Walkmill Cottage Barn
01588 650671
Description
Converted barn, adjoining owners cottage, set in large landscaped garden, in hamlet by River Onny, between Long Mynd and Stiperstones. Pubs (good food) and shop within walking distance.Walkmill is well situated to explore the the Welsh border country - the "Blue Remembered Hills" made famous by the poet Housman and the novelist Mary Webb and rich in legend and folklore.
Set in the South Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottage nestles in the Onny Valley, which divides the Stiperstones and Longmynd ranges, providing plentiful opportunities for rambling and bird watching.
The holiday unit faces south towards a large landscaped garden (over an acre in extent) which runs down to the river and adjoining pasture land. Holidaymakers are at liberty to enjoy the garden, which with its wide variety of trees and shrubs, part cultivated and part wild, provides interest, beauty and seclusion through the changing seasons.
The accommodation is compact, being ideal for a couple or a couple with one child. The 'front' door opens onto a small dining kitchen equipped with electric cooker, microwave and refrigerator, from which access is obtained to the beamed and vaulted lounge with colour TV and Radio/CD player. Here a spacious feeling is obtained through the balustraded 'minstrels' gallery and full height end walls, whose windows overlook the patio with outdoor furniture and gardens. A step down provides access to the walk-in shower room with toilet and basin.
The sleeping accommodation which occupies the roof space (beware low flying purlins!) is accessed from a timber staircase which ascends from the kitchen. The landing area has space for a single bed, clothes hanging and storage and is curtained off from the double bedroom with its open gallery, roof lights and authentic 'arrowslit' windows.
Background (oil-fired) central heating is provided from the owner's home and there are additional electric panel heaters, as required. All fuel, power and bed-linen is included in the rental prices.
The cottage is roughly equidistant from Ludlow and Shrewsbury (15 miles) and well placed for excursions via Churchstoke into Mid Wales (Powis Castle, 30 mins). Within walking distance are 3 inns which serve good food and drink. 'The Crown', up the hill in Wentnor village, the ancient 'Sun Inn' in nearby Norbury and only 400 yds away, 'The Inn on the Green'. Opposite the latter is the village Post Office and Stores, only 5 minutes walk whilst the quaint market town of Bishop's Castle (5 miles) has a range of craft and specialist shops as well as the nearest petrol station.
Gallery
Move your mouse over the thumbnails below to enlarge the photos.
Prices
| Room / Unit | Price | No. Of Rooms / Units | Sleeps |
| Cottage | £195.00 - £275.00 (Per unit per week) | 1 | 3 |
Directions
From B4380 in Shrewsbury follow unclassified Longden Road south, past Nuffield Hospital and through Pulverbatch and Ratlinghope for 15 miles. From Craven Arms take A49 (north) and A489 (west) signed to Newtown and Bishop's Castle. Ignore the first right turn to Wentnor and follow brown cravan signs. Take second right (signed for Pulverbatch and Wentnor) and continue for 3 miles.
Disclaimer
The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.
