Welcome to Crispen Cottage. A cosy and compact stone-built cottage, this semi-detached character building is next to the owners' property on a seven-acre small-holding and can sleep two people in one bedroom.
Accommodation
All ground floor. One king-size bedroom. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with open fire. Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Lawned garden with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 3.5 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Babes-in-arms only.
Location
The accommodation at Crispen Cottage is all on the ground floor and comprises a king-size bedroom, a shower room, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table and a delightfully-furnished sitting room with an welcoming open fire. The cottage also benefits from a lovely garden which is perfect for outdoor dining. Among the many charming features of Crispen Cottage which have been retained are the exposed wooden beams and the impressive traditional stone fireplace.Crispen Cottage is an ideal base for couples looking to explore the delights of Shropshire.
The beautiful South Shropshire countryside has so many attractions, and Wall-Under-Heywood is close to the Ironbridge Gorge, Stokesay castle, the Severn Valley Steam Railway and Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, to name a few. It is also just a few miles from the oldest pub in Shropshire - the Royal Oak in Cardington, which can actually be found in the Domesday Book. There is endless natural beauty to be discovered in this wonderful area too, and the Shropshire hills are perennially popular with walkers, cyclists, riders, ramblers and wildlife lovers of all descriptions all year round. The traditional and still-bustling market towns of Church Stretton and Much Wenlock are close to Wall-Under-Heywood, while the amenities and visitor attractions of busy Shrewbury and historic Ludlow are within easy reach. This is an excellent and sought-after holiday location with plenty to offer to suit a wide variety of tastes.
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.
Reviews of Crispen Cottage
"Looking to destress and renew? Crispen Cottage has views across the peaceful gardens to the meadows,grazed by Donna's horses and away to the breath taking Shropshire hills. Yet this cosy comfortable cottage is close to local Pubs, restaurants, historical sites, towns and walks. Lucky with the weather we sat outside with a glass of wine and haven't felt so relaxed in ages! Thank you so much to Donna and Andy for making us so welcome."
Reviewed by JaneHildred on 01/05/2017
"A superb location and a wonderful cottage, really enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed by Mrs Gale on 30/08/2015
"This is a lovely holiday venue in a breathtaking rural location.The owners could not have been more helpful and it was a wonderful holiday."
Reviewed by Mrs Bancroft on 11/08/2015
"Lovely cottage with very friendly owners and surrounded by horses and fields. Church Stretton close by and beautiful countryside. Look forward to returning..."
Reviewed by Lindsay S on 25/03/2015
"It was quiet, in a private and beautiful location. The open fireplace was a real bonus. Nice recommendations about the local area and very welcoming."
Reviewed by Miss Abraham on 06/01/2015
"Crispen Cottage is a wonderful romantic cottage in an idyllic setting. The whole atmosphere led to a very relaxing break. Would definitely recommend and would like to return ourselves."
Reviewed by Mr Slade on 06/12/2014
"A wonderful cosy cottage to go to in late November. The log fire makes it very special. Setting and surrounding area is stunning, with lots to do and see. Would definitely book it again."
Reviewed by Mrs Leitch on 23/11/2014
"Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location, centrally positioned in this beautiful area of outstanding natural beauty. The relaxing atmosphere of the cottage and surrounding area really allowed us to wind down fully."
Reviewed by Mr Parnham on 27/10/2014
"A wonderfully secluded cottage with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone."
Reviewed by Mr Patefield on 17/10/2014
"The Cottage was as described and more. The owner and family gave us a great welcome and made us feel very welcome, their knowledge of the local environment and places to visit was excellent. The garden and seating area were second to none, and to help it all the weather was very good throughout our stay."
Reviewed by Mr Conduit on 20/07/2014
"Beautiful cottage. Owners had really thought about what might be needed in the kitchen and supplied it - unlike some holiday cottages. Also had fresh flowers in the living room. Lots of wardrobe space and good recycling facilities."
