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Robin's Nest, Strefford

Robin's Nest is a delightful first floor apartment located in a beautiful rural setting in Strefford, two miles from Craven Arms in the Heart of England. With one cosy super king-size double bedroom, that can be converted into a twin, with access to an en-suite bathroom, this self-catering apartment can sleep two people. The rest of the apartment is made up of a kitchen, and a sitting room with dining area. To the outside of the apartment there is a balcony with furniture and outstanding views towards the Long Mynd Hills, plus a patio garden with furniture and a barbecue, and off road parking for two cars. Robin's Nest is a lovely self-catering apartment, ideal for any couple looking for a romantic getaway in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

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Accommodation Details

All first floor. One super king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Shared external utility. Sitting room with dining area.

Craven Arms 2 miles. This first floor apartment is one of two set within a stone-built converted stable, standing opposite the owner's large farmhouse on a 360-acre livestock and arable working farm in Strefford, two miles from Craven Arms. Sitting in a delightfully scenic spot at the foot of Wenlock Edge, this picturesque Craven Arms self-catering apartment provides cosy accommodation that is perfect for a romantic break. This Craven Arms character apartment offers original features that provide a homely atmosphere, including exposed stone walls, wooden beams and trusses. The king-size double bedroom, which can conveniently be transformed into a twin, boasts an en-suite bathroom, and offers a comfortable place to lay your head at the end of a long day spent in the open, green countryside. Relax or dine alfresco on the front balcony at this apartment near Craven Arms, and admire the expansive views that stretch as far as the dramatic Long Mynd Hills. Only two miles away is the small town of Craven Arms which has shops, cafes, a hotel with a bar and restaurant, as well as the medieval Stokesay Castle plus the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with its virtual balloon ride over Shropshire. There are many wonderful walks close by including the Strefford Hall Farm Trail available from the doorstep, plus Wenlock Edge and the Corvedale Valley close by, along with the lovely Long Mynd Hills to explore surrounding Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland. Take your pick of the many impressive NT properties close by; Attringham Park, Croft Castle and Powis Castle can all be reached within easy driving distance. An excellent Craven Arms apartment for discovering all of Shropshire at any time of the year. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 24740 and 928796, together they sleep 10.

The small market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches is conveniently located between the beautiful medieval town of Ludlow and delightful Church Stretton. Craven Arms is an ideal base, which nestles close to the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley with fine walks from the town to lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, or the very popular Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre. The town also has some charming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys and the fascinating 'Museum of Lost Content'. Just two miles away in the village of Wistanstow is the Plough Inn, a good local wood brewery. ChurchStretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. This is a perfect base for touring all of beautiful Shropshire at any time of the year.

Amenities & Facilities

Biomass central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge. Freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in external utility. TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Front balcony with furniture and enclosed front patio with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 30 mins walk. Note: Due to the owner's farm opposite, dogs should be kept on a lead when outside the garden. Note: There are 14 external steps leading to this apartment.

Location Details

The small market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches is conveniently located between the beautiful medieval town of Ludlow and delightful Church Stretton. Craven Arms is an ideal base, which nestles close to the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley with fine walks from the town to lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, or the very popular Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre. The town also has some charming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys and the fascinating 'Museum of Lost Content'. Just two miles away in the village of Wistanstow is the Plough Inn, a good local wood brewery. ChurchStretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. This is a perfect base for touring all of beautiful Shropshire at any time of the year.

A E Houseman once wrote that Shropshire was "the quietest place under the sun" and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

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Wed 4th Light rain 10°C 2°C 17mph 1.3mm 1,024mb
Thu 5th Moderate rain 12°C 7°C 27mph 7.7mm 1,010mb
Fri 6th Heavy intensity rain 12°C 4°C 24mph 14.0mm 1,015mb
Sat 7th Rain and snow 9°C 3°C 38mph 3.2mm 1,005mb
Sun 8th Broken clouds 4°C 2°C 26mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Mon 9th Few clouds 4°C 2°C 23mph 0.0mm 1,032mb
Tue 10th Light rain 5°C 3°C 19mph 0.2mm 1,033mb

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