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The Hollies

Old Church Stoke, near Montgomery, Mid Wales

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautiful detached rural retreat located in an idyllic valley with wonderful views
  • Spacious accommodation which is finished to a high standard throughout
  • Gorgeous garden where you can dine alfresco using the BBQ
Property code: OC-91498

This wonderful rural retreat has been newly renovated to a high standard located in Old Church Stoke on the border of Wales and Shropshire.  The detached property is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering idyllic walks in the nearby hills and valleys, as well as great opportunities for birdwatching. From the doorstep, you have access to the Roundton Hill Nature Reserve with bronze age fort site and provides 365 degree views from the summit. The stunning home has private grounds to explore with woodland and a brook running along the paddock edge. Nearby Montgomery (6miles) boasts a farmers' market, castle ruins, restaurants and cafes'.  Enjoy a steam train ride through the Welsh countryside aboard the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway (12 miles) and there are also opportunities for fishing, horse riding and cycling with National downhill mountain biking routes and trails (10miles). Two of Shropshire’s most popular destinations are easily accessible, Ludlow (22 miles) and Ironbridge (31 miles), and are well worth a visit. The Welsh coastline is just 51 miles away, ideal for a day trip enjoying North Wales's best beaches and don't miss the breath taking Lake Vyrnwy with its wonderful lake, hire bikes for the day or enjoy an ice cream whilst wandering around the lake. The historical town of Shrewsbury also offers a wonderful day out with its Tudor architecture, higgledy piggledy streets for shopping, food and sights to see such as the Castle, Abbey and River and much more.

Make your way into this beautiful property, which is positioned in a stunning valley and surrounded by rolling hills. Kick off your boots and hang up your coats in the porch before entering the main hallway. The ground floor is dominated by the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining space, which enjoys views of the Roundton Hill Nature Reserve. The kitchen is well-equipped, with a breakfast bar. Enjoy a home-cooked meal together at the dining table, or perhaps treat yourselves to a private chef. This space also has comfortable sofas ideal for spending time together enjoying the views or playing a board game with handy USB charge points. Back through the hallway, you will find the snug, a lovely space with a cosy Clear View wood burning stove and large Smart TV, great for multi-generational families who may want to enjoy some time together. The ground floor is completed with a useful WC and utility room.

Moving upstairs, you will find four bedrooms, one master with a super king-size bed, two with king-size beds, and one with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed, which can be made up as a twin room on request. The master suite has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and bath, and there is also a shower room. The master bedroom also has French style doors and a balcony to enjoy your idyllic surroundings.

This property has an abundance of South facing outdoor space, with seating areas to the front of the property facing the rolling hills, plus an outdoor entertainment area with views towards the nature reserve. The main outdoor seating area can be accessed through bi-fold doors from the lounge creating an outdoor living space and has high-quality outdoor furniture, a fire pit and a charcoal BBQ. Wander over to the detached games annex where the owner has an artist's studio above. Relax in the chill out area with corner sofa, pool table, football table and dart board, and there is also space for cyclists to wash and store their mountain bikes.

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  • 4 Bedrooms – 1 super king-size, 2 king-size, and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be made up as twin bedroom on prior request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Double electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, Nespresso, washing machine, dryer, Quooker tap
  • Smart TV in the snug
  • Underfloor heating on the ground floor
  • Wood burner in snug (first basket of logs included)
  • Garden with outdoor furniture, charcoal BBQ & fire pit
  • Detached Games Annex with chill out area, sofa  with pool table, football table and dart board
  • Welcome hamper
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Lockable storage for bikes
  • Pub and supermarket 2 miles
  • Takeaway 2 miles
  • Dog towels, large crate and spare bedding
  • Stairgate available
  • Property grounds are enclosed when the gates are closed
  • High speed fibreoptic broadband
  • Owners own property 500 yards away
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lisa 30th December 2025

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We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house for New Year! It was absolutely perfect for a group of friends and dogs. The location is fantastic, with plenty of lovely local walks right on the doorstep. The kitchen and dining area were ideal for enjoying meals together, and after that, the snug was the perfect spot to relax and watch a movie. CommRead moreunication with Emma was excellentshe was friendly and easy to deal with throughout. Highly recommend this place for a cosy, memorable getaway! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 7th November 2025

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Absolutely lovely house in a fabulous location. Everything you need for a perfect holiday. Nothing too much trouble for Emma who went the extra mile for us. We had a fabulous holiday and would highly recommend this property, one of the best we've had, just wish I'd booked 2 weeks rather than one. I'm sure we will be back.