Reviewed by Miss Talbot on 29/06/2014
"Beautiful cottage in lovely quiet location. Enjoyed walks and cycles in the countryside as well as visits to local attractions. Ludlow local market every other Thursday not to be missed - the town is gorgeous with the castle having an excellent audio tour. Accommodation was very well equipped, particularly for dining in, or outside in the sunshine. The owners had really thought about what people might need, which can be lacking in other rental cottages. Very comfortable, clean and spacious. We enjoyed fantastic weather but it was almost a shame that we couldn't enjoy the fire as it was too warm to light it. Wish we could have stayed for a month to enjoy more walks of the area - several hills were very tempting but we just didn't have the time! The owners are very welcoming and helpful. Nice to also have horses away from home - stopped me missing mine too much!"
Reviewed by Sarah T on 28/06/2014
"Very comfortable cottage, beautiful location and outlook. Not too far from shops in church stretton and very peaceful."
Reviewed by Mrs Mcdonnell on 04/05/2014
"We had a great week at Crispen cottage.It is a very pretty home. We found the owners friendly and welcoming...we enjoyed their eggs, courgettes and raspberries all fresh from the garden! There were lots of books about the locality and as we were there to walk, it was most helpful. The cottage is very well positioned for exploring the area- Church Stretton, Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock/Wenlock Edge. We hope to return!"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 17/10/2013
"We loved the location of the property and especially the garden."
Reviewed by Mr Lilley on 06/06/2013
"The cottage itself is lovely and set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings."
Reviewed by Mrs Wells on 05/05/2013
"We loved this little cottage; perfect in size for 2 people with everything we needed. A new kitchen and bathroom with high quality of appliances made it feel so lovely and a cosy living room with fireplace and the bedroom too of a very good standard with a large amount of wardrobe space.Everything we needed was there, from oven gloves to cookie jar!It was also beautifully warm, so much so that a wood stove fire was hardly needed. Nothing to fault it. The propietors next door were very helpful and friendly and the general feel of the place and grounds was that this is a lovely and special gem in the heart of the Shropshire hills. These- by the way- deserve to be explored, even in Winter, with beautiful hills and valleys and even a waterfall close by- that's if the view out of the window of the cottage is not enough! A walker's and country-lovers paradise."
Reviewed by Catherine Gauci on 13/03/2013
"We stayed over Christmas & were given a really warm welcome. I loved the cottage. The owners had a Christmas in the living room, beautifully decorated & were really helpful & friendly. The kitchen has everything you could need. The owners live in the same building, and although they are right next to you, the cottage lawn is separated with a gate & feels quite private. We would definitely want to stay there again & found it to be a fantastic location & base for walking. We discovered Shropshire to be a hidden gem for walking and countryside & have already recommended our friends to the area and property."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 20/02/2013
"The standard and quality of everything, from the owners hospitality and friendliness to the house, just perfect. Everything and more that we expected. The location and the attractiveness were perfect."
Reviewed by Mrs Gauci on 14/01/2013
"Relaxed, friendly family. The property feels private even though its in the same building as the owners. Lovely cottage, light and airy but still cosy. Welcome pack & information was great as were the books. Great location to walk from & Church Stretton is a village full of country charm. I have already recommended this cottage to my friends."
Reviewed by Miss Colman on 28/12/2012
"The cottage was cosy, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. They had thought of just about everything we would need. Great attention to detail. The information pack was good and walking information and maps comprehensive and very useful. "
Reviewed by Ms Dindar on 30/11/2012
"The convenient location, the idyllic cottage and it's situation, and the friendliness of the owners."
Reviewed by Mrs Pemberton on 11/09/2012
"Quiet and peaceful surroundings."
Reviewed by Mr Whitaker on 03/09/2012
"Nice surroundings, peaceful."
Reviewed by Ms Gornall on 18/08/2012
"This was an ideal location to explore Shropshire. The cottage was very nicely presented and the owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive."
Reviewed by Mr Houke on 16/08/2012
"Lovely location and a lovely property. The owners were particularly very welcoming. We would not hesitate to go there again."
