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Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside

Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside

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The Hop Kiln
Front lawn
More of the front lawn
The back door
The private courtyard

Overview of Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tenbury Wells, ENG
  • Popular LocationLudlow Brewing Company15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle Lodge15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLudlow Castle16 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside

The Gold Award rated Hop Kiln is an early Victorian building in very peaceful, unspoiled countryside.
It is approached down a long drive off a quiet lane with the owners 16th century house adjacent. The building retains many original features, lots of beams and quirky level changes, and is decorated and furnished to a high standard with antiques, books and pictures and comfortable beds. There is a private courtyard furnished with a bbq, table and chairs and a parasol, and also a lawned area with wonderful sunset views across the countryside towards Mortimer Forest.
The Hop Kiln is ideal for people wanting to explore the beautiful Welsh Marches area. It is 5 miles to Ludlow with its renowned food and antique shops, restaurants set in glorious medieval and Georgian buildings. The castle is the location in June and July for a major arts festival and in September for it's world famous food festival.
Nearby is Tenbury Wells, an attractive small market town, with good food shops, butcher, baker, fishmonger, greengrocer all with a strong emphasis on local produce, as well as other unique shops, and a Tesco with a riverside setting! There are lovely cafes, pubs and restaurants for eating out.
It is excellent walking and cycling country with rolling countryside, the drama of the Clee Hills and the tranquillity of Mortimer Forest. We provide maps and guide books of the area and can advise you on good walks.

Property manager

maggie Anderson
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Tenbury Wells

Located in Tenbury Wells, this cottage is in a rural area. Castle Lodge and Ludlow Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shropshire Hills and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Ludlow Food Centre and Clee Hills. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Tenbury Wells, ENG

What's nearby

  • Tenbury Pump Rooms - 7 min drive
  • Ludlow Brewing Company - 15 min drive
  • Castle Lodge - 15 min drive
  • Ludlow Castle - 16 min drive
  • Ludlow Food Centre - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Leominster Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Squirrel - 13 min drive
  • The Salwey Arms - 10 min drive
  • The Charlton Arms - 15 min drive
  • The Wheatsheaf Inn - 15 min drive
  • The Queens - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The property was just beautiful, much better than in the photos. Maggie has a keen eye for detail with all the quirky collectables and pictures,it was absolutely charming with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and the roll top bath adorable. Had a lovely meal at the rose and crown. Did Ludlow parkrun ,a beautiful course.We visited Ludlow and walked up brown clee hill
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in lovely rural setting
We had a wonderful stay here. Maggie was a superb host. The property is lovely, with everything you need. Tenbury Wells nearby was lovely and it's great for access into Ludlow. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
We had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous converted hop kiln. The quirkly layout was fun, lots of different levels! The beds were so comfy as was the roll top bath! The weather wasnt great so our walks were very boggy but that didnt bother us. We were so relaxed in this warm, cosy house we didnt want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Leicester, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just lovely
We were looking for a quiet place to explore the area and this place was a great find. Very cosy, warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week at Hop Kiln !
Had an amazing stay at hop kiln ! Beautifully decorated , fully equipped and top quality bedding , Thank you Maggie
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by maggie Anderson

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John and I are retired Production Designers working in TV and Film. We moved back to the area where John grew up in 1998, when we bought Old Harpfields, which had a redundant Hop Kiln which we then developed as a holiday cottage in 2006. We have other barns which people often say we should develop, but we don't want to live in a holiday complex and loose the lovely seclusion which both ourselves and our guests enjoy.

Why they chose this property

It is a stunning area and when I first met John in 1978 and came to meet his family in Tenbury Wells, I fell in love with the area and persuaded John to move back when he left the BBC in 1998. The house and surrounding setting has a wonderful "mis en scene" in totally unspoiled countryside, but with Ludlow and Tenbury Wells close by

What makes this property unique

Peace and quiet, fabulous scenery, Gold award winning cottage.

Languages:

English, French

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