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Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm

Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm, Chapel Lawn, Bucknell, Shropshire, England

At the trough of Caer Caradoc hill fort, not too far from Offa's Dyke, is a slice of Japan. The cottage, once a cowshed, has an eastern elegance, with low level furniture hand-crafted from oak and a room open to the eaves. It is perfect for two. You're free to throw off coats and muddy boots in the lean-to, then relish the warmth of underfloor heating and tatami rush matting. Floor cushions and beanbags await tired souls, large enough to disappear into. Triple doors slide open to your private oriental garden finished with fishpond, hot tub and Shropshire stone terraces. Beyond is Squire Farm with chickens, cats and dogs; venture out on bike or foot to absorb woodland by the river Redlake and behold the herons wading. At bedtime you'll find yourself climbing the stairwell to a mezzanine bedroom for sweet dreams under sloped ceilings amid freshly laundered linen. Awake to eggs, bread, milk, butter, fruit and coffee in the galley kitchen; serve it all up for breakfast on new white crockery. To cleanse: simply step behind the quirky serpentine glass of the wet room wall and let the water do the rest. The 'Rising Sun' (the translation of 'Xidong') is a haven of serenity.

Squire Cottage (sleeps 4) also available.

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Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm

Contact: Becky Whitton

  • Tel: 01547 530530
  • Fax: 01547 530530
  • Sleeps: 2-4 per unit (6 in total).
  • Rooms: Xidong Cottage (sleeps 2): 1 double; shower room. Squire Cottage (sleeps 4): 1 double; 1 twin; bath/shower room.
  • Price: £270 – £520. 
  • Closed: Never.
  • Changeover: Friday
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • We offer stabling and grazing for horses on request
  • Close to Ludlow (15 m), famous for its restaurants and food
  • Stokesay Castle(12m), Croft Castle(15m), Powys Castle (30m)
  • Ludlow Food Festival in August
  • Offa's Dyke Walk and others
  • Local mountain biking routes

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm Squire Cottage

Squire Cottage

Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm Xidong Cottage interior

Xidong Cottage interior

Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm Bedroom in Xidong Cottage

Bedroom in Xidong Cottage

Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm View from the hot tub in Xidong

View from the hot tub in Xidong

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Xidong Cottage and Squire Cottage, Squire Farm and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

Help

Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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