10/10 Excellent
Belinda S., Guildford
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A haven of peace
Belinda S.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Entire home
Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
- FireplaceFireplace
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- WasherWasher
Check out the area
Churchstoke, WLS
- Shropshire Hills11 min drive
- Montgomery Castle15 min drive
- Powis Castle and Garden28 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales
Dating back to the 16th century and maybe earlier, Upper Castlewright is perfect for a peaceful getaway in the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire hills. A former drovers' inn, the cottage oozes with character. It is situated at 1,175 ft on the single-track Kerry Ridgeway, an ancient drovers' road feeding through Wales and into Shropshire.
The cottage, accommodating up to 5 guests, has spectacular views over the hills. It is an ideal touring base for the Welsh Marches, the castles, mountains and coastline of mid and north Wales, and the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Just 500 yards from a beautiful section of the Offa's Dyke national footpath, it is also an ideal base for walkers.
- 3 bedrooms (up to 5 people)
- 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs
- spellbinding views from bedrooms
- summerhouse/log cabin with conservatory furniture and lovely views
- dogs welcome
The cottage has been tactfully refurbished to modern standards while retaining the ancient character.
DOWNSTAIRS
- Good-size open-plan kitchen, equipped for most culinary activities.
- Ancient inglenook oven feature
- Living room with exposed timbers
- Log burner (one basket of logs included)
- Sofa and easy chairs
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 3 with single bed
- Good wifi broadband, satellite TV, DVD
UTILITY ROOM
- Accessible from main part of house and via separate entrance door
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing boad/iron
- Boot dryer
- Dog bed
UPSTAIRS
- Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed and lovely views over the Vale of Montgomery
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds, can be rearranged as kingsize double on request
- Main bathroom with toilet, bath and shower over bath
GARDENS
- Summerhouse/log cabin with comfy conservatory furniture and lovely views over Vale of Montgomery
- Cottage garden to front
- Lawn garden to side
- Parking area for 2 cars and garden on opposite side of lane
HEATING
- Oil-fired central heating
- Wood-burning stove
- Modern insulation in floor and in walls
The cottage, accommodating up to 5 guests, has spectacular views over the hills. It is an ideal touring base for the Welsh Marches, the castles, mountains and coastline of mid and north Wales, and the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Just 500 yards from a beautiful section of the Offa's Dyke national footpath, it is also an ideal base for walkers.
- 3 bedrooms (up to 5 people)
- 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs
- spellbinding views from bedrooms
- summerhouse/log cabin with conservatory furniture and lovely views
- dogs welcome
The cottage has been tactfully refurbished to modern standards while retaining the ancient character.
DOWNSTAIRS
- Good-size open-plan kitchen, equipped for most culinary activities.
- Ancient inglenook oven feature
- Living room with exposed timbers
- Log burner (one basket of logs included)
- Sofa and easy chairs
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 3 with single bed
- Good wifi broadband, satellite TV, DVD
UTILITY ROOM
- Accessible from main part of house and via separate entrance door
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing boad/iron
- Boot dryer
- Dog bed
UPSTAIRS
- Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed and lovely views over the Vale of Montgomery
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds, can be rearranged as kingsize double on request
- Main bathroom with toilet, bath and shower over bath
GARDENS
- Summerhouse/log cabin with comfy conservatory furniture and lovely views over Vale of Montgomery
- Cottage garden to front
- Lawn garden to side
- Parking area for 2 cars and garden on opposite side of lane
HEATING
- Oil-fired central heating
- Wood-burning stove
- Modern insulation in floor and in walls
Property manager
Julian Rose
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- DVD player
Outdoor areas
- Fenced garden
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
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)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 deadlock
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
Property is also known as
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Cottage
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Cottage
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Montgomery
About the area
Montgomery
Located in Montgomery, this cottage is in a rural area. House on Crutches and Old Bell Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and Shropshire Hills. Harry Tuffins Country Park and Glansevern Hall Gardens are also worth visiting.
What's nearby
- Shropshire Hills - 11 min drive
- Harry Tuffins Country Park - 13 min drive
- Montgomery Castle - 15 min drive
- Powis Castle and Garden - 28 min drive
- Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 30 min drive
Getting around
- Broome Station - 25 min drive
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
- White Horse Inn - 17 min drive
- The Six Bells, Bishops Castle - 9 min drive
- Three Tuns Brewery - 10 min drive
- The Kings Head - 9 min drive
- Kerry Vale Vineyard - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bishops Community Hospital and High Street. House on Crutches and Three Tuns Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Miss Poppy H.
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remote cottage
We had a great few nights staying at the cottage.
We have family living in the area so was perfect for us.
It's lovely and warm and cosy. Remote and quiet which is just what we needed.
Thank you
Miss Poppy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Kevin E.
31 Oct 2023
Peaceful cottage
Peaceful location, ideal for quiet weekend away with friends.
Kevin E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hugh F.
23 Oct 2023
Comfortable cottage with charm/character in a peaceful location with wonderful views to the North.
Warm and comfortable especially as a storm blew over during a late Autumn stay. Beds comfortable.
All usual appliances & amenities present. Excellent utility room with drying facilities.
A few minor detractions passed on for housekeeping.
Hugh F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie Q.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great break in a stunningly beautiful & quiet location.
The property is everything that you'd expect from an old historical cottage. We arrived to gifts of wine, biscuits & chocolates, which was a lovely welcome & much appreciated. The varied lighting levels were great in the lounge. We only used one of the bedrooms, which had plenty of storage & was a good sized room. We brought our dog with us, the slate floors were easy to tidy after her & having the utility room at the back door was ideal to ensure clean paws & feet coming into the living area. The kitchen was perfect & had everything that we needed. We really enjoyed staying in the cottage, it really suited our needs & I have to say, we both miss waking up to the amazing view & the stars at night were fantastic! So glad we found this gem, lovely building & has an interesting history. Thanks to Julian & Martina for hosting us & for offering support if needed during our stay, happily this wasn't needed. :-)
Debbie Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alyson T.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage with fantastic views
We really enjoyed our stay at Upper Castlewright Cottage. It was nice and peaceful with just the cows and sheep in the fields opposite for company. The cottage is lovely and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt very much at home there and we would loved to have stayed longer than a week.
Alyson T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
janet m.
29 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
family reunion
Apart from having great difficulty finding the cottage, the stay was excellent. The cottage was lovely, but I found the mattress on the single bed a little hard and uncomfortable. The surroundings were beautiful and we met up with more of our family staying at another property locally.
janet m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Georgina B.
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
Beautiful views, a lovely quiet location and comfortable cottage
Georgina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
25-29 June 2023
Wow … we certainly picked a winner for our mini holiday this year. The views confronting us on arrival are spectacular and the summer house meant they could be enjoyed come rain or shine. The cottage itself .. a wonderful piece of history .. sympathetically updated into a warm, welcoming and comfortable dwelling. We found some special welcome goodies all of which were consumed with great pleasure.
Thank you so much Julian and Martina for allowing us to bring our three dogs, two medium sized and one giant! They were truly happy and settled. The utility room was fantastic and the drying facilities well appreciated!
Sorry to have to say goodbye so soon … would have loved to stay longer … but leaving with some very special memories of a truly happy visit.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul J., Solihull
12 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Walking Paradise
A fantastic little cottage full of character. Perfectly located for stunning walks in all directions and very peaceful. Very friendly local towns and a great communications from the host. I would certainly stay here again.
Paul J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023