The Coach House

Customer rating

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Julia
December 2025

“We were really amazed when we pulled onto the drive and saw the lovely Coach House.”

After a challenging year we wanted to combine peace and quiet with a good base to visit family and friends. We definitely found the peace and quiet - only the occasional owl hoot or pheasant squawk to disturb the silence. Waking up to fantastic country views was just what we wanted and the accommodation inside is cosy, warm and comfortable. We slept very well and enjoyed cooking one full meal in the kitchen where everything was provided - thank you also to Julie and Mike for providing a very ...

After a challenging year we wanted to combine peace and quiet with a good base to visit family and friends. We definitely found the peace and quiet - only the occasional owl hoot or pheasant squawk to disturb the silence. Waking up to fantastic country views was just what we wanted and the accommodation inside is cosy, warm and comfortable. We slept very well and enjoyed cooking one full meal in the kitchen where everything was provided - thank you also to Julie and Mike for providing a very welcome bottle of milk, loaf of crusty bread and some fudge. We will definitely be booking again because the location is superb and it has so much to offer. We very much enjoyed The Clive Arms and Farmshop complex nearby too.

- Julia, December 2025
Margaret October 2025

“Had a lovely time staying in the Coach House.”

The owner had left a few items to welcome us there, the accommodation was great and we loved the whole set up.

- Margaret, October 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed the Coach House. Than you very much for leaving a lovely review. Property Owner
Paul September 2025

“A beautiful well appointed and clean property in a very quiet location with everything you need for a relaxing break in what was our first visit to Shropshire.”

The owners Julie & Mike were on hand if needed but were not intrusive and the welcome basket including fruit picked from their own garden was a nice touch. I enjoyed talking to Julie on a couple of occasions when she was able to give advice on the local area. As mentioned in a previous review the bedrooms with ensuite facilities are at opposite ends of the building from each other separated by the Kitchen/Dining/Lounge space which is ideal for privacy and the showers and beds were both great. Kitchen is very well equipped with everything we needed to prepare our own evening meals. Only very minor gripe was that only 2 dishwasher tablets were provided for the week, would be nice if there were more and maybe an additional T Towel. Lounge area very comfortable and internet rock solid which is good as you will probably need to make use of WiFi calling when indoors as mobile signal can be variable across networks. We really enjoyed our week here. It's ideally placed for Ludlow and also 5 minutes from the A49 so we could easily get to Shrewsbury which is a lovely little town, Walking in the Shropshire Hills was an easy journey The Long Mynd and Stiperstones are both great day walks with amazing views without the effort required in say the Lake District or Snowdonia. We'd have no hesitation in staying at this property again when we inevitably return to Shropshire

- Paul, September 2025

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and positive review. We love the Shropshire Hills too as there are so few people when you are out and about! We shall certainly put an additional tea towel in the property. The dishwasher tablets, like the logs, tea, coffee & sugar are a welcome starter pack. It was lovely meeting you both and your mum and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Paul September 2025

“We loved our stay at The Coach House, it was very clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a great location.”

Everything was as described and the property is an ideal base for two couples. It is situated just a ten minute drive from Ludlow which is a beautiful market town with a lot of history (there is a great guided tour that leaves from just outside the castle everyday at 2pm), and there are plenty of places to eat. We also travelled a bit further afield to Ironbridge and Powis Castle which were both about a 50 minute drive and both are well worth a visit. All in all we had a lovely weeks break in The Coach House and would really recommend it to anyone that wants to explore this part of Shropshire.

- Paul, September 2025

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. The tip about the Ludlow Castle tour is handy for us too! We are so glad that you explored further afield and enjoyed your stay. Thanks again. Property Owner
Chris September 2025

“We were impressed with the Coach house - a comfortable, well equipped flat in a lovely countryside setting.”

It is a great base for walking and local attractions around Ludlow. The owners helpfully provided information on walks and cycle routes starting at the property.

- Chris, September 2025

Thank you so much for leaving such positive feedback about The Coach House and the surrounding area. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Michael August 2025

“An excellent property to enjoy and use as a base for exploring the area, by car, bike and foot.”

Well equipped and everything working. Comfortable beds, efficient WiFi. Helpful but not intrusive owners. Peaceful location - except for the pigeons! It would have been helpful to have had access to the instructions for the appliances. Missing was comfortable garden furniture, even though there was a new addition. We brought our own and were glad that we did.

- Michael, August 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the property and the area. The pigeons have now finished nesting and all is much quieter in the trees around the Coach House! Thanks for the point about instructions; any received where in the information book. However, many are now online and we have printed these out and added them to the book which I am sure will be helpful to other guests in the future. For the benefit of future guests, cushions for the picnic table and bench are to be found under the utility sink downstairs. Thank you. Property Owner
Heather July 2025

“Excellent! Lovely accommodation in idyllic setting.”

