Dick Turpin Cottage
Clun, Shropshire, Countryside
Check-out Time: 10:00
Outside Description
From the living room, French doors lead to a private west-facing, sheltered terrace. There is a table and chairs for outdoor dining and comfy easy chairs for relaxing in the sun. Up through the trees are woodland walks in the 20-acre private nature reserve offering truly stunning views.
Downstairs Description
The cottage is spacious and comfortable with hall, cloakroom, utility, large sitting room, bedroom with giant double or two single beds, dressing area. Large bathroom with separate power shower, fully fitted kitchen. Full oil powered central heating, log fire (fuel provided), double-glazing, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble drier, Linn hi-fi for radio and CDs, colour television, video, DVD and telephone
Windows Views Description
Enviable views of the valley and the rolling Shropshire hills.
Tourist Attractions:
- Clun Castle: Clun Castle is dominated today by the great tower, built into the side of the motte. A section of the curtain wall with two flanking, half-round towers also survives, as do the earthworks of the medieval garden, visible in the valley just across the river. Visit website
- Ludlow Castle: Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility - a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society. Visit website
- Historic Farm At Acton Scott: Tucked away in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the ancient Acton Scott estate. Visitors and holiday makers are encouraged to come and experience its timeless appeal and village character and in so doing help preserve it for future generations. Visit website
- Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre: At Craven Arms where you can also meet the Shropshire Mammoth. Or indulge your senses at Burford House Gardens with its national collection of clematis. Visit website
Eating and Drinking:
- The White Horse Inn : Which is a traditional real ale pub in the small town of Clun, three miles from the cottage. They serve a wide selection of local real ales and a varied menu of home cooked food. Visit website
- The Crown Inn: At Clunton. A real country pub set in the lovely Clun Valley, an area recognised for its outstanding natural beauty. The Inn offers warm local hospitality with a range of local beers always on offer in the bar, and home cooked locally sourced food in the restaurant all prepared and cooked by Andy Peers. Visit website
Food Stores:
- Spar: In Clun Visit website
- Tesco: But if you wish to pre order your grocery orders for delivery for the cottage why not order from Tesco online delivery. Visit website
Sporting Attractions and Activities:
- National Cycle Network : Discover hundreds of miles of National Cycle Network routes along quiet lanes, explore traffic-free trails along old railways and waterways, follow the cycle rides from historic towns and get muddy on mountain bike tracks in woods and forests. Visit website
- North Farm Riding Establishment: On Whitcliffe overlooks the historic market town of Ludlow, and is adjacent to Mortimer Forest. Both ponies and horses are available to suit the individual rider. Visit website