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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
93 Customer Reviews
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"What a lovely, lovely cottage, and we have stayed in many!"
! Super comfy beds, lovely and clean and a great welcome basket. Owners are really friendly and helpful too if you see them about on the farm. Everything in the cottage you could need and really dog friendly too with a fully enclosed garden. About 15 mins south of Shrewsbury which was a really lovely town. Would definitely recommend a stay here and we hope to be back
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"Wonderful property with a fantastic welcome pack."
Stunning location with plenty to see and do locally. Really comfortable beds and very quiet.
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"This was our second time at Virginia Cottage and we loved it as much as our first time."
It is such a cosy and comfortable house and so very quiet. We’ll definitely be back because Shropshire is a great place to visit with lots to see and do and Virginia Cottage is just the perfect base.
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"The cottage was lovely, had all the amenities, and was well placed for local places of interest."
The welcome pack was much appreciated. The people are very friendly and helpful. I was grateful for the safe enclosed area for my dog. Altogether a very pleasant experience.
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"Delightful in all aspects - very cosy and clean, beautifully decorated, and everything worked!"
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"Lovely cottage with all the amenities."
The hosts were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely book again.
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"A very comfortable cottage containing everything you could wish for."
The directions to the cottage were excellent. The owners provided a welcome hamper and were helpful when I had difficulty finding the WiFi password. An informative and useful guide was left in an easy to find position.
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"Very hospitable and we would highly recommend the place , and will definitely return"
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"A beautiful cottage in a peaceful village, just what we needed."
Will hopefully return to make more memories.
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"An enjoyable holiday in an excellent cottage that was comfortable, clean and well equipped."
The owners have certainly made this a cottage to be recommended. This was our first visit and hopefully will not be our last.
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"An excellent cottage ."
Always very clean and very well equipment. The cottage is very comfortable.with a cosy lounge and high quality furnishings . The bedding and towels are also of good quality. . always warm and lots of hot water.
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"We had a lovely stay at the cottage."
The property was beautifully presented, warm, clean and everything (and more) you would need for a holiday. Will definitely be back if we are in that area again.
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"Everything was outstanding, the cottage was clean & set up, during our stay the family were excellent offering good information on places to visit, trains ect."
We could not have had a better cottage or family support, whilst we would have no hesitation in future booking at this venue or recommending this cottage for a visit to this area. Geoff
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"Fantastic property, so well equipped and comfortable."
Highly recommend
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"Property was easy to find with owners' instructions, well presented, well equipped, well heated (November stay) and everything worked very well."
Plenty of space for the three of us. Easy access with car parking right in front of the door. Thanks very much!
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"The holiday accommodation was very easy and relaxing, the owner rang us before arrival as there was a major flooding issue and we were not sure whether we would even be able to stay there but the owner went out their way to work out a possible route and kept us in the loop."
We appreciate there kindness. When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised with a gorgeous welcome pack. Then accommodation was lovely
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"Virginia cottage is in a lovely rural setting with accessible walks around the village The cottage is well equipped and very warm and comfortable."
Owners very welcoming. Great for visiting National Trust properties in the area and Ironbridge. Will be happy to stay again.
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"Exceptional."
One of the best Sykes cottages we have stayed at. Comfortable, well equipped, well presented. Can't think of a single thing I would change.
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"We enjoyed a lovely week in this very comfortable cottage."
It was well equipped , the bed was comfortable, the water hot, and the shower powerful! It is situated in a very quiet village but is still close to main routes for visiting places of interest. We visited all the different attractions of the Ironbridge Gorge which took all week so we will have to make a return visit to see other attractions.
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"Had a great time here !"
Owners even leant me a fan to combat the hot weather. Just two items I would like to find there .... A sieve for cooking, and a handrail in the shower on the wall opposite the shower apparatus. Holding the part that adjusts the water can be difficult with your back to the shower. Otherwise a nice place to stay !
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"Wonderful cottage, delightful hospitality pack, I had problems with advancing the heating one evening , but the wood burner was gorgeous."
Lots of lovely walks around the village. Quite and peaceful for the majority of the time. I’m ok with farm noises, my family were not. This next comment comes from experience. I ran my own bed and breakfast for 16 years. The cottage would benefit from a deep clean and flowers in the tubs next season, I believe that this would take it to the next level , splendid! Thank you for the wonderful stay. Sorry I couldn’t find a pen or I would have written in the book .
