CAYNHAM COURT, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ludlow

Caynham Court in Caynham, Ludlow, Shropshire, sleeps 20 guests in ten bedrooms.

Caynham Court is a grand estate with ten bedrooms, including two en-suite super-king, three king, two family rooms, a double and a 4'double, accommodating up to 20 guests. The house offers extensive amenities, including a well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven, six-ring gas hob, and American-style fridge/freezer, plus a breakfast room, dining room, and cozy sitting room with a woodburning stove. Additional features include a boot room, gun room, and gentlemen's and ladies' cloakrooms. Outside, the grounds encompass a one-acre lawn, patio with furniture, barbecue, fire pit, smoking shelter, formal gardens, a 4-acre field, and access to a trout stream with scenic parkland walks. Guests enjoy driveway parking for 10 cars and a warm welcome for three well-behaved pets. Chef services are available by arrangement. Caynham Court provides an ideal setting for family gatherings, celebrations, and shooting parties.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven, six-ring gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, 1 x washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine chiller, coffee maker, steamer oven. Smart TVs, WiFi, and a selection of books. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Gravelled driveway parking for 10 cars. Gardens with one-acre lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue, fire pit and smoking shelter with access to formal gardens, 4-acre field and trout stream with parkland walks. Four well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking; a pergola in the garden can be used for smoking outside, however please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. Shop 2 miles, pub 2.1 miles. Note: Owner lives on-site and will come and clear the woodburning stove early every morning. Note: Chef services available by prior arrangement with owner. Note: Due to the age and character of the property, there are steps throughout, including in and out of showers. Note: Hen and stag, family celebration, and shooting parties all welcome. Note: Maximum 20 guests. Note: The property has CCTV externally by the entrance gates. Note: EE mobile reception is not strong in the area, however other mobile networks work fine and there is WiFi

Region: A E Housman 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: The historic market town of Ludlow is situated on the River Teme, amidst the outstanding countryside of the Welsh Marches. With more than 500 listed buildings, the town provides a fascinating range of architecture including Ludlow Castle which is over 900 years old and is one of the first stone castles to be built in England. Today the castle is open all year round and hosts a wide range of events including outdoor theatre, food, art and literature festivals and many antique and art fairs. Below the castle, Millenium Green offers a large public riverside green and weir and provides excellent indoor and outdoor dining facilities via the Green Cafe located right on the riverside. Ludlow has held street markets since the twelfth century. Nowadays, a traditional open-air market takes place in the town square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year. More than forty stalls selling a range of goods including fresh produce, cheeses, books and a selection of local crafts are on offer with the 'Local to Ludlow' produce market some Thursdays and an Antique & Flea market some Sundays. Ludlow is also a gourmet’s paradise and a shopper’s dream. The town boasts many places to eat and drink, as well as a number of exclusive boutique style clothes and gift shops. Ludlow is within easy reach of Church Stretton, Shrewsbury and Hereford, as well as popular attractions such as World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, Severn Valley Railway, Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Cardingmill Valley. Ludlow is a superb destination for a relaxing all year-round break.