Unique Cottage near Shrewsbury

The Vinery is a unique conversion of an original Victorian glasshouse. Set within a walled garden, just 3 miles from Shrewsbury. The cottage provides accommodation for 2 people wishing to enjoy Shropshire and the Welsh borders. Retaining many original features including a full height open plan living area, bedroom and wet room it has been designed for easy access with everything on one level. The mezzanine level is a quiet reading area or can provide an occasional sleeping area for a third guest The space The Vinery has a spacious, tastefully decorated, open plan living space with original features from the glasshouse and a full height ceiling. This area has a relaxing sofa and armchair, wood burner (logs provided) and dining for four people. The well-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. There is also a mezzanine level which is designed as a quiet reading area or has an occasional sleeping area for a third guest with a futon bed. The bedroom, which is downstairs, sleeps two and has a king-size bed. Off the bedroom is a wet room with toilet and basin. There is also a washing machine. The Vinery has all its amenities at ground floor level and is designed with the intention of easy access including a wet room and grabrails nad bathing stool in the bathroom. Access to the property from the car is all on one level and there is no step at the front door. The cottage is a south facing and a sunny patio area overlooks the beautifully maintained owners’ gardens and new vineyard. With patio furniture and a BBQ this is a wonderful area for guests to relax after a long day exploring all that Shropshire has to offer. There is also a table tennis table available for guests to use. The owner has another two person property on the site, The Bothy, which could be booked together for two couples travelling together. See Airbnb listing. Shrewsbury is one of England’s finest medieval market towns, boasting numerous listed buildings including timber-framed black and white buildings, the castle, now a regimental museum, Shrewsbury Abbey, and the 18th Century Shrewsbury Prison. The River Severn forms a loop around the town centre offering gentle riverside walks or a trip on the pleasure boat, Sabrina. If you fancy a bite to eat or a bit of retail therapy the town offers a wide selection of gastro pubs and eateries and interesting boutique shops as well as an award winning covered market. For guest who enjoy the outdoors the Shropshire Hills and nearby north Wales offer an abundance of scenic walking and cycle routes which are worth exploring any time of the year. Easily accessible from The Bothy is Church Stretton and the National Trust’s Cardingmill Valley with it’s pretty waterfall. Ludlow, framed by the gentle Clee Hills, has an impressive castle, magnificent church, many half-timbered buildings, and Georgian red-brick houses. Bridgnorth has the steepest cliff railway in Britain and during summer you can catch the Severn Valley Railway’s steam train which chugs the scenic 16-mile route to Kidderminster. Attingham Park (National Trust), Powys Castle (National Trust), Ironbridge Gorge and the old market town of Much Wenlock (with its medieval priory) are all within easy driving distance. Guest access The Vinery is totally self contained and has its own patio area for guests to enjoy and there is plenty of parking close to the property. The cottage is set within the walled garden which is the site of our family home. We also have another holiday let on the site. We love guests to enjoy the gardens, to stretch their legs and in spring enjoy the new born lambs! Other things to note Please note that the cottage will be prepared for 2 guests unless a third guest is requested. Please let us know if you want to use the third bed. Please note that this is a futon bed and is up on the mezzanine level. This may not be suitable for a small child as there is no door or stair gate and the main bedroom is downstairs.