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"What a fantastic stay we had, thank you!"
Everything had been thought of & was easily accessible, a lovely generous welcome basket of goodies was awaiting us and I felt that so much care & attention to detail had gone into the cottage. It was very clean & tidy. We had some great days out in the nearby area & made the most of our time away, thank you so much for a lovely stay.
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"Fantastic cottage, superbly equipped, loads of information, beautiful decor, very nice welcome basket and pint of milk Just a little general maintenance needed (curtain tie backs and toothbrush holder hanging off the wall/loose) and the sofas were a bit saggy/uncomfortable."
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"Very helpful host, high quality linen and fittings."
Well tailored welcome pack. Very good notes on how to use the cottage facilities and the local area. Would definitely stay again.
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"Lovely cottage."
Very comfortable. Well equipped. Great outside seating areas . Good location in quiet village.
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"Lovely and spacious, cosy and welcoming property."
Good base for exploring the Shropshire countryside.
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"Well over ten years since we last stayed here but standards were still as high"
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"Beautiful area, tastefully decorated cottage, spacious and nicely laid out."
Plenty of crockery, pots and pans. Huge soft plush towels. Nice deep bath and powerful shower. Owners perfect.
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"Absolutely lovely property, with everything you need and more for a relaxing stay."
Lovely welcome gift which was unexpected but very kind! The property was immaculate and a great utility room for keeping outdoor shoes etc. Loved the enclosed garden for our dog ! The surroundings were beautiful and very peaceful.
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"Had a thoroughly lovely stay."
Shame there are no views from the cottage. Great base for exploring the delightful county of Shropshire.
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"Virginia Cottage is just fabulous."
It has everything you could wish for, and more! It is so comfy and in such a quiet area, perfect for a relaxing holiday. There are lovely walks from the doorstep and lots of interesting places to visit just a short drive away. I would highly recommend it and will hopefully have another holiday here in the not too distant future. Thank you for everything.
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"Beautiful cottage."
Very clean. Beautifully presented. Very comfortable. We have used self catering for over 30 years and this is one of the best places we have stayed. However, only a patio at the back and no view, but that is only a drawback for some.
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"Really lovely cottage, friendly host would definitely recommend."
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"Once again the cottage was perfect for our needs we hope to return again"
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"5* rating for this Cottage ."
Our 2 day stay was perfect and we will be back to stay again visiting family . Cosy, clean and had such lovely touches like fluffy towels , a welcome pack and throws over sofas . Log fire was very lovely too after a 5 mile walk up on the hills. Thank you Penney and Henry .
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"Couldn’t ask for more"
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"The cottage was exactly as described and more, a beautiful location, the owners Penny & Henry were fantastic, not intrusive at all, but there if you needed advice, the accommodation had everything you could need, would recommend the Riverside restaurant a short drive or taxi ride away pet friendly and great food."
Thank you.
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"We really enjoyed our stay in Virginia Cottage."
It is light, airy, comfortable and feels very welcoming - in fact we like everything about it. We also enjoy it's rural location on a working farm. This was our second visit and we are already planning our third.
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"Virginia Cottage is a great place to stay, it's in an ideal position to visit so many interesting places."
As soon as we arrived at the cottage, we loved everything about it. Its a spacious, comfortable and clean place to stay. We also loved the decor and the furnishings. It was really nice to have a garden with seating as well as it being secure for our little dog. The beds were so comfortable which was a bonus for us as so many cottages we have stayed in have such uncomfortable beds. The kitchen was very well equipped, there were plenty nice fluffy towels, lots hot water and great shower. Thank you also for the little gifts, really nice thought. We shall love to return one day as still so much to see in a beautiful part of the country. The owners were really helpful, thank you. Angela, Trevor and Harley Davis August 2022
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"Virginia Cottage is a delightful, full of character property."
We had a lovely stay and loved the village location; ideal for dog walking. The cottage was extremely well appointed and the kitchen was fully equipped. Penney, the owner was very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the thoughtful welcome pack. Thank you for a relaxing break.
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"Absolutely first class property no complaints whatsoever ."
