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Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world.

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Exterior
Living area
Golf
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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.

Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world.

Rabbits scamper, buzzards soar and windows flood rooms with light in this cosy stable with glorious views. Let the kids and dogs roam free!

Stealing its name from the backdrop of ancient undisturbed woodland, the cottage and its surrounds make a natural family home – for both frazzled humans and local badgers. Winding
your way up the long peaceful track to this converted stable, you catch glorious glimpses of the Teme and Kyre valleys; the setting is spectacular. On arrival, you're greeted by the
delightful Ellie, whose grounds and beautifully tended English country garden you share. Generous windows flood rooms with light that bounces off polished elm floorboards; a wood-burner and Aga keep things cosy, the kitchen is handcrafted, the views are long and bucolic. Upstairs, bedrooms are brass-bedded and floral, tucked under the eaves in that cottagey way. You get a handy loo and basin up here, and a sparkling bathroom with a roll top tub downstairs. Lucky children have seven acres to romp in, and a secret treehouse with hammocks and a barbecue for midnight feasts. Resting on the borders of three counties, this is prime walking country. Bustling Ledbury and Ludlow, England's slow food capital, are just a drive away.



The cottage offers magnificent views in all directions-over the Teme and Kyre valleys, ancient woodland and unspoilt farmland. Longcover is a detached cottage in a very rural position. Guests will enjoy a private patio at the side which looks on to fish pools and an ancient oak woodland. Leading directly from the cottage is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways where badgers and owls may be seen. Tenbury Wells, an attractive spa and market town in the Teme Valley, is 4 miles away. The fine Georgian town of Ludlow is 25 minute drive away.

Property manager

Eleanor Van Straaten

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
4 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Tenbury Wells

What's nearby

  • Tenbury Pump Rooms - 9 min drive
  • Ludlow Castle - 23 min drive
  • Hampton Court Castle - 26 min drive
  • West Midland Safari Park - 30 min drive
  • Morgan Motor Company - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Bewdley Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pembroke House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Baiting House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Temeside Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world. located?

Situated in Tenbury Wells, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tenbury Museum, Tenbury Pump Rooms, and Shropshire Hills. The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction and Kingfisher Trout Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Long Cover Cottage is 4 Star Gold retreat from the outside world. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem with outstanding views
What a lovely property and location! We will book again so that we can have more time to explore this beautiful region
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vashti T., Victoria, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Countryside Cottage
Great stay, wonderful host, lovely cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Long Cover cottage is the perfect retreat in the perfect setting run by the perfect host. The cottage and grounds are utterly beautiful and the freedom to wander around, and use the facilities: an outdoor pizza oven, croquet set, two gorgeous, well equipped bothys, was magical. Eleanor was wonderful - warm, friendly and helpful but unobtrusive, genuinely the perfect host. I would recommend to anyone wanting to get away from it all; the only sounds to be heard are the birds, bees and wildlife and the wind in the trees. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little patch of heaven
Stunning and very well kept gardens. Beautiful property Very well equipped cottage Pleasant owners living in adjacent house Very quiet rural location Thoroughly enjoyed fantastic 60th birthday party Many thanks Clare & George
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Cottage
This was our second visit to Long Cover as a family of four. Great to be able to eat out on the terrace and wander through the garden. Next door to the owners house - even a lovely Labrador to greet us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous! Delightful and Peaceful Location
Hostess was superb and available at any time although fortunately, we didn’t really need her. She lives on site and responded to our enquiries almost instantly. Beautiful gardens, great views, all sorts of cubby holes to hide out and read in (in inclement weather, a great spot to sit comfortably and light the stove ). Don’t visit if you’re looking for entertainment- it is quiet and excellent for walking and solitude. There is a dog on the property and he is a big, young, hyper puppy. He’s strong but such a nice animal and super social; he doesn’t bark or enter your rooms. Remember you’re in the country and be respectful and responsible! I couldn’t say more
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jubilee celebration 🎉 🎂🍷
Excellent location and views to die for Fabulous cottage supplied with everything you need 😀 Upstairs bedrooms limited storage and WC Very Bijou But really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
As soon as we arrived we wanted to stay longer. The view, spectacular; peace, perfect; little house, charming. Everything clean and well thought out, good amount of kitchen utensils and equipment, cooker as well as aga. Enough wood for daily fires, private terrace and garden space. Walking directly from the garden to lovely bluebell woods and fields. Eleanor and family were charming and helpful with everything and very tolerant of our old dog who went to visit them. Just lovely , did I mention the view?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dinah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The loveliest place ever.
Such a lovely place in a fabulous area. Full of interesting things. Everything you could need. Super comfy beds. The garden is amazing and there is a little garden house with a stove and tea things. Chickens and wildlife. Just got everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYN O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and quiet
We stayed at the cottage to get away from the noise of New Year fireworks, mainly for the dog's sake. It was perfect. Really warm and comfortable with only the sound of owls at night. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the muddy track up to the cottage, but this was a minor issue. Loved the ducks and peahens in the garden. The grounds would be lovely in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

