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Bicton Lea

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4.9
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Shropshire » Clun
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bicton Lea is a beautifully finished large stone house located near Clun and the beauty of Clun Valley.The accommodation provides a high-quality location for two families or a large group, a luxurious base for a holiday in the Shropshire Hills.The ground floor has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, amply sized and fitted out to cater for your full complement of guests.The dining room stretches into the conservatory and has seating facilities to match your party size.If seated dining is too formal, there is a separate TV room designed with viewing pleasure in mind with its outsized wall-mounted television and three seater recliner sofa.
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About Bicton Lea

Bicton Lea is a beautifully finished large stone house located near Clun and the beauty of Clun Valley. The accommodation provides a high-quality location for two families or a large group, a luxurious base for a holiday in the Shropshire Hills.

The ground floor has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, amply sized and fitted out to cater for your full complement of guests. The dining room stretches into the conservatory and has seating facilities to match your party size.

If seated dining is too formal, there is a separate TV room designed with viewing pleasure in mind with its outsized wall-mounted television and three seater recliner sofa. The sitting area is large enough for your full group, with two luxurious L-shaped sofas to sit around the woodburner fire and look out at the stunning views.

There are five bedrooms on the first floor; one king size, three doubles and one twin. The beautifully maintained lawns lead you out to a property highlight, a summer house with outdoor hot tub, perfect for relaxing on warm sunny evenings.

Or for those not keen on the bubbles, a large patio picnic table is located outside. If you can tear yourself away from your luxurious base, two miles away is Clun where you can have a pub meal or picnic near the river and castle ruins before embarking on the Clun Valley Heritage Trail.

There are half a dozen Walkers are Welcome towns in the vicinity, of which Clun is one, but if you fancy heading further afield then the charms of Ludlow are a 20 mile ride away. Bicton Lea is ideal for large groups or two families to have a high-quality, peaceful base for a holiday in the Shropshire Hills.

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Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
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A detached lodge, resting in the heart warming depths of Bicton, near Clun. Open plan sitting room. Garden with furniture. Hot tub. Countryside views. Bishop's Castle 5 miles.
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0 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
This historic and airy retreat, set in the heart of the Shropshire Hills AONB near the Welsh border, offers a wonderful rural base for a couples weekend or small group getaway.
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0 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
A superb, detached stone cottage set in picturesque countryside near to Clun. Large garden with private hot tub. Ludlow 20.1 miles.
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3 Miles
Sleeps 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
This stunning property is located in Bishop's Castle, known for its picturesque and quaint setting. The town is home to a variety of traditional pubs and restaurants, offering a taste of local cuisine and a chance to experience the warmth of the community.
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3 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
A wonderful wooden lodge in a tranquil setting beside the River Clun. Woodburner. Walks from the doorstep. Clun 2.5 miles.
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4 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a lovely, upper-ground-floor apartment in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Ludlow 19.4 miles.
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4 Miles
Sleeps 10
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
This delightful farmhouse has been lovingly refurbished for 2023 and provides guests with an incredible rural retreat in a picturesque setting within the Shropshire Hills with the option to hire a hot tub to make your stay so much more enjoyable.
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4 Miles
Sleeps 17
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 9
The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage, a detached, 18th-century Georgian home in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Shared tennis court. Ludlow 19.4 miles.
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4 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
A stunning, detached, stone cottage with enviable views, a private hot tub, 3-pin electric car charging point. Doorstep walks onto the Shropshire Way and Offa's Dyke. Bishop's Castle 1.5 miles.
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4 Miles
Sleeps 9
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
Detached character cottage in the Shropshire Hills AONB, 3 miles from Bucknell. Hot tub. Countryside views. Exposed beams and stone. Grade II listed. Clun 3.6 miles; Knighton 6.7 miles; Ludlow 16.4 miles.
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Bicton Lea Reviews