The owners were very friendly and made you feel very welcome. The patios are very secure for our sausage dog . Would definitely book again if staying in that area.
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"We had a lovely stay at Virginia Cottage."
The cottage itself was well equipped, and in the hot weather, it was great having the patio doors and outside space. Acton Burnell is a beautiful village, and it was a good location for exploring the area. We would definitely like to stay again
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"Virginia Cottage was by far the most well decorated, comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage we have stayed in."
Location is wonderful for exploring Shropshire. The owners are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make the holiday memorable and successful. Cannot rate it highly enough
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"Lovely property in a great location."
Easy to get to all Shropshire attractions. Host's were sincerely warm and welcoming, lovely people. Cottage catered for all of our needs and sits well in the pretty village with walks from the door to the church and castle. Would highly recommend
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"We had a lovely relaxing holiday in Virginia Cottage."
It was very well equipped, comfortable and felt like home from home. Because the weather was good we were able to enjoy sitting out on the patio. There were a couple of circular walks which we did straight from the cottage, and it was based centrally to be able to easily explore the Shropshire Hills. We received a warm welcome from Penny and Henry who were on hand if needed. We can highly recommend a stay here.
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"Brilliant place ."
Has everything you need.Henry and Penney and family are lovely people and excellent hosts .Nothing too much trouble.First class in every way
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"A very enjoyable weeks stay."
Cottage well situated for travelling to the many attractions. The accommodation is spacious and nicely decorated. We found the cottage well equipped, clean and tidy. It was nice to sit outside in the sun in privacy. Henry the farmer and owner was very welcoming and friendly. We would certainly recommend the cottage and may go back sometime.
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"Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location."
We would definitely go back in the future.
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"Virginia Cottage was extremely comfortable and well equipped and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there."
The surrounding Shropshire countryside is lovely and we would definitely like to stay there again.
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"The owners welcome basket and greeting was superb."
Been 20 years since my Dad holidayed, they were made up. The whole cottage was beautifully furnished, warm and cosy with everything you needed within. Great location too!
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"This property is one of the best we have stayed in."
Exceptionally clean everywhere (aside from the microwave which we didn't use anyway) and tastefully furnished throughout. It is spacious and there is plenty of outdoor space for the dog which is enclosed. There is parking right outside the front door which is convenient. The wifi was great and they left a really lovely welcome hamper for our arrival. The owners were friendly and accommodating. Even though it is a working farm it was generally always really quiet. You can walk into the village where there is a small shop and a few nice dog walks. Kitchen is a good size with good storage. The bedrooms were beautifully decorated and a decent size. The log burner was just perfect for those cold days. It was really nice to have access to outdoor space from the main bedroom via the patio door. The property is very private and the owners although nearby gave us our privacy. Acton Burnell Castle is a short walk away and well worth a visit. I would definitely stay here again and can certainly recommend staying here you will find the photos don't do the accommodation justice as it certainly exceeded our expectations. Thank you to the owners for being so accommodating with us, we had a wonderful stay.
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"Really great stay at Virginia Cottage!"
The external pictures dont do it justice as very cute from the front! Penney the owner was great and was on hand if we needed. Lovely warm cosy cottage and very quiet although on a working farm could have done with a couple more nights the nights went very quickly. Lovely castle on the doorstep too!
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"Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed"
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our short break at Virginia cottage."
It is cosy and comfortable, beautifully furnished and extremely well equipped. We will return.
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"Virginia Cottage is clean, warm, comfortable & spacious."
The hosts are friendly & helpful providing a lovely welcome box & everything you could need in the cottage. It's in a small, quiet village with easy access to Shrewsbury, Church Stretton & Bridgnorth. I recommend this cottage & will certainly book again.
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"Really excellent accommodation and so friendly and helpful."
Would like to return.
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"Probably the best holiday cottage we have stayed in."
Extremely well equiped. Friendly but unobtrusive owner. Lovely quiet area. Great welcome pack.
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"We found the cottage easily from the directions given."
It was extremely comfortable and clean, nice and warm and well furnished. The owner was pleasant and helpful and easy to chat to. On arrival we were nicely surprised to receive a welcome hamper with some useful items, very thoughtful. The local area was most enjoyable and mostly peaceful and the property was within easy driving of the main towns and for buying essentials and we had a good time exploring the picturesque Shropshire countryside.
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"Virginia cottage is absolutely beautiful."
Well furnished with everything that you need. Penney and Henry can't do enough for you, they are lovely. We would definitely return, we loved it!!
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"We had a great stay at Virginia Cottage."
The cottage was of a high standard and there was everything you could possibly need available. We visited a variety of interesting nearby places and completed several local walks. It was a most enjoyable week with exceptionally good weather. Very many thanks to Penney and Henry
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"The cottage was very well presented, clean and had everything you could expect."
The area is very rural and quiet,
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"Delightful cottage."
.. Penney and Henry have thought of everything... and nothing too much trouble for them... They are available at all times but never intrusive Sadly we had to leave mid week because of Health reasons ... ... Penney and Henry leave a booklet of information and cover everything you need to know Only problem we had was how to turn the cooker on never used a cooker like that before... we only used the top so never worked the oven we ate out mostly only had breakfast in
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"Virginia Cottage is beautiful, clean, comfortable and has everything you would need for a staycation."
It is part of a working farm and the surrounding countryside is spectacular. Ideally situated near Church Stretton, Ludlow and Shrewsbury with easy access to the Shropshire Hills and the A5 taking you into Wales. We enjoyed our week in this lovely cottage, despite some unsettled weather. We can definitely recommend this cottage and hope to visit again soon.
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"Excellent cottage, Have all ready told family and friends about the cottage and area and if they are looking to go away this would be a brilliant place to stay."
Very clean with everything you need for home comforts
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"Having stayed in quite a few holiday cottages over the years, I can honestly say that Virginia Cottage was one of the best, if not THE best, I have ever experienced."
It was extremely well equipped, especially with kitchen items, wonderfully warm and spotlessly clean. The layout is very nice, with the kitchen/dining area connected to the lounge so that you're able to chat and socialise even if you're the one doing the cooking. It also has a wonderful wood burner. The owners are extremely helpful and friendly, and made us feel very welcome. I would absolutely recommend Virginia Cottage for a relaxing break in pretty countryside.
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"Lovely accommodation."
Always nice and warm to come back to and beautifully furnished.
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"Lovely cosy bungalow, dog friendly and well equipped."
The cottage is on a working farm in a little rural village with lovely countryside walks. Church Stretton is half an hour away and Shrewbury is less than a hour. Great for trips into Wales too.
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"The garden furniture was packed away while we where staying there this could of been done before or afterwards."
Also a shoot went on at the property and in the evening some Avent going on to be woke up by loud talking and banging on car doors this all on the last night otherwise the cottage was cosy, the roads where not very good for getting to the property.
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"Excellent cottage,very well equipped and very comfortable."
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"The Double bed is a spring mattress."
This meant that if either of us moved in bed we disturbed the other person. A memory foam bed would of been much better.
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"The quality of everything in the cottage was exceptional."
The owners were friendly and most helpful. We would have no reservations about recommending the cottage. The location was ideal for our needs and we enjoyed exploring the locality.
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"Lovely cottage lovely area shame there is no pub there."
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"The cottage is on a working farm in a lovely village."
It is great for exploring the Shropshire countryside with it's rolling fields and hills or Wales. The cottage is well equipped and very comfy with a great garden area and all on one level. Dogs are welcome, with large rugs provided to cover the two sofa's so the whole family can relax together. There is a log burner in the open plan livingroom/kitchen but we have never used it as the cottage is always nice and warm. Ideal for families or just the two of us and the dog.
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"Beautiful part of the world."
Brought back memories of my younger years in Surrey.
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"Quiet rural location."
Warm and cosy place to stay. Some very thoughtful touches. Information folder very comprehensive and exceedingly helpful. Highly recommend this cottage.
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"Nice property"
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"Well appointed cottage would recommend to anyone who likes a rural break"
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"Cottage very warm for a winter holiday good furnishings bed comfortable and outside space would be lovely in warmer weather."
Good dog walking and very convenient for visiting the attractions in the area. Only problem we had was cooker hob markings not clear took a couple of tries to work them out. Would go back if we wanted another holiday in the area. Little shop not far away for newspaper etc was a bonus to us.
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"A lovely ,clean , warm and comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of Shropshire ..."
