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16 Guests
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6 Bedrooms
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5 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
23 Customer Reviews
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"Thanks for a wonderful stay - we really enjoyed it."
Couldnt have asked for more!
thank you for taking the time to leave a review, you were great guests, hope you can find time to visit us again for another game of cricket , Property Owner
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"A lot of the door handles were loose & falling out, one guest got locked in the toilet & had to shout out the window for help, luckily a passer by saw her & knocked on the door."
The pool table needed repair, the cues were in bad condition, the pockets needed repairing, the balls were going on the floor when potted. We did one quick wash in the washing machine & that started leaking. We had to take it In turns to have a shower as there wasn’t hot water all day as we had to wait for the tank to fill up. We all had a great time but feel for what we paid the house desperately needed modernisation. The ground floor bedroom next to the kitchen, the ceiling was flaking & each day the guest woke up to small bits of it on her bed. A dirty pair of knickers was found in one of the guest rooms, also a plug had to be rewired by one of the guests who was a qualified electrician & mirror light in one of the bathrooms wasn’t working. I would recommend this house is good for 12 guests and not 16 as put on your website. Only one bath for the whole house and five showers and one was only cold water.
I am so sorry you had such a bad time at our place, finding dirty laundry is totally unacceptable, and I will make sure the cleaners are up to their game. unfortunately the door knobs seem to be an enigma, we keep tightening them up, but they work loose periodically. The snooker table took a bashing a few weeks ago with some disrespectful guests, and I admit I had forgotten to tidy it up. I hadn't realised the ceiling in the ground floor bedroom had got so bad, it is on the ongoing list of upkeep jobs, please accept my apologies. I was not aware there was a problem with the washing machine, we use it each week. Many thanks for fixing the mirror light, once again the cleaners should have spotted it, and we would have sorted it. I am pleased you managed to have a good time, and sorry once again for not being up to standard Property Owner
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"We are a party of 9 adults of mixed ages and 2 children under 10."
We chose this location to celebrate a 60th birthday and we were not disappointed. Fabulous property for large group. Plenty of space to be together or seperate for chill out time. All bedrooms are large and we had no disagreements on who was going to have which bedroom! Jane was a fantastic host and thank you for the cake and wine on arrival. Thank you for the wonderful stay. Hope to come back soon.
Thanks for such a positive review, we look forward to seeing all of you again any time you fancy to revisit. Property Owner
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"Very nice welcome from hosts, without being intrusive."
The Manor House is a lovely building and was perfect for our party of fifteen, including children. Every room has more than adequate space. The land around the property is beautiful and inviting for walks in all types of weather. There is a lovely pub, cafe, village shop and a children's playground no more than a twenty minute walk away. We will definitely be looking into going back.
Thanks for such a great review, glad you all enjoyed our place, hope to see you all again another time. Property Owner
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"Thank you so much to Jane for making us feel so at home at The Manor House at Kenwick Lodge."
Everywhere was clean and tidy as we arrived, and the welcome gifts were much appreciated. It was lovely to have you on site, and any little thing was dealt with so promptly. What a wonderful location too. So many different places to visit. Thank you again!
Glad you all enjoyed our place, thanks for taking the time to leave feedback, its nice to know when we get it right! Property Owner
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"This property was very spacious and fairly well equipped in all areas."
The setting and views are lovely and ideal for celebrations or for relaxing holiday. It is also a good base for visiting several places of interest. The owner is very helpful and we would definitely like to visit again
thanks for leaving your comments, you mention "fairly well" equipped - what can we do to reach a very well equipped status? Property Owner
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"A wonderful and pleasant experience."
We were around 16 people. Rooms are spacious, clean and in great order. WiFi was available and it made amends to the patchy mobile signal reception in the area. Above all, Jane and Andrew were fantastic hosts. They made sure that our stay was stress and hassle free. We are planning to visit again. I would recommend The Manor House to anyone looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday set in a rural backdrop.
Thank you for being such perfect guests, it was a pleasure hosting you and your friends, we look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
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"What a brilliant stay!"
The property and setting where wonderful! We went with a larger group of friends and the property was ideal for hosting the group! So much so that a few of the party are looking at brining family back so its ideal for both group and larger family events! The hosts where always on hand to help and although we didnt need anything it was nice to know that they where there if we did! Fantastic place, highly recommend!
thanks for a enthusiastic review, glad you all enjoyed our place, look forward to hosting you or your friends again. Property Owner
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"Stayed for a weekend with 8 old school friends, Jane came to meet on arrival and was friendly and helpful."
