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Richards Castle near Ludlow, Shropshire Show on map
4.9★
Sykes rating
4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets: No
Features
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
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Comfort
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51 Customer Reviews
"The hosts (Jane and Mike) were very friendly and made us feel at home over our New Year break; the cottage was very comfortable and clean and their grounds interesting."
We liked the welcoming of bread, milk and butter. Kitchen very well equipped. Our only issue was we would have liked the option of a lighter weight duvet, it was very heavy! Maybe a DVD player would have been another option to include in the cottage. The views from the cottage were outstanding, the night skies were so clear! Otherwise, the area was great, lots of interesting places to visit in Ludlow and Hereford, National Trust and English Heritage places within easy reach, Ludlow Castle and Mappa Mundi in Hereford Cathedral.
Reviewed by David4.7★Dec 2024
"Great place well equipped, clean and comfortable
The Hosts were very pleasant and helpful."
The country side and Ludlow makes this a great holiday destination
Reviewed by Ian4.7★Nov 2024
"Everything we expected and more."
Lovely setting in beautiful gardens and one of the best cottages we have stayed in.Easy access to various places of interest with quiet roads.Jayne and Michael were perfect hosts, not intrusive but around if needed which we didn’t.Would definitely recommend this cottage for a relaxing break,we hope to return soon
Reviewed by James5.0★Aug 2024
"What can we say apart from the Coach House is fantastic ,spotlessly clean
with ..."
What can we say apart from the Coach House is fantastic ,spotlessly clean
with comfortable beds and very well equipped
The host Jayne was very friendly and provided everything needed to ensure we had the perfect holiday
The gardens and views are amazing for a relaxing holiday and we would certainly recommend this holiday home
Linda
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We love every guest to leave here rejuvenated and refreshed kindest Jayne
Property Owner
Reviewed by James5.0★Aug 2024
"Delightful cottage with almost everything you'd need, located in the grounds of the owner's home with access to their beautiful gardens with a lake."
Well located for various National Trust properties and gardens to visit, close to Ludlow for shops and restaurants. Jayne was lovely, very welcoming and helpful. Will certainly be back.
Thank you for the lovely review. We do hope that you come and visit again next year. The gardens are amazing all year round and we love to share them with our guests.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2024
"Absolutely wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage with gorgeous surroundings."
Hosts very friendly, extremely comfortable bed and everything you would need was provided for - even down to a torch in the bedside cabinet! Close to National Trust and English Heritage sites plus we are also members of RHS so visited Malvern Show. Would highly recommend. Ludlow , a beautiful town is also close by, plus many lovely walks in the surrounding area. Nothing not to like… Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Anita5.0★May 2024
"Excellent cottage."
Very spacious and well equipped.
Set in beautiful grounds. The owner,Jayne, is very pleasant and helpful. Near to so many nearby places to visit including National Trust properties and lovely towns like Ludlow. Would highly recommend
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2024
"Jayne and Michael were lovely hosts and on-hand for advice or issues."
The cottage was perfect (2 couples over New Year)
Scenery was stunning even in the winter.
Would highly recommend
Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Dec 2023
"This was a great stay in a lovely converted coach house, with plenty of space and all the facilities we needed."
It was exactly as described. Owners very helpful. The garden and grounds are beautiful. There is plenty to enjoy in the surrounding area.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2023
"Lovely weekend stay, Jayne & Michael both v."
Hospitable. Cottage was ideal, clean, well appointed & ideal location to explore Ludlow & surrounding areas.
Thank you very much for a lovely review Alistair . It was wonderful for your mother to revisit Moor Park School after 75 years. I’ve just reminded my sister she was not the first girl . We look forward to seeing you again. Jayne
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alistair5.0★Oct 2023
"Very comfortable, clean and good quality accommodation with a helpful unobtrusive owner next door."
Good base for touring yet quiet for relaxing in lovely garden.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Coach House."
The house and garden are beautiful, well equipped and spacious. A very relaxing base from which to explore Shropshire.
It was lovely to meet you both and so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Coach House. Thanks for the great review ladies
Property Owner
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jun 2023
"Great location,wonderful gardens,well equiped and comfortable cottage and very friendly host."
Hi David thank you for your kind words. We hope you come and visit us again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2023
"Excellent location."
Lovely relaxing stay,would definitely stay at the coach house again.
