Borrowers Cottage

60 Customer Reviews

• "Only criticism was poor water pressure, which also affected the shower which ran hot and cold."

  Everything else was excellent, clean comfortable house, well equipped, comfortable beds. Owners easy tocontact and efficient.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday at Borrower's Cottage. Our plumber has now rectified the hot water issue and the shower is now working normally. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.4★Oct 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again."

  Great location for exploring Shropshire and the local area.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2024

• "We loved Borrowers Cottage, perfectly situated for all we wanted to do in the area, very well equipped and spotlessly clean."

  Easy parking a real bonus, would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Aug 2024

• "We recently stayed at Borrowers Cottage in Condover, and it was a fantastic experience."

  The cottage is charming and well-maintained, blending rustic character with modern comfort. The hosts were incredibly welcoming, even providing a thoughtful welcome bottle of wine, milk and biscuits. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Shropshire countryside and nearby Shrewsbury. I highly recommend Borrowers Cottage for a peaceful and relaxing getaway!

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Aug 2024

• "Great cottage."

  Great location

  Reviewed by Dev5.0★Jul 2024

• "Our only problem was lack of mobile access although we were able to access email and WhatsApp through WiFi."

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Jul 2024

• "Owner was approachable and on hand Very enjoyable no problems"

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2024

• "A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village, ideal for exploring the surrounding area of Shrewsbury and Ironbridge."

  Lovely rustic feel. (Low beams in places), but with all mod cons. Clean, comfy beds, fully equipped, log burner and secluded outdoor space ideal for morning coffee. Hosts were easy to contact, friendly and very helpful also a lovely surprise of welcome treats of wine, biscuits and fresh milk. We will definitely return, would heartily recommend.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jun 2024

• "Owner very kind at checking how we were during the week and if anything needed at any time."

  So much thought gone into equipping the cottage to a very high standard. It is important to emphasize the low beams in the smaller bedroom and over the bath.( We had no problem but anyone over 5'10" might have!)

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely comfortable cottage with off road parking"

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fantastic location and beautiful stay in Borrowers Cottage, would definitely return if going back to the area, thank you Ro a wonderful hostess for making our stay memorable."

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Jan 2024

• "A quaint old cottage, full of character, which has been thoughtfully updated to provide lovely cosy accommodation."

  In a super quiet but very handy village location, close to Shrewsbury and Attingham Park (NT) but also not far (c. 35 mins drive) from Powis Castle and the Shropshire Hills area for Cardingmill and Stiperstones. Stokesay Castle and Ironbridge are also good places to visit. The cottage is warm and cosy with excellent kitchen facilities. We appreciated the beautiful vase of roses in the window, the wine and goodies on our arrival and the Christmas decorations. The owner was exceptionally attentive and kind. We loved our stay. I can't recommend the cottage highly enough.

  Reviewed by Heather4.7★Dec 2023

• "Ro Hunter our host was wonderful and provided us with a lovely welcome pack,fabulous cottage!"

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely property with original features."

  The ceilings are low but this is stated in the description. As with another reviewer I would have found it useful to have a washing machine as we were there two weeks, although I can see there is limited places to put one. Ro was great at keeping in touch and messaged to check we were OK.

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Feb 2023

• "We had a wonderful week at Borrowers Cottage."

  Ro was a very thoughtful host, we especially loved the treats we found on arrival at the cottage. We had brilliant sunny weather which allowed us to enjoy lots of walking in the local area. The views from both Lyth Hill and Carding Mill Valley are amazing and the snowdrops along the woodland walk at Attingham Park were lovely. We visited Ludlow on Saturday and had fun strolling round the local market. The cottage is in a brilliant location with so many lovely places to visit not far away. We enjoyed lighting the wood burner each evening and ate in most nights (the kitchen is well equipped to prepare your own meals) but can throughly recommend the food at Dorrington Horseshoes, the pub in the next village. My husband had the roast of the day and I had pie of the day, both very tasty and served with lots of fresh veg. Thank you Ro for sharing your lovely cottage. It was a joy to return to each evening.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2023

• "We loved our stay at Borrowers Cottage, it was cosy and homey which was just what we wanted."

  We would 100% stay again. It would of been nice to have a washing machine as we were there for 2 weeks and had to go to laundry matts, the shower is coming off the wall and the stair case is quite rickity which may be dangerous for others in the future. Other than this we couldn’t of enjoyed our stay more, thank you :)

  Reviewed by Molly4.7★Nov 2022

• "Great little cottage , very clean in a good location, the village is beautiful and very friendly people, had some great walks not far from the cottage."

