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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Map
Churchstoke, WLS
  • Popular LocationShropshire Hills11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontgomery Castle15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPowis Castle and Garden28 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a great few nights staying at the cottage. We have family living in the area so was perfect for us. It's lovely a...
Miss Poppy H.
Nov 2, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales

Dating back to the 16th century and maybe earlier, Upper Castlewright is perfect for a peaceful getaway in the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire hills. A former drovers' inn, the cottage oozes with character. It is situated at 1,175 ft on the single-track Kerry Ridgeway, an ancient drovers' road feeding through Wales and into Shropshire.

The cottage, accommodating up to 5 guests, has spectacular views over the hills. It is an ideal touring base for the Welsh Marches, the castles, mountains and coastline of mid and north Wales, and the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Just 500 yards from a beautiful section of the Offa's Dyke national footpath, it is also an ideal base for walkers.

- 3 bedrooms (up to 5 people)
- 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs
- spellbinding views from bedrooms
- summerhouse/log cabin with conservatory furniture and lovely views
- dogs welcome

The cottage has been tactfully refurbished to modern standards while retaining the ancient character.

DOWNSTAIRS

- Good-size open-plan kitchen, equipped for most culinary activities.
- Ancient inglenook oven feature
- Living room with exposed timbers
- Log burner (one basket of logs included)
- Sofa and easy chairs
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 3 with single bed
- Good wifi broadband, satellite TV, DVD

UTILITY ROOM

- Accessible from main part of house and via separate entrance door
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing boad/iron
- Boot dryer
- Dog bed

UPSTAIRS

- Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed and lovely views over the Vale of Montgomery
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds, can be rearranged as kingsize double on request
- Main bathroom with toilet, bath and shower over bath

GARDENS

- Summerhouse/log cabin with comfy conservatory furniture and lovely views over Vale of Montgomery
- Cottage garden to front
- Lawn garden to side
- Parking area for 2 cars and garden on opposite side of lane

HEATING

- Oil-fired central heating
- Wood-burning stove
- Modern insulation in floor and in walls

Property manager

Julian Rose

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Cottage
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Cottage
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Montgomery

About the neighborhood

Montgomery

Located in Montgomery, this cottage is in a rural area. House on Crutches and Old Bell Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and Shropshire Hills. Harry Tuffins Country Park and Glansevern Hall Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Shropshire Hills - 11 min drive
  • Harry Tuffins Country Park - 13 min drive
  • Montgomery Castle - 15 min drive
  • Powis Castle and Garden - 28 min drive
  • Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Broome Station - 25 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Horse Inn - 17 min drive
  • The Six Bells, Bishops Castle - 9 min drive
  • Three Tuns Brewery - 10 min drive
  • The Kings Head - 9 min drive
  • Kerry Vale Vineyard - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bishops Community Hospital and House on Crutches. High Street and Three Tuns Brewery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S., Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness
A haven of peace
We keep returning to Upper Castlewright Cottage for its cosiness, comfort, peace and stunning views. It never disappoints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss Poppy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remote cottage
We had a great few nights staying at the cottage. We have family living in the area so was perfect for us. It's lovely and warm and cosy. Remote and quiet which is just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin E.

Peaceful cottage
Peaceful location, ideal for quiet weekend away with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh F.

