The Wilderness in Shropshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Wilderness

This picturesque, detached, old miners' cottage stands at the foot of the Stiperstones Hill range, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, amidst the Shropshire Hills. The cottage provides cosy, character accommodation, ideal for a family holiday or a romantic break for two, for those wishing to explore this peaceful and tranquil area.

This attractive cottage, set mostly over the ground floor, offers a spacious first floor family room with a king-size double bed and a single day bed. There is a room featuring twin beds and a family bathroom with a whirlpool bath, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after a day exploring Shropshire.

Prepare delicious family meals in the well-equipped kitchen and sit down to eat together around the dining area, in the sitting room. Retire in front of the woodburning stove, in the charming sitting room and unwind with a film or lose yourself in a good book.

Outside is a pretty, lawned front garden with delightful views across the surrounding countryside to Stiperstones Hill. Both this space and the rear courtyard offer fantastic places to sit and soak up the summer sunshine in the hot tub after a day's walking, mountain biking or exploring this beautiful part of Shropshire.

From here, wonderful scenic walks lead you to the summit of the Stiperstones Hill, just one mile away, while excellent mountain bike trails stretch in all directions. The Stiperstones village pub and the local shop are an easy walk away, offering delicious food and a friendly welcome.

Venture out to the historic towns of Shrewsbury, BishopÂ’s Castle, Church Stretton and Ludlow. There are also a variety of National Trust properties and gardens to discover, including the Ironbridge World Heritage Site, with its ten museums, the Wroxeter Roman ruins and Stokesay and Ludlow castles.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburning stove
✓ LPG double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer in outdoor utility, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs, Landline provided
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner and hot tub included in rent
✓ Wood for the stove can be purchased from the village shop
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Travel cot on request
✓ Off road parking for 4 cars
✓ Bike storage
✓ Front lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
✓ Rear courtyard garden with log fired hot tub and furniture
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 10 mins walk
✓ Hot tub will not be available from September 2025 and will be removed from the property

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The Wilderness Reviews

Claire

A wonderful chocolate box cottage that I would recommend to everyone. Beautiful location.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. The cottage is nestled in the Stiperstones Hills with a wonderful view and great access to a number of walks providing panoramic views. It is full of charm both inside and out, with space out the front for our 3 year old granddaughter to play safely on the enclosed lawn. The hot tub was great, using wood fire burner which took around 2 hours to heat up for use. The location is beautiful and Ludlow and Shrewsbury within a half hour drive either direction Ludlow Castle and Shrewsbury Prison were particular highlights of our visits. The host was great and left a number of lovely little touches which really enhanced out stay. Would highly recommend without hesitation!

Nicola

This is a lovely cosy cottage in an idyllic situation, perfect for enjoying walks as you can just walk out of the cottage onto the Stiperstones. It is peaceful as it is located in a rural setting and you can sit out on sunny evenings enjoying the countryside. At the same time you can walk to the pub and there is a shop too. There is everything you need in the kitchen. We also found we could have days out to a range of destinations such as Church Stretton, Stokesay, Ludlow and Powys Castle easily. There are two bedrooms. We were two couples and the second bedroom is rather small for grown ups, but I did realise that before I booked, The beds are very comfortable and we all slept well.

A beautiful and peaceful retreat and a perfect spot to enjoy and explore the Shropshire hills.

Sharon

The pictures are old on the Web. The bushes need trimming back out side above the picnic table. The conifer is twice the size now! The cottage is very dark. Another reading light would be useful. Also there is a lack of storage. Another wardrobe upstairs next to the fireplace would suffice and not encroach on the generous bedroom. The twin bedroom doesn't really work. The provision of hooks and a shelf isn't enough for 2 sharing, and is very cramped. However the cottage is beautiful and really clean and well equipped. A beautiful place to stay. I loved every minute there.

A warm very well equipped comfortable cottage in stunning surroundings with amazing hill walks from the doorstep. The enclosed garden is private and ideal if you have a dog. The half mile drive to the cottage is narrow and uneven. The local pub is welcoming and provides good reasonably priced food.The wood fired hot tub was a bonus but difficult to light in periods of wet weather. Takes several hours to heat the water. A thoroughly relaxed and enjoyable stay.

