The Big Dingle

45 Customer Reviews

• "Accommodation was clean well equipped and spacious with all essentials you need for a break away."

  The house is on a main road and there is a rail way line nearby so if you are not used to noise would be an issue.

  Reviewed by Karen4.1★Oct 2024

• "A great place for our family reunion."

  Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen and lovely garden. Beds comfy and good shower. Shame the awning didn't work as it was so sunny! Only thing I would change would be a few more toilet rolls please! Thanks.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2024

• "What a fabulous place!"

  Comfy beds, lovely bedrooms, nice clean bathrooms with amazing powerful showers! Good WiFi service throughout property. TVs everywhere, although we only really used the one in the main lounge.In addition to huge well equipped kitchen, there were 2 lounges ( big and small) and a conservatory where you could choose to sit and relax as well as the beautiful 'park' like garden. Definitely would recommend. Plenty to do in the area too.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, really spacious and perfect for our family gathering."

  The garden was great for grandkids to play. The owners were v helpful, providing replacement sheets after the baby was sick. Great location

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a wonderful week at the Dingle house ."

  The house fitted us perfectly, It's well equipped and the beds and bedding are comfortable. We had an issue with the hot water which the owner responded to in very quick time. The garden is lovely and we made best use of it . Its a pity that the awning wasn't currently working and we hope that will be repaired in time for our next visit

  Reviewed by Anne4.1★Jun 2024

• "Some cushions for the kitchen chairs would be comfortable."

  Reviewed by Jack4.7★May 2024

• "My stay at the Dingle was amazing and I would definitely recommend!"

  Everything was clean and tidy and the cottage itself was super cosy, spacious and homely. Very happy with my stay and I hope to visit again :)

  Reviewed by Sajida5.0★May 2024

• "This property is spacious, comfortable and well equipped."

  Absolutely perfect for a family group with some beautiful walks right on the doorstep. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Jan 2024

• "A wonderful house and very spacious, extremely comfortable beds."

  Very central for discovering Shropshire. Would definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Nov 2023

• "The Big Dingle was a great place for our family of eight to get together, coming from Stockport and Coventry."

  It is very spacious and was clean and tidy. However the twin bedroom was quite cramped for two adults but acceptable for our short, three night stay. The sun room is lovely when the sun is shining, (not being centrally heated, there is a plug in radiator) it has a lovely aspect overlooking the lawned garden which is edged with trees. Church Stretton is a lovely village within beautiful countryside it has cafés, a deli, gift, antique and charity shops. We particularly enjoyed drinking Slumbering Monk beer in The kings Arms! Lunch in Jemima’s was delicious as was the evening meal at the Sawaddee Thai restaurant. The weather was wet so we appreciated the choice of eateries. The rain was so heavy on our leaving day we encountered several floods on the roads. All in all I would recommend The Big Dingle as a great place to stay. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Lorna4.7★Oct 2023

• "This was our second time at the Big Dingle and we weren’t disappointed."

  There’s plenty of space around the house for everyone to escape each other. The kitchen is a beautiful space and the dining table is ideal for those family dinner times. The large garden and swings are perfect for the kids and kept them entertained for hours. If you like walking there are plenty of local walks that can be done straight from the house and the local pub is perfect for that post walk pint or the Bacon cheesy BBQ fries are kid’s favourite.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2023

• "I think the property could have been much cleaner."

  It was superficially clean. But the skirting boards were very dirty as were the front of the kitchen cupboards and kickboards. In particular the downstairs cloakroom was not clean. Unfortunately sitting on the toilet you could see the underside of the urinal which wasn’t good. The skirting board, once you closed the door from the inside also wasn’t nice. I understand it’s a big place. And overall the property was lovely. Just a bit more deep cleaning please.

  Reviewed by R4.1★Jul 2023

• "We had a great time at this spacious property."

