The nearest earthly place to paradise.”
On arrival at Nest Holiday Hideaway's Dove Cottage, it’s easy to see why the author PG Wodehouse said these words of Shropshire.
Perfectly positioned in the walker's wonderland of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Nest provides a sanctuary of serenity, stunning scenery and a truly beautiful base from which to explore.
Discover spectacular countryside from your cottage and a 10 minute walk to 17th century inn The Bottle & Glass.
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• Winner of Best Boutique Holiday Cottages Prestige Award 2020/21
• Hand-selected as a Sawday's Special Place
• Seen Channel 4, Netflix, The Guardian, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine
• A Carbon Neutral Eco-Cottage, via Gold Standard 100% additional offsets
"The sort of English countryside most of us have long forgotten surrounds you at this converted farm building near Church Stretton.” Sawday's
About Nest Holiday Hideaway & Dove Cottage:
The philosophy of Nest Holiday Hideaway is 'Transformational Travel', an award winning rural retreat in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can de-stress, relax and revitalise, embedded in beautiful surroundings and the sights and sounds of nature, whilst also being near to Shropshire's magnificent market towns and myriad unique attractions.
One of a pair of eco-cottages, Dove Cottage is a carbon neutral rural retreat, uniquely and lovingly created from an 18th century barn and set in perfect countryside. It is a beautiful, cosy bolthole of immense character and charm with a wealth of original wood beams, exposed stonework, a woodburning stove and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Elegantly and eclectically furnished with antiques, vintage pieces and William Morris fabrics, Dove Cottage also boasts all modern conveniences, including WiFi, well appointed kitchen with dishwasher, and luxurious all en-suite bathrooms with rain showers.
Featuring:
• Stylish ground floor holiday accommodation with vaulted, original wood beamed ceilings throughout
• Welcome pack including fresh ground coffee, Muscovado sugar, fairtrade tea and authentic yet vegan Shrewsbury biscuits
• Personal sanitisation kit including naturally antibacterial handwash; antibacterial gel, wipes and spray
• WiFi
• TV
• Unlimited free logs and kindling for woodburning stove
• Towels provided
• Master bedroom with double bed, exposed beams and stonework, French doors to terrace and garden, and luxury en-suite bathroom with rain shower
• Twin bedroom with luxury en-suite bathroom featuring rain shower
• Superbly equipped kitchen; all crockery, cutlery and cooking implements; sharp chef's knives; Dualit kettle and toaster
• Drop-leaf dining table with storable chairs
• Sitting area with woodburning stove, with French doors onto terrace
• Possibility to add an extra folded bed for a 5th guest for an extra charge of £30
Ten miles from Shrewsbury, you're on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills AONB - glorious walks abound. Tucked away on a farm hamlet with a friendly communal feel, you find Batchcott Hall and three other houses along the lane. Twenty minutes down the hill is 'Little Switzerland': Church Stretton. Enjoy its good food shops, antique shops, microbrewery and lively Thursday market.
