The Jays, Church Stretton

Shropshire. Sleeps up to 6

Set in the quaint market town of Church Stretton, in the heart of the Shropshire Hills AONB, is this fabulous three-bedroom cottage, 24 Churchill Road. Featuring a private driveway and suntrap garden, an inviting conservatory, and flexible sleeping arrangements, whilst nestled near an array of local amenities and nature-filled walking trails, the cottage accommodates six guests, inviting families and friends alike. Prepare meals for your loved ones in the well-equipped kitchen, before gathering around the traditional dining table, ready to plan your forthcoming adventures. Relax in the sitting room, in front of the gas fire on colder days, or venture to the conservatory, an idyllic spot to bask in the sunshine. Upstairs you'll arrive at three well-presented bedrooms, including two doubles, and a twin, which is completed with an en-suite shower room; a bathroom is also available to service the additional bedrooms. Come morning, rise and refresh in the rear garden, with a coffee or cup of tea in hand, before heading through the back gate for a leisurely stroll. Discovering Church Stretton, you'll be spoilt for choice with an array of local amenities, including The Kings Arms pub, Hollybush Cafe, Sawaddee Thai Restaurant, and a local supermarket. Within walking distance you'll also arrive at the stunning hills of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, The Lawley, a popular walking trail within the reserve, and Rectory Wood, carrying over 10 hectares of fields and woodland terrain. For further exploring jump on the train just a mile away from the property where you can reach the likes of Ludlow, where you can embrace your tranquil setting at Whitcliffe Common Nature Reserve, encircle River Teme upon Dinham Bridge, or perhaps tour Ludlow Castle, a grand, medieval fortress with a luscious backdrop. Shrewsbury is also a must-visit town, where you can enjoy a guided tour around Shrewsbury Prison and its 18th-century cells, along with Shrewsbury Castle, perfect for historian buffs, whilst The Quarry is a picturesque English garden, enveloping the river with manicured footpaths and blooms. Visit Shropshire with 24 Churchill Road as your base.

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