Comfortable cottage with charm/character in a peaceful location with wonderful views to the North.
Warm and comfortable especially as a storm blew over during a late Autumn stay. Beds comfortable. All usual appliances & amenities present. Excellent utility room with drying facilities. A few minor detractions passed on for housekeeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break in a stunningly beautiful & quiet location.
The property is everything that you'd expect from an old historical cottage. We arrived to gifts of wine, biscuits & chocolates, which was a lovely welcome & much appreciated. The varied lighting levels were great in the lounge. We only used one of the bedrooms, which had plenty of storage & was a good sized room. We brought our dog with us, the slate floors were easy to tidy after her & having the utility room at the back door was ideal to ensure clean paws & feet coming into the living area. The kitchen was perfect & had everything that we needed. We really enjoyed staying in the cottage, it really suited our needs & I have to say, we both miss waking up to the amazing view & the stars at night were fantastic! So glad we found this gem, lovely building & has an interesting history. Thanks to Julian & Martina for hosting us & for offering support if needed during our stay, happily this wasn't needed. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage with fantastic views
We really enjoyed our stay at Upper Castlewright Cottage. It was nice and peaceful with just the cows and sheep in the fields opposite for company. The cottage is lovely and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt very much at home there and we would loved to have stayed longer than a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

Liked: Cleanliness
family reunion
Apart from having great difficulty finding the cottage, the stay was excellent. The cottage was lovely, but I found the mattress on the single bed a little hard and uncomfortable. The surroundings were beautiful and we met up with more of our family staying at another property locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
Beautiful views, a lovely quiet location and comfortable cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
25-29 June 2023
Wow … we certainly picked a winner for our mini holiday this year. The views confronting us on arrival are spectacular and the summer house meant they could be enjoyed come rain or shine. The cottage itself .. a wonderful piece of history .. sympathetically updated into a warm, welcoming and comfortable dwelling. We found some special welcome goodies all of which were consumed with great pleasure. Thank you so much Julian and Martina for allowing us to bring our three dogs, two medium sized and one giant! They were truly happy and settled. The utility room was fantastic and the drying facilities well appreciated! Sorry to have to say goodbye so soon … would have loved to stay longer … but leaving with some very special memories of a truly happy visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J., Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking Paradise
A fantastic little cottage full of character. Perfectly located for stunning walks in all directions and very peaceful. Very friendly local towns and a great communications from the host. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utter peace
Charming and comfortable cottage in a stunning location.ideal for walkers and anybody seeking to getaway from it all for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote but lovely
Great little cottage with a beautiful outlook of the surrounding countryside. It is 8 minutes drive to nearest town of Bishop castle. If you are after peace and quiet this is the place for you. Definitely follow the directions you are given to this property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Claire H.