Really peaceful yet a short distance from some beautiful villages and towns. Mike and Julie have thought of everything and even offered us cycle storage and supplied some local routes. Couldn’t complain about anything. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedding and towels were lush! The layout is perfect for 2 couples as the rooms are at opposite ends of the building, both with en-suites. Would definitely recommend.

- Heather, July 2025

Wow, thanks so much for your comments. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Don July 2025

“Lovely accommodation, well maintained.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Coach House. Some suggested additional benefit would be - rubber anti slip bath mat for the shower over the bath. Double up on the crockery and cutlery to reduce the times the dishwasher is on and provision of dishwasher tablets( only two left) . Provision of additional rubbish bags and clear instructions on how / where to put the recycling items etc. Hope that is not too picky; it’s just what we have picked up on many many rentals.

- Don, July 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these suggestions. There are some really good ideas here which we will take on board. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Angela June 2025

“This is a lovely property, beautifully presented and extremely well equipped.”

We really enjoyed our stay here. It is in a great location to explore Ludlow, Church Stretton, the black and white villages and so much more. Set in a peaceful spot with off-road parking and it’s own outside space it ticked all our boxes! Would not hesitate to return when visiting this area again and would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering it.

- Angela, June 2025

We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay and exploring this beautiful area. It would be lovely to welcome you back. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful feedback. Property Owner
Dawn June 2025

“Very enjoyable stay, owner so pleasant and helpful.”

Lovely location, surrounded by nature, very peaceful.

- Dawn, June 2025

Glad you enjoyed our wonderful wildlife. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Property Owner
Jean June 2025

“Great apartment in quiet location with wonderful views.”

Very comfortable accommodation and fully equipped. Most attractions within easy reach.

- Jean, June 2025

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this kind review. We are thrilled you enjoyed the views and location. Property Owner
Hugh June 2025

“The Coach House is very clean and well presented.”

The kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms were excellent. The sofas are a little low and deep for my liking, but otherwise the Coach House is comfortable with views over neighbouring fields. The Clive Arms is good for eating out, and the Ludlow Farm Shop has some quality local food. Ww would recommend the Coach House as a good centre for exploring the Ludlow area, the Welsh Borders and the Shropshire Hills.

- Hugh, June 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed exploring our beautiful area. Property Owner
Susan May 2025

“Lovely comfortable place,well equipped in kitchen, just a lack of bleach to clean sink plug hole which was tea stained, but I bought some to clean it.”

Bed and Bedroom linen and bathroom towels were excellent. Again lack of toilet gel so I used mine. Suggestions: Bedrooms could do with a chair in the huge void space. Lounge could do with a clock. Overall, the coach house was excellent. We were able to walk through footpath to Ludlow and get last bus. Croft castle, Berrington hall both worth a visit if NT members, Leominster market day good. Bus to Leintwendein and walk back through footpath made a lovely day, Hereford also worth a visit, a beautiful city. The coach house is well situated to visit all these places. Thank you for welcome pack and having us stay

- Susan, May 2025

We are so glad that you enjoyed the walks to Ludlow and Leintwardine and were able to coincide with the rural bus service when exploring. Thanks for all of your comments; we shall certainly consider them. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Property Owner
Dorothy May 2025

“Four of us stayed at the property, there was ample room.”

It was very comfortable. We slept extremely well even allowing for the 'health and safety' lighting at night. Everything was there that we needed including a musical washing machine

- Dorothy, May 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave comments following your stay. The washing machine does indeed like to play a happy tune when the cycle is finished! Property Owner
Andrew April 2025

“Fantastic accommodation and in such a beautiful setting.”

The layout works perfectly, everything is spotlessly clean and all the equipment first class. We felt right at home immediately. Watching lambs being born from the lounge window was an unexpected highlight! Wonderful local walks around Downton and some great places to visit. Ludlow is a gem of a place as are Stokesay Castle, Powis Castle, Ironbridge and the quite brilliant fish and chip shop in Leintwardine!

- Andrew, April 2025

Oh I’m so glad you were here during lambing season! They are so funny to watch in the field by The Coach House. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave these comments and I’m thrilled you enjoyed your fish and chips! Property Owner
Michele April 2025

“3 night short break, fantastic place, great location just 3 miles from Ludlow, absolute peace and quiet, lovely south facing terrace over open fields.”

Apartment was immaculate, comfy sofas, well equipped modern kitchen, heating was brilliant, showers very hot, lovely fluffy towels and top quality bed linens and pillows, this place is amazing, lots of local information, plus nature books. Big crusty load, shortbread, fudge, tea, coffee, sugar welcome pack. Thanks for a great stay.