Catherine

What a gem this cottage is. Warm, welcoming, extremely well equipped and blissfully quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

Peter David

The cottage was absolutely amazing. Fully equipped with every appliance and more. Just like being at home . The owners have gone above and beyond to make your stay an amazing time. Beautiful view from the cottage over the hills. . Very private and just the perfect settings. Highly recommend you take time out to explore the beautiful landscape around the area. Full of history and beauty... First class. Was able to communicate with the owners directly and this made the stay more personal. Thank you Stuart and Carmel for letting us share a amazing experience in your beautiful cottage

Claire Teresa

Had a lovely stay at the wilderness cottage. A very warm & cosy place with everything you need for your stay. The local pub and shop staff are really friendly and welcoming to.

Stephen

Lovely well equipped cottage. We were there in a very cold week, but the cottage stayed lovely and warm. Brilliant pub and shop and friendly locals. Have booked again in June.

Wonderful property, clean, well equipped in a lovely surrounding.

Terence

Fantastic homely cottage in a beautiful area, and a lovely village, with great shop and pub

Stephen

Lovely cottage located in a gorgeous location . Lots of interesting features on this property plenty of parking , fabulous view and the hot tub area which are all very secluded . A few small things which could have been improved upon but overall very comfortable . A little compact for 4 people with one large bedroom on the 1st floor and one twin bedroom on the ground floor.

Gwyneth

Best cottage we have stayed in. ..so cosy, comfortable and well equipped. Gorgeous walks straight from the door and hot tub excellent for aching legs. Village pub has great, reasonably priced meals . Games, maps, DVDs in the cottage , log burner easy to light . Wish we could have stayed for longer!

Rebecca

What an amazing property with amazing views. The best cottage we have had the privilege to stay in,a great find which ticked all the boxes . Very cosy clean cottage ,lovely hot tub and log fire, not forgetting the relaxing spa bath it had everything even Netflix so u could have a cosy night in front of the fire watching a great movie enjoying a beer,heaven .Lovely walks straight from your door,lovely pub and shop just down the road ,really friendly people.Our 2 dogs had a fantastic time,they were very fascinated with the farm animals that were grazing in the field right next to our garden, cows sheep rabbits,fantastic.We had lovely walks and was very lucky with the weather,would definitely return and recommend .The cottage had everything you needed and a delicious cake was waiting for us on our arrival,thank you so much for that,really kind, looking forward to returning.

Jacqui

Very comfortable, warm & clean holiday home with a fully equipped kitchen whether just to cook an English breakfast or make a pot of coffee. Would be helpful to have some sturdy hooks for a family outdoor coats and a place for wellies by the door but superb otherwise . Woodburning hot tub is lovely took one bag from shop plus the starter kit, such a treat Nature reserve on the doorstep just turn right out of Cottage with the local pub and shop at the bottom of the narrow bumpy track to to Cottage,idyllic position. Hoping to return

Richard

The Wilderness is just stunning a beautiful cosy cottage. Surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery. We were made very welcome at the local pub, everyone was so friendly. Fabulous walks on the doorstep I could not have wished for more

Michael

Lovely cottage in a great location, thank you we had a really nice week. Enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub in the evening.

Really great cottage. Had a brilliant time. Garden was great for the dogs, the rabbits might not have agreed. Hot tub was great after wegot the knack of timing the logs. Lots of fun was had.

Sharon

We enjoyed our week in this lovely area there is plenty to see and do. Our main problem with the cottage was the lack of light. This could be improved by better lighting lighter decor and cutting back some of the overgrown garden. Everything else was fine, the cottage is well equipped and comfortable. The pub in the village is great very friendly staff the dog even got a treat and the food is excellent value.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful, quiet location near the end of an old track. We will definitely be back.

Lovely quaint cottage in beautiful surroundings, very quiet and peaceful, everything you could could possibly need and more. Communication with owner was second to none. 100 recommend Will definitely be returning in the future.

Maybe a little more information on the ruggedness of the lane up to cottage. The owners were easy to contact and helpful during our stay. The cottage is a unique place to stay in beautiful surroundings with a well stocked shop and village pub . The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could need. The wilderness is warm comfortable with lovely decor relating to the history of the miners cottage. The Swedish hot tub was fabulous and well used once up and running . Will definitely be returning.

We had a wonderful break. The cottage is very cosy and well equipped. Great location.

An amazing stay and breath taking surroundings I would recommend this place to anyone, we will definitely visit again !

