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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Ludlow in Heart of England/Peak District

from £49 / night

£340–£470 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Our old town house is a 'home from home' for the many guests that stay here. Recent refurbishments, which enhance the historic features, are to a high and comfortable standard.

Behind the house is a charming enclosed secluded garden; a lovely sun trap. The house is located in a historic, conservation area of Ludlow, beneath the only surviving town gate and just 5 minutes walk to the town centre and castle.

Ludlow is a delightful market town described as an architectural gem with a lively community feel. As a renowned foodie town it hosts numerous food festivals and events throughout the year as well as an annual summer arts festival, and a Christmas medieval fair.

Being centrally situated, Ludlow is ideally located to explore the Welsh Marches, an area of unforgettable and varied natural beauty, which is full of hills, valleys, castles and characterful villages and towns.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedroom 1: first floor spacious room with antique oak furniture, king sized bed and en-suite shower room ( refurbished March 2013). Bedroom 2: second floor spacious room with king sized bed and attractive views looking out towards Whitcliffe common.
Bedroom 3: second floor double room with single bed, enjoys views across to Clee Hill; the highest point in Shropshire. A separate single futon ideally suited to a child is available as an extra bed space in any bedroom.
En-suite off bedroom 1 with shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
On the same floor is the family bathroom, with shower over bath, toilet, wash basin and large heated towel rail.
All bathrooms recently refurbished.
Kitchen: recently refurbished sunny kitchen with lovely views out to garden. Gashob,electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge with ice box. Delightful dining room enjoying views to the garden with pine table, pine dresser storing books and games and an old fireplace.
Lounge with sofa, TV and DVD with USB port, delightful window seat and two armchairs, additional feature gas fire to keep you warm. Wifi available through the house.

Further details outdoors:
Secluded sunny garden to rear with patio, garden furniture. Bikes can be safely stored in the garden.

We happily provide you with a complimentary permit valid for one vehcile at the closest public car park 5 minutes walk from the house. There are numerous other car parks within the town and reasonable pay and display charges apply for outside the house for shorter stays to load and unload. Full detail of car parks and current charges are available from us and in the house.

Further details

Accommodation is over three levels which may cause some difficulty for the elderly or people with mobility problems.

The prefered changeover day is Friday but we can be flexible depending upon the dates required. The house is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and you are requested to vacate the property by 10am promptly on the day of departure.

Should you wish to extend your stay on the day of your departure you may do so for a nominal charge. Please ask.

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Lounge with original oak beams

 

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Dining room with window out to garden

 

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Second floor double bedroom with views over Whitcliffe Common

 

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New Refurbished (2013) first floor master double bedroom with ensuite

The Heart of England / Peak District / Shropshire region

Being centrally situated, Ludlow is ideally located to explore the Welsh Marches, an area of unforgettable and varied natural beauty, which is full of hills, valleys, castles and character full villages and towns.

The area is ideal for walking, cycling, horseriding and visiting old historic houses. The historic towns of Shrewsbury and Hereford with its cathedral are well worth visiting.

The Iron Bridge Gorge, with its many historic sites has much to offer. The Welsh border with the famous Offas Dyke is only 15 miles away.

The Ludlow area

Ludow castle is a well preserved monument to the town’s former prominence in the Welsh Marches and forms the back drop to most of the festivals held throughout the year. (http://www.ludlow-shropshire.com/index.php).

This includes the famous food festival in September, a medieval Christmas fare in November and an summer festival (June/July). National trust properties close by include Croft Castle and Berrington Hall. The English Heritage’s Stokesay Castle is well worth a visit.

In nearby Mortimer forest there is horse riding and for the more adventurous mountain biking. There are numerous places to walk either from the house or further afield. The Long Mynd at Church Stretton is one of our favourites.

Other attractions include the Discovery Centre at Craven Arms and Acton Scott Working Farm where you can experience daily life on an upland farm at the turn of the century as seen on the BBC2 programme 'Victorian Farm'

How to get there

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Ludlow is perhaps best accessed by car and is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes drive from the centre of Birmingham; 1 and half hours from Birmingham International airport and 1 hour from the M5 junction with the M42.

There are also good local transport networks with a train station in the town centre, 10 minute walk from the house or catch the town bus service which passes every 15 minutes.

Trains to Ludlow can be obtained via Birmingham, Shrewsbury and Hereford. For times and fares, contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 (24hrs) or 0845 60 40 500 (Welsh language service) or visit the Arriva Trains Wales website: www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk

The bus service 192/292 serves Ludlow from Kidderminster. The town is also served by local bus services for destinations in Shropshire and Herefordshire. Phone Shropshire Traveline on 0345 056785.