  Log burner and beds great , very very quite ,and love the Owl that comes hooting at night for a wile. Yes the water pressure is a little low ,but who wants to rush it on holiday. WE would stay and probably will next year again.

  Reviewed by Bryan5.0★Oct 2022

• "Such a beautiful quaint little cottage in a sleepy location."

  It was perfect for myself and husband and our toddler. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring our surroundings and cosying up in the cottage of an evening cooking a nice meal. All of the cooking facilities were great- the kitchen has everything you need. Only complaint was the shower pressure but it really wasn’t a big deal just for a short stay. I would highly recommend Borrowers cottage for anyone wanting to stay in Shropshire.

  Reviewed by Lucinda4.7★Jul 2022

• "The location was perfect close to a number of eating out options and for exploring nearby countryside and attractions."

  The cottage was well equipped, including a dish washer! However the shower head was under performing, needs to be replaced. If we plan to visit the area again we would certainly book Borrowers Cottage again.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2022

• "The owner left lovely gifts upon our arrival, wine, brownies, and a useful book of recommendations."

  We had been in touch prior to our visit. Everything was perfect for us but as the owner stressed in the advertisement, if you had problems going up and down stairs it would be tricky and the beams are low. These things are stated. We had a wonderful stay regardless of the weather, which we were able to dodge.

  Reviewed by Eileen4.4★Jun 2022

• "A wonderful, well equipped accommodation."

  Perfect location for our needs and will book again.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2022

• "Fantastic a little gem indeed, love to go back if we get round to it , lovely lady, Mrs Ro Hunter we did meet her ,she called at the cottage before we left, very old property loved it and what the owners had done to it as well ,good job , old property have a lot of character, mind some of the door frame s bit low but , But otherwise no problem."

  Good place to park the car right at the end of the cottage by the garage at the end of a quiet lane, only a few cottages up there, quiet, indeed, happy holiday s

  Reviewed by Hywel4.4★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage, very clean, comfortable and well presented."

  Lots of walks from the doorstep and even more available via short drive / bus trip to Church Stretton (some epic views, wild horses etc). Shrewsbury was 15 mins on the bus in the other direction, which was also a nice day out. Really good location, quiet but easy to access. Lots of very nice pubs around for food (Ryton / Dorrington are walkable).

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2021

• "We were looking for somewhere quiet to get away for a few days."

  The cottage is located in a pretty historic village, in a quiet spot away from the main road which is just what we wanted. It's very close to Shrewsbury, only less than 10 mins drive away, great base to explore beautiful shropshire. The host was very nice, ensured we had what we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the lovely cottage. Felt sad that we had to leave.

  Reviewed by Mimi4.7★Jun 2021

• "Borrowers Cottage is a little gem, its quaint, comfortable, exceptionally clean and very well equipped, Ro Hunter was a fantastic owner leaving lots of goodies i."

  E wine, cakes, flowers and milk and was very attentive without being intrusive. The cottage is situated in a small village with church bells ringing on the hour which I loved! I would definitely recommend this cottage for a very relaxing comfortable break.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★May 2021

• "A lovely cottage that is the perfect place to relax."

  The courtyard was ideal for breakfast and having a glass of wine in the evening. Everything is really clean and all covid measures in place. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Apr 2021

• "This cottage is really homely and very well equipped."

  Everywhere was super clean and the owner had left a bottle of wine, cake, milk AND fresh flowers for us. This landlady clearly goes the extra mile and also texted a couple of times to make sure everything was fine. The cottage provided the perfect base for our walking holiday. It was comfortable and quiet. We definitely recommend it.

  Reviewed by Frederique4.7★Apr 2021

• "Super comfy bed."

  Great proximity to places of interest ie. Shrewsbury/Shropshire Hills. Lovely, quiet rural location.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Apr 2021

• "Cleanest cottage we've ever stayed in!"

  Milk/coffee/cake/wine ready for us on arrival which was a lovely touch. Owners checked we were OK without ever being obtrusive, and provided a reminder about the bins. The cottage is cosy and comfortable without ever feeling cramped, and very well equipped - possibly the nicest cottage we've stayed in over the past 25+ years!

