Rowan Cottage, Gravels Bank

Shropshire. Sleeps up to 4

Rowan Cottage is nestled in the small historic miners hamlet of Gravels Bank, Shropshire. Located at over 1000ft in the Shropshire Hills AONB, overlooking, the amazing Stiperstones, Rowan Cottage is a truly idyllic countryside stay where guests can take a moment to appreciate the rural views, breathing in the fresh air and leaving all worries behind whilst staying at a cottage with a homely feel and well-equipped for a self-catered stay. Benefit from two off-road parking spaces, before taking the path through the private patio, reaching your new abode. Step indoors and make your way into the kitchen/diner, complete with a handy breakfast bar to enjoy a morning coffee from, and a well-equipped kitchen, a haven for budding chefs, ready to serve up their delights around the dining table or summer nights on our picnic bench in the private rear garden. Spend some time planning your break in the conservatory, before curling up in the sitting room, with plenty of DVDs, books, and games on offer for family nights in. Enjoy your favourite TV shows or movies the large TV with surround sound system. Enjoy stargazing from the rear patio with our large Telescope or binoculars. Amazing clear skies at night with moon rises over the hills and morning sunrise over the Stiperstones. When sleep calls, indulge yourself in a long relaxing bath or shower before climbing into either the king-size or bunk beds, both set in a spacious family room. Why not head off from the doorstep to the medieval stone circle of Mitchell’s Fold, old mine and woodland at Shelves or the hiking trails at Bromlow Callow. After that try The Stables Inn, serving amazing food with spectacular views from their beer garden. Visit the nearby town of Shrewsbury; explore the striking Edwardian architecture, take a stroll along the River Severn and visit the iconic Shrewsbury Castle Gardens. Continue your journey of discovery to Welshpool; with its independent shops, canal-side pubs and 13th-century ruins of Powys Castle, complete with terraced gardens, a deer park and a museum for the whole family to enjoy, along with Llyn Coed y Dinas Nature Reserve, a retreat for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Venture further afield to explore the Welsh mountains, lakes and beaches. Whatever you choose to do, a stay at Rowan Cottage is your gateway. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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