Coachman's Cottage

Located near Clun is Coachman's Cottage, with the beautiful and wild South Shropshire Hills landscape all around.  Although across the courtyard from the owner's own house, Coachman's Cottage is secluded and peaceful, four miles to the nearest village, this is a very romantic place to stay.  At about 1000ft there are far reaching views to the end of the valley with the Black Hills nearby.  Recently modernised, this cosy cottage is ideal for two.  It is a place which offers a great choice of walks, welcome relief from stress, in a calm and peaceful area.

South Shropshire is a special area that has yet to be discovered by popular tourism. Over the years the countryside in this area and the villages and settlements have remained relatively unchanged. Great walks are a major feature of this area and there are many that can be taken directly from the Coachman's Cottage leaving the car behind. Further afield are Offa's Dyke , the Shropshire Way , the Jack Mytton Way , the Kerry Ridgeway and the Long Mynd .   Cycle Hire is available locally and there are interesting Cycle Routes in the area. Storage is available at the cottage, if you hire bikes or bring them with you. Historical sites worth visiting are in  Clun , Ludlow Castle , Stokesay Castle and Powys Castle . The NGS have lots of open gardens in this area including those at Powis Castle and Hergest Croft .

The towns of Clun , Bishop's Castle and Ludlow all have a selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes Take a look at our Events Calendar for more details. For eating out see our Where to Eat pages and for local attractions visit the Attractions page.

Description

This private and special cottage has a carefully laid out pleasing kitchen garden just by the main entrance.  The peaceful area offers everything for a romantic couples stay in a picturesque hideaway.

The Coachmans Cottage is on one side of a large courtyard with the main house being on the other and has its own private entranceway.

There is a hallway to the main entrance, with ample space to hang coats.   Nearby is a washing machine and tumble dryer and a staircase to the main living area. An ample and comfortable lounge is combined with a cooking and dining facilities. Equipment includes an oven, hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. There is a wood burner, sofa, armchair and TV with a  DVD and CD player. The bathroom has a bath with a overhead shower and a heated towel rail and the bedroom has king-sized bed with a combination duvet and an electric blanket for those colder nights.

A perfect place to watch sunsets with a glass of something is the table and chairs placed on the terraced area outside the cottage. The kitchen garden is a real joy and lovingly cared for, peace and tranquility is what Coachman's is all about and you certainly get that in abundance.

Coachman's Cottage is a fantastic Writers retreat and has been used as such in the past, the stunning scenery and the Black Hill cannot fail to inspire any writer.  The local area features in Bruce Chatwin's 'On the Black Hill'.  Coachman's is certainly a home from home and with a warm welcome this will be a holiday you will long remember.

As Coachman's is quite remote a car is a necessity to get to the shops and pubs, however if you are keen on walking you can park up and walk everywhere from here, superb gentle strolls or long hikes this has something for everyone.

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Arrival time 4.30 pm  Departure time 10.00 am.  All bookings carry a booking fee of £27.00, unless it is a repeat booking at the same cottage within three years, then there is no booking fee charge. If you are repeat booking you will need to ring to book on 01568 612467.

Reviews

July 2011

"We had an excellent holiday at Coachmans Cottage which was helped by very good weather. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable and the owners were friendly, helpful but not intrusive."

June 2011

"We enjoyed our stay in Coachman's Cottage very much. It was so peaceful and the cottage was very well equipped and I cannot think of anything else we needed. It felt very home from home. No complaints at all. Shropshire is a very beautiful County and Clun is an excellent area for walking. Thank you very much and we hope to visit the area again"

June 2011

"my husband and I had a wonderful holiday. The cottage was superb and in a stunning location, so peaceful and relaxing, just what we needed to unwind. The owners were warm welcoming and helpful and we would definately love to stay there again. We have had many cottage holidays over the years , but we both agreed this was the best we had stayed at. Thank you for all your help"

April 2011

"It was fabulous, fabulous and more fabulous. Incredibly well equipped, very tasteful and spectacular location. Would heartily recommend."

April 2011

"we had a very nice holiday,the cottage was perfect and so was the location."

March 2011

"I had a brilliant time at the Coachmans Cottage, it was so comfortable, clean, warm, well furnished and with an excellent shower (one of my key criteria!!). I've had a couple of "bad" cottages recently so it was good to get a cottage that was perfect for my holiday. The owners (and their dogs!) are charming, helpful and very welcoming including the bottle of wine and daffodils, the setting was so peaceful with lovely views and weather to match. I would recommend the cottage to anyone and would definately like to go back. I also really liked all the maps, walking books and general information on Shropshire that were in the cottage, so helpful when new to the area. I can't think of anything that needs to be improved or changed and the service I received from your company was excellent as well."

March 2011

"The cottage was very nice, in a beautiful location which was easy to access and find. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the cottage itself was lovely with everything you could need supplied and more! Had a very enjoyable time"

Oct 2010

"we absolutely loved it - definitely exceeded expectations! Beautiful & comfortable cottage,'wonderfully equipped (Inc local maps) in a gorgeous tucked away location, and v welcoming landlords! Thanks"

Oct 2010

"I don't usually respond to these things (because I'm an old grump, I suppose) but the holiday at Coachman's Cottage was so good that I feel compelled to write .....The accommodation was really excellent, and very good value for money. The location was stunning, and we had a wonderfully relaxing week. I will almost certainly book the same accommodation for a peaceful break next year.

Sept 2010

"The cottage was fantastic, so well presented and so very comfortable. The time seemed to stand still, due entirely to the relaxing atmosphere of both the cottage and surrounding countryside. An inspirational kitchen garden to look at and enjoy - everything was an absolute delight. Our first break for many years but one we shall repeat thanks to finding you on-line. All being well we shall be in touch in early 2011 to sample one of your other cottages
such is your high standard."

Sept 2010

"We were extremely impressed with the cottage and the whole area.  The standard of decoration, furnishing and cleanliness at the cottage was excellent, and the owners were very friendly and helpful.  The wine left in the fridge for us was excellent quality - and has now become a regular in our shopping trolley! 

The picked flowers from the garden was a lovely touch, and we would have no hesistation in recommending the cottage to our friends."

Sept 2010

"It was great!   Loved the cottage and everything was as it should be"

 
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