THE MALTSTER'S HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ludlow

This townhouse cottage is located in the centre of Ludlow in Shropshire and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms.

The Maltster’s House is a townhouse in the centre of the historic town of Ludlow in Shropshire. The cottage sleeps ten people and has one king-size four poster double bedroom, one family room and a king-size double and a single bed with additional pull out bed, a twin bedroom and a ground floor twin bedroom with an ensuite shower, as well as a family bathroom. The living accommodation comprises a fitted kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is a courtyard garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. Just a couple of minutes’ walk from the town centre and the castle, The Maltster’s House is a superb holiday cottage in an historic location.

Amenities: Gas central heating throughout with additional heating from woodburning stove in sitting room. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat and Blu-ray DVD, internet access. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Free parking permit for 1 car, plus 24 hour car park 2 mins walk from property. Enclosed high walled courtyard garden to rear with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Town centre, castle and leisure centre with swimming pool and spa 5 mins walk.

Region: A E Houseman 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: Ludlow is a market town on the River Teme in Shropshire, and is well known for its variety of attractive listed buildings, medieval streets and imposing castle. Ludlow also boasts a variety of good quality restaurants, along with pubs and shops serving fresh produce. There are art and craft shops, and the Linney Riverside Park has the opportunity to hire boats, has a play area and also a putting green. Ludlow is close to Shropshire attractions including Ironbridge, Church Stretton, the Severn Valley Railway and Cardingmill Valley.