The Cider House is one of four holiday cottages on the magnificent Chevaliers Estate in the hamlet of Upton Cressett, near Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock. Sitting in the glorious Shropshire countryside, visitors enjoy amazing scenery, estate grounds and visiting Shropshire’s many fabulous market towns. This beautifully presented cottage enjoys two bedrooms so it is perfect for a small family for two couples.
The Chevaliers Estate, selected as one of the Best Ten Stately Homes with accommodation by the Daily Telegraph, boasts huge twisted 16th century brick chimneys and a 15th century Great Hall. Part of the hall actually dates back to 1380 and it is believed that the young Edward V, son of King Edward IV, and one of the famed ‘Princes in the Tower’ stayed at the manor in April 1483 on his fateful journey from Ludlow to the Tower of London. The hall stands in extensive stunning topiary gardens next to a beautiful Norman church and one of the finest turreted gatehouses in the country.
In ‘The Best Thousand Houses in England’, Simon Jenkins refers to Chevaliers Estate as an ‘Elizabethan gem’. Taking the fabulous Jack Mytton Way walking route that Shropshire is famous for, you can visit a charming pub. Also popular is the Abbessess’ Way, a two-day English Heritage walk from Morville Priory to Shrewsbury Abbey. Upton Cressett is an excellent base for top arts, music and food festivals and touring the medieval market towns of Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, all known as fine dining destinations. Other local attractions include the West Midland Safari Park, the Ironbridge Gorge, Buildwas Abbey, Ludlow and Stokesay castles, the famous Royal Oak at Boscobel House where Charles II hid for the night as he fled for his life after the battle of Worcester in 1651 and the astonishing walks along Wenlock Edge and the Long Mind. At the Chevaliers Estate, you can enjoy the gardens and house with a guided tour, enjoy a delicious home made afternoon tea or if you are lucky there will be a special event taking place in the Dragon Hall or in the grounds. There are three Grade I listed buildings on the estate, including the Norman church in the garden. It is little wonder that the estate has been the location for BBC dramas and period films.
The Cider House is built over two floors offering charming, spacious accommodation. With lovely wide oak flooring, French windows looking out to the gardens and ancient woodland and plenty of beams, the cottage is characterful and enjoys a warm ambience. The living room is a space where you will immediately feel at home and want to snuggle up on the sofa. An open log fireplace sits in the corner to warm you through and a large smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bespoke kitchen is very smart with its Rangemaster Professional oven, large double fridge and stylish green toned cabinetry. Under a high vaulted ceiling, the dining table sits centre stage. From here you can look out to the estate grounds through two giant doors.
One of the bedrooms is downstairs making this property ideal for any guests with mobility issues. This downstairs master bedroom is gorgeous and extremely tasteful with its kingsize slay bed and its chic country styling. This room also features a high vaulted ceiling making it feel very roomy and airy. It boasts a luxury bathroom with a bath and wet room shower with an overhead and handheld shower head. The flooring is non-slip with gorgeous tiles from the National Trust collection based on tiles at Wimpole Hall. Upstairs, the second bedroom enjoys a characterful sloping beamed ceiling, gorgeous red Toile de Joile soft furnishings and a kingsize bed giving it a delightful country cottage feel. The ensuite bathroom offers a bath with an overhead shower.
You will feel very special staying on the estate, enjoying fresh country air and returning to this extremely comfortable cottage.
*Please note that while Chevaliers Cider House is listed as sleeping up to 4 adults, we can also accommodate an additional child or teenager on a single bed in the first floor bedroom.