It was lovely to meet you both. Please do come and relax here in south Shropshire any time thanks Jayne
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2023
"Another very enjoyable stay."
Very comfortable cottage set in beautiful grounds with views of the surrounding countryside.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★May 2023
"Lovely accommodation in a stunning location we couldn’t fault it."
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★May 2023
"Lovely, well equipped cottage ."
Beautiful setting with a stunning garden to walk around.A short drive to Ludlow and supermarkets. Enjoyed every minute!
Reviewed by Pamela4.7★Apr 2023
"A wonderful holiday cottage in a very peaceful location."
The hosts made me feel very welcome. I would definitely stay again.
Thank you for your lovely review and we hope to see you again Carol
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Apr 2023
"Lovely, clean and spacious cottage in a stunning setting."
The owner was helpful and very kindly allows guests to access their beautiful garden and fields too. We enjoyed walks in Mortimer forest, Ludlow and it's castle and nearby National Trust Berrington hall. There is so much to do in the area with some brilliant walking and cycling trails. Perfect family holiday, my boys (7&10) thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to rebook straight away. Highly recommend this property!
Thank you for your kind words. We love to share the garden and lake with guests it’s all part of the relaxing experience. Hope to see you all again. Jayne
Property Owner
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Apr 2023
"A lovely spacious cottage in a quiet location that is just right for wandering around this part of south west Shropshire and north west Herefordshire, especially the Mortimer forest."
Highly recommended.
Thank you for your lovely review. It’s the perfect place to come and relax .
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Mar 2023
"We had a wonderful week at the Coach House, it’s a lovely, homely cottage with all you could need."
We had some fantastic walks at Croft Castle and Mortimer Castle even given the March mud and rain. A day at the Small Breeds park is thoroughly recommended and only 30 minutes away. We plan to return in better weather when the gardens around the cottage will be a delight and to tackle some more trails in Mortimer Forest
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2023
"Lovely cottage."
Comfortable, and relatively spacious. Views from the cottage across green fields and a valley, and good local walks through woodlands and to the 11th century castle and church at Richard's Castle.
Reviewed by Brent4.4★Dec 2022
"Excellent accommodation in a beautiful and peaceful situation."
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Nov 2022
"Our first holiday at The Coach House was relaxing, comfortable and well worth repeating."
Jayne was helpful in us settling into the property and the gardens surrounding us were beautiful. A peaceful place with lovely views and easy access to interesting places - excellent!
Reviewed by Robert John5.0★Sep 2022
"An idyllic week in a lovely, beautifully furnished property, with extensive gardens, which we were encouraged to use."
The owners were most welcoming.
Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Aug 2022
"Loved our stay."
Ground floor bedroom & bathroom was ideal for our elderly parents. Gardens are stunning.
Reviewed by Gareth4.7★Jul 2022
"Lovely property in a beautiful location."
We were made to feel very welcome by the owners. Able to explore and enjoy their splendid gardens. Within easy reach of Ludlow and many places of interest.
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2022
"Nothing could convey in advance the beautiful setting."
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2022
"The Coach House is extremely cosy, comfortable and a lovely place to relax in."
The kitchen is a good size and is very well equipped. The living room is light spacious and airy (plenty of room for 4 adults) and the bedrooms are bright and thoughtfully furnished with comfy beds for a good nights sleep. The whole cottage has been planned with lots of care, love and attention to detail. It is in an area of natural beauty with fabulous views and lots of local walks. Jayne and Michael are very helpful and are happy for you to enjoy walks around their lake and garden, which when we visited was bursting with spring flowers.
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2022
"Warm, comfortable cottage with wonderful garden and countryside views."
Very good location for walking in the Mortimer Forest and to Richards Castle. Ludlow and The Ludlow Farm Shop a short drive away. Excellent Quarry Farm Shop 5 miles in the opposite direction.
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2022
"The Coach House is a fantastic place to stay."
Good location to visit surrounding areas. Jayne was able to give advice about places to visit and eat.
The property has everything you would need and more. It is well looked after and helped make a fantastic stay even better!
Reviewed by Lian5.0★Mar 2022
"As a single, not too agile, traveller the Coach House ground floor setup of kitchen, dining, living, bathroom and main bedroom suited me perfectly."
