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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Churchstoke, WLS
  • Place, Bishops Community Hospital
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bishop's Castle Town Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Shropshire Hills
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Montgomery

Located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve, this cottage is within a 10-minute drive of Bishops Community Hospital. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Bishops Community Hospital - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Bishop's Castle Town Hall - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Harry Tuffins Country Park - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Shropshire Hills - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Montgomery Castle - 18 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Broome Station - 25 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sarn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse Inn, Clun - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn Newcastle Clun - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales

Dating back to the 16th century and maybe earlier, Upper Castlewright is perfect for a peaceful getaway in the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire hills. A former drovers' inn, the cottage oozes with character. It is situated at 1,175 ft on the single-track Kerry Ridgeway, an ancient drovers' road feeding through Wales and into Shropshire.

The cottage, accommodating up to 5 guests, has spectacular views over the hills. It is an ideal touring base for the Welsh Marches, the castles, mountains and coastline of mid and north Wales, and the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Just 500 yards from a beautiful section of the Offa's Dyke national footpath, it is also an ideal base for walkers.

- 3 bedrooms (up to 5 people)
- 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs
- spellbinding views from bedrooms
- summerhouse/log cabin with conservatory furniture and lovely views
- dogs welcome

The cottage has been tactfully refurbished to modern standards while retaining the ancient character.

DOWNSTAIRS

- Good-size open-plan kitchen, equipped for most culinary activities.
- Ancient inglenook oven feature
- Living room with exposed timbers
- Log burner (one basket of logs included)
- Sofa and easy chairs
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 3 with single bed
- Good wifi broadband, satellite TV, DVD

UTILITY ROOM

- Accessible from main part of house and via separate entrance door
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing boad/iron
- Boot dryer
- Dog bed

UPSTAIRS

- Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed and lovely views over the Vale of Montgomery
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds, can be rearranged as kingsize double on request
- Main bathroom with toilet, bath and shower over bath

GARDENS

- Summerhouse/log cabin with comfy conservatory furniture and lovely views over Vale of Montgomery
- Cottage garden to front
- Lawn garden to side
- Parking area for 2 cars and garden on opposite side of lane

HEATING

- Oil-fired central heating
- Wood-burning stove
- Modern insulation in floor and in walls
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Cottage
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Cottage
Historic Rural Cottage on the Wales/england Border Montgomery

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Montgomery, close to Montgomery Castle, Harry Tuffins Country Park, and Bishop's Castle Town Hall. You'll also find Shropshire Hills and Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a Smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales.

Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage is lovely and in a wonderful place. Our host very helpful. We will be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property. Our 2nd stay here as it is such a charming cottage. Views are stunning. Communication with Julian is so easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S., Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness
We've been coming coming to Upper Castlewright Cottage for several years and it always gives us a warm welcome. We love its location, the stunning views and great local walks for our dogs.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely, cosy, well-equipped cottage with fantastic views and wonderful walks from the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely warm and comfortable cottage

The cottage had everything we needed and was in a lovely location. We had some great walking from the door and lots of interesting places to visit The food at the Castle Hotel was excellent and staff very friendly,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here a few times the views are stunning and total peace and quiet the night sky is beautiful a great place to unwind from a 100 mile an hour world wish we could have stayed longer thank you Julian
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deepest rural peace

Excellent stay in comfortable, well-appointed cottage, far from the madding crowd. Plenty of places to visit not too far away. An excellent retreat for recharging mental batteries.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow,Stunning Cottage

We stayed for a week and were extremely satisfied with the cottage. Communication with the owner was great. It was more than we expected. The views are superb. Overall this is a brilliant cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning cottage and views to match

What an incredible 4 nights we’ve had, making memories to last a life time. The cottage is beautiful and so charming aswell as exceptionally clean. It had everything we needed and more. Thank you Julian
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert w., Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Belting place loads of character and outside space everything you could possibly need for your holiday and what a view definitely want to return in the future A1 😀
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S., Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness

A haven of peace

We keep returning to Upper Castlewright Cottage for its cosiness, comfort, peace and stunning views. It never disappoints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss Poppy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely remote cottage

We had a great few nights staying at the cottage. We have family living in the area so was perfect for us. It's lovely and warm and cosy. Remote and quiet which is just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin E.

Peaceful cottage

Peaceful location, ideal for quiet weekend away with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh F.

Comfortable cottage with charm/character in a peaceful location with wonderful views to the North.

Warm and comfortable especially as a storm blew over during a late Autumn stay. Beds comfortable. All usual appliances & amenities present. Excellent utility room with drying facilities. A few minor detractions passed on for housekeeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great break in a stunningly beautiful & quiet location.

The property is everything that you'd expect from an old historical cottage. We arrived to gifts of wine, biscuits & chocolates, which was a lovely welcome & much appreciated. The varied lighting levels were great in the lounge. We only used one of the bedrooms, which had plenty of storage & was a good sized room. We brought our dog with us, the slate floors were easy to tidy after her & having the utility room at the back door was ideal to ensure clean paws & feet coming into the living area. The kitchen was perfect & had everything that we needed. We really enjoyed staying in the cottage, it really suited our needs & I have to say, we both miss waking up to the amazing view & the stars at night were fantastic! So glad we found this gem, lovely building & has an interesting history. Thanks to Julian & Martina for hosting us & for offering support if needed during our stay, happily this wasn't needed. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage with fantastic views

We really enjoyed our stay at Upper Castlewright Cottage. It was nice and peaceful with just the cows and sheep in the fields opposite for company. The cottage is lovely and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt very much at home there and we would loved to have stayed longer than a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

Liked: Cleanliness

family reunion

Apart from having great difficulty finding the cottage, the stay was excellent. The cottage was lovely, but I found the mattress on the single bed a little hard and uncomfortable. The surroundings were beautiful and we met up with more of our family staying at another property locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic cottage

Beautiful views, a lovely quiet location and comfortable cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

25-29 June 2023

Wow … we certainly picked a winner for our mini holiday this year. The views confronting us on arrival are spectacular and the summer house meant they could be enjoyed come rain or shine. The cottage itself .. a wonderful piece of history .. sympathetically updated into a warm, welcoming and comfortable dwelling. We found some special welcome goodies all of which were consumed with great pleasure. Thank you so much Julian and Martina for allowing us to bring our three dogs, two medium sized and one giant! They were truly happy and settled. The utility room was fantastic and the drying facilities well appreciated! Sorry to have to say goodbye so soon … would have loved to stay longer … but leaving with some very special memories of a truly happy visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J., Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking Paradise

A fantastic little cottage full of character. Perfectly located for stunning walks in all directions and very peaceful. Very friendly local towns and a great communications from the host. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Utter peace

Charming and comfortable cottage in a stunning location.ideal for walkers and anybody seeking to getaway from it all for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote but lovely

Great little cottage with a beautiful outlook of the surrounding countryside. It is 8 minutes drive to nearest town of Bishop castle. If you are after peace and quiet this is the place for you. Definitely follow the directions you are given to this property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Claire H.

Hidden Gem

Had a lovely, comfortable few weeks at the cottage. A lovely welcome surprise on arrival featured biscuits, wine and chocolates, much appreciated after a long drive. The location is fantastic for those wanting to get away from it all and enjoy some peace and tranquility and the view is absolutely breathtaking. The cottage itself is fantastic and has everything you could need. I was staying on my own so can only vouch for the one bed but it was super comfortable and I was tempted to rob a couple of pillows as they were even better. The garden is a good size for anyone staying with children and/or dogs but unfortunately there is no fencing at the end of the garden onto the roadside so supervision is needed at all times, likewise for the garden the opposite side of the road. Overall I would highly recommend a stay here and I hope to come back in the not so distant future for a holiday rather than a work trip so I can make the most of relaxing in such a beautiful setting.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming dog friendly cottage

Had a wonderful stay over the Christmas period. The cottage was well equipped and situated close to some lovely walks. As described on the listing, the views were great. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022