  It is very comfortable and well equipped. Ideal for a larger group with two sitting rooms and a conservatory to relax in. Ideally situated for Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2023

• "A spacious, well appointed house with a beautiful garden in a lovely part of Shropshire."

  Also Great value. The owner has put a great deal of effort into ensuring guests' comfort with so many thoughtful touches (too many to mention) which were very much appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend this property. Its as perfect as you will find anywhere. An absolute gem. Thank you so much

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a great holiday and the property had everything we needed for two families of 4 and ample space."

  The furniture was very comfortable, especially the beds. The spectacular gardens were an added treat. We would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★May 2023

• "We all had an incredible weekend at the big dingle, thank you so much for everything, including the small thoughtful details like the fresh muffins on the kitchen counter when we arrived."

  The property is so spacious, beautiful and clean and is located in such a pretty area. We easily walked to the local pub, and also did a long walk in carding mill valley when the sun was out. Also, the bed in the master bedroom was unbelievably comfy! I would definitely book this place again. Thanks again! Linzi

  Reviewed by Linzi5.0★Apr 2023

• "Wow, wow and wow!"

  We booked the Dingle for my mums 80th Birthday, the photos on the Sykes website are very accurate. The house was amazing. Anything we needed was provided from carafes to cafetieres. All the TVs were smart, wonderful bedding, luxurious towels and a well equipped kitchen perfect for large parties. The house is set in a beautiful location.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Feb 2023

• "Excellent for a family gathering of eight, Spacious and with two lounges if someone got tired of Shaun the Sheep on BBC i player you could go to the other one."

  The property was perfect for our needs and a minor defect was reported and fixed promptly. The location was good it was easy to get to Church Stretton and all the local hills and walks. We were fortunate in that we did not need to use many of the wet weather ie. indoor attractions that were within driving distance.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had an absolutely fantastic stay!"

  There were 6 adults and 2 toddlers and the house was just perfect for a big family holiday! We celebrated both a 40th birthday and NYE and are looking forward to coming back again for another visit.

  Reviewed by Sakhi5.0★Dec 2022

• "Outstanding place to enjoy Christmas,as soon as you walked in you you felt at ..."

  Outstanding place to enjoy Christmas,as soon as you walked in you you felt at home , we as a family with two little children who had a great time , the Dingle is so spacious and the garden is great , Recommend the Dingle to anyone

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Dec 2022

• "We were thrilled with the quality of the facility and the amenities."

  There was immediate friendly support via telephone- which was not required- (just to check on extra wood and say thank you) The house is in a wonderful location We plan to return

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Dec 2022

• "Amazing property, brilliant facilities, the welcome pack was a nice touch and the milk!"

  very pleased with our stay we all had a lovely time, the children's equipment was well though of and makes a nice change to have everything you need and the massive toy box was a useful and pleasant surprise for us and our two boys ! definitely will be back sometime in the future!

  Reviewed by James4.7★Nov 2022

• "This house is fantastic, spacious and very comfortable."

  Kitchen and utility room has everything needed for a great stay. Including log burner and huge dining table, with French doors leading out on to the garden. All 4 bedrooms are furnished brilliantly and all beds were very comfortable with luxurious bedding. All bedrooms have smart TVs. The main bedroom has en suite bathroom with bath and walk in shower. 3 reception rooms including a lovely conservatory overlooking the wonderful landscaped gardens. Would definitely return. Thanks for a great stay

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Sep 2022

• "Wow - what a place."

  We were a little concerned on arrival as it's very close to the A49. However, needn't have worried! A huge home (just me and my wife on this occasion) and great double glazing. Even sitting in the garden, though, was relatively quiet because of the very thoughtful garden design. The kitchen was well stocked with all the equipment you could possibly need - even for a very lengthy stay. The bedroom linen was good quality and the beds were very comfortable. It's in a great location and just minutes away from the beautiful village of Church Stretton. As an aside - it has one of the best Barbour stockists in the area - Peppers - and run by one of the nicest couples you could ever hope to meet. The description of the house is very accurately described on the website so nothing to add there. All in all a beautiful home and one we would not hesitate to use again.

