Welcome to Hillcrest. This single storey cottage next to the owners' home in Stourton near Stourbridge sleeps two people in one bedroom.
Accommodation
All ground floor. One double bedroom (accessed by one step up) with doors to courtyard. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Galley kitchen with door to courtyard. Sitting room with dining area. Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD player, radio/CD. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 20 mins walk. Note: The owner has two dogs.
Location
Hillcrest is a cosy single storey holiday home for two, next to the owners' home in the small hamlet of Stourton. There is one double bedroom with patio doors out to the courtyard, and a shower room with shower, basin and WC. The galley kitchen also has doors to the courtyard, and the comfy sitting room has a dining area for relaxing with your evening meal. Outside is the courtyard with furniture, and an off road parking space for one car. With the attractions of three counties within easy reach, Hillcrest makes a wonderful base for enjoying this middle part of England.
Stourton is a tiny hamlet in lovely countryside, close to market towns and the Wyre Forest. Travel on the Severn Valley Railway, enjoy the views from the top of the Clent Hills or Kinver Edge, or visit one of the many National Trust properties in the region.
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.
Reviews of Hillcrest
"This is a comfortable place to stay, despite, as in the overview, the nearest shops etc our 20 mins away. This didn't cause us any problems. The owner is very helpful & if you have any problems he is just next door. The accommodation has everything you'll need for your stay. Despite the last review on this website being dated November 2014, the note/log book that is inside makes good reading with visitors from around the world including people that come back on a regular bases. We would happily stay here again when visiting this area of the UK."
Reviewed by MickTw on 05/06/2017
"Hillcrest is a lovely cottage, ideal for a relaxing break, the owner could not have been more welcoming or helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Baddeley on 02/03/2016
"The owners have a very comfortable cottage located in a nice area and we consider the property to be excellent value for money."
Reviewed by Mr Wintle on 12/07/2015
"Enabled us to visit many local places of interest."
Reviewed by Mr O'driscoll on 06/07/2015
"This property is more than homely, and completely inviting. The level of cleanliness was overwhelming (coming from someone who is a neat freak!!), not to mention the warm welcome we recieved on arrival. A well kept and quiet neighbourhood, easy to find and spacious enough for two, with everything provided and cosy to the maximum. I will definitely be returning again. A lovely drive out, to what feels like the country side, very scenic, and everything's very accessible with the Stourbridge Town Centre not being a far drive off, nor the train station. Unfortunately we didn't get to explore the surroundings (canals or enfield), but definitely on the next trip!!"
Reviewed by La-Toya G on 17/12/2014
"A lovely, cosy, comfortable cottage near to many places of interest with great walks by the canal just over the road."
Reviewed by Mr Oliver on 30/06/2014
"A great place to stay in the summer. Great owners who did their best to be of any assistance they could. We will most likely return in the future."
Reviewed by Mr Armstrong on 31/12/2013
"Cosy and warm property with plenty of equipment. We loved the proximity of the canal for walks with our dog. We booked it as we were going to BBC Good Food show and it was only a 40 min drive to NEC which was great."
Reviewed by Mrs Jefferies on 03/12/2013
"Pleasant and helpful owners. Unobtrusive yet approachable. Cosy, comfortable and well equipped accommodation. Shower room could have done with shelf(ves). Location generally OK but a fair distance from shops and pubs which restricted drinking if driving. Good pubs in Woolaston with friendly landlords and customers.Good bus services to other towns. The website description did not mention Woolaston as being nearest village and failed to mention that Stourton has no facilities whatsoever."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 02/12/2013
"Friendly, helpful and unintrusive hosts. Warm and cosy accommodation. Local people hospitable. Plenty of recreational facilities and places of interest to visit either car or bus. "
Reviewed by Mrs Turner on 16/09/2013
"We chose Hillcrest because of its location to the Canal. Kinver village was lovely but the main attraction was the beautiful canal rides on our bikes. "
Reviewed by Mrs Whitmore on 14/07/2013
"We decided to visit our friends that live in the West Midlands, England in May from 18th -25th. My Wife and I viewed several B/B's in that area on the net- but in the end we decided to rent an apartment. The one we chose was "Hillcrest" at Stourton, Westmidlands. Although it is attached to the owners house, we did not see or speak to them. The apartment was beyond our dreams to what we expected. lovely lounge with comfortable settee and armchair to relax and watch TV. Comfortable double bed,and a well equipped kitchen...and a washing machine !!. We loved the bathroom with it's " power shower" and all so beautifully clean. Although only a short distance from the main road the apartment was very quiet and the driveway lead right up to the door. Well done Mr & Mrs Carr, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and seeing our friends so hope we can have a return trip in the future"
Reviewed by Gerry M on 07/06/2013
"We decided to visit our friends that live in the West Midlands, England in May from 18th -25th. My Wife and I viewed several B/B's in that area on the net- but in the end we decided to rent an apartment. The one we chose was "Hillcrest" at Stourton, Westmidlands. Although it is attached to the owners house, we did not see or speak to them. The apartment was beyond our dreams to what we expected. lovely lounge with comfortable settee and armchair to relax and watch TV. Comfortable double bed,and a well equipped kitchen.....and a washing machine !!. We loved the bathroom with it's " power shower" and all so beautifully clean. Although only a short distance from the main road the apartment was very quiet and the driveway lead right up to the door. Well done Mr & Mrs Carr, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and seeing our friends so hope we can have a return trip in the future"
Reviewed by Gerry M on 07/06/2013
"A very nice place to stay,The owners were two of the nicest people you could wish to meet.We had to leave early due to my wife being unwell.There are many places to visit.The owners were very helpful be if you wanted privacy the never bother you,"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 22/05/2013
"Great accommodation and really helpful owners who were not at all intrusive but always ready to respond to any requests"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 27/04/2013
"The cottage had everything that is required and it was a great base for exploring the area."