Activities near Ludlow

Reviews

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08 May 2013

“Great find” Myself and my family had a great weekend and really enjoyed a very comfortable stay in this newly refurbished townhouse. All communication and arrangements were made very easy as Chis and Nicola... more

03 Jan 2013

“lovely cottage very well equipped and perfectly situated” Very nice holiday cottage which was extremely well equipped. As a family of four adults we stayed here over the Christmas period. It is in an ideal location for exploring Ludlow and the surrounding area, only a couple of minutes walk to local shops etc.

27 Aug 2012

“Great rental for all the family” I travelled with my teenage daughters, partner and 83 year old mother. We wanted accommodation near the town centre so we could all do our own thing. The town centre is 3 minutes walk up the hill... more

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09 Aug 2012

“Recommended!” An excellent holiday house - well maintained and comfortable and equipped with everything one needs for a break. The property was large enough to lose my two teenagers in and would cope with 6 adults very comfortably. The property has an outstanding location - only 5 minutes walk from the very centre of Ludlow but also well placed to travel out of town if you want to. Booking was easy and everything was in place when we arrived - the owners even contacted us before hand to tell us of a minor housekeeping issue (fully resolved before we even got there).

28 Jul 2012

“Clean, comfortable, and convenient town house - a little gem” We have just spent a week at this house with a family of two children (16 & 10). The cottage has been refurbished quite recently, and is tastefully done. It is clean, very comfortable and well... more

19 Jun 2012

“Fabulous relaxing break in a beautiful peaceful town” I very much enjoyed my stay in this beautiful house in a very central place in Ludlow. It had everything we needed in terms of kitchen equipment, guidebooks, information leaflets etc. Beautifully decorated and very peaceful. Lovely large double bedrooms and easy access to lovely shops, market, castle and bars and restaurants. I would recommend this place as a peaceful haven and good base to explore Shropshire.

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14 May 2012

“Ludlow townhouse - a great base to explore one of the best market towns in England” I rented the property, on Lower Broad Street, in Ludlow for the weekend of the Ludlow summer festival (11th / 12th May 2012). The group was 6 adults (3 couples) - My wife and i are from Birmingham and we know Ludlow well, having been coming to the food festival for the last 7 or so years and having eaten in a number of Ludlow's Michelin starred restaurants (Of which only Mr Underhills remains.....) The property is full of character and was very clean. The rooms were well proportioned, although the smaller single room was a bit of a squeeze for the couple who had this room (with the futon in addition to the bed). The en suite master bedroom was fantastic and I had one of the best nights sleep I have had in a long time on the Saturday night. The large top floor bedroom commands fantastic views. The kitchen is small, but well stocked with the right utensils for cooking a full english (The vast majority of which was purchased in one of Ludlows butchers). The property retains a number of period features which really add to the atmosphere. Location wise the property is 2 minutes walk to town, up a steep hill, or about a minute down to the River Teme and the Charlton Arms hotel for a nice pint! The only downside is parking, with the parking permit being for a carpark a good five minutes walk away - however, despite this I would definitely book again. In fact I have already asked the owner pencil me in for both the spring festival (May) and the Food festival (September) for next year. The price was also terrific value at £180 for the two nights (£60 per couple) - however, i'd happily pay £180 for two nights if it was just me, my wife and the children. Wi-Fi would be a nice to have but not essential.......i can go without the internet.....honest......

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Christmas / New Year	21 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
January - March	5 Jan 13	22 Mar 13	340£ 340	65£ 65	85£ 85	2 Nights
Easter weeks	22 Mar 13	5 Apr 13	405£ 405	-	-	1 Week
April - June	5 Apr 13	29 Jun 13	405£ 405	75£ 75	95£ 95	2 Nights
July - August	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	470£ 470	-	-	1 Week
September	31 Aug 13	13 Sep 13	405£ 405	75£ 75	95£ 95	2 Nights
Food Festival	13 Sep 13	16 Sep 13	470£ 470	75£ 75	110£ 110	3 Nights
Sept - Oct	16 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	405£ 405	75£ 75	95£ 95	2 Nights
October Half Term	26 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	440£ 440	-	-	1 Week
November	2 Nov 13	22 Nov 13	340£ 340	65£ 65	85£ 85	2 Nights
Medieval Christmas Fayre	22 Nov 13	25 Nov 13	470£ 470	75£ 75	110£ 110	3 Nights
Nov - December	25 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	340£ 340	65£ 65	85£ 85	2 Nights
Christmas / New Year	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	470£ 470	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Please contact us if you are interested in any other length of stay or about our short notice breaks ( 2 weeks ahead) where we are happy to offer a 10% discount.<BR>Once availability and cost have been confirmed with us, 50% of the full cost is required to secure the booking. <BR>The balance is payable 6 weeks before the booking date. Payment can be made by cheque (to 'N L Firth'), or directly into our bank account.<BR> A refundable deposit of £50 is required for the key. Upon full payment being received, the keys will be posted to you approximately two weeks prior to the booking.

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