- Michele, April 2025

Thank you so much for these fantastic comments. We really appreciate you taking the time. All the very best with your move to our beautiful part of the world. Property Owner
Amelia February 2025

“The Coach House was one of the best holiday apartments that we have stayed in!”

Set in beautiful countryside, the property is superb. So much thought has been given to everything within the property. The bed linen and towels were of an exceptional quality and all fixtures and fittings were of a high standard. The bed was extremely comfy and the two en-suites were delightful (again very clean and of a high standard).The cleanliness was superb with a lot of attention to detail. Kitchen had an abundance of equipment. There is emergency lighting which I know some people from the reviews found it a bit annoying to have the green light at night in the bedroom, but for us it didn’t affect the quality of our sleep whatsoever and it is there following the latest regulations. We can highly recommend The Lion at Leintwardine for superb food and ambience. There is nothing to fault whatsoever in the property and we will definitely be returning.

- Amelia, February 2025

Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We love The Lion at Leintwardine too! We look forward to seeing you next time. Thanks again. Property Owner
Mark December 2024

“Lovely modern, clean and cosy.”

Appointed really well throughout. Peaceful area of countryside, listening to the owls at night and close to the beautiful town of Ludlow. Really sad to leave, but I think we’ll be back!

- Mark, December 2024

So thrilled you will be back. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely comments. Property Owner
Miraenny November 2024

“A great place to stay for a long weekend in a lovely quiet location yet within easy reach of Ludlow and surrounding area.”

Spotlessly clean and well equipped. The standard of fittings, linen and towels was excellent. Would happily book again.

- Miraenny, November 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are so glad you enjoyed the property and the location. We would love to welcome you back. Property Owner
Russell November 2024

“We enjoyed our at the coach house immensely.”

Everything we needed was catered for. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The bedding and towels were top quality and the beds were very comfortable. It is very well appointed and the space is used very well. We would recommend the coach house to anyone in a heartbeat. By far the best accomadation we have stayed in. Nice and peaceful.

- Russell, November 2024

Thank you both so much for this wonderful review. We really appreciate the time taken and we are so glad you enjoyed staying in our part if the world. Mike says that he hopes you enjoyed the Food Centre sausages!!! Property Owner
Kathy September 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at the Coach House.”

Lovely views and nice seating area outside. Very relaxing place to stay. Rural location but easy to get to, close to Ludlow Farm shop which was very useful both for shopping and cafe. Hope to return.

- Kathy, September 2024

We are so happy that you enjoyed staying at The Coach House and look forward to welcoming you back. It is a treat to have Ludlow Farmshop as our nearest shop and cafe, we agree! Thank you for taking the time to leave the feedback. Property Owner
Christopher August 2024

“What a superb property!”

We had an outstanding stay in The Coach House. Very fresh and well appointed, clean and had everything we could possibly need. Well designed, comfortable and high quality. Would suggest some cushions for the bench outside. Many thanks for providing an excellent place to stay in wonderful countryside. We will return!

- Christopher, August 2024

Wow! Thank you so much for this amazing feedback. Cushions are on order; thanks for the comments and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Linda August 2024

“Really lovely coach house in beautiful location.”

Everything was there that was needed and was lovely and clean.Couldn't fault it

- Linda, August 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to comment. We are so glad you enjoyed your weekend. Property Owner
Carole August 2024

“We've had a lovely holiday and felt very much at home in the cottage.”

Thank you for being so accommodating, which has meant a lot to us. We would definitely love to stay another time. Wishing you all the best for the future in your venture.

- Carole, August 2024

We are so glad that the accommodation worked for you. Thanks so much for leaving the lovely comments. We look forward to your return. Property Owner
Hugh August 2024

“The Coach House The Coach House was very clean and well equipped.”

The bedding was immaculate and the beds very comfortable. We did find, however, that because the glass in the picture window in the living room had no heat reflecting capabilities and there were no blinds, the window was facing the sun all afternoon and the property became uncomfortably hot, even with all the windows open, and stayed so all night. Perhaps blinds could be fitted or a fan provided? Our other small issue was outside lighting. On the first night the outside “up and down lights” on the property kept flicking on and off, all night, for no apparent reason. This wouldn’t have been a problem but for the fact that a light unit had been fitted directly underneath each bedroom window so they kept shining through the curtains. The second day we played with the unmarked switches by the door and it seemed to be better but there didn’t seem to be a way of just turning it off. Stable cottage, next door, and very close, though not visible in the photos or mentioned in the description, and had multiple outside LED lights. One of their floodlights was pointed at the bedroom on the one end of the Coach House and on the second night that was flashing on and off, again, all night for no apparent reason. It was like being next to a light house! Luckily it was off for the third and final night. It also had windows above and overlooking the bedroom so we felt obliged to keep the curtains shut all the time. I would have mentioned these minor points to the owners/manager but nobody met us on the first day or made contact during our stay. I fully appreciate some guests may not be bothered by these issues but we found it too warm and too bright at night. So overall, a lovely property in a great location but we wouldn’t return due to the aforementioned issues.