There was plenty of space for us all inside and all the rooms were lovely. The views were incredible. We walked to the end of the lane to the Woodcock Inn to eat on the Satuday which was also very good. The weather was cool for the time of year but we still enjoyed the garden and there was a pool table and table football to occupy us when it was raining. overall a really good value property.
Hi Alison, Thanks for such a positive review, glad you all enjoyed your time here. Hope you find an excuse to meet up again next year. Property Owner
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"What a lovely stay we had the house is beautiful and so much room for us."
The kids loved seeing the ducks everyday and not too far from places we were going. Definitely recommend.
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"Absolutely stunning and perfect property for our friends weekend reunion."
Manor House was the perfect venue for us. There was lots of space, it was really clean, had all the right equipment and the beds and facilities were excellent. It was toasty warm, very comfortable and made us all feel relaxed and at home. We really enjoyed our staff and the owner was friendly and happy. We will find a reason to have another reunion that is much less than 5 years apart. Great place. 100% recommend.
thanks for such a great review, glad you all enjoyed the place, look forward to hosting you again Property Owner
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"An excellent venue for our New Year gathering."
Very comfortable and spacious with amazing views. The little extra touches on arrival - homemade cake, Prosecco and chocolates - were very much appreciated. Would definitely book again!
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"We spent a wonderful family Christmas at The Manor House."
There was plenty of room for 14 of us, with spacious bedrooms and enough bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped for us to cook a full Christmas dinner, and the kitchen was also a very sociable place with its large dining table. The children enjoyed playing hide and seek in the house, as well as using the pool table and football table, and also playing football in the large garden (despite the wet weather). The house was lovely and warm - actually too warm on the first night, but the owners helped us to adjust the thermostat. The walk to the village using footpaths across muddy fields provided fresh air, although we didn’t manage to visit the local pub as it was only open in the evenings, and we didn’t fancy the walk in the dark across the fields or along the country lane. But we didn’t miss it as we had plenty of Christmas food at the house and a comfortable living room to relax in! Overall this was a great house, and perfect for our Christmas holidays.
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"We had a very nice stay at Kenwick Lodge."
There was plenty of space for us all to enjoy. The kitchen was a great space for gathering, chatting and preparing food. It's just a shame we had bad weather and weren't able to enjoy the countryside. Would definitely recommend.
Glad you enjoyed your stay; hope you find time to revisit in the summer Property Owner
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"Lovely large house in extensive grounds and beautiful views."
Plenty of room for all the family. Very clean and nice surprise with the delicious cakes on arrival. Would have liked a hairdryer and pool table needs some repairs but didn't spoil our holiday. Thank you to the friendly owners for a great a Easter
Thank you for your review, we will fix the snooker table, had meant to get around to it, thanks for the reminder! Property Owner
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"Jane and Andrew gave us a lovely welcome on arrival."
The house is ideal for a family holiday with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. Comfortable beds. We would like to come again in better weather.!
Thank you for a lovely review, you would be most welcome to come again and see our place in full summer glory! Property Owner
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"We booked the Manor House because it could accommodate all four close families."
Unfortunately our USA family were unable to join us due to COVID restrictions but the remaining three families including six young cousins had a wonderful time together. The house itself is ideal for large groups - very comfortable and spacious - and the surrounding lawns are ideal for outdoor life. Our host and hostess were very helpful and hospitable and we hope to return again in the not-too-distant future.
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"The Manor House is very well equipped for large groups."
It was very clean and tidy when we arrived and the owner was friendly and welcoming. WiFi was ok but it is rural and phone signal was erratic. All more than made up by the fantastic views and lack of noise.
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"Fab house for a group."
A little tired in places but the rooms are big and the grounds are fab. Lots of nice walks in the area and the fishing pond was well used . Would recommend for a group - but it’s not In perfect Condition - which makes you more relaxed as not worried about any damage being done ! Owners very friendly and came to fix a couple of small issues for us immediately once pointed out.
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"We were most impressed with the warm welcome we received from our host Jane and that she had remembered that this was a birthday celebration."
The card, cakes and wine did exceed our expectations! The farmhouse was spotless ,everything needed was to hand so we had a very enjoyable stay .Thank you.
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"Beautiful views"
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"The location and host were amazing"
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"This was a last-minute booking as we were celebrating a 40th birthday and our camping plans had to be abandoned due to bad weather."