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Oct 2020

• "A beautiful and very quirky cottage in a very lovely village."

  Bit of an odd layout upstairs but it adds to the character and charm of the cottage.

  Reviewed by Annetta5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely homely cottage with everything you could need for a break away."

  Condover is so quiet yet only a couple of miles from Shrewsbury. Other places to visit would be Church Stratton, Ironbridge and Attingham Park. The host was very communicative and friendly.

  Reviewed by James4.7★Sep 2020

• "Beautifully furnished and exceptionally clean."

  The cottage was very well equipped; the only one we've been to with both a teapot and tea cosy! We were able to use a garage for our bikes which was useful.

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.7★Sep 2020

• "The cottage was lovely and immaculately presented with every possible amenity catered for, even a welcome pack so we were able to have a nice cup of tea and coffee when arrived."

  The location was peaceful and quiet but with easy driving access across Shropshire. I have nothing negative to say about either the cottage or owner, the location or Sykes Holidays. All have been fantastic.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Aug 2020

• "Borrowers Cottage is probably the best equipped and provisioned cottage we've ever rented."

  Wanted for nothing and absolutely immaculate. Very quiet and comfortable; we have no negative comments! The village squire of old decreed that there would not be a pub in the village, but there is a social club, and the stewards and regulars are very welcoming and helpful. Lots of great food to be had in the restaurants and pubs in the area. Easy drive from Condover to Shrewsbury and other beautiful locations in Shropshire.

  Reviewed by Laurence5.0★Aug 2020

• "Ro was a most welcoming host and the cottage was beautifully clean with not a spot of dust anywhere, just how I like it!"

  The welcome cakes quickly disappeared and were delicious. The cottage was well equipped and very quaint, but not far from amenities such as a large Sainsburys just up the road and right next door to the Shrewsbury Park and Ride. Even the low doors didn't prove too much of a challenge to us being vertically challenged, and we would love to return. Little touches like fresh flowers on the windowsill and toiletries in the bathroom were nice too. The yard was lovely on a sunny afternoon to paint in, relaxing, listening to the children chattering in the adjoining garden. Perfect little cottage in the heart of the countryside.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Aug 2019

• "The owner came to meet us on arrival and was really friendly."

  The owner sent a text message to check all was ok the following day and to make contact if we needed anything further during our stay. The cottage is small but perfect for our family of three. Our 12 year old enjoyed the single bedroom being private and with access to wifi was a bonus! The cottage had everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay including a well equipped kitchen. The area is quiet and peaceful with a small post office selling some bits and bobs and an excellent butcher shop within walking distance to the cottage. We would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet location but within easy travelling distance to lots of local attractions.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Aug 2019

• "A wonderfully warm welcome by the lovely host Ro."

  We had a lovely welcome pack of milk, wine and little cakes. We were so impressed with this cottage. Everything about it is of hotel standard and top quality - Ro has very good taste! Absolutely spotlessly clean. So many thoughtful touches and extremely well equipped. Everything you could need in the kitchen if you decide to cook. Also for our convenience the kitchen cupboards contained tea, coffee, and all sorts of condiments. There is a cute little courtyard garden. Parking is easy, you have your own parking space. There is a TV and DVD player with a selection of DVD's there is also a good selection of books and also a CD player and CD's. There is Wi-Fi which worked well. The dining room is lovely, when we ate it felt like our own restaurant. It was very peaceful and quiet here, we slept well. The beds were very comfy with luxurious quality bed linens and quilts. This is a traditional cottage with low doorways and beams, surprisingly my 6'3" husband coped well! The only tricky bit was the shower beam, as the shortest in my family I was the only one that didn't have to duck under it to take a shower! The stairs are steep, particularly the ones to the single bedroom, but this bedroom with it's own staircase was perfect for our teenager who liked to have her own space. But I wouldn't recommend the single bedroom for small children as the stairs are steeper with slippery polished wood treads. A washing machine would have been more useful than a dishwasher which we didn't use. The village has a post office where we bought eggs and also Bert the Butchers (1 minute walk) where we regularly bought delicious bacon for our breakfasts. It was such a treat to stay here and were sad to leave!

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Aug 2019

• "Borrower’s Cottage is a truly beautiful and quaint cottage."

