ROWAN COTTAGE, family friendly, with a garden in Gravels Bank

Rowan Cottage near Minsterley, Shropshire, sleeps four guests in one bedroom.

Rowan Cottage has a kitchen/diner, a sitting room, a conservatory/dining room, a family bedroom with a king-size and bunk, a bathroom, and a cloakroom/utility. Appliances consist of an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with DVD player, and a selection of books, games and DVDs. Outside there is a front garden with patio and lawn, shared access to the owner's grounds, off-road parking for two cars, and secure bike storage. This is a pet-free and smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a highchair, travel cot and stairgate. You'll find a shop in 3.9 miles and a pub in 4.3 miles. Escape to Gravelsbank at Rowan Cottage. Note: The woodburning stove is out of use. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 9am. Panoramic views of Stiperstones.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV with DVD player surround sound, WiFi, selection of DVDs, books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stair gate available. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Private rear patio and lawned area. Large grassed area to play football by the gravel driveway. Secure bike storage.Panoramic views of Stiperstones. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.9 miles, pub - The Stables Inn 1.3 miles. Note: The oil burning stove is out of use. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

Region: A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

Town: The pretty hamlet of Gravels Bank lies in the beautiful Shropshire Hills facing the Stiperstones and just 15 miles from the medieval town of Shrewsbury. Nearby Minsterley boasts a pub, one of the oldest buildings in the village, a shop, Post Office and an excellent fish and chip shop! With Pontesbury just one mile further away offering additional amenities, including takeaways, restaurants, farm shop, Arscott Golf Club, Springlea Fishing Pools and the Pontesbury cycle/footpath. Close by is The Long Mynd, which is a haven for walkers, glider pilots, mountain bikers and wildlife watchers, provides a convenient place to relax and take in the wonderful scenery on offer. One of England's finest heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings, Shrewsbury nestles on a loop of the River Severn. Admire the pretty cobbled alleys and squares and enjoy the many festivals on offer including Shrewsbury's Summer Season. Shrewsbury has a magnificent Abbey founded in 1083, as well as Shrewsbury Castle, which stands in beautiful gardens and grounds and is home to the Shropshire Regimental Museum. There are plenty of interesting things to do in the area with the National Trust's Attingham Park, Wroxeter Roman City, the museums at Ironbridge, the castle and Michelin starred restaurant of Ludlow and Acton Scott working farm, as featured in the Victorian Farm TV series, this lovely village is the perfect touring spot for your Shropshire adventure.