The upstairs twin looked cosy but I did not use. Lovely to be able to sit outside and enjoy the gardens and countryside views. Friendly but unobtrusive hosts were on hand in the adjacent Rectory if needed. Great location for touring and exploring. Ludlow is a gem. I hope to return.
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Sep 2021
"Owners very friendly and helpful, the coach house was very comfortable."
Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jun 2021
"Definitely return what more can you say it matches anything we’ve stayed"
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2021
"Comfortable cottage with beautiful views."
Could do with some updating, but beautiful area and views.
Reviewed by Sylvia3.8★Oct 2020
"The directions for getting there could have been clearer."
Please include the fact that the drive leading to the cottage is about a hundred
yards from a red letter box situated on the right or left of the road, depending on which way you are coming from. The drive is in fact at the bottom of the hill on the main road.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Oct 2020
"If space is luxury then the Coach House Holiday Cottage offers the most luxurious space of any cottage we have ever stayed in."
The grounds are exceptional. The friendly welcome and eager but discrete help was an excellent contribution to our enjoyment of a well equipped and comfortable cottage. The King size bed was a useful space to practice WHO standard of social spacing!
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2020
"Great hosts,lovely cottage,very quiet location with a good garden and views of Shropshire hills."
We will go back.
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Aug 2020
"Amazing views from the cottage."
Freedom to walk and sit in the wonderful owners' garden.
A peaceful and very relaxing situation just what was needed after lockdown!
Great places to visit in beautiful countryside.
Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Jul 2020
"The cottage was amazing gardens were beautiful the owners were very friendly and ..."
The cottage was amazing gardens were beautiful the owners were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive we had a lovely holiday would highly recommend this cottage
Reviewed by Lionel5.0★Jul 2020
"The cottage is in a great location with views over Ludlow and central to a number of attractions in the area."
Very comfortable cottage with good facilities. Wi-Fi good,- a nice bonus. Hosts very friendly and available if needed.
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Mar 2020
"This is a perfect location for a winter break - well, a break at any time of year actually."
The owner is so friendly and helpful, but also discrete. The grounds and gardens are lovely with the snowdrops just coming through.The ancient Mortimer Forest is accessible over the road and there are all sorts of walks to take: climbing up high for views, winding along stream valleys, short, long, on forest vehicle tracks or on grass walking tracks. So there is always somewhere to go even when it is very wet. Plenty of deer and birds of prey, but mostly silence! The winter light is ever changing and beautiful. Ludlow is a spectacular, historic town to visit with ancient pubs and wonderful country fare. It is the best Sykes cottage we have stayed in so far with extensive views and all the home comforts you could wish for.
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Jan 2020
"Accommodation excellent."
Best self catering rental we have had in a long time. Very cosy and a home from home. Plenty of lovely soft towels. Many more facilities than we expected. Good base to explore local area. Lots of national trust places to visit.
Reviewed by Judith5.0★Nov 2019
"The Coach House is a beautifully presented cottage in lovely surroundings in an area with many interesting places to explore nearby."
Jayne, the owner is very friendly and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking The Coach House and we plan to return again ourselves.
Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Nov 2019
"We very much enjoyed our weeks stay at The Coach House with it’s lovely gardens and quiet relaxed atmosphere."
Our intention when booking was to use the house as a base for walking in the area and it certainly met our expectations with numerous local walks from the door and the magnificent Shropshire hills a short drive away. A must for any walker is a ramble up Brown Clee ( the highest point in Shropshire) and Tittestone Clee both of which have fantastic three hundred and sixty degree views across various counties. Richards Castle and Ludlow are also within easy walking distance. Their are a number of pubs/restaurants within a short drive away which we made full use of during our stay.
Reviewed by Mary-ann4.7★Sep 2019
"The cottage and extensive grounds were delightful."
This is a very well-equipped, spacious, comfortable and peaceful place to stay. It provided us with an excellent base from which to explore Shropshire and further afield.
The owner was friendly, available, yet not intrusive, and very helpful.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely wish to make a return visit to The Coach House, if staying in Shropshire again. Thank you.
Reviewed by Jillian5.0★Sep 2019
"Great accommodation in a beautiful setting."
Jane is a wonderful host and nothing was too much trouble.