- Hugh, August 2024

Thank you so much for your comments; we really appreciate the effort and time taken to leave feedback. We are thrilled with your comments about the bedding and beds as this was important to us when preparing The Coach House. We did deliberate about a blind for the large window; however, we did not wish to detract from the view and so a fan would be a useful addition. Thank you. We are glad you had some good weather on your visit! We shall label the lights in the hallway. One of them is indeed for the outside lights. However, they are motion sensored to provide lighting when guests are leaving or entering the property in the dark as we have no street lighting. We are unsure about your comment about the windows on Stable Cottage. There are skylights in the roof of Stable Cottage which are above head height and do not look onto The Coach House. We have removed some branches from Stable Cottage which it seems were triggering the motion sensor on their security lights. Again, thank you for highlighting this. We do not make a point of meeting our guests as many like to enjoy their own privacy; however, we often see guests when out and about. We are sorry we did not get a chance to meet you as we were taking our family holiday at the time of your stay. Again, can we say how much we appreciate you taking the time to leave these comments which will help us maintain a wonderful getaway for our guests. Property Owner
Darryl July 2024

“Enjoyable stay in quiet location but close to good pubs, ludlow and farm shop.”

- Darryl, July 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful part of the world. We hope to see you again at your next family get together. Property Owner
Sarah July 2024

“Just perfect”

- Sarah, July 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback,Sarah. We are delighted that you enjoyed staying in this beautiful area. Property Owner

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Summary

Duplex apartment over ground and first floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility
Oil central heating
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi, Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking
Front garden with patio, lawn, and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
The Clive Arms Pub 2.7 miles, Ludlow Farmshop also 2.7 miles
The nearest restaurant is Old Downton Lodge and is 2 miles away
Please Note: The Owner cannot accept check-ins on a Sunday

The property

The Coach House is a delightful duplex apartment tucked away on the grounds of Downton Castle in Shropshire.

Countryside views.

Woodburning stove.

Bromfield 2.4 miles; Leintwardine 4.7 miles; Craven Arms 5.8 miles; Bucknell 8.6 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

LUDLOW

Church Stretton 15 miles; Hereford 25 miles; Shrewsbury 28 miles; Worcester 33 miles.

Downton is referred to in the Domesday Book. The River Teme cuts through the Downton Gorge, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation, and where over 10% of the country's iron was formerly produced. Built on the profits of iron, nearby Downton Castle is a privately owned, Grade I-listed, 18th-century country house. Visit the award-winning Ludlow Farshop at Bromfield and enjoy a refreshment break at Ludlow Kitchen before taking a tour of Ludlow Distillery, the home of Ludlow Gin and Whisky. Next door is Ludlow Racecourse and for keen golfers, Ludlow Golf Club which is open to non-members. Enjoy a scenic area of Herefordshire with a trip to Downton.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We were really amazed when we pulled onto the drive and saw the lovely Coach House.”

“Had a lovely time staying in the Coach House.”

“A beautiful well appointed and clean property in a very quiet location with everything you need for a relaxing break in what was our first visit to Shropshire.”

“We loved our stay at The Coach House, it was very clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a great location.”

“We were impressed with the Coach house - a comfortable, well equipped flat in a lovely countryside setting.”

“An excellent property to enjoy and use as a base for exploring the area, by car, bike and foot.”

“Excellent! Lovely accommodation in idyllic setting.”

“Lovely accommodation, well maintained.”

“This is a lovely property, beautifully presented and extremely well equipped.”

“Very enjoyable stay, owner so pleasant and helpful.”

“Great apartment in quiet location with wonderful views.”

“The Coach House is very clean and well presented.”

“Lovely comfortable place,well equipped in kitchen, just a lack of bleach to clean sink plug hole which was tea stained, but I bought some to clean it.”

“Four of us stayed at the property, there was ample room.”

“Fantastic accommodation and in such a beautiful setting.”

“3 night short break, fantastic place, great location just 3 miles from Ludlow, absolute peace and quiet, lovely south facing terrace over open fields.”

“The Coach House was one of the best holiday apartments that we have stayed in!”

“Lovely modern, clean and cosy.”

“A great place to stay for a long weekend in a lovely quiet location yet within easy reach of Ludlow and surrounding area.”

“We enjoyed our at the coach house immensely.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at the Coach House.”

“What a superb property!”

“Really lovely coach house in beautiful location.”

“We've had a lovely holiday and felt very much at home in the cottage.”

“The Coach House The Coach House was very clean and well equipped.”

“Enjoyable stay in quiet location but close to good pubs, ludlow and farm shop.”

“Just perfect”

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The property

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About the location

LUDLOW