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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 275 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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

Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe

The Grove Annexe is an immaculately presented one-bedroom, ground-floor cottage nestled in the Shropshire countryside. Couples will thoroughly enjoy the secluded hot tub in the large garden while there are plenty of books and games to play indoors.

Located 1.4 miles from Craven Arms and 7 miles from Church Stretton, The Grove Annexe is perfectly located for those wanting to explore the beautiful county. Craven Arms has a variety of shops, a hotel with bar and restaurant, takeaways, cafes, as well as the lovely Stokesay Castle and the nearby Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with its virtual balloon ride over Shropshire.

The Grove Annexe is a perfect base for walkers with with Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley close by, along with the picturesque hills around Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland.

There is a handy utility room should guests require it and gas central heating with a gas fire in the living room for the cold winter nights. Parking for one car, Wi-Fi, a BBQ, TV with BT entertainment package, DVD player and lockable bike storage mean that guests have all the necessary amenities for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

The Annexe adjoins the owner's Grade II listed lodge next door but the large private gardens and separate entrance mean that The Grove Annexe is still perfectly secluded and ideal for a private getaway. Please note that the Grove Annexe is set back from the A49 road and some faint road noise can occasionally be heard from the garden.

Please be aware parking is included for one vehicle only.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Grove Annexe 1 bedroom cottage with Hot Tub
The Grove Annexe - 1 Bedroom Cottage With Hot Tub Cottage
The Grove Annexe - 1 Bedroom Cottage With Hot Tub Craven Arms
321449

About the neighborhood

Map
Craven Arms, ENG

What's nearby

  • Land of the Lost Content Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stokesay Castle - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 27 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Craven Arms Station - 2 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Green Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Station Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raglegth Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hollybush Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Shropshire Hills, Land of the Lost Content Museum, and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Stokesay Castle is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Finest Retreats | The Grove Annexe Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Amazing place to stay, had a great time.
Really enjoyed our stay, very relaxing. The accommodation had everything we needed and more. Nothing.
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10/10 Excellent

Vince

Second time staying
Second time staying and I’ll be back a third and more. Lovely home and wonderful host!

10/10 Excellent

Ray C., Ryde. Isle of Wight

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in craven arms
We had a relaxing time. Very nice owners. Central to things we were going too. A very good holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Perfect place for some relaxation
The Grove Annex was &#39Perfect'. Pauline and Paul have made it a lovely place to stay, with everything you could need. The garden was lovely, sitting in the hot tub, watching all the birds. Inside was very comfortable and immaculately clean. I would definitely recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring visit
We came for a short 2 night getaway.. property was absolutely lovely clean, tidy and well kept. Hot tub was a really great place to relax after a long day. The road is a little noisy but private fences did help a little a short drive to some great country pubs too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Welcoming Hosts.
Welcoming Hosts. Spotlessly clean, we'll equipped. Host provided a small hamper and lovely presents under a lovely Christmas tree. Would love to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
everything you could wish for
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

A lovely homely accommodation allowing us to rest and relax.
We liked the quality of the accommodation and the central location to Ludlow and the surrounding attractions. The privacy of the accommodation allowed for a very relaxing time and the use of an immaculate and private hot tub was a bonus. The garden area was very pretty at night due to it being decorated with attractive lighting. The hosts were friendly and respectful of our privacy. We had a great time and it was a pleasure to meet Pauline, Paul and Charlotte.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Perfect
Had a wonderful week. The accommodation and weather were excellent. Pauline made us feel very welcome and was most helpful. Grove Annexe has everything you could wish for. Nothing
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Fell in love with Shropshire whilst we were there.
Pauline & Paul were super friendly. Accommodation was very snug and warm. Kitchen was well equipped. Nice big TV and comfy sofa for the evenings in. Added bonus of the Hot Tub after a hard days walking. Ideally located for Ludlow, ShrewsburyTelford. Short walk into Craven Arms. Buss stops to LudlowShrewsbury right across the road. Walks and historic stuff all around. Only point to note is that property is cited near a main road be prepared for a little noise from all the busy farm folk & traffic. Other than that would happily visit again :)
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Such a relaxing and peaceful dues days absolutely amazing time away hosts were very polite and make
cottage was very clean and hygienic . Would definitely recommend this place xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Recommended cottage
The Annexe is a very well equipped, comfortable cottage. which is an ideal base for much that Shropshire has to offer, being within easy reach of Shrewsbury and Ludlow. Stokesay Castle (which shouldn't be missed) is minutes away. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed, including the fantastic hot tub. We had a really relaxing break and would not hesitate to return and recommend to others. The only negative point was the bed, which was standard double and smaller than we are used to.
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

