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"Wonderful - thank you so much for such a peaceful, restorative stay."
The Olde Drill House is lovely - toasty warm, stylish quirky décor, great kitchen facilities and general thoughtfulness. Ironbridge is so friendly (especially to dogs), and the Gorge Museums are endlessly fascinating. Thanks Julie and Stuart.
Reviewed by Mel5.0★Feb 2025
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"This is a fabulous property in an amazing location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
The property is well equipped and comfortable as well as cosy. The furniture in the lounge is different to that in the photographs but, in my opinion, it is more cosy now. When we stayed it was decorated for Christmas and the christmas tree was stunning.
Although parking and manoeuvring can be tricky and the road is steep, this is clearly explained in the listing so you are aware of what to expect.
We would have found cooker instructions useful but there didn't seem to be any. Also, one of the glass cooking dishes was badly chipped on the handle and one of our party received a bad cut. In addition, one of the stair handrails is loose and needs repairing. We do appreciate that owners are not always made aware of such issues and are usually quick to respond and address them.
Having said all that, we would definitely still recommend the property and stay again as it is really lovely and there's lots to see and do in the area.
Reviewed by Janine4.7★Dec 2024
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"The cottage was comfortable with a few drawbacks."
Access is a nightmare, being up a very steep, narrow road with sharp bends, only suitable for small vehicles. Despite being promoted as dog-friendly there is no garden or local access to grassed areas. Uneven steps on a number of levels inside the cottage render it unsuitable for small children or those with a mobility problem. On the positive side the locals we met were extremely friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Dec 2024
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"We had a lovely stay at the Olde Drill House with our French bulldog."
The accommodation is surprisingly big and the location to the Main Street is ideal. You can see the bridge from the window.
We found that the owners were very hands off so if we’d had a problem, there was no contact number which we’ve not experienced before.
If you are a light sleeper, you may struggle here as the church is right next to the property and the bells chime very randomly throughout the night.
There is no garden so our dog had to go to the toilet on the road outside the front door which wasn’t ideal especially as next door told me she has an aggressive Rottweiler in her house which may “go for” our dog so we felt we needed to be very careful.
The garage is tiny so we had to park up the road which is a very steep hill. We decided not to use the car as it felt like a hassle with the narrow, hilly roads.
It was a lovely break away and we would definitely visit Ironbridge again.
Thank you for your review. As owners for a long time we have found it better to be on hand if needed thus providing our contact details on the information on the wall in the kitchen, a welcome text and a leaving text, also this is provided with all booking confirmation paperwork via the agent.
The property is close to the church and yes the bells chime. The description states that it doesn’t have a garden, however there are plenty of lovely walks in the area. Worth noting that it is a residential area and safer that dogs are on leads.
Ironbridge is in a gorge so it is hilly, this is part of its charm.
We are pleased that you enjoyed the property and hope that you return again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Dana4.1★Nov 2024
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"Very clean, but a few bin bags and a couple of dishwasher tablets would make it a 5 star experience."
Lovely setting, enjoyable holiday
Reviewed by Christine4.4★Nov 2024
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"Excellent location."
Property and facilities beyond our expectations.
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Nov 2024
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"Absolutely stunning cottage
Having previously lived in Ironbridge was aware of ..."
Absolutely stunning cottage
Having previously lived in Ironbridge was aware of hills
Certainly kept me fit
For anyone that has never been to Ironbridge it's a must see
Beautiful place with so much history
Reviewed by Maria5.0★Oct 2024
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"Clean well equipped nicely decorated convient location for walking to Ironbridge."
Nice views across the valley.
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Aug 2024
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"Had a great stay in Ironbridge, will return and would certainly recommend."
The cottage was quirky and the “upstairs” was very clean, and looked like it had been painted fairly recently. The power shower in the en suite was top notch. The kitchen , although had everything required could do with a face lift, especially the taps, sink and water pressure. The blind in the kitchen didn’t open making it rather dark in there. A note should be left to leave it as it is and not to touch it!! On saying that there was all the pots and pans and equipment needed. The door was also difficult to lock (the Yale was sufficient enough though). These are only minor points and in no way impacted on how much we enjoyed the cottage.A welcome pack would have been a lovely touch, something we are used to upon arrival.
Reviewed by Amanda4.1★Aug 2024
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"A fabulous place to stay with incredible views and excellent facilities."