Reviewed by Mr Russell on 24/03/2013
"This is an extremely comfortable, self-contained cottage with all mod cons. We stayed there in the winter time and the gas central heating ensured that we were always warm and comfortable. The owners live next door and are very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. However, if you want to keep yourself to yourself, they will fully respect that and you wouldn't even know they were there. The cottage is ideally located for exploring the surounding areas such as Worcestershire, (Worcester is about 20 miles away), Shropshire (a visit to Bridgnorth and Ironbridge are a must) and is conveniently located for access to Stourbridge Junction station for trips into Birmingham. Our dog was welcome to stay which was a big bonus and there are lots of nice places to walk there. Within walking distance are walks along the canal-side and the old sand quarry which is surrounded by woods and very quiet. Within greater walking distance, (although more realistically a short drive away), is the National Trust parkland of Kinver Edge, with its many walks, woods and even the old cottages built into the sandstone rocks. We weren't staying there for a holiday, but there is a surprising amount of history around that area along with nice, quaint villages and rural surroundings all within easy striking distance."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 16/01/2013
"It made an excellent base for visiting and entertaining friends. A good centre for exploring the West Midlands. Very friendly hosts. Welcolming for my small dogs. "
Reviewed by Mr Whitehouse on 22/12/2012
"The owners are extremely kind and helpful and sociable, living next door to the property. It is a major bonus that we were able to bring our dog to stay. The owners are very accommodating in that regard having three dogs of their own. "
Reviewed by Mr Stares on 25/11/2012
"A very enjoyable week, in an area convenient to visit surrounding attractions. Canal just across road to have lovely walks along with the dog. The owners were very friendly and helpful if needed."
Reviewed by Mrs Ambridge on 29/10/2012
"The quiet and friendly care we received from the hosts, comfortable interiors, and we loved the dogs, too. Well, we liked everything!"
Reviewed by Mr Saare on 27/08/2012
"Very nice landlords. Milk and cakes, when you move in: you feel really welcome. In the afternoon the sunnshines into the flat, very nice landscape around!"
Reviewed by Ms Semmler on 13/08/2012
"There was lots to do in the area. We liked being able to sit in the garden if we wanted to. The owner was on site and was very helpful. "
Reviewed by Mr Rydings on 30/07/2012
"It was a very convenient place to find and to explore from. It was just off a major trunk road, but it was so quiet in both the house and patio area that you wouldn't have known the road was there."
Reviewed by Mr Chalmers on 26/07/2012
"This is an excellent area for National Trust properties and many other attractions. We have dogs and they were made very welcome, the canal is very close by and an excellent place for daily walks. We were once again made very welcome and look forward to another visit."
Reviewed by Mr Morgan on 24/07/2012
"what a little treasure we found in this cosy cottage. warm and welcoming .everything you could need was there. the owner left a lovely welcome pack. only thing missing was the tea . to add to the pot lol. scones and jam were a real treat. even a treat for our dog. which disappeared in a blink.. place quiet and in a good area with plenty to visit and easy reach of larger towns . nice not to worry about bringing sheets and towels. owner has mentioned having his own dogs. but to be honest they were hardly noticed and for anyone thinking they could be a problem dont. our dog was very happy with the small patio area and all the walks afew mins away (by foot) anyone worrying about having the 'owners' next door. please dont be ,we were left to enjoy our hoilday and were made very welcome ..."
Reviewed by carole h on 09/06/2012
"what a little treasure we found in this cosy cottage. warm and welcoming .everything you could need was there. the owner left a lovely welcome pack. only thing missing was the tea . to add to the pot lol. scones and jam were a real treat. even a treat for our dog. which disappeared in a blink.. place quiet and in a good area with plenty to visit and easy reach of larger towns . nice not to worry about bringing sheets and towels. owner has mentioned having his own dogs. but to be honest they were hardly noticed and for anyone thinking they could be a problem dont. our dog was very happy with the small patio area and all the walks afew mins away (by foot) anyone worrying about having the 'owners' next door. please dont be ,we were left to enjoy our hoilday and were made very welcome ....."
Reviewed by A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer on 09/06/2012
"Very convenient both to Birmingham and also to beautiful surrounding countryside. The cottage was well equipped, very cosy and comfortable. Helpful owner and a lovely welcome tray with delicious scones. We hope to visit again."
Reviewed by Mrs Brough on 06/12/2011
"The accommodation and the hospitality of owner was first class."
Reviewed by Mrs Kendray on 10/10/2011
"An absolutely superb place to stay. The photos don't do it justice and the owners went out of their way in welcoming us. The cottage was surprisingly close to beautiful canal walkways; even the dog enjoyed its stay. "
Reviewed by Mr Mayrick-Cooke on 05/09/2011