  Reviewed by Judes5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fab week in very nice property."

  Situated perfectly to enjoy the amazing Shropshire hills from the door. Garden was lush. Very relaxing time spent with friends. Best of all though, the downstairs standy up toilet gave the ultimate match day experience whilst watching the mighty Toon on the telly!

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2022

• "The Big Dingle was a wonderful place to stay and had everything we needed."

  We had a week here with our two adult children and two teenagers and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The garden was ideal for playing badminton and football which we took with us although there were some outdoor toys in the shed. The house was lovely and clean and the welcome goodies were much appreciated. The kitchen had everything you could need and had lots of glasses, cups and plates etc. The location is perfect for exploring Shropshire and mid Wales and Church Stretton, which is five minutes down the road, has a co-op, pubs and takeaways. The only slight downside is the noise from the main road and railway. Personally it didn't bother me but my husband and daugther are light sleepers and they were disturbed at night as we had to have the windows open due to warm weather. We have stayed in lots of holiday cottages and this is definitely one of the best and we would all be very happy to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely stylish accommodation."

  Fluffy and comfortable bedding and spotless towels. Hand towels would be helpful as well as the bath sheets. Downside is railway line behind house that started running before 6am and tooted every time a train passed and the busy road on the other side.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Jul 2022

• "Overall we had a great week in the Big Dingle."

  Very big and spacious house, comfortable and lovely well-kept gardens. Some garden games provided as well as games indoors. Very close to the main road which is quite loud (quite a few lorries use the road) which may be an issue for some. Also close to the railway line, annoyingly trains use their horns right by the property, some through the night which is not ideal! Tried contacting using the number supplied before we arrived asking for the beds to be made in to doubles, but didn't receive a response. Also messaged about shower blockage in the en-suite but no response received. This lack of response needs addressing in case of urgent issues. Cleanliness generally good, some areas could do with a deep clean though as looks like they haven't been touched in a while. Water temperature dangerously hot, the couple staying in the Little Dingle next door also said the same thing. Needs to be permanently set to a lower temperature to avoid a potential accident. Some sun loungers for the garden would also be a good addition! Enjoyed eating at the Pound Inn up the road, and a walk up the Lawley nearby highly recommended! Despite the above issues we still had a great week, just a few issues off being perfect!

  Reviewed by Andrew3.4★Jun 2022

• "This is a 'Home from home'."

  There is everything provided for a group or family stay with equipment and amenities. Safe for children, beautiful large garden, and plenty of space inside for a big get together, as well as a smaller room for a bit of quiet/playroom with a box of toys, and a conservatory. The 3 double bedrooms are spacious with very comfy beds, and the smaller twin room ideal for children. Thank you, the stay at The Big Dingle exceeded our expectations.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2022

• "We all love the The Big Dingle!"

  It was perfect for our family get together with spacious, clean and well equipped accommodation, especially the large kitchen and beautiful garden.

  Reviewed by K5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is an extremely family friendly property."

  It was cIean, spacious and very comfortable. The beautiful garden is a bonus and our grandson enjoyed plenty of time outside.the house is located in a beautiful area close to walking routes, the village of Church Stretton has a supermarket and many independent cafes and shops. Shrewsbury is not too far away and we all enjoyed a visit to historic Ludlow on market day. We would definitely come back

  Reviewed by Rosemarie5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great place to stay: located right next to an A Road and easy access to plenty of natural attractions."

  Also really well stocked with amenities: a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer for chores and video games, boardgames and cards for playtime. Made for a great base whatever your plans and whatever the weather or time of year.

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Oct 2021

• "Perfect for our family reunion, both inside and outside in the garden."

