THE FERNS, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Ludlow

The Ferns in Ludlow, Shropshire, sleeps five guests in three bedrooms.

The living areas in this home consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, and dishwasher, a dining room, a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove, and a garage for bike storage. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a single, serviced by a bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture; garage space for one car; and ample roadside parking. This is a smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop in 0.2 miles, a pub in 0.4 miles and River Teme in 1.1 miles. The Ferns is a delightful abode for a Shropshire escape. Note: The stairs are quite steep; please take care.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Garage for 1 car, and ample roadside parking. Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture. Sorry, no smoking. One well behaved dog welcome. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles, River Teme 1.1 miles. Note: The stairs are quite steep; please take care. Note: Bike storage available in the garage.

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 picturesque Welsh Marches scenery surrounds the mediaeval market town of Ludlow, which is located on the River Teme. The town has a wonderful variety of architecture, including Ludlow Castle, which is almost 900 years old and one of the first stone castles to be erected in England. The castle is now open throughout the year and offers a variety of activities, such as outdoor theatre, culinary, art, and literature festivals, as well as several antique and art fairs. A huge public riverside green and weir are available at Millenium Green, which is located beneath the castle. The Green Cafe, which is close on the river, also offers good indoor and outdoor dining options. Street markets have been held in Ludlow since the eleventh century. Today, the town square hosts a classic open-air market every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of the year. With the Local to Ludlow produce market on certain Thursdays and an Antique & Flea market on some Sundays, there are more than forty stalls selling a variety of goods, including fresh vegetables, cheeses, books, and a selection of local crafts.