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Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday

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Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday

Station Cottage is a recently renovated Victorian railway building. Offering cosy accommodation for up to 4 guests, it is a perfect base for walking, cycling (road and off-road) or just for enjoying being surrounded by green spaces and fresh air.

Situated in the small, but thriving, village of Bucknell, it is within easy walking distance of an excellent pub (2 minutes walk), a petrol station and butchers.

Accommodation includes a living room with woodburning stove, private kitchen and bathroom.

Location

Sat immediately adjacent to the rural Heart of Wales line, listed as one of the Guardian's 'Best Travel Discoveries of 2018', Station Cottage Bucknell is a dream destination for railway lovers young and old. 8 trains a day pass slowly, and quietly, through the station with the conductors and drivers always happy to share a friendly wave.

Grade II listed, and recognised by Pevsner in his 'Buildings of England' books, the cottage is an architectural gem of significant historical interest.

Walkers are spoilt for choice in the surrounding countryside. There are a variety of footpaths and bridleways to explore, plus well loved longer routes such as Offa's Dyke, the Mortimer Trail and the recently opened Heart of Wales walking route.

Mountain bikers will love the trails at both Hopton and Bucknell Woods. Hopton has an excellent, clearly waymarked red-circuit, and both venues offer uplift days through Pearce Cycles in addition to occasional organised downhill races.

For road cyclists, there are hundreds of route options on quiet roads with beautful views. Your hosts, Nina and Sam, are both keen cyclists and will be happy to offer route advice from short potters suitable for children, to 190 mile epics taking you to the Welsh coast and back.

Secure storage for several bikes is available.

For railway enthusiasts, the Cottage is an excellent base for exploring the Heart of Wales line. Why not use it a base for a circular trip around the whole route, using their Explorer ticket? It's also worth keeping an eye out for occasional special services, a steam train chugging past the station is a real sight to behold.

The nearby market towns of Knighton and Ludlow are well worth visiting, with Ludlow particularly well known for its local food scene, which is accompanied by a large number of high quality restaurants.

Getting around

Station Cottage sits on the rural Heart of Wales railway line, and is easily reached by train. Once you arrive it's a 10 metre walk from the platform from the front door!

It's also easily accessible by road, sitting about half a mile from the A4113 into the nearest town of Knighton.

We are happy to have a single well behaved dog to stay, although please don't allow them into the upstairs/bedrooms of the cottage. We think the space at the cottage would be best suited to a small/medium dog.
Please be aware that the cottage garden is not enclosed and if dogs are left to run free they could get onto the road. If you want to get out and about, there are loads of great dog walks straight from the front door. We'll be happy to share route options when you're here, we have a black labrador and know which are her favourites.

Property manager

Nina

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bucknell, England

What's nearby

  • Shropshire Hills - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Offa's Dyke Centre - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Stokesay Castle - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 19 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Bucknell Station - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clock Tower Tearoom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Banc Knighton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Baron at Bucknell - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shropshire Hills, St Edward's Church, and Knighton Library. Offa's Dyke Centre and The Spaceguard Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Bucknell Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Station Cottage - Perfect venue for a Shropshire holiday Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Choo Choo
Excellent trip. We stayed with two young children, who absolutely loved the experience of living on train platform
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Train heaven!
A lovely stay at Bucknell Station Cottage, just perfect for us (2 adults and 2 children). The kids loved staying in their room together and the wooden train set was a nice touch, going well with looking out the window as the big trains rolled past! Very well located for day trips in and around Shropshire as well as over the nearby border in to lovely Wales. Home made flapjacks greeting us on arrival were very well received! Thanks to Nina,Sam and family, a lovely space for a quiet break away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
Our 5 user old is train mad so this place was perfect Nice and cosy, and a good base to explore the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

R D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
A lovely, quaint place to stay. Such a friendly place to stay. Nina and family gave us such a warm welcome, thank you for the homemade flapjacks they were delicious. We really enjoyed our short break away over the Easter weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely railway cottage
Lovely quant cot tag, great for train lovers. Great holiday bolt for family of four. Nina was fab, and booking a massage was an added bonus too. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
This property is the really nice cottage created by converting the ticket office and waiting room for Bucknell station. Location serves you well for exploring the towns and villages nearby and lovely views from the cottage itself. Very friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely week spent in a charming railway cottage in beautiful scenery. Bucknell itself is a lovely, quiet village, and a great area for walking. Locally, Hopton Castle is particularly worth a visit. The hosts Nina and Sam were very welcoming, and the accommodation spacious and very well provided. The station itself is on a very quiet country railway with just 8 trains a day, which are very unobtrusive, but useful too. Really enjoyed my week at Bucknell, and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property in quiet rural setting
This was our first family adventure from home and couldn't have wished for better. Lovely clean rooms that were plenty warm for February. Nina and Sam kindly supplied milk, tea and coffee and gorgeous homemade flapjacks although our criticism is there would never be enough 😉😊 The village was very quiet and provided a good base to explore. The trains do not run too frequently past and stop before 11pm. Would highly recommend a stay here.thank you Station Cottage for a lovely memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nic Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little find
This cottage is so sweet and in a great location - it was actually bigger than we expected! Little extras from the host and great communication. Great location for hiking direct from Bucknell or Long Mynd, as well as visiting Ludlow. All very clean and comfortable as well as being authentic! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for train fans
You really could not find a better location for a train fan than this charming property. Worth noting that the garden area is open to the platform and road so you need to keep an eye on little ones. Inside was surprisingly quiet, a well equipped kitchen, pleasant living room with smart TV, and the beds were really comfy. The toy train track was a big hit too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

A L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy little quirky cottage.
Really cute little cottage. Kitchen well equipped for the size, bedrooms comfy. Despite the train line, train noise isn't a problem - in fact you get more noise from large vehicles on the road right out the door. Would be cramped for 4 adults, but overally a lovely place to stay with great countryside literally on your doorstep, and more easily access by car or the train.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brynja H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
The cottage was so lovely! Covered all your basic needs for cooking, hygiene and leisure. Super cosy and modern at the same time. my 2 year old son absolutely loved it and wants to go back to 'the trainhouse', there were lots of toys and a travel cot. The village is lovely and the people as well. Lots of trails to walk and the weather we had was amazing! we will definetly be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Enjoyable short break in this lovely cottage. Friendly, helpful owners. Well located for touring. Shop and two pubs a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Helen Addy

Liked: Cleanliness
Our mini adventure by the railway..
We were delighted to find this property for during half term. Our young son is a train fanatic so was thrilled with the location and to find the train set in his room! The cottage was well equipped for our stay. It was ample big enough and tastefully done. We cranked up the heating as it was mid-February but it was a comfortable house. The only negative was a lack of toilet roll and the dampness on the bedroom walls by the beds. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and liked the quirkiness of being on a train station platform.

10/10 Excellent

courtney s.

Wonderful stay at this very special cottage
Everything in this cottage was spectacular from the location to the cleanliness to the friendliness of the hosts. We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Nina and her family were very helpful with everything we needed and the cottage was the perfect size. The hosts provided everything including a slice of cake and milk upon our arrival! Our two kids ages six and three absolutely loved watching the slow moving train pass by each morning and evening and wave to the conductor. There were even toy trains and tracks in the house for the kids to play with which were a big hit! It was one of the best places we have ever stayed and we would recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019