Reviewed by Dave4.4★Aug 2019
"As a family who uses holiday cottages two of three times a year this is one of the best cottages we have stayed in the cottage is clean comfortable and spacious the gardens with acres to wander around complete with lake are beautiful with lots of hidden places to find and sit the owners are who live next to the cottage make you feel very welcome and encourage you to use the garden as your own great place to stay with lot to do and places to see in the local area recommend going up Clee hill, Powis Castle and go and find the remains of Richard castle with its resident goats is a nice walk and a bit of fun."
Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Aug 2019
"Very kind and helpful hosts."
A beautiful cottage. Would go back whenever possible. Loved the views and the peaceful atmosphere.
Reviewed by Daisy5.0★Aug 2019
"Lovely cottage just two miles outside Ludlow set in beautiful gardens yet within easy distance to all amenities."
The owners made us very welcome, bread, butter and milk were there when we arrived as were some flowers. Ideal base to discover Shropshire and we will certainly keep this cottage in mind when coming back to this great part of the UK
Reviewed by Elisabeth4.7★Aug 2019
"We loved the cottage and grounds."
Superb. The owner was friendly and helpful. We intend going back sometime.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size, 1 x first floor twin
Ground floor bathroom with a roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Living/dining room.
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, dishwasher
Washing Machine
TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair
Off-road parking
Lawned garden and patio area with furniture and access to the lake and 20 acres of land
Sorry, no pets, no smoking
Shop 2.7 miles and pub 1.1 miles
Note: The lake is un-fenced please take care and children must be supervised at all times
Please note this property can only accommodate check ins on a Friday with a minimum of 7 nights
The property
Ludlow 2.5 miles.
Nestled on the outskirts of the pretty village of Richards Castle, is this stunning former coach house, situated in the grounds of the owner's home, with access to 20 acres of gardens, within 5 mins walk is Mortimer forest with many beautiful walks.
The Coach House has been extensively renovated to provide a stunning holiday home for two couples, friends or families alike.
The interior has been modernised with a light decor, whilst still retaining its characterful features such as the high ceilings and exposed beams.
Step into the sitting room, where you can curl up after a long day sightseeing and indulge in the provided TV to catch up on all your favourite shows.
The open-plan kitchen offers a dining area where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast and plan the day's events, whilst the kitchen itself has plenty of modern appliances to cook up a storm for the whole family!
The property benefits from one ground floor king-size bedroom, ideal for those with limited mobility, whilst the first floor has a well-presented twin bedroom.
The ground floor hosts a wonderful family bathroom, housing an elegant roll-top bath and a walk-in shower so you can decide how best to prepare for your day.
Outside you will have access to 20 acres of grasslands, including a lovely patio area and lake, perfect for sitting out with a refreshing beverage and taking in the simply outstanding countryside views.
Ludlow is an excellent base for exploring all Shropshire has to offer, with easy access into the Shropshire Hills AONB for a plethora of opportunities for walking, cycling or exploring the unspoilt countryside of the Welsh Marches and Mortimer Forest.
Time your holiday for September, when Ludlow hosts its Food and Drink Festival, with an excellent reputation for its eateries.
The Coach House is an excellent choice for all types of groups wishing to explore the beautiful Shropshire countryside.
The historic market town of Ludlow is situated on the River Teme, amidst the outstanding countryside of the Welsh Marches. With more than 500 listed buildings, the town provides a fascinating range of architecture including Ludlow Castle which is over 900 years old and is one of the first stone castles to be built in England. Today the castle is open all year round and hosts a wide range of events including outdoor theatre, food, art and literature festivals and many antique and art fairs. Below the castle, Millenium Green offers a large public riverside green and weir and provides excellent indoor and outdoor dining facilities via the Green Cafe located right on the riverside. Ludlow has held street markets since the twelfth century. Nowadays, a traditional open-air market takes place in the town square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year. More than forty stalls selling a range of goods including fresh produce, cheeses, books and a selection of local crafts are on offer with the 'Local to Ludlow' produce market some Thursdays and an Antique & Flea market some Sundays. Ludlow is also a gourmet’s paradise and a shopper’s dream. The town boasts many places to eat and drink, as well as a number of exclusive boutique style clothes and gift shops. Ludlow is within easy reach of Church Stretton, Shrewsbury and Hereford, as well as popular attractions such as World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Cardingmill Valley. Ludlow is a superb destination for a relaxing all year-round break.
Note: The lake is un-fenced please take care and children must be supervised at all times. Please note this property can only accommodate check ins on a Friday and a minimum of 7 nights
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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