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Quirky Quaint Essential English Home
House • Shrewsbury United Kingdom
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed November 2024
Views 1778
General Overview
Nestled in Shrewsbury the county town of Shropshire , and birthplace of Charles Darwin you will find our much loved home built in the 1930’s.
Warm , cozy and welcoming the house is located in a village like setting. Fantastic local amenities are on your doorstep, along with a historic lively town , the beautiful Shropshire hills, and the majestic mountains of north wales all waiting to be explored within a day trip .
Shrewsbury, a colourful bustling town will tick all your boxes. Historic and beautiful, its highlights include the theatre Severn, quarry park, Shrewsbury museum and castle, the market hall, Wroxeter Roman city, Victorian prison ghost tours, along with a fantastic choice of eateries and cafe culture .
For the family Shrewsbury offers, bowling , indoor wall climbing, Museum and art gallery, play parks/ soft play , river boat trips and kayaking, cinema and indoor swimming .
Our home can be yours to enjoy too, we look forward to hearing from you .
Here's what the travel experts said about Shrewsbury:
"With its meandering streets and blush-sandstone castle wrapped in a loop of the Severn, Shropshire's compact county town is ideal for wandering and window shopping. The covered market was voted the country's best in
2024. But it's hard to beat Wyle Cop, a curving, climbing high street lined with 39 listed buildings, ranging from medieval half-timbered to Victorian ornate."
Shrewsbury is number one in The Telegraph list of Britain's best high streets!❤️
The Space
Ground floor- sitting room, dining / sitting room , kitchen, hall, downstairs bathroom, storage
First floor - two double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 1 shower room
Back and front garden
Guest Access
Ground floor , and second floor, one staircase .
No wheelchair access.
Notes
Off road parking.
Home to two much loved cats Blue and Binx.
If you would enjoy looking after our cats then that would be fantastic!
The cattery can also be arranged if needed.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
BBQ
Garden / yard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Mountains
Remote
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
A safe and convenient neighbourhood. 5 minute walk to a local shop, two minutes walk to church , 5 minutes walk to the bus stop.
The property is located in Meole Village and surrounded by charming period Character properties. The church bells ring on a Thursday evening for bell practice - on a summers evening sat in the garden this Is a lovely thing to hear!
Plenty of green spaces, and children’s play park only a 5 minute walk.
Supermarkets-
Aldi- 5 min drive, 25min walk
Lidl- 4 min drive 20 min walk
Sainsbury’s/ Marks and Spencer food and retail park - 5 min drive 15 minutes walk.
Getting to my home
* Train from Birmingham International Airport to Shrewsbury in 2 hrs 10 minutes. Drive in 1 hr.
* Train from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury in 2hrs 20 minutes , Drive in 1 hr 30 minutes.
Nearest airport
Birmingham International Airport- 1 hr drive away.
Getting Around
Excellent public transport-
*Bus/ Drive to Shrewsbury town centre in 8 minutes. A five minute walk from the house to the nearest bus stop, take the number 26.
* Car Rental- 10 minute walk from our home. Pritchards of Shrewsbury.
* Walk to Shrewsbury town centre in 40minutes.
* Drive to the Long Mynd in 25minutes.
* Drive to Snowdonia National Park , north wales in 1 hr 20minutes .
* Train to Birmingham 1hr 40minutes/ drive 50 minutes
* Train to London in 3 hrs 40 minutes.
* Drive to Stratford- Upon- Avon in 1hr 30, Train 2hrs 50 minutes.
Map of Approximate Location
Feedback
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This was our first exchange and we could not have selected better! Beth reached out to us, and immediately we sensed her enthusiasm and authenticity. We communicated regularly in weeks leading to the exchange and established a connection and trust. It was nice to get to know a bit about each other & our lives. This made for an effortless first exchange. Also, Beth provided a realy informative pdf which included everthing we needed to know. We were excited to get to Beth's home, and it did not disappoint. It is brimming with character & charm and offers many original features: restored floor boards, terracotta tiles, original doors - all gorgeous reflections of the history of the house & village. Beth has curated an eclectic, and vintage style with a real sense of fun and funk. The log stove will be an added boost of cosiness in the chillier months. We felt perfectly at home and relaxed during our stay. Beth had thought of everything, with beautiful welcome touches throughout, we could not have expected more. Honestly. The bedrooms were bright and airly with a pretty views of the village or garden. Our bed was super comfy and the bed linen was fresh & crisp. We really enjoyed the elegant suite bathroom and fluffy towels. We were fortunate to have decent weather, so the outside space was an added bonus. The rear garden seems to have the sun most of the day. The olive, lavender & bamboo plants, along with beautiful garden furniture and lighting, made for a holiday vibe. We were often accompanied by Binx and Blue who joined us in a spot of late afternoon basking in the sun. Step outside of the house into the picturesque village with charming properties all around - British chocolate-box-perfect, especially with all the flowers in bloom. It's very desirable area and people were very friendly. The village was pleasant to stroll around and it boasts a little bit of everything: a common area / park, lovely church & grounds, there are some local shops and a 15 min walk (or 5 min drive) away there is a retail park with lots of well-known stores and suoermarkets. So, your every convenience was literally on the doorstep. Nearby, is the park & ride car park which is so convenient to access Shrewsbury within about 15 minutes. We really loved Shrewsbury. Unlike so many places, it has retained a sense of local & historical identity, combined with the commercial and highstreet brands. During a burst of rain we stumbled across the indoor Market Hall - what a delight! Once again, the history of the place is very interesting, and the beauty of the historic buildings and the meandering river made our first experience of this part of the UK special & memorable. We are already thinking about when we can visit again - and that is the ultimate recommendation. If you exchange with Beth, you will stay in a charming, clean, stylish house in a picturesque village, conveniently situated in an accessible part of the UK, offering city or countryside - even another country just a hop over the border! Thank you Beth & family for making our first exchange such a positive experience, we will move forward with confidence, in the hope we get equally splendid stays. We really relaxed and felt comfortable in your beautiful home and village - such a pleasure. Oh, and our gorgeous feline friends, they made us so welcome! xx
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