio area with table and chairs for alfresco dining and ample room for parking. Situated on a smallholding, the cottage is positioned midway between the pretty villages of Minton and Little Stretton, placing you in excellent walking and cycling countryside. Minton Lane Cottage boasts an enviable location; an idyllic, peaceful spot nestled into the Long Mynd, with magnificent views all around, making it the perfect place to stay when exploring Shropshire, there are two good pubs serving food, wine and ale within easy walking distance and a range of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants can be found in Church Stretton just 1.5 miles away. The property is easily accessible by road or rail, the station in Church Stretton is on the Manchester to Cardiff line, with a links to London from Newport, South Wales. 12 miles north of the cottage is the county town of Shrewsbury and 12 miles south is the town of Ludlow, both towns are abundant with half-timbered buildings that house shops and, in some cases, top Michelin-starred restaurants, the towns are an architectural treat for everyone.
The charming village of Little Stretton, just 14 miles south of Shrewsbury, lies at the foot of the beautiful Long Mynd Hills, renowned for their stunning beauty and rolling countryside walks. The village boasts two excellent pubs and a delightfully quaint church. This stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its alpine style hills and valleys, is a must for any outdoor enthusiast with the surrounding countryside boasting many footpaths, bridleways and cycling trails across the thousands of acres of National Trust moorland and woodland areas. The pretty town of Church Stretton, christened 'Little Switzerland' by the Victorians, is close by and is set amid striking scenery. Still retaining its spa town feel, with natural springs being the source of Stretton Hills bottled water, the town is home to a variety of tea rooms, pubs, specialist shops, a huge antique centre and hill top golf course. Other local attractions include the Acton Scott Working Farm, Stokesay Castle, the Discovery Hill Centre and the wonderful historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishop's Castle, all within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x King size bed, 2 chair beds for children.
Bathroom with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen, dinning/living space with woodburner
Oil central heating with woodburner, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, dvd player, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Cot available please bring own cot linen.
Patio garden with furniture.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
£25 pet fee.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Reviews (45)
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Claire
It is very comfortable and well supplied with everything needful. Our only challenge was the very small fridge....ok if you eat out every day, but we cook from scratch, and therefore had to shop very frequently, as we couldn't store lots of fresh food. Fortunately I had spotted this in the photograph of the kitchen, so came with suitable quantities. Obviously, this wasn't too much of a problem, and certainly didn't spoil our holiday. We loved the area and did lots of walking on the Long Mynd, as well as exploring local places of interest. Thank you Sarah for providing a lovely place to stay!
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David
Very comfortable and clean place to stay set in the hills. Fully equipped and with easy parking made it an enjoyable stay.
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John Simon
Unfortunately we were staying here when the heavans opened and the lane became a river and was almost impossible in both directions. The accommodation is good, but smaller than we expected...bed was excellent and all the equipment was fine...a couple of points I'd raise is that there wasn't a place to hang any wet coats downstairs....also an hoover would of be handy as there was only a brush and dust pan...also it would have been nice to have a T.V. in the bedroom...oh and a plug for kitchen sink...Bathroom was fine with a good shower. All in all a lovely place to stay, not to far from 2 local pubs...we would certainly stay here again.