A lovely ,clean , warm and comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of Shropshire , ideal for exploring this lovely county
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"Virginia Cottage is a lovely cottage and very well appointed."
This was a short weekend break for us and I am today booking to return again next year for a whole week to explore the countryside. There was lots more to do in the area that I had not appreciated.
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, it was well equipped and comfortable."
The surrounding area was lovely and has lots to see and do.
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"Lovely cottage."
Very cosy and perfect for our needs. Everything there that you needed. Would highly recommend.
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"One of the best cottages we have stayed in."
Owners next door couldn’t have done more to make us welcome. Comfortable, cosy and beautifully presented. Easy to use log burner and extremely comfortable bed. Excellent shower and enclosed garden for the dog. Would definitely recommend and book again.
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"Mum & I had a fabulous week at Virginia Cottage."
We used it as a base to visit National Trust properties. So many things to see & do & all within a short drive. The cottage was superb - extremely well equipped, warm, comfortable & spotlessly clean. Our hosts, Penney & Henry made us feel very welcome & we hope to return at some point.
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"Very cosy and comfortable cottage"
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"Photos don’t do this cottage justice."
Far exceeded our expectations for a family Christmas. Whilst 2 adults stayed here, there were 4 of us & two little children each day. Plenty of sitting room space and the kitchen more than coped with the hectic demands of cooking a family Christmas lunch, with absolutely everything we needed to hand. The bedroom was extremely comfortable and there are quality soft furnishings throughout the cottage. 10/10 in every aspect, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you.
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"The cottage is on a working farm so you do hear the farming vehicles in the yard opposite."
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"Relaxing holiday, cottage comfortable, well equipped, owners very friendly."
Area very rural good for walks. Had to travel to nearest town. would go back for another visit.
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"This is an excellent holiday cottage."
It is extremely well equipped and decorated to a very high standard. We had a great time and plan to return soon.
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"Had a lovely relaxing break, cottage was fabulous!"
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"A very lovely cottage on a farm."
My son loved seeing the tractors on the farm. The cottage was like home from home with everything you could ever need. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Thank you for an amazing stay
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"Excellent owners, willing to helpin any way if needed."
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"We had a fantastic we took our 2 grandsons with who thought the cottage was fantastic and when could they come again."
Well thats prays from a 7 and 8 year ol. Plus nanny and pops enjoyed it to lovely setting nice and peacefull but close to lots of things to do with the children.fab
Summary
- All ground floor
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
- Utility/cloakroom with belfast sink and WC
- Well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with dining area and french windows to rear patio
- Comfortable sitting room with woodburner and french doors to front patio.
- Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD player, WiFi
- All fuel and power and initial supply of logs inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair on request
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Front and rear private patios with chiminea, garden furniture and BBQ, walks available on farm
- One small well-behaved dog by arrangement
- Sorry, no smoking
- Small shop 2 mins walk, pub (serving good food) 4 miles
- Note: This property is situated on a working farm and there may be some tractor and machinery noise at certain times of the year.
The property
A superb conversion of a former barn, Virginia Cottage is situated on a working farm on the edge of Acton Burnell in this peaceful and undiscovered area of Shropshire.
Detached and built of traditional local brick, the cottage offers accommodation of a very high standard being tastefully decorated in a contemporary yet cosy style.
It is light and airy throughout and there are French doors opening onto two private patio areas where guests can relax with a glass of wine on warm summer evenings.
The owners live at the farm and personally welcome visitors.
A perfect retreat to 'get away from it all' and explore the hidden delights of Shropshire!
About the location
ACTON BURNELL
Much Wenlock 7.5 miles; Church Stretton 8.5 miles; Shrewsbury 7 miles.
The pretty little village of Acton Burnell is set in rolling farmland a few miles from Shrewsbury and takes its name from Robert Burnell, famous for building the lovely castle and church here in the 13th Century. There are lovely walks along the local paths and bridleways and many Shropshire attractions are within easy driving distance, including the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, Attingham Park, the market towns of Much Wenlock and Church Stretton, and of course, Shrewsbury itself. With its Castle, museums and Abbey and lovely half-timbered buildings, Shrewsbury is a delightful town to visit and offers a wealth of shops and restaurants.
currently EV charging is not possible, but please contact the owner to see if special arrangements can be made
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute