SLEEPY HOLLOW, family friendly, with open fire in Jackfield

This semi-detached cottage in the Shropshire village of Jackfield sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Sleepy Hollow is a charming semi-detached cottage in the village of Jackfield, one mile from the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. This cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin, as well as a bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and woodburning stove and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is off road parking for one car and free additional parking available outside the Jackfield Tile Museum 30 seconds’ walk from the cottage, a small front gravelled area and a front garden with small lawns, patio, furniture and barbecue. Sleepy Hollow is an excellent base from where you can explore market towns, many tourist attractions, or simply don your boots and admire the lovely scenery, which can be found on the many walking routes in the area.

Amenities: Gas central heating, with additional heating from woodburning stove in dining area and open fire in sitting room. Range cooker with electric double ovens and 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock. Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stove and open fire inc. in rent. Extra wood available on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car and free additional parking available outside Jackfield Tile Museum 30 seconds’ walk from cottage. Small gravel sitting area by front door. Front garden with small lawns, patio, furniture, BBQ and lovely views overlooking the River Severn. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops/amenities of Ironbridge 1 mile. Pub 2 mins walk. Note: There is an open tread staircase at this property, therefore it may not be suitable for the infirm. Note: Due to there being no handrail on the open side of the staircase, children should be supervised at all times. Note: This property is situated next to the River Severn and there is a steep drop at the bottom of the garden so please ensure children are supervised at all times. Note: The garden at this property is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

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: Situated on the banks of the River Severn, the village of Jackfield is situated one mile from the Ironbridge Gorge, home to the world's first iron-built bridge. Jackfield stands on the Wrekin Way footpath, which offers many scenic walks and cycle trails. Ironbridge boasts many pubs, restaurants, shops and tea rooms and a collection of industrial and Victorian themed museums, including Blists Hill Victorian Village. Also close by is Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Ludlow.