Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe - Craven Arms

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 275 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Craven Arms, ENG

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre3 min drive
Stokesay Castle4 min drive
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd27 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe

The Grove Annexe is an immaculately presented one-bedroom, ground-floor cottage nestled in the Shropshire countryside. Couples will thoroughly enjoy the secluded hot tub in the large garden while there are plenty of books and games to play indoors.

Located 1.4 miles from Craven Arms and 7 miles from Church Stretton, The Grove Annexe is perfectly located for those wanting to explore the beautiful county. Craven Arms has a variety of shops, a hotel with bar and restaurant, takeaways, cafes, as well as the lovely Stokesay Castle and the nearby Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with its virtual balloon ride over Shropshire.

The Grove Annexe is a perfect base for walkers with with Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley close by, along with the picturesque hills around Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland.

There is a handy utility room should guests require it and gas central heating with a gas fire in the living room for the cold winter nights. Parking for one car, Wi-Fi, a BBQ, TV with BT entertainment package, DVD player and lockable bike storage mean that guests have all the necessary amenities for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

The Annexe adjoins the owner's Grade II listed lodge next door but the large private gardens and separate entrance mean that The Grove Annexe is still perfectly secluded and ideal for a private getaway. Please note that the Grove Annexe is set back from the A49 road and some faint road noise can occasionally be heard from the garden.

Please be aware parking is included for one vehicle only.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Checkin 16:00-22:00

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Craven Arms

Located in Craven Arms, this cottage is in a rural area. Castle Lodge and Ludlow Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shropshire Hills and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Ludlow Food Centre and Harry Tuffins Country Park are also worth visiting.

Craven Arms, ENG

What's nearby

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 3 min drive
Stokesay Castle - 4 min drive
Ludlow Food Centre - 9 min drive
Ludlow Castle - 14 min drive
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 27 min drive

Getting around

Craven Arms Station - 2 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
‪Hollybush Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Ludlow Food Centre - ‬9 min drive
‪Raglegth Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪The Green Dragon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Shropshire Hills, Land of the Lost Content Museum and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Stokesay Castle is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Vince

24 Mar 2024

Second time staying

Second time staying and I’ll be back a third and more. Lovely home and wonderful host!

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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

20 Jan 2024

Welcoming Hosts.

Welcoming Hosts. Spotlessly clean, we'll equipped. Host provided a small hamper and lovely presents under a lovely Christmas tree. Would love to visit again.

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

19 Oct 2023

Perfect place for some relaxation

The Grove Annex was &#39Perfect'. Pauline and Paul have made it a lovely place to stay, with everything you could need. The garden was lovely, sitting in the hot tub, watching all the birds. Inside was very comfortable and immaculately clean. I would definitely recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Ray C., Ryde. Isle of Wight

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in craven arms

We had a relaxing time. Very nice owners. Central to things we were going too. A very good holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Alison

10 July 2023

A lovely homely accommodation allowing us to rest and relax.

We liked the quality of the accommodation and the central location to Ludlow and the surrounding attractions. The privacy of the accommodation allowed for a very relaxing time and the use of an immaculate and private hot tub was a bonus. The garden area was very pretty at night due to it being decorated with attractive lighting. The hosts were friendly and respectful of our privacy. We had a great time and it was a pleasure to meet Pauline, Paul and Charlotte.

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

everything you could wish for

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

3 July 2023

Perfect

Had a wonderful week. The accommodation and weather were excellent. Pauline made us feel very welcome and was most helpful. Grove Annexe has everything you could wish for. Nothing

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring visit

We came for a short 2 night getaway.. property was absolutely lovely clean, tidy and well kept. Hot tub was a really great place to relax after a long day. The road is a little noisy but private fences did help a little a short drive to some great country pubs too

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

5 Dec 2022

Absolutely fabulous place. Wanted for nothing!

Loved this place. Warm, clean and comfortable. Owners really friendly. Had everything we needed including a few extras like small bottles of wine! Hot tub was fabulous. Great location for getting to Ludlow or Church Stretton. Had a lovely meal in The Plough Inn (walking distance up the road) and they were also very amenable. Would also recommend The Stables and the Indian Raza's in the centre of Craven Arms. We will be returning - perhaps to the other more log-cabin like accommodation they have next door. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Hard to think of anything. Thought it might be annoyingly noisy with road and train track so close by but we didn't really notice it!

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

31 May 2022

A great space for two.

