Melody Hill

Set in the Shropshire Hills

Set in the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one of the few designated Tranquil Areas of Britain, Melody Hill boasts an elevated hillside position with panoramic views across to the Welsh Hills, and facing west, captures the stunning sunsets.

The cottage is perfectly placed for walks on the legend-steeped Stiperstones (a National Nature Reserve) or across the Long Mynd and Cardingmill Valley. Historic Shrewsbury, home of Charles Darwin and the world-famous Flower Show, with its shuts and passageways and excellent shopping, is just 20 minutes away.

The Shropshire Hills are renowned for their unique geology, wealth of wildlife and historical richness. Several Nature Reserves are close by and the area offers excellent walking. Explore the preserved industrial archaeology of the old lead mining areas. Or simply relax and enjoy the inspirational landscape that features in books by Mary Webb (Gone to Earth, Precious Bane), Malcolm Saville (The Lone Pine series) and Ellis Peters (Brother Cadfael).

Other attractions within easy reach include:
- Ludlow – ‘the perfect English town’.
- Severn Valley Steam Railway, Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway.
- Ironbridge – World Heritage Site and 10 museums.
- Much Wenlock – birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.
- Bishops Castle - breweries, galleries, bookshops.
- Montgomery - ‘a Georgian gem’ and castle.
- RAF Cosford.
- Secret Hills: The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms.
- Lake Vyrnwy – RSPB Reserve.
- Wroxeter Roman City.
- Castles & Gardens – Stokesay, Clun, Ludlow, Powis Castle & garden (NT), Attingham Park (NT), Burford House Garden.

Facilities

Melody Hill is set within its own garden, which includes a patio, summerhouse and swing-seat, and offers accommodation on single ground floor level.

Hall/veranda
Tiled veranda with coat hooks, boot rack, seats, and picture windows giving stunning views across the Shropshire countryside.

Kitchen
Bright and airy and enjoying the view. Wood floor, pine units, table and chairs. Well-equipped including full size cooker, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, coffee maker. Storage cupboard with iron and board, vacuum cleaner, etc.

Lounge
With views and a real fire. Suite, coffee table, TV with multi-channel and video, CD/cassette player and small library of videos and books.

Hallway
Full-length mirror, coat hooks.

Bathroom
Spacious bathroom with corner bath and shower over, washbasin, toilet.

Bedroom
Double bed with bedside cabinets and lamps, dressing table and stool. Views and direct access to garden and summerhouse.

Dressing Room
Plenty of shelves and hanging space.

Central heating - thermostatically controlled storage heaters in all rooms.

Off-road parking with steps leading to property.

Stores, Post Office, Tourist Information and pub with excellent home cooked meals, all approximately 1 mile away. Good range of restaurants, pubs, take-aways and further shops within 5 miles.

Booking Enquiries

For more information, or to enquire about availability:

Telephone: 07812 712940
Mobile: 07812 712940

E-mail: lesleyhowe@rocketmail.com Or please complete the enquiry form below

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