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Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
In the heart of Ludlow, Bell Cottage offers a charming retreat with period features and modern comforts. Unwind in the secluded walled garden, complete with seating area and sun-kissed gravelled courtyard. Inside, find a cozy lounge with log burner and SMART TV for relaxing evenings by the fire.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking

Bell Cottage is a period town cottage in the very centre of Ludlow, less than two minutes walk from all the shops, pubs, restaurants and Ludlow Castle. Set over two floors and with a beautiful secluded garden, the cottage has been tastefully refurbished, yet is still packed with period features. A perfect base for staying in Britain's loveliest old market town. The accommodation provides 2 bedrooms, one with a king sized bed and one with a double bed and attached dressing room. Lounge with log burner and leather furniture, SMART TV, free WI-FI, DAB radios in kitchen and bedrooms.. Well equipped kitchen with full range of appliances and a dresser, pantry and farmhouse table and chairs. Contemporary ground floor shower room. Secluded enclosed walled garden safe for pets, which is south facing and gets the sun all day. Gas central heating throughout complimented by real log burner, initial stock of logs supplied. Bed linen and towels included. Pets welcome free of charge (maximum of 2). Sorry no smoking allowed in the property. On street free parking is available 30 - 100 metres from the cottage, or anywhere in the red zone parking area. You need to provide me with your car registration and I will include your car on the cottage parking permit. You won't need to display anything in the car as it's all done electronically.

The cottage is set over two floors and has two large bedrooms, one with a king sized bed and one with a double bed. There is also a dressing room with a dressing table, large wardrobe and chest of draws. The comfortable sitting room leads to a well-equipped kitchen which has a farmhouse table for dining. This leads to a walled garden which has a seating area for relaxing. The garden is south facing and is quite a sun trap as it gets the sun most of the day. We have enjoyed many summer days relaxing out with a drink or having something to eat. It is laid with gravel with plant containers and beds with shrubs and is very pet-friendly. Sitting in the walled garden enjoying a drink, it's easy to forget that all the shops, markets and restaurants of Ludlow are less than two minutes walk away. It would be hard to find a more convenient spot.

Ludlow is a beautiful market town, perched on a hill with the River Teme curling around the foot of the hill and an ancient Norman castle at the very centre. The town is full of history but also full of life - there's always something going on, either events at the Castle or regular markets/fairs in the town centre. It lies in one of the most unspoilt and tranquil stretches of the British countryside; the Welsh Marches. It provides a great location to explore the Shropshire Hills and to visit the historic towns and villages of Shropshire, Herefordshire and the Welsh borders. There are many local countryside walks such as on the Whitcliff, along the River Teme and in Mortimer Forest, which is also excellent for hiking and biking. Ludlow has many events occurring all year, in particular the renowned Food Festival held every September, a Summer Arts Festival and the Christmas Medieval Fair. Weekly markets are held every day except Tuesday and antique fairs take place regularly. It is also famous for the wide choice of high quality specialty food shops and eating places from bistros to restaurants serving local produce such as meat, cheese, pies, chocolates and beers. Ludlow has its own brewery and is well served by good pubs serving cask ales. Further afield, Berrington Hall and grounds which is a National Trust property is well worth a visit.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

No burning of candles are allowed in the house , this is to comply with fire regulations

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: up to 2 medium sized dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Period Character Town Cottage Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Ludlow Centre Period Character Town Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Period Character Town Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Period Character Town Cottage Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Ludlow Centre Period Character Town Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Period Character Town Cottage Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Ludlow Centre Period Character Town Secluded pet Friendly Garden
Period Character Town Secluded pet Friendly Garden

About the area

Map
Ludlow, ENG

What's nearby

  • Ludlow Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of St Laurence - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ludlow Brewing Company - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ludlow Food Centre - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mortimer Forest - 14 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Ludlow Station - 10 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlton Arms Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Queens - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Green Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Street Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking located?

Located in the heart of Ludlow, this cottage is steps away from Castle Lodge, Ludlow Market Square and Ludlow Castle. Church of St Laurence and Whitcliffe Common Nature Reserve are also within 15 minutes. Ludlow Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Ludlow centre, period town cottage with pet friendly garden & free parking Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week in Ludlow

Perfect for the two of and our small dog. Central location with parking nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was in a great place just a couple of hundred yards from town centre. Car parking was very good which was a few yards from cottage but always hot a space okay. Cottage itself was clean and tidy, very comfortable bed. Had everything you needed. The only thing was garden getting a little overgrown but a nice little garden on the whole. Yes very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful cottage in a wonderful location.

