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Upper Castlewright Cottage, former drovers' inn on Kerry Ridgeway
Upper Castlewright Cottage, former drovers' inn on Kerry Ridgeway
Upper Castlewright Cottage, former drovers' inn on Kerry Ridgeway
Well-equipped kitchen
Living room with log burner, sofa and three easy chairs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Churchstoke, WLS
  • Shropshire Hills
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Harry Tuffins Country Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Powis Castle and Garden
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales

Dating back to the 16th century and maybe earlier, Upper Castlewright is perfect for a peaceful getaway in the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire hills. A former drovers' inn, the cottage oozes with character. It is situated at 1,175 ft on the single-track Kerry Ridgeway, an ancient drovers' road feeding through Wales and into Shropshire.

The cottage, accommodating up to 5 guests, has spectacular views over the hills. It is an ideal touring base for the Welsh Marches, the castles, mountains and coastline of mid and north Wales, and the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Just 500 yards from a beautiful section of the Offa's Dyke national footpath, it is also an ideal base for walkers.

- 3 bedrooms (up to 5 people)
- 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs
- spellbinding views from bedrooms
- summerhouse/log cabin with conservatory furniture and lovely views
- dogs welcome

The cottage has been tactfully refurbished to modern standards while retaining the ancient character.

DOWNSTAIRS

- Good-size open-plan kitchen, equipped for most culinary activities.
- Ancient inglenook oven feature
- Living room with exposed timbers
- Log burner (one basket of logs included)
- Sofa and easy chairs
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 3 with single bed
- Good wifi broadband, satellite TV, DVD

UTILITY ROOM

- Accessible from main part of house and via separate entrance door
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing boad/iron
- Boot dryer
- Dog bed

UPSTAIRS

- Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed and lovely views over the Vale of Montgomery
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds, can be rearranged as kingsize double on request
- Main bathroom with toilet, bath and shower over bath

GARDENS

- Summerhouse/log cabin with comfy conservatory furniture and lovely views over Vale of Montgomery
- Cottage garden to front
- Lawn garden to side
- Parking area for 2 cars and garden on opposite side of lane

HEATING

- Oil-fired central heating
- Wood-burning stove
- Modern insulation in floor and in walls

Property manager

Julian Rose
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As a risk management measure linked to coronavirus, our cleaners request that you strip the beds and place linen and towels in laundry bags provided

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Montgomery

Located in Montgomery, this cottage is in a rural area. House on Crutches and Old Bell Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and Shropshire Hills. Harry Tuffins Country Park and Glansevern Hall Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Churchstoke, WLS

