THE BIG DINGLE, family friendly, with open fire in Church Stretton

This large, detached house rests in Leebotwood near Church Stretton and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.

The Big Dingle is a delightful, detached property in the village of Leebotwood near Church Stretton. The property has four bedrooms; a super-king-size with a TV and en-suite, a super-king-size with zip/link feature, a double with a TV and a twin, sleeping eight guests. The property also consists of a family bathroom with bath and shower, a cloakroom, a kitchen/diner with woodburning stove, a utility, a sitting room, a snug with woodburning stove and a conservatory. Outside there is ample off-road parking and an extensive lawned garden with shed, swing set and bench, as well as a gravelled area with outdoor furniture. The Big Dingle is a fantastic base from which to explore the Shropshire Hills.

Amenities: Gas central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves. 2 x electric ovens, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, 2 x fridges, a freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, 6 x TVs, WiFi and selection of books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and high chair available, fixed stairgate in place. Ample private off-road parking. Large gravel and lawned garden with ample seating for all, lockable shed and swings. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Local farm shop and pub half a mile away (by car), further main shops available in Church Stretton 3 miles away. Please note: This property can be booked with The Little Dingle (Ref 1034893), together sleeping 12.

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 market town of Church Stretton sits amidst striking scenery and has often been described as Little Switzerland, tucked inside the Shropshire Hills AONB. The town is home to a variety of tea rooms, pubs and specialist shops, as well as local attractions like walks on the Long Mynd, the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and Stokesay Castle, while the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are all within easy reach.