  Everything we could have hoped for. Hope to book The Big Dingle again in a year or two for another family reunion but this time, also the smaller cottage next door. Charlotte and Kevin, the owners were so nice and helpful with the few questions we had. Location was great for the day trips we did in Shropshire. A nice pub conveniently about 2 minutes away with Church Stretton about 6 minutes away where we easily stocked up provisions and got very good fish & chips at the Fish Bar there one evening. Would highly recommend The Big Dingle.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★Oct 2021

• "A lovely spacious house with everything needed for your stay."

  Reviewed by Joan and Kevin5.0★Oct 2021

• "Fabulous location for national trust property’s ,well equipped,very stylish house"

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2021

• "We had a lovely family holiday in a lovely house."

  It had everything you would want in a holiday home. Both properties,Big Dingle and Little Dingle were spotless,gardens were lovely and well kept and ideal for children and adults alike, could not wish for more !

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2021

• "It was as my grandaughter said," its like being home from home"."

  Excellent in all departments, Hosts, house, garden, facilities and even a welcome pack. It is in our top ten.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2021

• "Well equipped, comfortable property with lovely garden."

  Would come back again if staying in the area.

  Reviewed by Anthony4.7★Jul 2021

• "The Big dingle is a great place to stay , well equipped, roomy , beautiful garden which is great for children, owners have made it playful for children to enjoy by supplying toys etc."

  The local area is lovely and worth a venture out.The owners are great always there if needed

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Jun 2021

• "Very well equipped holiday house."

  We were two couples but this would be perfect for extended family. The surrounding area is beautiful. Lovely countryside and lots of nice towns and National Trust properties. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2021

• "Beautiful property, very welcoming owners."

  Would definitely recommend this property

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Sep 2020

• "The property is very close to a very busy road ( the A49) and there are no footpaths only grass verges if you might like to walk to the pub etc."

  also this road is very noisy, other than these more or less minor issues its a great place to spend your holiday with plenty of room/s inside and large areas outside with good car parking.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Sep 2020

• "The Big Dingle was a fabulous house, set in beautifully tended gardens."

  The younger children loved the swings and exploring. The facilities were excellent and the 4 different living areas were all fully utilised from using the Xbox for the older children to peaceful reading in the conservatory. The beds were really comfortable and the bedding was high quality and clean. The whole house was spotless. Two ovens, range style gas hob, microwave, two fridges, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and separate dryer. Fantastic and again spotlessly clean. The owners were friendly and very helpful with local knowledge. Nearest small town of Church Stretton is lovely and we did all of our shopping there. I would definitely recommend a stay in this beautiful house.

  Reviewed by Ina5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely home and garden we could see that much thought had gone into getting things just right for our stay."

  Owners are friendly and approachable. We very much look forward to returning some day.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Aug 2020

• "A wonderful, very large property in a beautiful part of the country."

  The living areas, in particular, are extremely spacious with lots of room for a family gathering. The house is extremely well-equipped with an abundance of crockery, cutlery, glasses and every kitchen utensil you could wish for. The house is decorated and furnished to an incredibly high standard - I have stayed in many holiday homes but this is, without doubt, the most beautifully furnished and most comfortable. The outdoor space is also quite rare; a very large, well maintained, mature garden surrounds the property - brilliant for the adults as well as the children! The owners are very friendly and helpful and gave us some excellent recommendations for places to visit as well as a very generous welcome pack. The house is set back from a fairly busy 50mph road and there is no pavement so walking out from the property, with young children, would be quite difficult. There is also a railway line which runs very close to the property. Neither of these bothered our party at all as the beauty and comfort of the house and its grounds far outweighed road noise etc. We made good use of dining at The Pound Inn, which is within a mile of the property, and serves lovely, affordable food. The fire bowl, within the garden of the house, and extensive outdoor seating area was also well used for BBQs etc. Given the opportunity we would definitely return to this fabulous house in such a lovely part of the country.

  Reviewed by Marie5.0★Aug 2020

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