Guests say
The Willows in Shropshire is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and extensive grounds with a heated swimming pool and play areas. Guests appreciate the property's suitability for large groups and family gatherings, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and well-stocked kitchen. The garden and outdoor facilities are highlights, providing ample space for activities and relaxation.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found The Willows to be clean and tidy upon arrival, with only a few isolated comments about dog hair and the need for a more thorough cleaning of floors and showers. The overall impression is that the property is well-maintained.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the location of The Willows. No specific comments were made that allow for a fair evaluation of this category.
Guests consistently report that The Willows offers a high level of comfort, with numerous positive remarks about the comfortable beds and spacious communal areas. The property seems to cater well to the needs of large groups, providing a cosy and welcoming environment.
The facilities at The Willows, including the swimming pool, play areas, and football pitch, are frequently highlighted as excellent. However, some guests noted areas for improvement such as the kitchen size and layout, and the condition of some outdoor seating. The presence of a PS5 and Sonos system was a pleasant surprise for some guests.
The provision of unexpected extras like dog towels, cleaning materials, and outdoor speakers indicates a level of thoughtfulness. While these gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Cockshutt 3.6 miles. This expansive property is set across the ground floor in a rural location outside the village of Bagley Marsh. With two ponies in the adjacent field and a heated swimming pool, this is a lovely property for families looking to spend quality time together at any time of the year. The main sitting area is found in the conservatory which is bright and spacious and has doors out to a patio and small lawned area. The open plan living area has a modern kitchen area, a dining area with space for the whole group to gather together and a smaller sitting area with comfortable sofas. The bedrooms are well-equipped with a TV and en-suite facilities and there is an additional bathroom, shower room and cloakroom available. Outside, children and adults alike will enjoy the swimming pool, located in its own cabin, which is heated all year round and provides entertainment no matter what the weather. There are a number of exciting activities available just a short distance away with paintball, go-karting and even hovercraft racing on offer. This is an ideal location for anybody looking to explore Oswestry, Ellesmere and Shrewsbury which each offer a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. With a number of National Trust properties in the area and charming walking routes, there is something to suit all tastes.
The small village of Cockshutt is surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside and has many of the features of a traditional village with a pub, village hall, primary school and a parish church. Just five miles away is the pretty market town of Ellesmere, which offers Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings, a lovely church and a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, and is surrounded by its famous meres or lakes. Close by is the delightful Colemere Country Park, which when taking a scenic walk you will discover wonderful wildlife.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Nine bedrooms with TV: 4 x king-size double (zip/link, can be 2'6" twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 3 x king-size double (zip/link, can be 2'6" twin on request) with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x Twin room with WC and 1x Bunk bed room with 2 bunk beds and WC.
Bathroom with small bath with hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC.
Shower room.
Basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar (seats 2) dining area and sitting area (seats 5).
Conservatory (seats 13).
External utility.
Oil central heating.
Electric range cooker with oven and hob, 1 x fridge/freezer and a small chest freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x travel cot and 2 x highchair.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned garden with patio area.
Indoor heated swimming pool (approx 8m x 6m x 1.4m).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3 miles.
Note: This property has a 4pm arrival.
Note: this property does not accept stag/hen parties or similar.
Three very well-behaved pets welcome.
This property is for holidays only.
No worker or company bookings.
Please note, there is to be no electric vehicle charging at this property.
Reviews (83)
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Debra
2nd year here and would love to go back next year but fully booked. Lovely place and plenty of room for my very large family
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Kelly
Some amazing features, the garden space, football pitch, BBQ, Sonos, huge TV and PS5 are all outstanding, strangely not mentioned or shown in photos and these were all fabulous! However, the attached property (not mentioned on the site) is incredibly scruffy and dubious looking with blacked out windows, definitely made us feel uneasy on arrival. I'm not sure the cleaners had done the floors as there was dog hair everywhere, so the first thing we did was sweep and mop. The outdoor seating is a little tired and well worn, not sure how much longer some of it will last.....the pool house looks like a falling down shed from the outside but inside is lovely, and the pool was clean, warm and much larger than anticipated. The sofas in the living room, although plentiful are also on their last legs, with little stuffing support in places. The showers were also incredibly scruffy, blackened silicone, leaking trays etc. The place would definitely benefit from some TLC. For our stay it provided a big space for a family get together, which was lovely, and certainly made the most of it and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, however if you are looking for luxury, this is not the place for you.
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Ruth
The house is very well kitted out for a family holiday. The children, and adults, loved the pool and there were even inflatables on the side. The outside has BBQ griddle was amazing. We had an evening BBQ and then used it for bacon and eggs on the Sunday morning. The garden space with a children's climbing frame, slide and swing as well as a football field and lots of outside picnic tables, some under cover, meant that we were all able to enjoy family activities. The beds were comfy and the showers lovely and hot. A really wonderful find.