Solar panels on the roof, logs in the basket, eco soaps by the bath and a feather duvet: all is tickety-boo and beautifully thought out. The friendly owners live on site, there if you need them but otherwise discreet. The cottage complements their own red-brick home, on the other side of the beech hedge. Step in to find a compact open-plan living space with a wood-burner in the corner, a mix of old and new (daybed, armchair, dining table), glazed doors opening to a patio (nice and secluded), and a spiral metal stair to the bed on the mezzanine. There’s a glass balustrade so you see below, and robes provided for a flit downstairs, to a bathroom with a shining bath and a hand-held shower, and a washing machine hidden in the cupboard. Most couples come to explore Ludlow, a popular market town at any time of year (medieval fair in November, food festivals in spring and autumn) and this peaceful street is a ten-minute walk from the centre. Treat yourself to Michelin stars, explore the 10th-century castle, discover the Shropshire Hills – you are surrounded by lush countryside.
This is a really peaceful place to stay, in a very convenient location in a quiet road about 10 minutes walk from Ludlow town centre. The cottage is fitted out to an exceptionally high standard, and the owners have thought imaginatively about the interior design. The small garden is a lovely suntrap.