Welcome to Kite's Nest. This terraced cottage on a working farm can sleep two people in the village of Eaton-under-Heywood near to Church Stretton in Shropshire.
Accommodation
One mezzanine king-size double bedroom with wall mounted TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area. LPG central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, both with Freeview, 1 with DVD, WiFi. All 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. Bike storage. Private patio with furniture plus shared lawned garden with BBQs. 10 acre natural garden with ponds and variety of wildlife. 100 acres of woodland on slopes of Wenlock Edge. Livery for guests' horses by arrangement with owner inc. paddocks, menage, indoor school and famous Jack Mytton Way close by. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.6 miles, pub 2.5 miles. Note: This is a working sheep farm, dogs to be kept on a lead at all times. Note: Babes-in-arms only.
Location
Kite's Nest is one of three barn conversion cottages on a 200 acre farm in the village of Eaton-under-Heywood near to Church Stretton in Shropshire. With one king size double bedroom and an ensuite bathroom on the mezzanine floor this cottage sleeps two people. The rest of the accommodation is made up of an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room. Outside the cottage is off road parking for 2 cars, bike storage, a private patio with furniture plus a shared lawned garden with a brick built BBQ. There is also a 10 acre natural garden with ponds and access to 100 acres of woodland on the slopes of Wenlock Edge. Livery for guests horses are by arrangement with the owner. With so much to see and do all year round, Kite's Nest is a fabulous holiday cottage in the heart of Shropshire.
The rural village of Eaton-under-Heywood lies under both the famous Wenlock Edge and the woods that run along it, and is surrounded by scenic countryside. From the village, the Jacob's Ladder path leads straight up the Edge, providing lovely walks. Nearby is the market town of Church Stretton, which lies in the heart of south Shropshire. It is set amid striking scenery and has often been described as "Little Switzerland". The town is the main centre for Shropshire's hill country and home to a variety of tearooms, pubs and specialist shops. Other local attractions include walks on the Long Mynd, the Acton Scott Working Farm as seen on TV, and Stokesay Castle. The historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are only a short journey away.
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 Kite's Nest
"This well equipped cottage was lovely. The cottage is on a working farm so you will get visits from chickens, peacocks and ducks. Located in the Shropshire hills the scenery is superb, and you are ideally based for attractions like Ironbridge, Seven Valley Railway, Powis Castle and Shropshire Sculpture Park."
Reviewed by Simon B on 25/09/2019
"Lovely location and a great place to stay."
Reviewed by Mrs Barrett on 10/07/2016
"Lovely, cosy cottage, in lovely quiet surroundings. Kite's Nest has everything you need for two people."
Reviewed by Mrs Davies on 21/02/2016
"Lovely friendly accommodation with great facilities for the dog."
Reviewed by Mr Kay on 28/06/2015
"Absolutely amazing place. Came away feeling very relaxed and well rested! Thanks a lot! We will be back."
Reviewed by Mrs Black on 26/05/2015
"The setting was great as was the owner. It was in a central area to a lot of places to visit. Seeing all the animals was fun."
Reviewed by Mr Rowe on 03/11/2014
"The location was so peaceful and perfectly placed for country walks or getting out and about by car to local amenities. "
Reviewed by Mrs Baldwin on 31/08/2014
"A most picturesque location and the livestock add greatly to the enjoyment of our stay. The accommodation is compact but met all our requirements and we and our dogs were made to feel so welcome. Thoroughly recommend!"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 08/08/2014
"A quiet and peaceful retreat in beautiful countryside. Just what we were looking for."
Reviewed by Mr Fletcher on 24/10/2013
"We had a wonderful time, the cottage was delightful and we really enjoyed seeing the various animals and birds. Woolfie (our cat) would have loved to bring home Percy the Peacock. We were very lucky with the weather and Shropshire is a beautiful county. I would recommend this cottage to anybody that enjoys country life."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 24/09/2013
"The cottage was the best that we had ever stayed. Shropshire is a beautiful county with lots to do and see."
Reviewed by Mrs Boorman on 23/09/2013
"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kites Nest. Beautiful garden with all the sculptures, and so tranquil a place to enjoy. "
Reviewed by Mrs Gault on 17/09/2013
"Kite's Nest was a dear little cottage, we enjoyed seeing all the animals, especially the rescued owls. My husband wanted to bring Percy the Peacock home, but of course, we couldn't let him. We loved Bluebell the dear little tabby cat. Would recommend this holiday to anybody who wants peace and quiet with animals. Shropshire is a beautiful county."
Reviewed by Mrs Jelley on 22/07/2013
" I had booked all three cottages for my family and it was great that we could come together or have our own bolt holes when needed."
Reviewed by Mrs Shrimpton on 05/06/2013
"Lovely location, great hosts and a really good place for a holiday."
Reviewed by Mr penfold on 28/05/2013
"Location excellent to visit the area. Great property to take the dog did not need to worry about muddy paws due to the tile flooring. Peaceful location. Property not overlooked by the owners but they are close enough if there was a problem. Friendly but not intrusive. Will visit again and would recommend."
