Last Minute Cottages in the West Midlands

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Michelle - Verified booking

  We returned yesterday from a wonderful stay at Courtyard Cottage.

  Mark and Adrian were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The cottage was wonderful - spotlessly clean with everything we could possibly need. The cottage is well-furnished, and we found everything to be of high quality. The beds are comfortable, the heating was easy to control and the house was warm and toasty in a chilly November. There's a lovely log burner with kindling, firelighters and wood provided to get you started, but the house was so cosy anyway we didn't use it. Lots of light switches mean you can turn the lights on & off from lots of different areas in the house which was great. There were plenty of coat hangers in the walk-in wardrobes, and a hairdryer (thank you! I forgot to bring mine!). Some of the sockets were for 3 round pins, but there were plenty of normal sockets. The wifi was strong & reliable and the en-suite shower was hot & easy to use. The TV isn't a smart TV so don't plan to watch Netflix (wasn't a problem for us). We were given milk, eggs, jam, bread & butter, and tea, coffee and sugar. The website said to take your own tea towels but these were provided along with oven gloves, dishwasher tablets, washing up cloths, sponges & liquid, clingfilm & tin foil (very handy, thank you!), and there were plenty of spare toilet rolls. The cottage is in a wonderful area only 25 minutes from Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, and just over an hour from Chester. Mark gave us some great recommendations for places to eat. We especially enjoyed SpiceLand curry house in Woodbridge. Directions to the house on the website were perfect - it was easy to find, and our sat nav took us directly there anyway. The house is in a small hamlet so it's very rural and you definitely need a car, but this was part of its charm - and it was only a very short drive to the nearest shop. post office and restaurant. Would we return? Definitely. And we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the house to others.

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• John - Verified booking

  We came across Sykes by enquiring at Holiday Lettings.

  Their involvement was limited to that of any portal. The property was something else again! SUPERB! It was infinitely more than we expected because the listing details failed to do it justice. The way that modern amenities had been built into such an old building was masterful. That the building has been recovered from being derelict by the present owners is a testament to their vision, imagination, sense of style etc etc etc!! Its position away in the country but within easy reach of Market Drayton, Newport and Telford is excellent as well as beautiful. So relaxing. With a big comfy bed - it is impossible not to enjoy. A walk around the gardens is well worthwhile as is a visit inside the tulip tree. Because our neice stayed in the B&B we were treated to a tour of the Hall itself which is another world again. The Owners were perfect hosts and extremely attentive - which we appreciated greatly. We would love to visit again. John & Alex Whittaker. After five years in New Zealand en route to a new life in beautiful Shropshire.

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• Jean - Verified booking

  We are just home after a week staying at the beautiful Courtyard Cottage, and have to say that this was definitely the best cottage holiday we have ever had.

  The cottage is beautifully furnished and full of character, with everything we needed to ensure a great stay. From the welcome pack of bread, home-made plum jam, eggs and milk, to the super comfy beds (first time I've stayed in any cottage when the bed was more comfortable than the one at home!), to the glorious courtyard with its riot of colours, it was perfect. Mark and Adrian were very welcoming and unobtrusive, and kindly gave us a tour of the Meeson Hall, which was amazing. The peace and tranquility of Courtyard Cottage made this a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday for us all, and the wi-fi is also very good, which kept my 14 year old happy! There is also a lot to do in the area, and we enjoyed trips to Ironbridge, historic Shrewsbury and our particular favourite trip was to Hawkstone Follies (which did leave us with rather sore feet, but was well worth it). A perfect cottage and perfect holiday, we would thoroughly recommend Courtyard Cottage to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing break!

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• Kathy - Verified booking

  We arrived at our cottage as arranged and being given an e mail with helpful information about our stay and also how to use amenities in the Cottage.

  Everything that was expected was very accurate and what we expected. We had no problem with the shower area or the three flights of stairs but we are small people and understand how this could be difficult for some people especially with mobility issues. A hand basin would be helpful in the upstairs toilet as mentioned by others. The cottage was compact and clean for us and very olde worlde which we loved. The beds were comfortable and the location was great as it is a short walk away from the town itself. Supermarkets and the railway station are also a 5 minute walk away which is great as car parking is more difficult. The Ludlow brewery was a good find and also easy to get to. We would have been so grateful however if a drop of milk were left so we could have made a cup of tea upon arrival. We did appreciate the history of the street over the centuries in the books that were in the cottage.

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• Jacob - Verified booking

  Upon arrival fo the property we were greated by the owner and her lovely doggos.

  The owner is very friendly, helpful, kind and happy to point you to the beautiful local spots! We had everything we needed there, but obviously bring your own food! Although, there's plenty of eggs! The owner was thoughtful enough to put shower gels, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, cleaning supplies, towels, a hairdryer and even extra fluffy blankets for those cosy nights in, out for us. The local scenery is so beyond beautiful too. My fiance and I were the first people to stay at the property that aren't friends / family of the owners, and we certainly will not be the last. Beyond happy with our experience, this is the best holiday we've had in a while. Will definitely return. Thank you for having us guys, and thank you for giving us such an amazing time.

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