Stiperstones, Heart of England

The Duckhouse

The Duckhouse, Stiperstones, Shropshire, sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom.

The Duckhouse is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

2 guests
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
dog friendly

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The Duckhouse is a lovely couple’s retreat with reverse-level accommodation. The first-floor open-plan living space consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, a dining space for two and a sitting area with TV and woodburning stove. There is a ground-floor super-king-size bedroom which can be set up as a twin on request, and a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside there is a rear garden and balcony, plus off-road parking for two cars. Storage for bikes available. One well-behaved pet welcome. Within 1.3 miles you will find a shop and a pub and please note this is a smoke-free property. Fuel, power, bed linen, towels and WiFi included in rent. Explore the countryside of Shropshire with a stay at The Duckhouse. Note: The owner has dogs and chickens on site. Two horse stables are also available (upon private arrangement with the owner at an additional cost), with direct access to the bridleway

The village of Stiperstones nestles in an unspoilt valley on the slopes of the beautiful Stiperstones Hill range and is only eight miles from the delightful Church Stretton and 12 miles from the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Bishop’s Castle. This small Shropshire village boasts a shop and charming inn and is a perfect starting point for many scenic trails, with the summit of the famous Stiperstones Hill, a 1.5 mile walk, and the East Ridge Wood mountain bike trails very close by. This area is a designated National Nature Reserve, a SSSI and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is consequently a favourite place for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. The Stiperstones Hill range is dominated by dramatic quartzite tors, which tower above an unspoilt heathland, the most famous is the Devil’s Chair, whilst Manstone Rock is the highest point at 536m above sea level and offers stunning views on a clear day. A short drive away is one of England's finest heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings; Shrewsbury nestles on a loop of the River Severn. Shrewsbury has a magnificent abbey as well as Shrewsbury Castle, which stands in beautiful gardens and is home to the Shropshire Regimental Museum. There's plenty of interesting things to do in the area, with Attingham Park, Wroxeter Roman City, the museums at Ironbridge, and the castle and Michelin-starred restaurants of Ludlow, all making this hillside village the perfect touring spot for your Shropshire adventure.

A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.