Louise

A fantastic cottage in a superb location. We loved the peacefulness of the surroundings. Great pub and shop within walking distance. A great stay

We had a lovely weeks holiday, very quiet . Log burner and hot tub very nice touch, we used the hot tub most evenings even though it was 6c Once you got used to burning it several hours before you use it was fine. Thie wilderness cottage was warm , the local pub and shop looked after all your needs, the staff very friendly. The only minus points was you must have a powerful torch when you get out the car, it's only a short distance but you can't see a thing when your going down the steps , some lights needed here. The only other thing was no milk on arrival for a cup of tea, the carrot cake was lovely as bottle of wine would have been a nice touch. We would definitely return. John and Sarah

Really great cottage in enviable environment.

Samantha

The most wonderful holiday at The Wilderness which is full of charm and cosy nights. The cottage is a great location for walks, and exploring Shropshire there is a pub just 5 minutes walk away and lots of villages to explore nearby. The cottage was just as the pictures show, everything you need for a little getaway and more. We will certainly be back!

Really lovely location and place to stay. We were a little worried over the reviews on the drive to the cottage. However, we had no problems and took it slow and steady up the hilllane. The local pub is lovely and so are the people. With the darker nights coming I would recommend taking one of the torches that are kindly provided for the walk back after an evening of walking or a meal in the lovely pub.

The cottage and it's surroundings were amazing. Wish we had booked longer already considering next year.

Excellent stay. Loved the cake and the birthday card. Very much appreciated.

Lovely property, great setting and cosy and warm. Nice welcome of cake, thank you!

If you want a beautiful and comfortable cottage totally away from it all then this is for you. We had a lovely stay helped by a week of wonderful weather waking up to birdsong and lovely views every morning. The local pub does great food at very reasonable prices and is only a 1015 min walk away. Only thing to hilight is the access to this property. It is reached via a single track that is very steep and bumpy in places. Possibly not suitable for the less able on foot or nervous drivers.

Lovely cottage very clean and tidy. Nice touch of a cake left for us

The location of this house is stunning, tucked away in the Stiperstones hills, it really had the wild and close to nature feel that we were looking for. The house itself was very comfortable, stylish and a good mix of traditional touches with modern. The wood fired hot tub took 46 hours to heat, it was winter time, so needed some forward planning to use but wasnt a big problem. We will be back.

Jackie

This cottage was in a stunning location and was perfect for us . The jacuzzi bath takes a little while to fill but is so worth it and helped with aches after lots of walking. The hot tub we loved , we bought extra wood and fire starters , which I recommend to buy before going . The cottage was immaculately clean and the owner was great when we contacted and super helpful . The dogs loved the gardens . We would definitely stay here again as its quiet , close to so many walks and has stunning views. We went to Snowdonia and did the fastest zip wire as its only a couple hours away with amazing roads and hillsmountains. The home made cake was a lovely touch also .

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wilderness and have recommended it and your organisation to others. The hot tub and whirlpool bath were greatly enjoyed and the dark night sky a real bonus.

Fantastic property I'm a fab location, had the best of times and just perfect to get away from the normal business of life. Went for a walk into the hills close by, a day out in Shrewsbury and ate at the local pub. Would highly recommend them all. For harry pottery fans , there is q Harry potter shop in Shrewsbury, well worth a visit.

Lovely cottage, so warm and cosy. Just returned from our third visit and already looking to book again.

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Attractions Near The Wilderness

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Wilderness 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 9 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 11 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 15 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.

Wonderland - ME10 4PB

about 20 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.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - TF6 6DJ

about 21 Miles

Locally renowned for the Sheep Steeple chasing and daily goat races this is a really unique family attraction that the kids will love. You can really get hands on with the farm animals with the animal handling sessions and you can have a go at teaching the parrots to talk! The crazy craft cabin will keep even the most creative entertained with pottery and painting amongst other things. When you are in need of a rest head for the The Hungry Shepherd Tea Room where you can enjoy a bite to eat and children can burn even more energy in the indoor play area.

Llangollen Boat Trips - LL20 8TA

about 27 Miles

Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in North Wales and is an excellent place to spend the day as a family. The Wharf is situated in the peaceful market town of Llangollen - now part of a World Heritage Site. Horse Drawn Boat Trips are available along the feeder for the main canal and are a unique way to explore the area. Motorised Aqueduct Cruises are also on offer for those who prefer a slightly faster pace. Both trips allow visitors to take in all the magnificent sites of Llangollen Canal.