Bonnie
This property was amazing! ! We all felt so at home there. For a big house it was lovely and warm, we made the most of the hot tub, but the wind
Colette
This was our 2nd stay at Bicton Lea and once again we had the best weekend in a property that housed all of us comfortably it was our Christmas get together as we are unable to spend Christmas together. We hope to return again next year
We had a super stay as a mixed family group from 875. We loved the hot tub and the wood burner and it was lovely to be able to eat together in the dining room. There was plenty of room for everyone and the separate snug was a real bonus for the teenagers. The area is beautiful and we enjoyed saying good morning to the sheep every day!
Great family accommodation in a beautiful part of the country. Very clean comfortable house in its own grounds. I would definitely recommend this to large groups or families.
A lovely property and stay for our party of six adults and three small children. Secluded with beautiful views across the countryside, but near enough to shops. Comfortable and well and thoughtfullyequipped. In fact, there was more than advertised, eg an extra highchairbaby equipment which would have been useful to know about. Would recommend.
Jonathan
Excellent accommodation and stunning location. Thanks
Kishayini
An incredibly beautiful property with scenic views of the countryside. The cottage was very clean and spacious and wellequipped with essential utensils. Many board games were provided which were fun for the kids! The jacuzzi was the highlight of our stay there!
We stayed at Bicton Lea over Christmas, there were 10 of us, 7 adults and 3 children and we had plenty of room for us all. The house is beautiful and so are the surroundings, it was perfect for a group holiday. The house has everything you need and we were very thankful for the large american fridgefreezer and the pantry! The bedrooms are all large and very comfortable. The lounge was big enough for us all to sit comfortably and with the fire on was very cosy. The hot tub was lovely and the host was very helpful with providing cots, stair gates and highchairs for our little ones. The only negative thing we could say about our stay was that it went too quickly! We would definitely recommend Bicton Lea and definitely will be back one day!
Colette
Bicton Lea is a lovely place to stay. There was a family of 9 plus 2 dogs and we all loved it. Everything we needed and rooms beds etc all lovely and clean. Gorgeous Christmas tree in the conservatory and fairy lights lighting up the staircase made the atmosphere perfect. As a family we are unable to spend Christmas Day together and the time here was our Christmas together it was perfect. Would stay again.
Jassmyn
We couldnt of expected anything more, a real home from home feeling. Great space to allows people to come together, but also enough space to allow you to have your own time. We enjoyed using the space to have dinner and breakfast together while hosting our own little cocktail night via the kitchen hatch. We made great use of the hot tub, which was maintained every morning by the owners. It was nice to sit outside either morning, afternoon or night and take in the views while having a glass of fizzy. The snug under the stairs was a great touch, a few of us enjoyed completing the 1000piece jigsaw as well as playing card games. The beds were incredibly comfortable, we all managed to get peaceful sleeps. A massive thank you for this home, after loosing one of our best friends who was meant to join us on this getaway we still managed to enjoy ourselves and she would of loved this property. Thank you again.
Theresa
The property is lovely and situated in beautiful countryside with great views. Lovely garden, ideal for families and dogs. The property is extremely well equipped and the big bonus for us compared to other houses we have used in the past was the generous space to store food! Great to have a pantry for that. Comfortable seating in lounge although recliners didn't seem to work. Nice to eat together in dining room, there is room for the whole group if you add a couple of chairs from the conservatory. I'd have preferred comfy seating in the conservatory as it's got great views and woul be a perfect spot to relax. Easy to keep clean with a covered porch, leading to utility space for cleanimg muddy boots and dogs. Lots of space to park several vehicles. The only downside for us was the ridiculous check out time of 9am. This spoils the last breakfast and impinges on evening before. I understand the owners have 3 properties to clean but this approach basically leaves you a day short with late check in and the early check out. With the need to strip beds and empty and clean the property before leaving it is a very early start on the last morning. Otherwise everything about this place is brilliant and I would definitely recommend it.
Samantha
Had a lovely weekend break at Bicton Lea. Fabulous countryside, and views. The house is spacious, we had a party of 9, 6 adults, 3 teenagers and 1 dog. Garden is large, so the dog could run around to his hearts content. The only downside was that there wasnt enough seating in the dinning room or sitting room for us all to be together. There are 2 dinning rooms one seating 6 and the other, which is through double doors and down a step in the conservatory, seating 4. The sitting room had a large recliner that sat 5, and a tub chair. Again there was another sitting room that sat 3. The separate rooms are great if you have members of your party that want to sit separately , but as we were having a family celebration we did want to been together in the evening. It would be ideal to have these details in the summary section on the booking page.
We had a great time at Bicton Lea, the house was so well equipped, unlike other properties, we could actually get all of us sat in the lounge and round the table. The second TV room was brilliant for the teenagers and giving us both a bit of space both had big screen TVs!. The kitchen was really well kitted out and with a full length American style fridge freezer, so plenty of space. All the bedrooms were really good sizes the master with ensuite is huge!! And the family bathroom shower was really powerful, again often something that is a bit of a let down in other cottages. The dining area and conservatory were again brilliant in letting people split off into little private areas and we all loved the snug reading area under the stairs stacked with books and games!. The whole place was really nicely decorated and felt new and everything was so clean. The garden was huge dog had a great time and again looked like new garden furniture with full size umbrella on the patio where we would sit and take in the fantastic view, plus the hot tub which was amazing and checked everyday by Jason at about 530am I only know because I happened to be awake one day as he was super quiet,. We cannot recommend the property enough,vthank you Jenna and lovely to chat to you too Jason, highly recommend!!!
It was a lovely stay and we all enjoyed it very much, the added bonus of the hot tub was great and the views were just amazing! ! The animals thats surrounded were adorable and it made it a fabulous peaceful setting to stay at and we had all we needed to enjoy our time. Thanks
A spacious holiday home in a lovely and quiet rural setting perfect for a large gathering of friends and family. We recommend the White Horse in Clun great food and a very friendly atmosphere.
Christine
Had a lovely week at Bicton Lea. Beautiful house and everything you needed. Lovely seeing the horses. So peaceful and relaxing.Highly recommended.
