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 About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 5:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.