Grove Annexe is a great space for two with a all 4 rooms being a very good size. It is comfortable, well furnished and well equipped. It was good to have pleasant garden sitting areas, and the hot tub is a fun extra. It is located by the A49, so easy to find and. It is also well positioned for getting to the many and varied attractions of South Shropshire. There’s a pub in walking distance. An excellent visitor centre with local walks only a few miles away. There are castles, market towns, local produce, and wonderful hills and walking. Lots to do and yet the area has a quiet feel. I should also mention the friendly and helpful owners next door. We’ve no complaints really. The electric shower lacks power and needs careful adjustment but it’s ok.

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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

18 Apr 2022

Very good visit

Accommodation Tell before booking the accommodation is very near a busy road.

8/10 Good

Betty M., Preston

22 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Lovely Cottage

Lovely Cottage extremely clean and tidy, hot tub brilliant, in great location for Craven Arms, and Ludlow. Only downside next to main A49 road, a lot of traffic noise in bedroom, especially if your not used to traffic noise, just meant we had to get up early.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Just had a lovely week here, eveb though the weather wasn't the best it did t stop us enjoying the hot tub, plenty to do in and around the area. We enjoyed the games available so even though it was raining we still had things to do. Really would recommend to anyone. Paul and Pauline were lovely and if we had any problems they came round to help. Hope to be back soon

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

4 Sept 2021

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Brilliant

Excellent hosts...excellent property and location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Annick

10 Aug 2021

Perfect in every way

Grove annex is the perfect place for a couple. Even though it is designed for two it was very spacious and the owners had thought of everything we could need. The hot tub is in a very private garden and was a welcome relief after the many walks we did around the beautiful surroundings. The owners are lovely, very welcoming and helpful. We have stayed in many great homes in this country and abroad but this has been the best house with the nicest owners. Nothing.

10/10 Excellent

Brian N., Nottinghamshire

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location for exploring Shropshire and Into Wales

The owner of the property was extremely welcoming and the place was very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed walking and heading in all directions in Shropshire and Into Wales

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

17 Jan 2021

Joanna

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It will forever be remembered. After 10 long months apart we were able to self isolate in this beautiful annexe together. Where we also happened to get engaged in also 😍 there was everything we could possibly needwant. The hot tub was amazing and the lights at night really made it extra special. Everything was spectacular. Just wonderful. Thankyou.

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10/10 Excellent

Veenam

18 Dec 2020

Veenam

What a warm welcome received from Pauline and Paul! Absolutely lovely kind hosts. The location is so lovely and garden views were stunning in the midst of surrounding hills! The accommodation itself is beautiful, well designed ground floor premises, very spacious and great amenities. It’s the perfect place for couples, very private and cosy. The hot tub was a brilliant bonus with lovely light features. The place was decorated so beautifully just in time for Christmas. We were celebrating our birthdays and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect end to the strange year it’s been! Big thanks to Pauline and Paul for their hospitality and drinks and biscuits. And another thanks to Finest Retreats for organising this!

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10/10 Excellent

Veenam

14 Dec 2020

Veenam

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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

26 Oct 2020

Sophie

My boyfriend and I had a very relaxing and romantic trip away here. We LOVED the hot tub and the location. Was great to escape to the country side. Paul and Pauline are fab hosts and were so welcoming, which made our trip away that little bit better. A massive thank you to them.

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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

25 Oct 2020

Sophie

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10/10 Excellent

Martin

20 Oct 2020

Martin

The accommodation is very spacious and really well equipped. We really enjoyed using the hot tub. It's perfect for romantic breaks for couples. It's in a perfect location for exploring Shropshire AONB. There's a village pub within walking distance and Craven Arms is only a mile away. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back if we have the opportunity.

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10/10 Excellent

Martin

10 Oct 2020

Martin

The accommodation is very spacious and really well equipped. We really enjoyed using the hot tub. It&#39s perfect for romantic breaks for couples. It&#39s in a perfect location for exploring Shropshire AONB. There&#39s a village pub within walking distance and Craven Arms is only a mile away. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back if we have the opportunity.

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10/10 Excellent

Jim

10 Oct 2020

Jim

Really wonderful place, within an absolutely stunning area. The accommodation is very well appointed, with some nice touches. Hot tub was blissfull after a days exploring. Can absolutely recommend a trip to Ludlow and the local farm shop.

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10/10 Excellent

Jim

7 Oct 2020

Jim

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