Reviewed by Mrs Fisher on 26/07/2012
"We were given a very warm welcome and much needed advice for walks in the area when requested. A lovely cottage in a wonderful location."
Reviewed by Mr Cooper on 25/07/2012
"Crispen Cottage is in a lovely location and the views are lovely. It was so nice to be able to open the door in the morning and see all the wildlife etc in the gardens and fields."
Reviewed by Mrs Gibson on 25/07/2012
"We liked the property, the garden and the overall beautiful scenery. The rolling hills and extraordinary greenness everywhere were kindness to our eyes. Places to visit were not too far away so that was OK. "
Reviewed by Mr Geall on 24/07/2012
"We stayed at this beautiful cottage at the begining of October being blessed with lovely weather was a bonus. The owners are a lovely couple very helpful nothing was to much trouble and although they live ajoining the cottage it was not intrusive. The cottage is idyllic spotlessly clean and comfortable with apples in abundance! The area is beautiful ideal for walking with nice pubs for a welcome break we will definitely return."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 24/12/2011
"The location of the property was excellent and the cottage was beautiful, very comfortable and well equipped. The owners lived on site and were very helpful without being intrusive. All in all it was an excellent holiday and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this property to family and friends."
Reviewed by Mrs Johnson on 17/10/2011
"We stayed at nine different cottages in UK, and Crispen was one of the best. Lovely countryside location, with great hosts on a picturesque property and the accommodation was in a comfortable and delightful cottage."
Reviewed by Rhonda Templeton on 28/09/2011
"We've stayed at Crispen cottage for one week in summer 2011. What we liked about this holiday home is i.e. the location, the very very well looked after garden, having the owners horses on the grounds and the lovely hosts themselves. By car you can easily access Church Stretton and the location is also very convenient for exploring other parts of Shropshire. Besides these very nice features, there have also been a few which could have been better, e.g. the furnishing and equipment of the cottage (it could do with a more modern kitchen, a more upmarket bathroom, a dining room table and better garden furniture). Saying that, we keep in mind, that this is a 3*-cottage and that, despite the missing modern-style and a touch of luxery, it is a cosy, charming accomodation. Therefore we'd still recommend it, especially, if a superb location, a beautiful garden and birds and other animals is, what you enjoy (we do!)."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 19/09/2011
"very comfortable home from home good walks in the area church stretton an excellent base to discover shropshire"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 31/08/2011
"Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We were very comfortable and relaxed staying on their property. Our holiday there was everything we had hoped for."
Reviewed by Mrs Templeton on 28/08/2011
"First class. Crispen Cottage is the ideal place to relax and de-stress. The location is a delight, very peaceful and quiet. We would recommend this cottage to all."
Reviewed by Mr Denton on 18/07/2011
"Everything - best cottage we have stayed in, lovely owners etc etc!"
Reviewed by Mr Martin on 16/06/2011
"The cottage is in a very beautiful country setting which gives a quiet and relaxing holiday."
Reviewed by Mrs Blezard on 01/06/2011
"Excellent accommodation in a fine location. The owners were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Cook on 17/05/2011
"Spacious, clean accommodation set in beautiful countryside. Hearing woodpeckers every day and watching tits and finches feed in the garden was peaceful. Good pubs serving excellent food and lots to see and do in the area."
Reviewed by Mrs Wilson on 11/04/2011
"We loved Crispen Cottage, the views and location. The owners were exceptionally helpful and we most definitely want to go again."
Reviewed by Mr Raines on 29/03/2011
"Lovely cottage, owners friendly and welcoming yet unobtrusive. "
Reviewed by Mrs Clay on 28/02/2011
"A very peaceful cottage. Lovely countryside. Friendly helpful owners."