A super cosy, immaculately clean cottage close to shops and excellent pubs where you can get delicious food and excellent service. The host is helpful and there were treats on arrival. I would strongly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Hawkins

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bell Cottage

Bell Cottage is in an ideal location for a stay in Ludlow. It's comfy, warm and all the attractions of the town (one of my favourite places) are no more than 5 minutes away. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place to Stay

Great Location and facilities. Love the garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage near town.

Sweet cottage near the town. Very useful for going into Ludlow - only a few minutes walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 nights in Ludlow at a well presented cottage

Once we got to grips with the traffic flow on arrival and parked up everything else was on foot which made a pleasant change from what we’re used to. Our 3 night stay was spent walking and visiting pretty much every shop looking for bargains and stopping occasionally for coffee and cake . Each evening we had multiple choices for pub meals all of which were great. Our host was very helpful and we wanted for nothing and the accommodation at Rose cottage was sublime Great fun for us and our dog
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming

Super Cottage, very clean, brilliant location & everything you needed for a perfect stay. Will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sue & Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect location for the town and easy parking that was arranged by Debbie. Great it was dog friendly but one of our dogs is big and possibly a bit too small for him!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely cosy cottage. Fantastically well located and well equipped. Thoughtful host. Easy parking and good Wi-Fi. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian T., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We stayed at Debbie's place for several weeks. The location of the cottage could not be beaten, close to the centre of town, with Ludlow itself proving to be a great town for exploring the region. The cottage itself was well-equipped and ideal for our needs as a couple, though the living spaces could be a little tight for 4 adults. Unfortunately the weather was not overly kind so we were unable to make full use of the garden area! Debbie was a very responsive and flexible host. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

7 nights in Bell Cottage in June

This old cottage in central Ludlow has been done up as a holiday home in recent years and is well equipped, bright and inviting. Undoubtedly bijou and characterful. Shower-room is downstairs. Garden is small but lovely. Full of flowering plants in pots and gets the sun from lunchtime onwards. In good weather it makes an oasis to return to with a cold drink. Parking on Mill Street was not a problem and is close. Impractical to actually park at the cottage for unloading and loading because Bell Lane is so narrow that you would block the road. Location is wonderful, in the historic centre of Ludlow. Everything we wanted to visit and explore in the town was nearby. On our 'Ludlow' days the car was unused. For us, this, really, is the reason for booking Bell Cottage. We had a great stay, helped by good weather. Twice we bought a crab and seafood platter from the Fish House and had it for our evening meal in the garden - delicious, and each platter was so generous that it did us for two meals!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location within walking distance of Ludlow’s shops, restaurants and the castle
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ged N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr. G Norris.

Property, location, parking, all very good. Owner is very help full for any problems or questions etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break in comfy cottage

We always go to Ludlow for the Spring Fayre and this year we stayed at this lovely Cottage just outside the square it was homely, clean had everything you needed - will definitely go again x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were in Ludlow for a family wedding the cottage was walking distance to the Cathedral

Beautiful well appointed cottage with all you could need so comfortable with very thoughtful touches thank you Debbie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Max H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, position great, for us the steep winding stairs were a bit of a problem,but I am 85,

Exactly bar stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pre-Christmas relax

Had a Lovely 3 night stay with our 2 dogs. The cottage is spotlessly clean and has everything one needs. Location is perfect for all the town has to offer including a great market, lots of pubs, bars and cafes together with the Assembly Rooms where we caught the matinee performance of the panto which we really enjoyed. This is our second visit to Bell Cottage and I'm certain it won't be our last.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely again

Very nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location.lovley clean property with secure garden for my dog.great communication for host .loved everything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Fabulous property in the heart of Ludlow, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place, great location

Thank you! Lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bell Cottage - Ludlow

A perfect cottage, a short walk from Ludlow Castle, the shops and pubs. Extremely helpful property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bell Lane Cottage

It’s lovely, everything you could need and all facilities. Fantastic shower. Very clean no problems. Suit 4 people, 2 couples probably. Lovely dressing room to back bedroom. Beds were super smart & clean. We had a small problem with back door key and a kitchen light switch as soon as we told Debbie there was someone there very quickly indeed. Parking permit was a great bonus included. Would return to this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay at Bell Cottage

A return visit to this lovely cottage with our dog Pippa. Ideal position for all needs and plenty of nearby free parking courtesy of our hosts - will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024