The Big Dingle is a spacious, detached house located in Leebotwood near Church Stretton in the heart of England, offering accommodation for up to eight guests in four bedrooms. The property features a super-king-size bedroom with en-suite, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a super-king-size bedroom with zip/link feature. There is a family bathroom, a cloakroom, a kitchen/diner with a woodburning stove, a utility room, a sitting room, a snug with a woodburning stove, and a conservatory. Outside, guests can enjoy ample off-road parking, a large lawned garden with a shed, swing set, and outdoor furniture.
The property boasts amenities such as gas central heating, two woodburning stoves, two electric ovens, a gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridges, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, TVs, WiFi, and a selection of books. Bed linen, towels, travel cot, high chair, and fixed stairgate are provided. The property does not allow pets or smoking. A local farm shop and pub are located half a mile away by car, with additional shops available in Church Stretton three miles away. The property can be booked together with The Little Dingle to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Shropshire is known for its rural beauty and tranquility, with A E Housman once describing it as "the quietest place under the sun." Church Stretton, often referred to as "Little Switzerland," offers a picturesque market town surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Visitors can enjoy tea rooms, pubs, specialist shops, and local attractions like walks on the Long Mynd, Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, and Stokesay Castle. Nearby historic towns such as Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock, and Bishops Castle are easily accessible from Church Stretton.
This vacation home in Church Stretton is situated in a rural area, surrounded by natural beauty including the Shropshire Hills and Stiperstones Nature Reserve. Guests can explore cultural highlights like Coleham Pumping Station and Land of the Lost Content Museum, while families can enjoy attractions such as Mickey Miller's and Lord Hill's Column. Outdoor enthusiasts can partake in water activities like fishing, as well as rock climbing, cycling, and hiking/biking trails in the picturesque surroundings of Church Stretton.
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!