Wilstone Cottage is an enchanting property located in Cardington near Church Stretton, Shropshire, in the Heart of England region. The cottage sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms and is situated near the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby Caer Caradoc Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including the Wrekin, Wenlock Edge, and The Long Mynd. The hill features an Ancient British Iron Age hill fort, giving it its Welsh name, Caer Caradoc, meaning Caradog's Fort.
The traditional chocolate box cottage boasts a pretty country kitchen with contemporary electric appliances, a spacious dining area with a stone fireplace and woodburning stove, and a cozy sitting room with plush sofas and another woodburning stove in an inglenook fireplace. The well-kept garden outside offers views of the rolling countryside and a lovely outdoor dining area. The first floor of the cottage features three homely and well-decorated bedrooms, including two super-king-size bedrooms that can be converted into twins, and a quaint twin bedroom. The tranquil family bathroom includes a bathtub and overhead shower for relaxation.
Guests can enjoy various activities in the area, such as hiking through Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, exploring the village of Church Stretton, visiting Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, or taking a ride on the Telford Steam Railway in Horsehay. A trip to Shrewsbury offers opportunities to visit Attingham Park Estate, the Town Walls Tower, the old local prison, and the 11th-century castle. The Royal Oak Pub nearby is a great spot to enjoy a pint of bitter and some delicious pub grub. Wilstone Cottage provides the perfect setting for a memorable countryside holiday with loved ones.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!