The Oaks - Stylish house in Shropshire Hills AONB

With plenty of room for ten, The Oaks is a superb place for a celebration or a holiday with family and friends. Nestled in two acres with gorgeous views over the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this generous country home provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are some fantastic walks available from the garden gate onto The National Trust's Long Mynd Estate, while younger guests will be blown away by the games and cinema rooms. This par The space Perfect for families and groups of friends at any time of the year – short and midweek breaks are available, with a minimum stay of 2 nights and there is ample parking. This spacious and comfortable home-from-home offers modern luxury in the heart of the countryside and is elegantly furnished throughout with airy living spaces. It benefits from five spacious bedrooms, three of which are en suite and one with an additional day bed. The sleeping accommodation is flexible (two of the bedrooms have zip and link super king beds) making it ideal for different combinations of guests. The delightful well equipped kitchen leads to a dining room with stunning countryside views and there are two further ground floor living rooms and an upstairs games room. The Oaks knows how to have fun too! The lovely enclosed garden of approximately two acres has two large patios facing west and south with teak outdoor furniture, a barbecue and fire bowl for cooking and camp fires! With stunning views over the Shropshire hills, it's the perfect social spot for alfresco dining. Pop a cork and prepare to laugh loud and long with friends or family. There’s no one to disturb here - the gardens and grounds are completely private. Or add a bit of extra sparkle to your stay and hire a hot tub to soak up the peace (and your tired muscles) and toast the views of the hills beyond. Thoughtful little extras including Bramley smellies and a well stocked welcome hamper, add a special touch to your break. If you prefer a little pampering, you can arrange a visit from an Organic Spa Treatment Service. THE LAYOUT Ground floor: Entrance hall leading to downstairs cloakroom with wc. Large fitted kitchen with an AGA, granite worktops and an island, leading to a dining area seating 10 Guests with stunning views. Utility room. Sitting room with a Wessex stone log fireplace and a large bay window with extensive views. Family room with a 42″ plasma screen between the kitchen and the sitting room. The house has two staircases to the first floor. First floor: First staircase to: Games room with TV, video, selection of children’s videos, children’s pool table, table football and board games. Second staircase to: Master bedroom with a 6′ zip and link bed which can convert to two 3′ single beds on request, and an additional day bed. En suite bathroom with a shower attachment over the bath. Double bedroom with a 5′ bed and an en suite shower room with wc. Bedroom with two 3′ zip and link beds which can convert to a 6′ double bed on request. Twin bedroom with 3′ beds. Bathroom with a roll top bath and a separate power shower. Third staircase to second floor. Second floor: Loft bedroom with twin 3′ beds and an en suite shower room with wc. IN A NUTSHELL 10 Guests Five bedrooms, three of which are en suite Two double/twin (one with an additional day bed), one double, two twin bedrooms Two bathrooms both with separate showers, two shower rooms Suitable for children and baby (travel cot & highchair available) One well-behaved dog by special arrangement* Please see HOUSE RULES before you make your booking with a pet. Two spacious living rooms Games room with with table football and small pool table Set in two acres of landscaped grounds with two terraces Outdoor furniture, barbecue and fire bowl Hot tubs can be arranged through a local company (additional fee*) A range of beauty and therapeutic treatments are available by arrangement Tesco & Sainsbury's are able to deliver to this property Welcome hamper*, linen and toiletries Parking for 8 cars Covid-19 measures* (see Visitors' Notes) AS A WORKATION: There is high quality, superfast WiFi*. There is a printer available on request There is a Nespresso coffee machine with free capsules. EQUIPMENT Oil-fired central heating, log burner in the sitting room Oil AGA *plus separate Neff electric oven and hob, multifunctional microwave, Nespresso, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer 42″ Plasma TV with DVD, TV and video in games room Bose CD player, Roberts digital radio Selection of children’s videos, children’s pool table, table football and board games in the games room WiFi internet access Travel cot & highchair available Teak outdoor furniture and barbecue Outdoor recycled Kadai fire bowl for cooking/fire pit for cooler evenings Guest access You will have the whole property to yourselves. Beds will be made up with linen, and towels, toiletries and logs are provided. There's a key safe with code entry - leave key in safe on departure. Other things to note * Luxury hot tub available – please request on booking (additional fee per stay applies, to be paid separately). A local company, Shrewsbury Hot Tub Co., handles the complete process from guest booking to installation and on-line safety briefing documents etc. They will also collect payment and provide an advice hotline if required. A standard circular tub (for 5/6 people) is approximately £215 for a weekend (installed on a Thursday and removed the following Tuesday). Weekly hire is also available and very cost effective. There are various sizes available and are subject to availability, especially during busy holiday periods. We can supply a telephone number if you would like this option. Please bring your own hot tub towels if you are hiring one. * The welcome hamper contains tea, ground coffee, wine, cereal, orange juice, butter, milk, cheese, eggs, marmalade, bread, cake, biscuits, oranges, apples,  bananas  * The AGA runs all year at the Oaks. During exceptional hot summer spells (which are difficult to predict more than a couple of days in advance!) the kitchen can feel uncomfortable hot during the day. The best way to deal with this is to open doors and windows to give a cross flow of air. The house is situated on an open hill side and even on summer evenings the AGA can give a pleasant background warmth. Whilst the house has a Neff electric hob, double oven and microwave the AGA gives increased cooking capacity and a 'special cooking' experience. So, due to these considerations the AGA will be alight when you arrive at the Oaks unless you advise us otherwise. Contact-free check in and check out. Complete privacy and exclusive use of the cottage during your holiday. Naturally isolated.