Hidden Gem
Had a lovely, comfortable few weeks at the cottage. A lovely welcome surprise on arrival featured biscuits, wine and chocolates, much appreciated after a long drive. The location is fantastic for those wanting to get away from it all and enjoy some peace and tranquility and the view is absolutely breathtaking. The cottage itself is fantastic and has everything you could need. I was staying on my own so can only vouch for the one bed but it was super comfortable and I was tempted to rob a couple of pillows as they were even better. The garden is a good size for anyone staying with children and/or dogs but unfortunately there is no fencing at the end of the garden onto the roadside so supervision is needed at all times, likewise for the garden the opposite side of the road. Overall I would highly recommend a stay here and I hope to come back in the not so distant future for a holiday rather than a work trip so I can make the most of relaxing in such a beautiful setting.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming dog friendly cottage
Had a wonderful stay over the Christmas period. The cottage was well equipped and situated close to some lovely walks. As described on the listing, the views were great. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend
The property is even nicer than it looks on the listing. The host communicated quickly and everything was great. This is a well laid out house with everything you'll need. A beautiful location on a ridge with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay.
Nice, quiet cottage in the middle of nowhere. Sympathetically modernized.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little gem.
What a fabulous little gem of a place. If you want solitude, great walks and amazing views, this is for you. A cosy cottage, with all the home comforts you could ever need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
Lovely cottage, very quiet with hardly any traffic and spectacular views over the valley. Perfect for our dogs and we all enjoyed our stay. Lovely area with lots of small towns and villages within easy reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home....
We have just returned from a 3 night stay at this beautiful property and without doubt the most relaxing break we've had. The cottage is a real "home from home", unpack, stock the fridge and relax! The space is cosy, welcoming and very homely with everything you need to hand. The location is breathtakingly beautiful and wonderful to wake up to. Everyone we came into contact with were so friendly (particularly the butcher in Bishops Castle who sold us the most tasty sirloin steaks ever...! Clun was lovely and our favourite walks besides the numerous hills was the Montgomery trail followed by fish n chips in the market square there. Will definately recommend to friends and family and the host was super helpful : )
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angharad E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage with a magnificent view
The cottage exceeded our expectations in terms of comfort and sheer gorgeousness, and then there was the little table across the lane with the spectacular view across the valley - exquisite! We hope to be back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful position with views and walks over glorious countryside
Very practical and comfortable cottage with lovely views and walks. Good facilities and with plenty of space. Soundproofing not brilliant as a very old cottage. Lovely log burning stove for cosy evenings in.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and quiet with great views
We booked Upper Castlewright Cottage when we didn't know what would happen with Covid, so we wanted somewhere isolated from other people and with great views if we weren't able to travel anywhere. The cottage did not disappoint! We hardly saw another soul near the cottage, and with it's location on the single track road that is the Kerry Ridgeway at 1000 feet above sea level, the view from the cottage's small garden (and the upstairs bedrooms) is fantastic. You are looking over Montgomeryshire to the north and you can even see the Stiperstones further east (which are well worth a visit). Fortunately Covid restrictions were lifted (there are still some in Wales) so we could travel around, and there is plenty to do and see. We found Bishops Castle easier to get to than Church Stoke, and here there are plenty of shops including a Spar and co-op. There are also a couple of pubs with their own brewery well worth a visit! The cottage itself was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. We are a family of four adults and had plenty of space. We would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
Just an amazing stay in an amazing place - nothing more to say!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
A romantic secluded relaxing retreat
My wife and I had originally booked our stay for May 2020 and were so looking forward to a break in a part of the country we had never really explored. However, the first lockdown of the Covid-19 Pandemic soon stopped that in its tracks. Communication with Julian, one of the owners, was fantastic and we were given the option of a full refund or carryover of the booking to May 2021. So, with an optimistic let’s do next year instead we transferred the booking, never in a million years did we imagine what a close call that was to be! Our break was 17th May 2021 - 22nd May 2021, that was a really lucky choice as it turned out, as we started our break on the day the 3rd Lockdown was eased and pubs, restaurants and other attractions opened fully that day. The cottage is set into a hillside on the Kerry Ridgeway with a sweeping scenic panoramic view of the rolling Shropshire countryside. A view I never got tired of looking out over. On the map it seems that if you’re in the kitchen it’s Wales and in the Living room England, but the actual border is outside. Prior to leaving we had had frequent communication with Julian, who was at pains to make our break a comfortable, memorable and safe one. We had originally been a party of four but our daughter and her partner were unable to come so we had the place to ourselves. The cottage itself is an old drover’s inn which has been sympathetically modernised to a very high standard and really was a comfortable and cosy home away from home. The Kerry Ridgeway and most of the surrounding lanes are single track and passing places are few and far between. This results in a very considerate style of driving from everyone, and short of stopping for conversations about the weather, encounters with other vehicles were without incident, courtesy over speed being the best practice. In the cottage visitors’ book, there was some criticism about the amount of traffic, we never experienced any issues whatsoever and rush hour consisted of two farmers in one all-terrain quad- type vehicle going into the field opposite the cottage twice a day. They were very pleasant to chat with and very considerate when doing the morning livestock checks. Other traffic consisted of people, who strangely found it enjoyable to put one foot in front of the other and actually walk to somewhere from somewhere else then walk back again. When we sat outside enjoying coffee and the view, we had many long chats with locals as they went to their fields

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage with fabulous views
It was our second visit to Upper Castlewright and we loved this welcoming, tranquil cottage with its lovely views just as much as the first time. It had comfy beds and everything we needed. It's the perfect place to unwind, enjoy some great walks and explore the countryside around.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020