The house is lovely with amazing views over quintessential English countryside. It was very quiet and peaceful - far from any main road. We were a party of 13 - 6 adults and 7 little people aging from 10 - 3. There was plenty of space for everyone in the large house and round the kitchen table. Lots of cupboard space in the bedrooms. The beds are all super comfortable. The garden is enclosed and flat, so good for ball games. Lots of ensuites and a luxurious bathroom, a big lounge with plenty seating, and the pool table all helped to make the bad weather not an issue at all. There are a couple of other holiday cottages in the complex but we barely saw them and never heard them. There is also a beehive at the far end of the garden but this wasn't an issue at all. All in all, it was a lovely stay in a beautiful place.
Summary
- Six bedrooms: 2 x family rooms with king-size double and single trundle bed with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and separate WC, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite wet room shower, basin and WC
- Bathroom with roll-top bath, hand-held shower, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom
- 3 x sofa beds available
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Sitting room with ornamental gas fire and full-size snooker table
- TV room.
- Oil central heating
- Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 2 x TVs and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off-road parking
- Enclosed garden with lawned areas, patio furniture and man-made duck pond
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, Coffee Hatch cafe 1 mile
- Note: There is an unfenced pond at this property, children to be supervised at all times
- Note: There is a small fish pond close by with Roach and guests are welcome to fish free of charge
- This property requires a good house keeping bond of £500
- Suitable for golf breaks, escorted with or without transport
- Local advice is available. We are now licensed to allow wedding ceremonies of a maximum of 30 guests
- The owners have two other properties that can take bookings under reference numbers 962453 & 930312.
The property
The Manor House at Kenwick Lodge is a superb holiday let nestled on the outskirts of Ellesmere, in the quiet village of Cockshutt.
The unique aspect of this impressive house, is the large, enclosed garden, which wraps around the back of the property, and the wonderful views it offers across rolling farmland and South Shropshire.
It is a superb getaway, well-suited to large families and groups of friends looking to experience a different kind of holiday.
Tie the knot in the lounge or make use of the large gardens, under trees, or looking over a pond.You will have the use of this 6 bedroom house, with the possibility of the neighbouring house, to have all the guests stay the night if needed.We are ideally situated for an intimate small gathering of just an informal celebration.
The farmhouse kitchen boasts more of those lovely views over the fields, a fabulous range cooker for you to rustle up some delicious meals, and a large dining table to get the whole family around.
Once you have finished your evening meal and washed it down with a refreshing bottle of wine, move through to the sitting room for a game of snooker or a spot of relaxation on one of the sofas.
There is a second TV room for you to take yourself away from the group and enjoy some down time alone, or if the kids want to watch something different.
Upstairs are a series of bedrooms to accompany the ground-floor twin room, which also offers an en-suite wet room, ideal for those with limited mobility.
Catch your rest in one of five bedrooms on the first floor, there are two family rooms with a king-size double and single bed, each with their own en-suite.
With dual-aspect windows and fantastic views over open fields, the king-size double room is ideal for a couple, while the twin room is perfect for the kids to share.
Find yourselves enjoying an alfresco-style dinner in your own private garden, or stroll across the lawn to the man-made pond with the kids, to see the ducks swimming by.
This is a lovely spot for picnics and taking in the glorious scenery on a warm summer's day.
You are surrounded by beautiful, Shropshire countryside here in the village of Cockshutt, which boasts a friendly, local pub and a parish church.
The market town of Ellesmere is close by offering some lovely amenities as well as The Mere, where you can enjoy a gentle stroll through the woodland and look out for the many birds that flock to the lake.
Pay a visit to the interesting town of Shrewsbury, hosting a variety of shops and places to eat along with its historic castle, abbey and the Wildlife Trust.
Enjoy an array of walking and cycling country within the Shropshire Hills AONB, and return to this superb farmhouse in a picturesque setting.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
About the location
COCKSHUTT
Ellesmere 5 miles; Shrewsbury 12.5 miles.
The small village of Cockshutt is surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside and has many of the features of a traditional village with a pub, village hall, primary school and a parish church. Just five miles away is the pretty market town of Ellesmere, which offers Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings, a lovely church and a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, and is surrounded by its famous meres or lakes. Close by is the delightful Colemere Country Park, which when taking a scenic walk you will discover wonderful wildlife. Twelve miles south of Cockshutt is the county town of Shrewsbury, set within a giant loop of the River Severn. There’s something for everyone here with over 600 listed buildings, picturesque cobbled alleys and squares, a superb selection of independent and high street shops and plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs. With the National Trust owned Attingham Park, Wroxeter Roman City and Acton Scott working farm, along with a number of charming villages and towns in the area, makes Cockshutt a convenient base.
This property requires a good house keeping bond of £500
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas