Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place
2 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
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2 Guests 03 Dec 24 - 03 Dec 24
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£125 - £140 per night
The Experience
The Shropshire Hills are surely one of England’s best-kept secrets, with the Old Rectory set plumb in the middle of it all. The two en suite bedrooms look out onto idyllic views of pastures dotted with sheep; easy-going Jo and Ben live at one end of a corridor with their two quiet and friendly dogs but the house is large so you won’t feel crowded.
Breakfast is served around a large table in the dining room and includes homemade muesli, yogurt, seasonal fruits, good juice, croissants and bread along with any variation of a full English, all locally sourced and delicious.
The guest sitting room has a warming fire for winter evenings, and board games and books; Ben’s art collection is an eclectic and distinctive mix of photos and pictures. You can play tennis if you fancy, and walks are in all directions, one to a charming country pub; further afield, the Iron Age hill fort of Caer Caradoc beckons.
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We think you'll love
- The views and total peace and comfort
- Spending time in the elegant, art-filled house
- Playing a game of tennis on the immaculate court
You should know
- There's no television
- The en suite bathrooms have showers only, although there is another bathroom available with a bath
- Children are allowed, but the place is more suited to grown-ups
Essentials
- Swimming pool
- EV charger
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £125
- Surcharges
- Singles £125-£140.
- 2 Doubles
- From £125
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Closed
- Christmas, New Year & occasionally.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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Reviews
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Jo and Ben were super hosts and made us feel very welcome. The room was great and the views from the bedroom were epic. Breakfast was more than adequate with cereal, fresh fruits and full English. The house is quiet,secluded and very relaxing We had a lovely time and highly recommend The Old Rectory.
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This former Rectory is a most elegant, spacious and comfortable house, and Jo Powell the most welcoming, warm-hearted and helpful of hosts. She couldn't have been more helpful and it was a delight to stay there. We took our bikes and it was an excellent base for exploring the surrounding shropshire hills. Jo provides a beautifully prepared breakfast and there is a good pub in the village of Pickleshot just a short distance away for supper. Highly recommended.
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Everthing about our visit was a pleasure.There was a warm welcome with Tea and some sweets. Our bedroom and en-suite were delightful with a nice view. All views from the house are fantastic. The breakfast each Day were delicious and with plenty of choice. Jo and Ben are excellent hosts and and more than happy to help in any way. We would definitely recommend.
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Thank you so much for being such a good host for us, whilst we visited your beautiful home last week. We enjoyed our brief visit to Shropshire very much, and it was certainly enhanced by the comfort of and wonderful views from your house. We felt very welcome, and your recommendation of the local pub (Bottle & Glass) was just right for us. Shropshire certainly is a strikingly lovely county, and we hope to return.
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This place makes for a blissful stay - really exceptional. The house is architecturally intriguing, but it's the cleverly considered decor - smooth fabrics, matt paint, gorgeous artworks skillfully blending contemporary with antique, cosy with elegance that sets this place aside - together with warm, thoroughly affable hosts, exceptional quality of breakfast overlooking sensational countryside and sumptuous, vast uncluttered bedrooms and open fires. Peaceful yet inspiring and genuinely special.
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A beautiful, art-filled house that oozes comfort and charm with two lovely en suite bedrooms. Walks in all directions, one to a charming country pub; further afield the Iron Age hill-fort of Caer Caradoc beckons. Ben and Jo are easy, generous hosts. A rare place.
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Location
The neighbourhood
The house is only a few miles off the well-connected A49 but feels quite rural and is surrounded by glorious rolling countryside, just 30 minutes from Ludlow or Shrewsbury. Narrow lanes lead to the house and finally a delightful larch-lined drive. There's a small church on the other side of the lane but you are very private here. The Bottle & Glass in Picklescott is about a mile away.
Local points of interest from Jo Powell
- The Old Rectory is a great base from which to explore Shrewsbury and other towns such as Ludlow, Bishops Castle or Ironbridge with their fine architecture, mediaeval streets, fabulous food and eclectic independent shops.
- Set with in an AONB the house is on the door step of many National Trust and English Heritage sites on the doorstep, not to mention fabulous castles and forts dottedaround Shropshire and the Welsh borders.
- Walk, run or cycle with footpaths heading to the Long Mynd at the end of the drive, or, contemplate conquering Caer Caradoc whilst viewing it from thebreakfast table.
- Plan your trip to coincide with one of the many sporting and cultural events in Shropshire, from racing, fringe and food festivals in Ludlow, to Flower and Folk festivals in Shrewsbury.
- Enjoy a game of tennis on our astro turf court but try not to get too distracted by the view. Then, walk to the pub at Picklescott or drive to the Bridges at Ratlinghope where the food is produced with a farm to fork ethos; local, seasonal & sustainable.
- Shropshire is all about food, be it Michelin starred restaurants, pubs serving good honest food, the outstanding deli in Church Stretton or unique food, drink & shopping destinations such as the Market Hall in Shrewsbury, there is something for everyone.
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Introducing
Jo Powell
Jo and Ben divide their time between running the B&B in Shropshire and visiting their house in France.
Lovely place and a very warm welcome, Jo is the perfect host. Spotlessly clean, excellent breakfasts, and such friendly and helpful hosts in Jo and Ben. Artworks and antique furniture help create a delightful, peaceful atmosphere. And a great location for sightseeing castles, abbeys, National Trust places in the area.