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Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
View from property
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside

The Gold Award rated Hop Kiln is an early Victorian building in very peaceful, unspoiled countryside.
It is approached down a long drive off a quiet lane with the owners 16th century house adjacent. The building retains many original features, lots of beams and quirky level changes, and is decorated and furnished to a high standard with antiques, books and pictures and comfortable beds. There is a private courtyard furnished with a bbq, table and chairs and a parasol, and also a lawned area with wonderful sunset views across the countryside towards Mortimer Forest.
The Hop Kiln is ideal for people wanting to explore the beautiful Welsh Marches area. It is 5 miles to Ludlow with its renowned food and antique shops, restaurants set in glorious medieval and Georgian buildings. The castle is the location in June and July for a major arts festival and in September for it's world famous food festival.
Nearby is Tenbury Wells, an attractive small market town, with good food shops, butcher, baker, fishmonger, greengrocer all with a strong emphasis on local produce, as well as other unique shops, and a Tesco with a riverside setting! There are lovely cafes, pubs and restaurants for eating out.
It is excellent walking and cycling country with rolling countryside, the drama of the Clee Hills and the tranquillity of Mortimer Forest. We provide maps and guide books of the area and can advise you on good walks.

Property manager

maggie Anderson

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gold Award 4 Property Beautiful Rural Shropshire Countryside
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Gold Award 4* Property in Beautiful Rural Shropshire Countryside

About the area

Map
Tenbury Wells, ENG

What's nearby

  • Tenbury Pump Rooms - 7 min drive
  • Ludlow Brewing Company - 15 min drive
  • Ludlow Castle - 16 min drive
  • Titterstone Clee Hill - 16 min drive
  • Mortimer Forest - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Leominster Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Charlton Arms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pembroke House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Queens - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside located?

This family-friendly Tenbury Wells cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tenbury Pump Rooms, Tenbury Museum and Shropshire Hills. Ludlow Food Centre and Clee Hills are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Gold Award, 4* Property in Beautiful, Rural Shropshire Countryside Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 109 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful barn conversion in quiet spot, clean and well-furnished. Excellent dog walking in the forests nearby (Mortimer, Wyre). Car essential.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S., Chicago, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
"Far From the Madding Crowd."
Loved everything about the Hop Kiln. Great accommodation, very well equipped with all the amenities. Maggie the host was so welcoming and helpful. The location was scenic and peaceful. Perfect setting to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Roger & Charles. Chicago, IL. USA
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marc and Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The property is very well equipped and nicely decorated. The surroundings are so relaxing and it was a lovely treat to be able to pat the horses in a morning. It was definitely the break we wanted and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The property is very beautiful. Maggie is a very good host. If you wish for a stay somewhere very quiet and away from it all then this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella-Mai W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely antique property
We really enjoyed our stay here. The perfect accommodation for a short break, the views from the house were beautiful and the private courtyard was perfect for our doggo. It’s in a great location to explore lots of places near that are then only about 20 min drive. Lovely to just chill in at night too. The kitchen was our abso fave. Thank you for a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M., Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful escape to the country
A very relaxing long weekend, beautiful property in picturesque location. Well located for visiting Ludlow and Shropshire hills. Short drive to Tembury Wells.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sonia
Lovely place with interesting history. Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Break in Shropshire
Inpaccably presented property. Great for dogs, as they could be shut in kitchen overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic cottage
Beautiful cottage in idyllic country surroundings, we had a lovely relaxing time, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic quirky and comfortable!
Stunning home from home in beautiful surroundings! Hosts are helpful and friendly. Great local pubs and plenty of walks to enjoy the area. Happily recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Amazing property, great hosts. Will definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property in lovely rural setting
We had a wonderful stay here. Maggie was a superb host. The property is lovely, with everything you need. Tenbury Wells nearby was lovely and it's great for access into Ludlow. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property was just beautiful, much better than in the photos. Maggie has a keen eye for detail with all the quirky collectables and pictures,it was absolutely charming with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and the roll top bath adorable. Had a lovely meal at the rose and crown. Did Ludlow parkrun ,a beautiful course.We visited Ludlow and walked up brown clee hill
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
We had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous converted hop kiln. The quirkly layout was fun, lots of different levels! The beds were so comfy as was the roll top bath! The weather wasnt great so our walks were very boggy but that didnt bother us. We were so relaxed in this warm, cosy house we didnt want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Leicester, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely
We were looking for a quiet place to explore the area and this place was a great find. Very cosy, warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week at Hop Kiln !
Had an amazing stay at hop kiln ! Beautifully decorated , fully equipped and top quality bedding , Thank you Maggie
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas break
We absolutely loved our stay at the hop kiln . Very warm & cosy. Super comfy beds. We all loved the quirky lay out of the property. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the area, tho not far from Tenbury. Weather wasn’t great but it didn’t bother us at all . Thank you Maggie & John for the lovely welcome. We all had a wonderful time, including Woody :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful comfortable cottage
A lovely cottage comfortable and well equipped tastefully decorated and furnished with interesting antiques and object d’art. We couldn’t fault it. Rural setting and accessible to local towns villages interesting gardens and National Trust properties walks and golf courses. We found it idyllic and wanted to stay on, we hope to return . The owners live on the site and are welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and great property.
We spent 4 lovely days in this original property Communication with Maggie was excellent and she was a discreetly available when we needed her. The location itself is stunning and this quirky property was a pleasure to stay in. Its proximity to the A49, makes for easy trips out. Church Stretton and Leominster were particular favourites.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time
Really lovely property beautifully furnished and equipped. Idyllic position with such peace and quiet. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcome break
The property exceeded our expectations and we had a fabulous stay. The property is really interesting and well presented, everything has been thought of. There is also so much to see and do in the surrounding area that we really wish we had booked for a full week rather than just a weekend break. Maggie was a great host too - so kind and understanding
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, wonderful hosts
This renovated hops kiln is a unique, gorgeous property. It has been decorated to a very high standard, is well-equipped, and very comfortable. As mentioned in the listing, the cottage has a quirky layout with several levels and stairs, so that's something to be aware of. We loved our stay here and highly recommend this property. Thanks Maggie & John for being such good hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing half-term break
The property was lovely, just as advertised. It was so peaceful and a perfect location to unwind, sit in the garden and watch the sunset over the hills. Maggie was very helpful and quick to reply to any queries. Friendly horses in the paddock was also a big bonus for our daughter, who went to see them at every opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quirky property in beautiful peaceful countryside
Had a lovely stay at Hop Kiln Maggie the owner, was helpful and friendly and the property was absolutely lovely and dog friendly too👍 it was so refreshing to find such a nice property with some quality furnishings and soft furnishings that allowed dogs - we dog owners are just as respectful of, if probably not more so, of another person’s property as anyone else! There was a completely private enclosed space at the rear of the property but Maggie very kindly allows use of her own front garden which is so peaceful with gorgeous views. It is only a short drive into Tenbury which has everything you need and there are plenty of places to visit if you can drag yourself away from enjoying the relaxation of such an idyllic setting. Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023