The Big Dingle

ID: S272124

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

The Big Dingle is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful garden, luxurious bedding, and the thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. The property is ideal for family gatherings and is situated in a location that provides easy access to local attractions, despite some noting the proximity to a busy road and railway.

Most guests found the property to be clean and tidy, with high-quality bedding and well-maintained gardens. However, a few guests mentioned areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning, such as skirting boards and the front of kitchen cupboards.

The location is appreciated for its proximity to Church Stretton and local attractions, with easy access to walks and pubs. Some guests, however, were concerned about the noise from the nearby main road and railway, and the lack of footpaths for walking.

Guests consistently praised the comfort of the property, highlighting the luxurious bedding, comfortable beds, and ample space for relaxation and family activities. The presence of multiple lounges and a conservatory added to the overall comfort.

The property is celebrated for its brilliant facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, smart TVs, and children's equipment. Some guests suggested improvements such as sun loungers and mentioned minor maintenance issues like a non-working awning and a shower blockage.

The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the welcome pack and the provision of children's toys and equipment. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Church Stretton 3.7 miles. This immaculately presented, detached house is surrounded by extensive gardens and rests in the peaceful village of Leebotwood near Church Stretton, just outside of the Shropshire Hills AONB and directly on the walking paths and road that leads up to the hills. This large fully refurbished four-bedroom property is ideal for a family or group of eight wanting to explore the countryside of the Shropshire Hills, as well as being within easy reach of the busy historic towns of Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, Ludlow and their attractions. The property has a large gravel driveway with plenty of off-road parking and as you enter the property, you will discover a grand, spacious kitchen/diner, with a large dining table that can seat 12, beside a lovely woodburning stove, that can fill the room with warmth on a cooler evening, while on a warm summer's day, you can throw open the patio doors that lead into the garden, allowing a fresh breeze inside. The fully-equipped kitchen has all of the appliances you could wish for, including two fridges and a double oven, and there's even a wine cooler, so you can have a bottle of bubbly ready to celebrate your holiday, while the adjacent utility houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. The property benefits from two sitting rooms; one larger room with three sofas, placed around the coffee table and in front of the wall-mounted TV, while the smaller snug area benefits from a woodburning stove and a bookcase in the alcove, so you can curl up with a good read and relax. The conservatory provides an additional quiet space for reading, or for simply looking out onto the picturesque garden, and the convenient cloakroom with basin, WC and coat hanging completes the ground floor layout. Upstairs, you will find four pristine, neutrally styled and spacious bedrooms all with their own TV, consisting of a master super-king-size double with Velux window and dressing table and a handy en-suite, a second super-king size with zip/link feature that can be turned into a twin, a double room and a twin room, all served by the fully-tiled white family bathroom suite. Outside there is an extensive, immaculate lawned garden with a swing, lockable shed and 2 large patio tables with chairs to accommodate all guests, ideal for taking advantage of the good weather and enjoying an alfresco meal. The village of Leebotwood offers a pub and farm shop. Church Stretton is less than four miles away, tucked inside the Shropshire Hills AONB and surrounded by stunning scenery, hence why it's fondly nicknamed "Little Switzerland". From here, you can access fantastic walking and cycling routes, including the heather-clad hills of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, while adventures will enjoy a day at the Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike & Outdoor Pursuit Centre. There are many landmarks and visitor attractions to appreciate, with the remarkable English Heritage Stokesay Castle, Land of Lost Content museum and the Victorian farm of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm. The historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are all within a short drive, offering attractions, shops and dining out experiences, while the picturesque countryside of Cannock Chase is also within easy reach. The Big Dingle is a fantastic, family-friendly base for an outdoor adventure, exploring the Shropshire Hills.

The pretty market town of Church Stretton sits amidst striking scenery and has often been described as "Little Switzerland", tucked inside the Shropshire Hills aonb. The town is home to a variety of tea rooms, pubs and specialist shops, as well as local attractions like walks on the Long Mynd, the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and Stokesay Castle, while the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are all within easy reach.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size bedroom with TV, dressing table and en-suite shower room and bath, 1 x super-king-size bedroom with zip/link feature and TV, 1 x double with TV and 1 x twin with TV.

Family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.

Utility.

Sitting room.

Snug with woodburning stove.

Conservatory

Gas central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.

2 x electric ovens, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, 2 x fridges, a freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, 6 x TVs, WiFi and selection of books.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and high chair available, fixed stairgate in place.

Ample private off-road parking.

Large gravel and lawned garden with ample seating for all, lockable shed and swings.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Local farm shop and pub half a mile away (by car), further main shops available in Church Stretton 3 miles away.

Please note: This property can be booked with The Little Dingle (Ref 1034893), together sleeping 12.

Reviews (42)

  • Karen

    The house is on a main road and there is a rail way line nearby so if you are not used to noise would be an issue.

  • Christine

    Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen and lovely garden. Beds comfy and good shower. Shame the awning didn't work as it was so sunny! Only thing I would change would be a few more toilet rolls please! Thanks.

  • Paul

    Comfy beds, lovely bedrooms, nice clean bathrooms with amazing powerful showers! Good WiFi service throughout property. TVs everywhere, although we only really used the one in the main lounge.In addition to huge well equipped kitchen, there were 2 lounges ( big and small) and a conservatory where you could choose to sit and relax as well as the beautiful 'park' like garden. Definitely would recommend. Plenty to do in the area too.

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