The Roost is an award winning, cosy but spacious one bedroom, dog friendly, ground level barn conversion, comfortably furnished and equipped with everything you will need for a holiday in Shropshires beautiful, idyllic, rural countryside. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s perfect for relaxation or as a base for walking the Shropshire hills or visiting local attractions including many NT properties and towns such as Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Church Stretton or Ironbridge. The cottage has a kitchen/ breakfast room, sitting room and bathroom with bath and walk in shower. You can sit out for a barbecue in the rear, dog friendly, fenced garden, overlooking the hills and adjoining lake, knowing your dog will be safe. There is a Pub & shop 1.5 miles away. You can visit from 3 days to 4 weeks.
Directions: From Dorrington take Church Road and drive for approximately 1.5 miles, you will reach a corner round to the left with a lawned area and large wooden gates, go up the hill and down at the bottom, on the right hand bend, turn left. (You will see a house sign on the post saying 'Higher Netley' and a grey commercial waste bin). Continue for about 500m and take the second entrance on the left where you will find The Roost.
*PLEASE NOTE: Your sat nav will not take you to the cottage so please follow directions given.
Shrewsbury is one of the country's delights, the Times stating it’s "the overlooked market town...... stuffed with independent shops.....the markets excellent.......the pubs are terrific.” The Tudor centre has many historical buildings, there are gentle walks along the river Severn and adjoining gardens and museums, castle and abbey to explore. Ludlow, Church Stretton and Ironbridge are all good to visit with their many attractions. Walking and cycling in the Shropshire Hills is plentiful with the Long Mynd, Wenlock Edge and Stiperstones all within easy reach. There are many National Trust and English Heritage properties to visit locally, along with Acton Scott, a working farm (opening Spring 2024), boat trips, RAF Cosford Air Museum and the Severn Valley Railway with its steam train to name but a few.
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