Reviewed by Mr Green on 16/11/2010
"We found the position of this cottage excellent for many interesting places - Wroxeter, Victoriana Farm, Ironbridge etc. Also warm welcome from the owners. "
Reviewed by Mr & Mrs Rumsey on 08/11/2010
"Warm welcome . Cottage clean and comfortable. Close to good places to eat. Stunning country side close to hand plus places to visit."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 05/11/2010
"Lovely cottage set in lovely countryside. The owners of the cottage were very friendly and ready to help with any questions we may have had. Enjoyed the holiday beginning to end. The log fire in the front room was great, made it nice and cosy. Would love to go on holiday there again!! Faultless!!"
Reviewed by Mr Bullock on 04/10/2010
"Very restful, close to all amenities, a lovely place! The 'Bucks Head Hotel', Church Stretton & 'Clives Restaurant', Ludlow - great food! "
Reviewed by Mr Marlow on 18/09/2010
"Location was fantastic; cottage was very cosy and had virtually everything you needed. Very hospitable hosts. "
Reviewed by Mrs Dudt on 10/08/2010
"A great place to explore South Shropshire from. "
Reviewed by Mr Nicholson on 12/07/2010
"Nice individual location and near enough to Shropshire tourist attractions."
Reviewed by Mrs Cicirko on 24/06/2010
"The location was wonderful. So very peaceful, it was lovely to watch and listen to the birds."
Reviewed by Mr & Mrs Berrecloth on 23/06/2010
"Very friendly and helpful hosts. The property was ideal for a quiet holiday in beautiful surroundings whilst only three miles from Church Stretton."
Reviewed by Mrs Catherall on 15/02/2010
"A wonderful place to spend Christmas - very cosy, welcoming and comfortable. Would definitely recommend it and would like to go again."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 04/02/2010
"The accommodation could not be faulted. The best cottage we have stayed in. Excellent location to recharge the batteries. The owners were perfect hosts. Will be returning soon."
Reviewed by Mrs Wheatley on 09/01/2010
"We loved the Christmas welcome - flowers, wine, chocolates, card, crackers and Christmas tree! The owners were very friendly and welcoming. Loved the log fire too - logs provided by owners!"
Reviewed by Mr & Mrs Atkins on 29/12/2009
"A secluded cottage,fantastic surroundings and places to visit. The hosts were very helpful and the cottage very comfortable."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 17/12/2009
"Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. Very pleasant and friendly owners."
Reviewed by Mr Burgess on 12/10/2009
"Warm and helpful hospitality, peaceful location and in a good position for exploring hills and iron bridge. "
Reviewed by Mr Palmer on 27/09/2009
"This was a truly cosy and comfortable cottage ideally located for the activities and interests we had planned. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Rushton on 09/09/2009
"A great location - quiet with lovely views of the Shropshire hills. With good restaurants, pubs and supermarkets nearby. The cottage - very comfortable and cosy and well equipped. The owners - welcoming and helpful, but not intrusive."
Reviewed by Mrs Davies on 24/08/2009
"Very comfortable cottage. Lovely views over owners paddock. Great location for seeing local area. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Mr Butterfield on 11/08/2009
"The outside space was particularly wonderful. We loved the area especially as a base for walks in the hills."
Reviewed by Mr Mayne on 24/06/2009
"Quiet location. Friendly hosts. Good parking."
Reviewed by Mr Blythe on 22/06/2009
"The cottage was absolutely perfect. The location was idyllic and the surrounding countryside spectacular. The owner was genuinely friendly and welcoming. We were instantly made to feel very comfortable and relaxed. "
Reviewed by Mr Rushton on 22/04/2009
"Though cottage was adjacent to owners accommodation didn't feel as if under observation. Friendly advice as to places to visit"
Reviewed by Mr Bradford on 10/03/2009
"Everything!"
Reviewed by Mr Houghton on 03/11/2008
"We liked the location, and the cottage. It was charming, and comfortable, with wonderful views. From the window we looked over an apple orchard and horses in the field. The owners were friendly and extremely helpful and made us feel most welcome. A very relaxing and wonderful weekend for my birthday!"
Reviewed by Mrs Hooper on 07/10/2008