Reviewed by Mrs Gorstridge on 31/03/2013
"Kite's Nest is a cosy, well equipped cottage. We found it to be very comfortable and in a lovely setting on the farm with peacocks, chickens and ducks visiting us daily. The cottage is in a very quiet rural location with walks available from the door step. The only downside for us was the very narrow roads from Church Stretton to the accommodation which we found a little too narrow for our liking. A beautiful area though and a really lovely little cottage."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 14/12/2012
"We could see animals and birds from the windows in the huge wild garden that we could walk around at the farm. The area was beautiful. The owner was very helpful."
Reviewed by Mrs Harwood on 08/10/2012
"Lovely cottage; excellent for all walking attractions and Church Stretton."
Reviewed by Mr Malin on 02/10/2012
"A beautiful property that far exceeded our expectations. A visit to this property would be great for astronomers: there are genuine dark skies at night at the property and I saw the Milky Way for only the third time in my life!"
Reviewed by Mr Trenerry on 21/09/2012
"This property is in the middle of a working farm and stables. It really is back to nature! The owners are very friendly and informative. There is good walking to be had from this property. The best cottage we have ever visited and we will certainly be going back there again."
Reviewed by Mrs Clarke on 12/09/2012
"Rural location, great centre for the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Very peaceful in the evenings but plenty of activity to watch during the day - chickens, peacocks, horses, owls - lovely."
Reviewed by Mrs Barrow on 11/09/2012
"We stayed at this accommodation for a week recently. We found the 'cottage' to be well equipped and comfortably furnished. We enjoyed seeing the animals from the farm wandering around and had frequent visits from the chickens and cat. The accommodation is set in a rural area and is incredibly peaceful. The location of the cottage near Church Stretton is good and we found access easy to Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock and Ironbridge with some stunning walks located closeby. The only downside for us was that the road to the accommodation is very narrow with only a few passing points and this did put us off venturing out in the evening for meals. Overall though a very pleasant accommodation that was clean and comfortable and in a delightful setting."
Reviewed by RHGH on 28/08/2012
"A rural location, but not far from shops/restaurants. Good heating."
Reviewed by Mrs Brown on 29/07/2012
"The situation of the cottage was absolutely lovely. If you like walking in unspoilt places this is for you."
Reviewed by Mr Sanders on 28/07/2012
"A peaceful and excellent break in pleasant surroundings."
Reviewed by Mr Clarke on 25/07/2012
"Perfect cottage in a rural location, friendly owner. Location in the middle of nowhere, perfect. Cottage very well appointed, everything to hand, no problems apart from flies. Suppose you get this in the country!"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 04/12/2011
"Arrived when it was dark,in the morning such joy at the lovely surroundings, owners so helpful and caring ,nothing was to much trouble ,we are going back next year ,Church Stretton had everything you needed and more.A real must is to go and see the Red Kite feeding station at Rhayader,Severn Valley Steam Railway,would recommend going Kidderminster to Bridgenorth as Bridgenorth is such a nice town to spend a few hours in ,so much in the area ,might take us a couple of years of staying at Kites Nest ,something to look forward to ,will recommend to family and friends ."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 03/12/2011
"Nothing was to much trouble for the owners, they gave us lots of tips for places to visit and wonderful eggs for breakfast. We will be back next year without a doubt. A wonderful place for a holiday, would highly recommend it - cosy for an autumn/winter break, lovely deep bath, great after a long walk. Thank you."
Reviewed by Mrs Haines on 25/10/2011
"Excellent property with all you could require. Very quiet rural location surrounded by horse paddocks. Owners in nearby house and very friendly. Pets and farm animals in a nearby area including rescued owl. Have free range of the owners extensive grounds and can even visit and feed their pig."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 06/10/2011
"The cottage was in the countryside, but outside the cottage was a livery stable and a collection of unusual birds and animals, which you could visit, so there was always plenty of activity."
Reviewed by Mrs Wright on 18/07/2011
"Fabulous, modern fixtures and fittings, contemporary decor. Lovely setting overlooking the horses in the fields."
Reviewed by Mrs Barnes on 13/06/2011
"Property owner very welcoming and helpful. "
Reviewed by Mr Hawkes on 16/11/2010
"Excellent property. very peaceful. Plenty of interest with the owners collections of birds; hens, swans, ducks, owls plus cats, dogs, horses. "
Reviewed by Mrs Caldwell on 16/11/2010
"Lovely quiet location, excellent quality accomodation"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 11/11/2010
"Quiet location, very central for tourist attractions and Shropshire countryside, not too far to the Elan Valley and Lake Vyrnwy. Friendly owners and attractive location on Wenlock Edge."
Reviewed by Mrs Taylor on 01/11/2010
"Lovely peaceful location, conversion done to a high standard. Lovely walks from the farm up onto Wenlock edge. Highly recommended for a quiet holiday."
Reviewed by Mrs Singleton on 20/09/2010