  The little staircases and attic rooms are lovely, and we had such a great time staying there. The only drawback to our stay is there is no washing machine. Other that that I would highly recommend and will definitely stay here again if I am ever close by.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Jun 2019

• "Beautiful,clean,spacious,comfortable cottage in a great location with off road parking."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Highly recommend. Will definitely be booking again . Thank you.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2019

• "This is a true cottage with some low doorways and beams and narrow staircases but they all add to the atmosphere of the cottage."

  The location is good for access to main roads. Cottage clean and the owner very helpful and caring, leaving easter eggs for my young son and some wine.

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Apr 2019

• "The pictures to this cottage are lovely yet do not do Borrowers cottage the full justice it deserves!"

  Upon arrival, my expectations were exceeded. No picture can portray just how unique, quaint, quiet and refined your holiday will be, nor define the historic atmosphere of the immediate area. The church can be seen from the windows to the rear and a thoughtful and unitrusive chime of the hour bells help coordinate the day! Being introduced and welcomed by Ro, the owner was great. Such a very kind and welcoming introduction and only lives 5 minutes away so, is on hand if needed and yet respectful of privacy. I am 5ft 8" and had no issues with head space so, don't be put off by the required health & Safety advice - it's an old cottage with two seperate staircases which gives added privacy to the second single bedroom. Located down a very quiet single cobbled lane, it is secluded yet has great parking for two cars. I have stayed in many cottages and this was spotlessly clean. I couldn't praise it more!

  Reviewed by Nova Elizabeth4.7★Apr 2019

• "I stayed at Borrowers Cottage with my 13yr old son for a week at half term."

  The cottage was beautiful and the location is idyllic. We couldn’t recommend highly enough - even the WiFi met my sons’s expectations! We will definitely return again - Shrewsbury, Church Stretton and surrounding areas are lovely.

  Reviewed by Ellie5.0★Feb 2019

• "This is a lovely cottage in an excellent location."

  We received a very warm welcome from the owner, along with a bottle of wine and tasty cakes. She even sent us a text the next morning to check if everything was alright once we had settled in. We thought this was exceptional and a really nice touch. The cottage was much more spacious than we had expected, with a good sized breakfast kitchen, lounge and separate dining room. Even a separate dressing room next to the master bedroom. We are both 5'6" and the cottage just fitted us! We could comfortably walk through all the doors and under the beams, without ducking. We can imagine this being a bit tiresome for taller visitors though. The shower over the bath, in particular has a very low beam, but with care, is still perfectly usable. The location suited us very well, being a small village, but within easy reach of main roads. Beautiful walks in the Shropshire hills, historic sites and gardens, and the industrial archaeology of Iron Bridge Gorge, all within half an hour's drive. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Kevin4.1★Aug 2018

• "Everything was just perfect ."

  .. landlady very friendly and helpful ..cottage just stunning .

  Reviewed by Henry5.0★Aug 2018

• "Little gem of a cottage tucked away up a quiet lane in the centre of the pretty village of Condover."

  Clean, well-equipped, friendly owners. Recommend.

  Reviewed by Iain5.0★Jul 2018

• "Borrowers cottage was very clean and comfortable and very well equipped, very quaint with low beams and sloping ceilings in the bedrooms."

  Ro met us and made us welcome with bread, milk and biscuits. The stairs were a bit steep but this is an old cottage so this is to be expected. Condover village has some lovely old buildings and a beautiful church and well situated in Shropshire for sightseeing and walks.

  Reviewed by Lesley4.4★Jun 2018

• "Well equipped cottage."

  Probably not suitable for tall people due to low beams, especially in shower. We are average size so not really a problem. A welcome pack awaited us which was very nice. We found the leather settees a bit uncomfortable and this is the only reason we would not return. Situated in a small village with a good butchers. The cottage is especially suited to various attractions in Shropshire. The cottage suited our needs for the weeks holiday which w enjoyed very much.

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Jun 2018

• "We appriciated the warm welcoming by the landlady."

  We missed a pub in the Village but that was absolutely the only negative

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was very nice and very convenient for the places we wanted to visit."

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★May 2018

• "What a beautiful restful cottage."

  The moment we walked through the door we immediately felt relaxed. The equipment etc. is of the highest standard. We have stayed in many rented holiday cottages etc. but this cottage definitely eclipsed all the others. Ro, the owner was a delight, so, so helpful. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2018

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Borrowers cottage."