What's nearby

  • High Street - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Shropshire Hills - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Harry Tuffins Country Park - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Montgomery Castle - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Powis Castle and Garden - 28 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Broome Station - 25 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Tuns Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Herbert Arms Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ivy House Tea Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells, Bishops Castle - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bishops Community Hospital and High Street. Three Tuns Brewery and House on Crutches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote but lovely
Great little cottage with a beautiful outlook of the surrounding countryside. It is 8 minutes drive to nearest town of Bishop castle. If you are after peace and quiet this is the place for you. Definitely follow the directions you are given to this property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow,Stunning Cottage
We stayed for a week and were extremely satisfied with the cottage. Communication with the owner was great. It was more than we expected. The views are superb. Overall this is a brilliant cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning cottage and views to match
What an incredible 4 nights we’ve had, making memories to last a life time. The cottage is beautiful and so charming aswell as exceptionally clean. It had everything we needed and more. Thank you Julian
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Belting place loads of character and outside space everything you could possibly need for your holiday and what a view definitely want to return in the future A1 😀
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Altes Cottage
Dear Julian, we enjoyed our stay at upper castlewright cottage. Thanks for the advices. Wales is very beautiful. N.As
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A haven of peace
We keep returning to Upper Castlewright Cottage for its cosiness, comfort, peace and stunning views. It never disappoints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss Poppy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely remote cottage
We had a great few nights staying at the cottage. We have family living in the area so was perfect for us. It's lovely and warm and cosy. Remote and quiet which is just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cottage
Peaceful location, ideal for quiet weekend away with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage with charm/character in a peaceful location with wonderful views to the North.
Warm and comfortable especially as a storm blew over during a late Autumn stay. Beds comfortable. All usual appliances & amenities present. Excellent utility room with drying facilities. A few minor detractions passed on for housekeeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great break in a stunningly beautiful & quiet location.
The property is everything that you'd expect from an old historical cottage. We arrived to gifts of wine, biscuits & chocolates, which was a lovely welcome & much appreciated. The varied lighting levels were great in the lounge. We only used one of the bedrooms, which had plenty of storage & was a good sized room. We brought our dog with us, the slate floors were easy to tidy after her & having the utility room at the back door was ideal to ensure clean paws & feet coming into the living area. The kitchen was perfect & had everything that we needed. We really enjoyed staying in the cottage, it really suited our needs & I have to say, we both miss waking up to the amazing view & the stars at night were fantastic! So glad we found this gem, lovely building & has an interesting history. Thanks to Julian & Martina for hosting us & for offering support if needed during our stay, happily this wasn't needed. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully relaxing
The views are fantastic and I could spend the whole day looking!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views
We spent a nice stay surrounded by fields and sheep. The cottage was really comfortable with super beds.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with fantastic views
We really enjoyed our stay at Upper Castlewright Cottage. It was nice and peaceful with just the cows and sheep in the fields opposite for company. The cottage is lovely and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt very much at home there and we would loved to have stayed longer than a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family reunion
Apart from having great difficulty finding the cottage, the stay was excellent. The cottage was lovely, but I found the mattress on the single bed a little hard and uncomfortable. The surroundings were beautiful and we met up with more of our family staying at another property locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage
Beautiful views, a lovely quiet location and comfortable cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25-29 June 2023
Wow … we certainly picked a winner for our mini holiday this year. The views confronting us on arrival are spectacular and the summer house meant they could be enjoyed come rain or shine. The cottage itself .. a wonderful piece of history .. sympathetically updated into a warm, welcoming and comfortable dwelling. We found some special welcome goodies all of which were consumed with great pleasure. Thank you so much Julian and Martina for allowing us to bring our three dogs, two medium sized and one giant! They were truly happy and settled. The utility room was fantastic and the drying facilities well appreciated! Sorry to have to say goodbye so soon … would have loved to stay longer … but leaving with some very special memories of a truly happy visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J., Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking Paradise
A fantastic little cottage full of character. Perfectly located for stunning walks in all directions and very peaceful. Very friendly local towns and a great communications from the host. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Utter peace
Charming and comfortable cottage in a stunning location.ideal for walkers and anybody seeking to getaway from it all for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Claire H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Had a lovely, comfortable few weeks at the cottage. A lovely welcome surprise on arrival featured biscuits, wine and chocolates, much appreciated after a long drive. The location is fantastic for those wanting to get away from it all and enjoy some peace and tranquility and the view is absolutely breathtaking. The cottage itself is fantastic and has everything you could need. I was staying on my own so can only vouch for the one bed but it was super comfortable and I was tempted to rob a couple of pillows as they were even better. The garden is a good size for anyone staying with children and/or dogs but unfortunately there is no fencing at the end of the garden onto the roadside so supervision is needed at all times, likewise for the garden the opposite side of the road. Overall I would highly recommend a stay here and I hope to come back in the not so distant future for a holiday rather than a work trip so I can make the most of relaxing in such a beautiful setting.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming dog friendly cottage
Had a wonderful stay over the Christmas period. The cottage was well equipped and situated close to some lovely walks. As described on the listing, the views were great. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
The property is even nicer than it looks on the listing. The host communicated quickly and everything was great. This is a well laid out house with everything you'll need. A beautiful location on a ridge with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay.
Nice, quiet cottage in the middle of nowhere. Sympathetically modernized.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem.
What a fabulous little gem of a place. If you want solitude, great walks and amazing views, this is for you. A cosy cottage, with all the home comforts you could ever need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gezellige afgelegen cottage
Gezellige cottage bovenop een heuvel met prachtig uitzicht. Ligt zeer afgelegen. Cottage is zeer uitgebreid qua faciliteiten. Goed en vriendelijk contact met eigenaar. Een echte aanrader!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julian Rose

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We moved to the area having discovered the charm of the Shropshire Hills and mid-Wales. It's the wealth of history and unspoilt landscape.

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