C learviews Cottage FAQ

Where are you?
We're between All Stretton and Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills AONB, around 11 miles south of Shrewsbury and easily accessible by train (we're on the Manchester to Newport South Wales line) and around an 8 minute walk from the station.  We're just off the A49 main road that runs through the west of England.  The M54 motorway extends from the West Midlands area onto the A5 or from the North-West using the M56 motorway and down the A5 via Chester.

Is there parking?
Yes there is private parking for up to five cars (three under the open garage) in a dedicated parking area on the property alongside the B-road.

What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is guaranteed from 4pm although if you message on the day we're typically ready from 2pm onwards.   Check-out is by 10am (strictly enforced if we have an arrival later that day).  We live close by so you're welcome to arrive later in the evening if necessary and we'll show you in.

Is the cottage private?
The cottage is alongside the quiet B-road and is separated from the road by mature hedges so you can't be seen from the road.  The higher elevation provides uninterrupted views over open fields to Caer Caradoc.  The hot tub is sheltered beneath a gazebo and, like all of the rooms in the house, has views of the hills.

How far is it into Church Stretton?
It's around a 12 minute walk into the centre of town - there is a footpath along the side of the B-road into the middle of town.  The turn into Carding Mill Valley is around two thirds the way into town on the right.

Are there pubs and restaurants in town?
The Yew Tree pub is around 150m away in All Stretton.  There are several pubs in Church Stretton including The Kings Arms, The Bucks Head, Housmans, The Old Bike Shop and The Old Coppers Malthouse.  The Jaipur Indian restaurant is very popular and also the Sawaddee Thai restaurant.  There are several cafes and coffee establishments too.

How challenging are the walks?
The Long Mynd rises to a summit of 516m at Pole Bank and there area  variety of routes of varying steepness to reach it. Popular routes are through Townbrook Valley which rises steadily or on Mott's Road through Carding Mill Valley and along the Shropshire Way.  A more challenging, though front-loaded route is to head towards the Long Mynd Hotel and up the Hundred Steps and continue steeply up the face of Ashlet.   Alternatively there are gorgeous views to be had on Caer Caradoc, through Helmeth Wood and onto Hope Bowdler Hill and also on Ragleth Hill with a steep descent to The Green Dragon or the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton.   There are also several scenic valleys offering a less crowded alternative to Carding Mill Valley (National Trust) rising from All Stretton too.

Do you offer one night stays?
The minimum stay is two nights.