Guests say
The Walton is a spacious cottage with stunning country views, ideal for large family gatherings. It boasts a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and additional amenities such as a pool, tennis court, and play area. Guests appreciate the responsive owners and the property's relaxed atmosphere.
Guests have reported that the property could benefit from a more thorough cleaning, noting issues such as food residue on crockery and general untidiness. Some maintenance issues were also mentioned, suggesting a need for better upkeep.
The location is highly praised for its fantastic country views and proximity to local attractions like Stokesay Castle. The serene setting is ideal for a relaxing getaway.
The beds are described as very comfortable, and the layout is suitable for families, especially with small children. However, some guests experienced issues with hot water and would prefer more modern shower facilities.
The property offers a range of facilities including a pool and tennis court. However, some guests noted limited hours for the pool, a lack of bath options, and a games room with missing equipment. Maintenance issues such as leaky windows were also a concern.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, therefore it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
The Walton is a fantastic detached property, nestled in the grounds of a 2000-acre country estate, surrounded by rolling Shropshire countryside, in the village of Craven Arms. The Walton is barn conversion that can accommodate 8 guests wanting to enjoy a tranquil, rural setting and explore the nearby Shropshire Hills AONB. Head inside the property to find a large, open-plan kitchen/diner, where you can entertain the whole group at the informal dining table, enjoying delicious home-cooked meals, prepared in the spacious, neutrally-styled and fully-equipped kitchen, which offers a grand Range cooker, double oven and hob and two dishwashers, supplying you with everything you could possibly need to cook up culinary delights. There is one well-appointed sitting room, with plenty of comfortable seating, where you can socialise with friends, seek a bit of peace and quiet and immerse yourself in a good book, or catch up with the latest news on the wall-mounted TV. The Walton offers three bedrooms across two . There is a family room with a king-size and single bed, a family room with a double and single, a twin room, with every bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom with walkin shower. Outside the barn, there are extensive grounds to explore and you have access to a shared barbecue to enjoy on balmy summer evenings. In addition, The Walton also has shared access to a heated indoor swimming pool that you can book to use exclusively for your party, as well as use of a hard tennis court, so don’t forget your racket! The market town of Craven Arms is a short distance away, with a selection of shops and eateries, as well as charming and historic houses, the fascinating Museum of Lost Content and many scenic walks around Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley, including a walk to Stokestay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors. Head into the Shropshire Hills AONB to Church Stretton, which is nestled between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for scenic walks and an excellent golf course, as well as woodland trails that can be enjoyed at Rectory Wood. The historic towns of Bishop's Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are all a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, plus a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The Walton is a superb place for a get-together or family holiday.
Please note that image numbers 32, 33 and 34 show The Shooting Lodge - a fabulous communal room which, subject to availability can be booked at an additional cost.
Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches, is situated between the medieval town of Ludlow and Church Stretton. Craven Arms has some charming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys. Church Stretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishop's Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. An ideal base from which to discover Shropshire.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x family room with king-size and single with en-suite bathroom walk in shower, basin and WC , 1 x double and single with en-suite bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bathroom walk in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner and sitting room.
Central heating.
Gas Range cooker, double electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, 2 x dishwasher, TV with Sky, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Parking for multiple cars.
Large garden with terrace, furniture and barbecue.
Use of shared indoor heated swimming pool.
Shared use of tennis court.
Sorry, no pets or smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Reviews (7)
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Wendy
Met by a friendly and kind host who showed us round. The cottage was well appointed, spacious and comfortable. Everything was clean and tidy. Really enjoyed the tennis court and pool. Would highly recommend
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Moshe
The pool was an extra bonus but no mention on the listing that it closes 4.30pm daily. The bedrooms were nice with all bathrooms newly refurbished with showers, although we would have preferred at least one bath. Very nice size kitchen, but the dining room was unnecessary cramped with lots of spare tables and chairs. The games room consists of only one table tennis table but no balls provided. Would also have been nice had there been some board games in the property.
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Valerie
The layout was ideal for us and we made full use of the pool, tennis court, garden and playbarn. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and a broken toaster was replaced immediately. Some of the showers have been replaced and have overhead rather than hand held showers. We did feel the carpets could do with replacing as they were very worn and tired in places, but otherwise we had a great time.