The Old Rectory - Bed & Breakfast in Shropshire
Smethcott, Smethcott, SY6 6NX, Shropshire
England,
Reino Unido
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.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Jo Powell:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
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.
- Play 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 food is produced with a farm to fork ethos; local, seasonal and 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 and shopping destinations like the Market Hall in Shrewsbury, there is something for everyone.
Details
- 2 Doubles
Christmas, New Year & occasionally.
Smethcott, Smethcott, SY6 6NX, Shropshire
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