Shropshire holiday cottages, find holiday cottages and apartments in Church Stretton, Shropshire, England. Henley Farmhouse
Sleeps: 20
Pets Allowed: Yes
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’A finely restored character property set within the spectacular landscape of the South Shropshire hills’_<strong>Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Henley Farmhouse is located on the historic country estate of Acton Scott providing an idyllic setting for holidays and recreation. Enjoying a landscape largely unchanged for two centuries, this privately owned estate today consists of a number of small farmsteads, stone and timber framed cottages, ancient woodland and rolling pasture, amounting to some 1,200 acres.</strong><br />Henley Farmhouse has been finely restored to offer every modern day convenience whilst retaining its original character and period detail. This large, detached holiday house is set within its own extensive and picturesque grounds offering uninterrupted views from south-facing lawns and patios towards Wenlock Edge and Flanders Folly. Henley Farmhouse is one of three holiday houses at Acton Scott (the others being The Shooting Lodge, sleeping 8+3, ref RNP, and Henley Cottage, sleeping 4+1, ref ROO4). The properties may be rented individually or booked together to accommodate the needs of larger parties. Dating back to the 16th century, Henley Farmhouse boasts a wealth of original features including beamed ceilings, oak floors and open fires. it also has a bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen and has been renovated in 2007 to provide nine bath/shower rooms, most of which are en-suite. The sleeping arrangements at the property can be adapted to suit the individual needs of large parties, with six of the ten bedrooms offering either twin or double beds. There are two living rooms in addition to a children’s playroom, a secondary kitchen/utility and an external table tennis room.<br />Entrance porch/boot room. Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Beamed sitting room with open fire in stone fireplace. Dining-room with feature fireplace and table seating 20 people. Well-equipped bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen with two gas/electric ranges and island. Children’s play area with adjacent compact kitchen/utility. Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles). Wet room/W.C. Separate W.C. Three staircases to separate areas of the<em> first floor:</em> Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room/W.C. and one with oak floor. Two large double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles) and feature fireplace; one with inter-connecting door to bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower, and one with en-suite shower room/W.C. Two further double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles); one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower, and one with en-suite shower room/W.C. Bathroom/W.C with over-bath shower. Three staircases to separate areas of<em> </em>the <em>second floor:</em> Two double bedrooms, each with beamed sloping ceiling; one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with centre stage roll-top bath and one with roll-top bath within bedroom and en-suite W.C. Twin-bedded room with two 3ft single beds (can form 6ft double) with wooden floor and sloping ceiling._<br />This spacious holiday house provides the perfect base from which to explore the Acton Scott Estate and local countryside antowns, with their many and varied attractions, suitable for all ages. This includes Acton Scott’s Historic Working Farm set within the 18th-century Home Farm buildings. A favourite family visitor attraction, it stocks rare and traditional breeds of farm animal, whilst the land around is worked with shire horses to demonstrate the farming practices of 1900 and together with The School House Café, it is open to the public from April to October. There are also many footpaths and bridleways on the estate offering varied walks providing landscape views, historic features and wildlife.<br />Further afield are the medieval market towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury, both with fine castles and a wealth of period architecture, in addition to theatres, cinemas, excellent restaurants, traditional country pubs, antiques and good shopping. In addition to walking in the spectacular Stretton Hills and Welsh Marches, sports centre facilities, including swimming and tennis, horse riding and golf courses are all close at hand. Locally produced foods may be found at neighbouring farm shops, or delivered direct by arrangement to Acton Scott’s holiday houses, and catering can be organised. Amongst the many National Trust and English Heritage managed country houses and historic sites within easy reach are Attingham Park, Ironbridge, the castles of Powis and Stokesay, Wenlock Abbey and Wroxeter Roman city._<ul><li>Elec and full gas CH incl </li><li>Two gas/elec ranges incl</li><li>Shop 2½ miles</li><li>Three TVs</li><li>Two DVDs</li><li>Two m/waves</li><li>Two d/washers</li><li>Two f/freezers</li><li>Two cots</li><li>Two h/chairs</li><li>Large secure south-facing garden with patio and furniture</li></ul>_<ul><li>Open fire(s) - initial fuel incl, thereafter avail at cost </li><li>Ample parking</li><li>Video</li><li>Radio/cassette/CD</li><li>Auto wm</li><li>T/dryer</li><li>Barbecue</li><li>External table tennis room</li><li>Secure cycle storage</li><li>Home cooked meals and farm shop food deliveries by arr</li><li><em><strong>Easy walking access </strong></em></li><li>Duvets with linen and towels</li><li><em><strong>Friday to Friday</strong></em></li></ul>....
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