With plenty of room for ten, The Oaks is a superb place for a celebration or a holiday with family and friends. Nestled in two acres with gorgeous views over the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this generous country home provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are some fantastic walks available from the garden gate onto The National Trust’s Long Mynd Estate, while younger guests will be blown away by the games and cinema rooms. This part of Shropshire is fit to bursting with things see and do; historic houses and castles; the famous Ironbridge Gorge Museums; beautiful traditional market towns, including gourmet Ludlow and Shrewsbury; and great golf just five minutes down the road at the Church Stretton Golf Course.
Perfect for families and groups of friends at any time of the year – short and midweek breaks are available, with a minimum stay of 3 nights and there is ample parking.
The Oaks is a beautiful detached country house, sleeping ten, situated in the small rural hamlet of Inwood, two miles from the delightful market town of Church Stretton. The welcoming property is nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the National Trust’s Long Mynd Estate directly outside the front gate. In a tranquil position between the beautiful Long Mynd Hills to the west and the Caradoc and Lawley Hills to the east, the property enjoys stunning views over the surrounding South Shropshire hills.
This spacious and comfortable home-from-home offers modern luxury in the heart of the countryside and is elegantly furnished throughout with airy living spaces. It benefits from five spacious bedrooms, three of which are en suite and one with an additional day bed. The sleeping accommodation is flexible (two of the bedrooms have zip and link super king beds) making it ideal for different combinations of guests.
The delightful well equipped kitchen leads to a dining room with stunning countryside views and there are two further ground floor living rooms and an upstairs games room.
The Oaks knows how to have fun too! The lovely enclosed garden of approximately two acres has two large patios facing west and south with teak outdoor furniture, a barbecue and fire bowl for cooking and camp fires! With stunning views over the Shropshire hills, it's the perfect social spot for alfresco dining. Pop a cork and prepare to laugh loud and long with friends or family. There’s no one to disturb here - the gardens and grounds are completely private.
Or add a bit of extra sparkle to your stay and hire a hot tub to soak up the peace (and your tired muscles) and toast the views of the hills beyond. Thoughtful little extras including Bramley smellies and a well stocked welcome hamper, add a special touch to your break. If you prefer a little pampering, you can arrange a visit from an Organic Spa Treatment Service.
IN A NUTSHELL
10 Guests
Five bedrooms, three of which are en suite
Two double/twin (one with an additional day bed), one double, two twin bedrooms
Two bathrooms both with separate showers, two shower rooms
Suitable for children and baby (travel cot, highchair & stairgate available)
One well-behaved dog by special arrangement* Please see VISITORS' NOTES before you make your booking with a pet.
Two spacious living rooms
Games room with with table football and pool table
Set in two acres of landscaped grounds with two terraces
Outdoor furniture, barbecue and fire bowl
Hot tubs can be arranged through a local company (additional fee*)
Private catering can be arranged*
A range of beauty and therapeutic treatments are available by arrangement
Tesco & Sainsbury's are able to deliver to this property
Welcome hamper*, linen and toiletries
Parking for 8 cars
PROPERTY LAYOUT
Ground floor:
Entrance hall leading to downstairs cloakroom with wc.
Large fitted kitchen with an AGA, granite worktops and an island, leading to a dining area seating 10 with stunning views.
Utility room.
Sitting room with a Wessex stone log fireplace and a large bay window with extensive views.
Family room with a 42 inch plasma screen between the kitchen and the sitting room.
The house has two staircases to the first floor.
First floor:
First staircase to:
Games room with TV and video, children’s pool table and table football.
Second staircase to:
Master bedroom with a 6 foot zip and link bed which can convert to two 3′ single beds on request, and an additional day bed. En suite bathroom with a shower attachment over the bath.
Double bedroom with a 5 foot bed and an en suite shower room with wc.
Bedroom with two 3 foot zip and link beds which can convert to a 6′ double bed on request.
Twin bedroom with 3 foot beds.
Bathroom with a roll top bath and a separate power shower.
Third staircase to second floor.
Second floor:
Loft bedroom with twin 3 foot beds and an en suite shower room with wc.
AS A WORKATION
There is high quality, superfast WiFi*.
There is a printer available.
There is a Nespresso coffee machine with free capsules.
EQUIPMENT
Oil-fired central heating, log burner in the sitting room
Oil AGA plus separate Neff electric oven and hob, multifunctional microwave, Nespresso, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
42 inch Plasma TV with DVD, 19 inch Plasma TV, TV and video in games room
Bose CD player, Bose iPod speakers, radio
Selection of children’s videos, children’s pool table, table football and board games in the games room
WiFi internet access*
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
Teak outdoor furniture and barbecue
Outdoor recycled Kadai fire bowl for cooking/fire pit for cooler evenings
VISITORS' NOTES
No smoking.
* PETS: We welcome one well behaved dog by special arrangement only. PLEASE ENQUIRE WITH US BEFORE MAKING YOUR BOOKING. Your pet is allowed in restricted areas including the hall, utility room, kitchen and dining room. Sorry, we cannot allow your dog upstairs or past the door leading to the snug and lounge on the ground floor. Your pet is £25/stay.
* Luxury hot tub available – please request on booking (additional fee per stay applies, to be paid separately) The local company, Shrewsbury Hot Tub Co., handles the complete process from guest booking to installation and on-line safety briefing documents etc. They will also collect payment and provide a advice hotline if required. A standard circular tub (for 5/6 people) is approximately £215 for a weekend (installed on a Thursday and removed the following Tuesday). Weekly hire is also available and very cost effective. There are various sizes available and are subject to availability, especially during busy holiday periods. We can supply contact details if you would like this option.
Please bring your own hot tub towels if you are hiring one.
There is a refundable security deposit of £500
* Private catering can be arranged through Jane Wilde Catering. We can supply a contact details if you would like this option.
* The welcome hamper contains tea, ground coffee, wine, cereal, orange juice, butter milk, cheese, eggs, marmalade, bread, cake, biscuits, oranges, apples, bananas.
The AGA runs all year at the Oaks. During exceptional hot summer spells (which are difficult to predict more than a couple of days in advance!) the kitchen can feel uncomfortable hot during the day. The best way to deal with this is to open doors and windows to give a cross flow of air. The house is situated on an open hill side and even on summer evenings the AGA can give a pleasant background warmth. Whilst the house has a Neff electric hob, double oven and microwave the AGA gives increased cooking capacity and a 'special cooking' experience. So, due to these considerations the AGA will be alight when you arrive at the Oaks unless you advise us otherwise.
Minimum stay 7 nights Saturday to Saturday during Summer High season.
Minimum stay 3 nights at all other times except Christmas and New Year which is 4 nights.
Check-in is after 4PM.
Enjoy your stay, thank you!
*Internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to Guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the agent will be held responsible.
The vast majority of holidays are a complete success but things can go wrong from time to time and it is essential to discuss any problems with us at the time of the occurrence. We are committed to ensuring the success of your holiday. Regrettably, we cannot accept any complaints, which have not been brought to our attention at the time of occurrence. Any complaints not resolved locally must be confirmed in writing to Staycation Holidays within 28 days of your return.