Absolutely fantastic property, perfect size for a family of 8 adults, 1 teenager and 2 dogs! Lovely scenery and very easy to get too. We had the best weekend celebrating my mums 60th, she spent most the weekend in the hot tub! Would definitely return
Rachael
Wonderful place for a family gathering. We had a very special time celebrating an important event in this fantastic house. As a bonus, the views were amazing, the gardens lovely and the hot tub was the icing on the cake.
The property exceeded expectations. The location was perfect and the layout of the house worked well for our group. The hot tub was a real plus and was enjoyed by us all.
Andrea
Absolutely fantastic, we are booking again.
We loved this property and its location. With 4 adults, 4 kids and a dog we needed somewhere with lots of room. The house was absolutely amazing, perfect for all our needs. The hot tub was brilliant at night and the garden allowed the kids and dog to run around with safety. We visited Ludlow Castle and Clun Castle on our trip and the furthest only 30 mins away. We will definitely be returning. Couldn't recommend highly enough
Amazing spacious property, lovely for peace and quiet. Gorgeous views and hot tub
Elizabeth
Loved it! We all had such an amazing time here, despite the weather, and didn't stop us from using the hot tub, which was perfect with the views. The house was amazing and clean. I would definitely come here again! It was perfect.
Property directions were good as it is quite tucked away one of the reasons we selected it! Property was warm when we arrived in Feb which was appreciated with log fire burning already. Hot tub was used and enjoyed by all....even in the rain! Everything we needed was in the house and generally it was all in very good condition. There were 8 adults in our party and all agreed we would return.
Fantastic break
Our second visit to this property for the Christmas week and so glad we choose to return. We are a family of 6 with 4 teenagers and I have to say we had the most relaxing week you could wish for, the hot tub was a hit. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and also a big enough dining room and lounge for us all to get together and eat and play games. Well equipped kitchen, beds extremely comfy, huge stack of logs, peaceful location with beautiful views what more could you want, we will definitely return in the future! Thank you Jenna and Jason for a fantastic visit
Cheryl
Lovely spacious and comfortable house with log burner amazing views especially ... Lovely spacious and comfortable house with log burner amazing views especially from the hot tub The hosts were very helpful definitely recommend
Deborah
Great accommodation in a stunning location. The house has superb views which can be enjoyed from the conservatory, garden or the hot tub. It is within easy access to other locations in Shrophire. The house is clean spacious with many extras. Its a great location for time with family or friends and I would highly recommend
Second time we've stayed here and it really is such a wonderful place and a real home away from home. Gorgeous views of the countryside, wonderfully stocked and clean accommodation and the hot tub is the icing on the cake.
Amanda
Peace and quiet of stunning rural location. Feeling part of countryside life harvesting, cows, sheep, goats, horses all within view. Treat for townies! Huge garden and hot tub provided great chance to relax as a family which included a 2 year old and a 6 week old baby. Owners, Jenna and Jason, responded really quickly to any concerns including replacing dishwasher within 2 days. Property is really spacious and was generously equipped for the number of guests.
Views where spectacular. Flies where annoying but the owners had fly traps to try to limit them. Owners came daily to clean the hottub. Place had everything you need. Would highly recommend. It is remote with a small village 7 min drive away.
Graham
Everything was as it should be apart from instruction leaflets for the dishwasher and the oven would have been useful. Apart from that , marvellous.
Leonie
We had a brilliant stay at Bicton Lea really well equipped, clean and beautiful views, particularly from the hot tub!
Sherry
The house is delightful and with a generous utility room and plenty of space for shoes, boots and coats would work well in all weathers. Our family loved the snug with massive TV, and the garden which is beautiful with stunning views and we enjoyed the ponies looking over the fence. The kitchen is well equipped with an excellent fridge freezer but the two small ovens challenged cooking for a large group. An additional set of keys andor a key safe would be a good addition. One family had a puncture at Ironbridge and had to wait 4 hours for the AA involving the other family driving a 2 hour round trip to collect the only keys. Also be sure to drive very slowly down the access road there are potholes!
Beautiful house in lovely surroundings, had a well needed break chilling in ... Beautiful house in lovely surroundings, had a well needed break chilling in front of the log burner in the very comfy lounge, we enjoyed bubbly in the bubbles of the hot tub, while taking in the spectacular view at sundown, highly recommend a visit, it has everything you need, home from home
The property was spot on. The area was lovely and remote, it should be noted that you have to travel to get anything ie milk nearest village is 2miles but takes 15 mins to get there due to country lanes which some may find a problem. Only negative for a large property meant for large groups one bedroom had no wardrobe so had to share with another other than that place was perfect. Would have been nice to have met the owners
Booked very last minute due to the situation in Wales and we were absolutely delighted with the house,its location and the size. The only thing that let it down was the ensuite bathroom as the shower and toilet were not working properly,we did not report it as it was not a major problem and didn't spoil our holiday.We loved the layout of the house ,the boot room was great for shoes and washing the dog,the living room with a good tv and lovely log burner was spacious but cozy for the 6 of us and the wifi was excellent. The outside space was amazing so tranquil and it was lovely to be surrounded by cows,sheep and 2 friendly ponies.We really enjoyed using the hot tub the views from it were great. The nearby village of Clun was good for eating out with a couple of pubs and there was a good Coop there if you needed any groceries, Bishops Castle was lovely too with some nice local shops a butchers and a Spar and a coop.We had two meals at the Castle Hotel which were lovely, well organised for COVID 19. We had a lovely time and really enjoyed being in the depths of Shropshire as a family away from all the doom and gloom we would definately return.
The house was immaculate, extremely clean. Perfect location, fantastic walks and the house is perfectly designed for dogs with the separate porch and utility. Huge enclosed garden and the best hot tub we've been in.
The location is absolutely amazing. The house was spotlessly clean when we arrived. It was such a lovely much needed break away. I would definitely recommend to anybody to stay here!
Both the house itself and the location are absolutely stunning! We really couldnt have asked for more. There is everything that youd need there from a fully equipped kitchen to beautifully set up bedrooms and bathrooms. We had a few tiny issues with the toilet in the ensuite not flushing properly and the Hoover was missing its front cover so we couldnt hoover but aside from that Id go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend
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Attractions Near Bicton Lea