eytan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Absolutely amazing cottage and grounds, like being in your own National Trust house and gardens. Elle was great and made us feel very welcome. Lots of fun places to visit in the area. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage but not for young children
The cottage and surrounding gardens are absolutely beautiful with lots to see and a truly unique period cottage. The rental description says that children are welcome but for me this property was not suitable for small children. The lawned area at the back of my the cottage falls away by a few feet to the path at the back which meant we couldn’t let my youngest explore the garden without us next to her. The owners also had a large new dog that took some of my daughters football and came into the cottage, he also jumped up at my daughter making her cry: he was not vicious at all but if the dog wasn’t trained yet he shouldn’t have been let out when young children were staying on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nicola t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage deep in the countryside
The cottage and its grounds were just lovely. There was plenty of room for our family of 5, our puppy and the puppy crate and the cottage was super cosy and well equipped. Lovely white linens too. Loved the owls hooting at night and the bees and woodpeckers during the day. Would happily go back and explore the area further now that we have our bearings. Many thanks for such a super break.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
We loved our stay at Long Cover cottage, we wish we could have stayed longer! In this crazy time it was the escape we all needed as a family. We loved going for walks and exploring the grounds. Our daughter loved the swings and we all loved snuggling in with the log fire on in the evenings. Ellie was a great host and we hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
Lovely Christmas tree all set up with a fantastic log burning stove. Lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend a stay 😊😊
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful!
Warm friendly welcome (& cake), fabulous old property, stunning setting and views, cosy and comfortable...everything we could ask for a get together with family for a few days. The property immediately hugs you and makes you feel relaxed, especially as it was so warm from the Aga on a cold evening! Beautiful views and walks as soon as you open the door, the children and dog loved exploring the woods and garden. Beds were very comfortable ...just a tad too heavy duvets for our personal liking, but we just opened the windows and as there is complete silence outside (apart from the odd owl) we all slept soundly. Town just a few minutes away-Ellie recommended some places to eat -we had Sunday Lunch at the Rose and Crown which we highly recommend. Also visited Kyre garden, just a mile away. Apparently under a long renovation, but a great place to wander amongst some beautiful trees, especially in Autumn...and discover a few surprises! All in all a lovely, relaxing, snug Autumn break at Long Cover Cottage. Thank you Ellie
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Had a wonderful weekend break at Longcover Cottage. It was so peaceful and relaxed. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family week end
Another lovely week end at Longcover Cottage . Relaxing surroundings a place to go to get away from it all. Homely cottage and made to feel most welcome as ever by “Ellie” , thank you for the cake .looking forward to our next visit already. The Travis Family x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location in idyllic cottage
We were a family of 2 oldies, 2 adults a 5 year old and a baby . The cottage was in an ideal setting for our family holiday. The cottage met our needs apart from cupboard and fridge space for a weeks groceries. we later learned from Ellie we could have used her spare fridge. We could have stayed in the garden all week but there was so much to go and see within reasonable driving time that we had a varied week of fun, culture and lovely garden visits. We would love to return sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Totally relaxing!
The house is set in a lovely garden next to a rustic woodland. The interior is smart and clean, the wood burner makes the evenings cosy and warm. Plenty of wildlife around which had the dog on red alert. Thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing break. Ellie is a perfect host, close enough to assist with any issue, but allows you the space to enjoy your break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Zoe H.

Characterful, cosy and quirky!
We loved our Christmas stay in Long Cover cottage! Ellie had decorated the place beautifully and we were delighted with our Christmas tree and lights. The wood burner and aga kept the place cosy and warm. The open plan kitchen/dining room was perfect to prepare our meals and the grounds are stunning with views over the fields and walks within easy reach! The upstairs toilet is quite small and better for short people but there is a full sized downstairs bathroom too! The beds were a bit on the soft side if you are particular about that - might be a pro or con. We had a good time though and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Swadlincote

Wonderful, cosy, comfortable retreat surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Just back from a wonderful weekend relaxing in the beautiful Long Cover cottage. The cottage is set in beautiful gardens surrounded by open countryside. It is beautifully furnished and is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Everything is spotless with comfortable seating and beds. We are already planning on returning in the new year. Thank you Eleanor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

Beautiful cottage in idyllic surrounds
Had a lovely weekend at this cottage with some friends. The property is well appointed and very comfortable. And the owner very welcoming; delicious cake on our arrival! Cottage is set in superb grounds, with views over the countryside. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheena E.

Fantastic cottage and surroundings, perfect for family adventures!
We had a wonderful stay in a beautifully well kept cottage, the cake and fresh flowers on arrival was a lovely surprise and our children loved exploring all the nooks and crannys inside and out! We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Idyllic retreat lovingly care for.
My family and I stayed two lovely nights at Long Cover Cottage. A retreat away from it all in lovely surroundings. Eleanor is the perfect hostess most welcoming and attentive and bakes a lovely cake! Everything we wanted and more. We will definitely be back. The Travis family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018