  Ro greeted us at the cottage and explained briefly about the heating and so on. She had very kindly left us a welcome basket of some scones and jam and there was also milk and tea and coffee. The cottage is along a very quiet lane of about 5 houses and we very much appreciated the peace and quiet.. It was very comfortable and very clean and lovely to come back to in the evening and chill out in front of the fire It is very well equipped particularly in the kitchen and we catered for ourselves every evening on return. We found the Shropshire locals to be extremely helpful and friendly and Condover itself is very pretty. I particularly enjoyed the snowdrops in the churchyard - never seem so many. There is a big supermarket 10 mins away in Shrewsbury as well as a local shop in the village. Although we did the usual walks - Long Mynd, Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge plus a visit to beautiful Ludlow and Church Stretton we left feeling there was still plenty we hadn't had time to see and we will certainly return to Shropshire and Borrowers cottage. Thank you for your hospitality Ro.

  Reviewed by H5.0★Feb 2018

• "Beautiful cosy cottage, had everything you could need for a break away."

  Nice to be greated by the owner to hand the keys to us and explain bit and bobs about the cottage. A text to make sure we settled in ok was a nice personal touch too. We also thoroughly enjoyed the bread and scones that were left for us, plus milk in the fridge for a cup of tea after a long drive! Decor was lovely and felt comfortable and at home straight away. Even with snow falling outside we were warm and cosy thanks to the woodburner. What was also great was having the regular radiators on and being able to alter the temperature ourselves. Comfortable bed in the main bedroom and it was a nice touch to have a dressing table in the smaller spare room. Great warm and powerful shower. Well equipped kitchen. Sweet courtyard out the back. Peaceful and pretty village. Lots of interesting places to visit near by. Overall our stay was relaxing and we felt comfortable and welcomed at Borrwers cottage.

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Feb 2018

• "We found the owners to be very accommodating and friendly."

  As it was over the Christmas period they had gone to the trouble to decorate the living area tastefully which put us in a festive spirit. The cottage is comfortable and had every conceivable creature comfort as well as being clean and well decorated. This wasn't a holiday as such, we were visiting family in the village for the Christmas period and the siting of the cottage was ideal for our needs.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.8★Dec 2017

• "We loved everything about this cottage."

  Only grumble from low door height from six footer who kept hitting his head! Only reason we wouldn't come back is we like to visit new places. Family research was the main reason for staying in Condover as wheelwright ancestors lived there for many generations. Condover has kept it's village character and very many of it's old buildings.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Nov 2017

• "Borrowers cottage was a lovely place to stay, very well equipped and very clean!"

  The cottage is in a perfect location in Shropshire, close to national trust properties and amazing walks! There were scones and bread on arrival at the cottage and a warm welcome from the owner, who offered great advice about the local area! Fab holiday! I would definitely go back!

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Oct 2017

• "I'm very late in leaving this feedback - we stayed in the cottage in October 2017 - but wanted to share my very positive experience."

  Ro couldn't have been more helpful in her communications with me before and during our stay and it was nice to meet her on arrival with the keys and be shown around the property. Which is STUNNING by the way - the photos don't do it justice. I loved everything about it - the location, the peace and quiet, the style and quality of the décor, furnishings and fittings. We only stayed for a weekend for family reasons, but I could easily live there and hope to be back some time. The only drawback for my 6 foot 2 husband was the number of times he hit his head on the low door frames - despite the helpful warning signs! Thanks Ro - a fabulous place you have here.

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Sep 2017

• "Great personal service from the owner."

  She met us on arrival to explain where everything was. We rent every year and this is only the second time this has happened. The cottage was beautifully maintained and a real home from home. Would certainly consider using it again in the future. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Sep 2017

• "Borrower's Cottage is a high spec cottage which meets every need."

  The attention to detail is second to none. This is the best cottage we have stayed in (and we have stayed in quite a few!) We received a very warm welcome from the owner and enjoyed the delicious bread, scones and wine that were left for us. Nothing is too much trouble for her. We would highly recommend this cottage, and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Aug 2017

• "We have loved our magical holiday at Borrowers Cottage."

  The property is just perfect. The customer service and friendliness of Ro who owns the property has added to our relaxation and enjoyment. Thank you very much

  Reviewed by Carla5.0★Jul 2017

• "This was a very comfortable cottage in a quiet area with easy access to tourist attractions."

  The owner arrived promptly with the key and had left us tea milk bread scones etc. The cottage was very clean, comfortable and we would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Jun 2017

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