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Bicton Lea itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Shropshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Powis Castle and Gardens - SY21 8RF
about 15 Miles
This National Trust site is one of the finest in Wales. The stunning castle was once a medieval fortress and has been remodelled several times over the last 400 years. The Great Hall is home to some amazing collections of paintings as well as sculptures and tapestries. The gardens are world famous with stunning areas of French and Italian style as well as a gorgeous orangery. Children's activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and on special occasions such as Halloween and Christmas.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust - SY3 5FB
about 22 Miles
This is a fantastic attraction in the Shrewsbury area of Shropshire.  Designed to provide children with a fun and educational experience the whole family can learn about wildlife here and the outdoors.  There are 38 nature reserves in total and visitors are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the area by taking part in walks, talks and regular events.  Check out their website for the latest events such as Apple Day and Wildlife through the Seasons.
The Edge Adventure Activity Centre - SK17 8PW
about 22 Miles
The Edge Adventure Activity Centre is the place to go if you are looking to have a day out with a difference. Ideal for active families with older kids and teenagers, the centre offers a range of thrilling activities including High Rope Courses, Trekking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Mountain Boarding and Off Road Karting. You can enjoy just one or try a few of the available activities during a day at the centre. The centre also offers fun packed birthday parties and corporate events.
Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY
about 23 Miles
Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.
Wonderland - ME10 4PB
about 29 Miles
This award winning theme park in Shropshire has something for everyone.  Children will delight at the amazing array of rides and activities. Described on their own website as a "fairytale adventure" there is a nursery rhyme and fairytale characters theme running throughout the park. One inside the park you can enjoy unlimited free rides and there's an indoor soft play area for the younger ones and for when the weather is not on your side.  Another popular aspect of this attraction is the nature trail.  Check out their website for the latest events and admission costs. This company also owns Jungleland - another great attraction just 4 miles from Wonderland.