The garage was great for our small car ,the 2 bathrooms were a bonus and the shower was super powerful! Fantastic decor too. We would love to stay there again and may even take the 100 steps from Ironbridge back up the hill
How and thank you for your lovely review. Yes Ironbridge certainly keeps you fit! Hope to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian4.4★Aug 2024
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"This is an absolutely amazing house!"
Everything is done so well and each room is a delight. It is so spacious and comfortable. It was completely clean and everything was well maintained. Some reviews have mentioned the steep walk down to Ironbridge and it is true that there is a very definite incline...it didn't trouble us at all and we have stayed in this area before so knew what to expect. It may not be ideal for someone less mobile but there are very few places in Ironbridge that have level access. The upside of the slope is the fantastic views of the gorge from every window of the house. You can see clearly down to the bridge and everything was green and beautiful - the views made the house even more special. Parking is also always a bit of a challenge in the narrow streets around Ironbridge - we took a small car and the garage at the house worked perfectly for us, but there would have been on street parking not too far away every time anyway. All in all, we loved this house and I was sorry when it was time to leave. Next time we are back in the area, it will definitely be my first choice of places to stay.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Belinda5.0★Aug 2024
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"What an amazing place!"
So quirky and well designed. Thank you for a wonderful staycation. The view from all windows was incredible. Thank you. Highly recommend
Reviewed by Kayte4.1★Jul 2024
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"The accommodation was excellent othrr than we couldnt find access to the garden ehoch i required for dog however i decoded fortunately not to take dog."
If i had i would have been even more disappointed. The steep hill to the property was a problem which will stop me going back. The cottage itself though was brilliant but i did message sykes on arrival with problem of hot eater in kitchen but no responsr. Solved it ourselves eventually. Had to leave on the friday due to illness. The key safe box is difficult to use due to it being up against a wall. Cant get fingers in properly to press buttons.
Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jul 2024
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"Excellent all around!"
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Jun 2024
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"Absolutely loved staying here, everything was there except."
..I'm yet to find a holiday home with a pizza cutter
Reviewed by Janette4.4★Apr 2024
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"This is a very comfortable cottage with marvellous views over the gorge and the Iron Bridge."
Spotlessly clean, with very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, easy to use utilities. We found parking to be a bit of a pain on Church Hill, but we have a large car so accepted that it could mean we wouldn’t be able to park as near to the cottage as we would prefer.
Nevertheless we would return to this property.
Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Apr 2024
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"Loved this place, lovely features and done to a high standard."
The location is perfect, very peaceful with great views of the Ironbridge gorge looking down over the bridge,
Only a few minutes walk into Ironbridge to visit its shops, cafes and attractions.
The majority of the attractions are within walking distance or only a short drive away.
Come home having had a totally relaxing and enjoyable week in this quirky and comfortable accommodation.
We would be disappointed if the Olde Drill House wasn’t available for a return visit to the area.
Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Apr 2024
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"Everything was spot on, parking was a bit of a nightmare but got sorted."
The only thing was it was quite cold and although there were radiators everywhere there was no instructions on how to use the heating and we didn't want to mess with the boiler..
Reviewed by Alan4.7★Mar 2024
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"We had a lovely stay in a lovely house."
We left a small handwritten note behind with a couple of observations. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Mar 2024
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"The only drawback was the parking arrangements but that is due to the nature of the area."
Maybe a clearer way if advising where to park maybe with photos so people know what to expect!
The house itself was lovely and comfortable and the area of Ironbridge beautiful and restful (apart from the hills!) We really enjoyed our stay here
Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Feb 2024
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"Handrail on the stairs is loose."
More toilet rolls should be provided. Bin bags would also have been good - there were none. Second bathroom should have a shower screen and shelving to put toiletries on. Hanging rail if not a small wardrobe should be in the twin bedroom - there was nowhere to hang clothing. Re cleanliness, there were hairs and spillage on top of the microwave and dusty skirting boards
Hi there and thank you for your feedback. Will check on the handrail and get this fixed and feedback to cleaners regarding microwave and skirting boards. There is a large built in wardrobe in the main bedroom so for the second bedroom we just have some hooks on the wall and coat hangers (although they do keep going missing)! The main bathroom is just a bath so don’t feel the need for a screen of any sort. Despite this I hope you had a lovely time.
Property Owner
Reviewed by David4.4★Feb 2024
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