We had a lovely weekend at the grove the hosts are so friendly even met the family dog and cat don’t
We had a lovely weekend at the grove the hosts are so friendly even met the family dog and cat don’t worry the dog doesn’t disturb anyone never heard him once Found a beautiful pub recommended by Pauline the green dragon lovely home cooked food really nice staff and lovely beer garden and reasonable price Would definitely go back the annexe has everything you could ask for and more Thank you Pauline for your hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craven Arms
Clean, spacious and well equipped. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Pleasant garden to sit in with hot tub if required.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely,well equipped comfortable holiday home
The Anexe is a lovely place very clean with all the amenities that you need .Hot tub is really nice and a lovely way to end your day .Both Paul and Pauline are great hosts very friendly and helpful. There are some lovely places to visit near by eg Stokesay Castle and ludlow which has some nice restaurants and the castle .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Absolutely fabulous place. Wanted for nothing!
Loved this place. Warm, clean and comfortable. Owners really friendly. Had everything we needed including a few extras like small bottles of wine! Hot tub was fabulous. Great location for getting to Ludlow or Church Stretton. Had a lovely meal in The Plough Inn (walking distance up the road) and they were also very amenable. Would also recommend The Stables and the Indian Raza's in the centre of Craven Arms. We will be returning - perhaps to the other more log-cabin like accommodation they have next door. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Hard to think of anything. Thought it might be annoyingly noisy with road and train track so close by but we didn't really notice it!
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

A great space for two.
Grove Annexe is a great space for two with a all 4 rooms being a very good size. It is comfortable, well furnished and well equipped. It was good to have pleasant garden sitting areas, and the hot tub is a fun extra. It is located by the A49, so easy to find and. It is also well positioned for getting to the many and varied attractions of South Shropshire. There’s a pub in walking distance. An excellent visitor centre with local walks only a few miles away. There are castles, market towns, local produce, and wonderful hills and walking. Lots to do and yet the area has a quiet feel. I should also mention the friendly and helpful owners next door. We’ve no complaints really. The electric shower lacks power and needs careful adjustment but it’s ok.
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Very good visit
Accommodation Tell before booking the accommodation is very near a busy road.

8/10 Good

Betty M., Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Lovely Cottage
Lovely Cottage extremely clean and tidy, hot tub brilliant, in great location for Craven Arms, and Ludlow. Only downside next to main A49 road, a lot of traffic noise in bedroom, especially if your not used to traffic noise, just meant we had to get up early.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Just had a lovely week here, eveb though the weather wasn't the best it did t stop us enjoying the hot tub, plenty to do in and around the area. We enjoyed the games available so even though it was raining we still had things to do. Really would recommend to anyone. Paul and Pauline were lovely and if we had any problems they came round to help. Hope to be back soon
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Excellent hosts...excellent property and location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Annick

Perfect in every way
Grove annex is the perfect place for a couple. Even though it is designed for two it was very spacious and the owners had thought of everything we could need. The hot tub is in a very private garden and was a welcome relief after the many walks we did around the beautiful surroundings. The owners are lovely, very welcoming and helpful. We have stayed in many great homes in this country and abroad but this has been the best house with the nicest owners. Nothing.

10/10 Excellent

Brian N., Nottinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for exploring Shropshire and Into Wales
The owner of the property was extremely welcoming and the place was very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed walking and heading in all directions in Shropshire and Into Wales
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Joanna
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It will forever be remembered. After 10 long months apart we were able to self isolate in this beautiful annexe together. Where we also happened to get engaged in also 😍 there was everything we could possibly needwant. The hot tub was amazing and the lights at night really made it extra special. Everything was spectacular. Just wonderful. Thankyou.
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10/10 Excellent

Veenam

Veenam
What a warm welcome received from Pauline and Paul! Absolutely lovely kind hosts. The location is so lovely and garden views were stunning in the midst of surrounding hills! The accommodation itself is beautiful, well designed ground floor premises, very spacious and great amenities. It’s the perfect place for couples, very private and cosy. The hot tub was a brilliant bonus with lovely light features. The place was decorated so beautifully just in time for Christmas. We were celebrating our birthdays and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect end to the strange year it’s been! Big thanks to Pauline and Paul for their hospitality and drinks and biscuits. And another thanks to Finest Retreats for organising this!