Reviewed by Mandy 10th October 2025

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This was probably the most stunning house I've ever seen. It was filled with everything you could possibly need. It was set in a beautiful location and even had a games room. I would highly recommend the Hollies, the owners came and introduced themselves and were lovely and we had a very thoughtful welcome pack too. Absolutely first class

Reviewed by Nick 7th September 2025

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This cottage is in a great location & well equipped for a stay for up to 8 adults, a baby & a dog . The games room is great fun & stacked with enjoyable stuff like pool & darts. It's a perfect base to explore Shropshire & Powys as there are lots of sites like castles, abbeys, stone circles, hill forts as well as interesting towns like Shrewsbury & Read moreLudlow. Locally, there's easy access for walks and cycling and Roundton Hill nature reserve is right on the doorstep. Emma is a great host too... Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 22nd August 2025

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Fabulous property for a family group. Comfortable, well equipped and plenty to do on site and in the local area. The setting is so peaceful with plenty of beautiful hilly walks locally. We loved the games room and the kitchen sitting area - so light and spacious. Emma was very helpful and replied so quickly to any queries. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Nigel 25th July 2025

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Beautifully maintained clean property that accommodates 8 people with ease. Large garden for the dogs to play in when not on any of the walks straight from the doorway. Plenty to do and a great base to explore from. Games room was well used and who knew that Jenga could be so competitive ! Owners were available if needed but not intrusive. A wonderRead moreful way to celebrate a special birthday with family and friends. A great Sunday lunch at the Nags Head but book up as its very popular! Thanks Emma. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Louise 18th April 2025

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Easter to remember! We have had our eye on this property for some time and couldn't believe our luck when it was available. Considering that we had waited a full year to spend Easter here, it was worth every day of waiting. I can see why it is hardly ever available at all. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is huge and the view from the bifoldinRead moreg doors is just something else! Our dogs loved the outdoors just as much as we did. Spending summer here would be great. Book it! Hide

Reviewed by Zeb 11th April 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 4th April 2025

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We had a wonderful holiday. The property was immaculate and in such a scenic position, there were great walks from the door and the games room was a very welcome addition and the garden was a wonderful place to relax. Emma was extremely helpful. The only slight issue we had was that we had to watch our dogs quite closely, the garden is fully enclosRead moreed for larger dogs but smaller dogs can find places to escape if they have a mind to. However, in all other respects, it is very dog friendly! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 27th March 2025

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This was without doubt the very best cottage I have ever stayed in . The location was out of this world ; we were surrounded by beautiful hills . It was peaceful but not a million miles from civilisation. The cottage was excellent.. It was spotless, warm, very well equipped and so comfortable .All four double bedrooms were great ; the beds were jusRead moret so comfortable and the bedding was soft. . It was an asset to have Emma the owner nearby. Highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Michael 21st March 2025

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We had a lovely long weekend stay at his beautiful holiday home. It is clear that the whole house has been renovated only a couple of years ago so everything is of a very high standard. The place was immaculately clean, with super comfortable beds and the games room was a nice bonus! The location is very peaceful and picturesque and I would definitRead moreely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 30th December 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at The Hollies over New Years eve. 6 adults and 2 children. The house was absolutely spotless and extremely well equipped. Everyone was provided that you could possibly think of! The games room was brilliant. Thank you to Emma the owner for such a lovely week

Reviewed by Andy 13th December 2024

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The Hollies was wonderful and we hugely enjoyed our long weekend with 7 adults and 2 spaniels. It was great to walk from the house to the top of Corndon Hill and back. The games room was great and we had many close games of darts, pool and table football. The facilities in the house were all we could want, and we appreciated the welcome items and eRead moreverything we needed being supplied by Emma, who was a great host. Hide

Reviewed by Mandy 1st November 2024

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Absolutely loved our stay, such a beautiful house, beautifully kept, and in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend a stay here you wont regret it.

Reviewed by Trevor 18th October 2024

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Fantastic cottage and garden, walks from the door step and so relaxing .Thanks Emma for the use of your amazing place and your hospitality and holidaycottages for your services

Reviewed by Karen 13th October 2024

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The cottage is in a wonderful setting & location . It makes for a perfect base to explore as there are a lot of sites to see in Shropshire & Powys , castles, abbeys , stone circles , churches , hill forts , Roman cities & much more. For the walkers a walk up Roundton Hill is a must there are several ways up , we went up the steep way & when at the Read moretop of the hill we knew about it except for the dog who took it in his stride. Hide

Reviewed by Wayne 27th September 2024

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Property is wonderful, situated in a lovely location. Made for perfect birthday celebrations. Great open plan living space with kitchen, dinning table and sofa area, lovely snug to curl up in, great sized bedrooms, and to cap it off excellent entertainment in the detached garage with pool, darts and table football. Only downside was having to leaveRead more! Would definitely go again, and would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 20th September 2024

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A fantastic property for a large group. Plenty of room to spend time together and have individual space too. The games room is a bonus, especially if its a little damp outside and you cant make use of the large garden. A very well equipped property in a great location.

Reviewed by John 16th August 2024

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The cottage was beautiful and in a stunning location, although you have to be careful of tractors on tiny roads. There was some confusion about the bins as only the recycling was collected and not the main bin. The games room was well used over the week with us playing darts, pool and table football, and the toddler liked the lego bricks. The countRead moreryside was stunning and some of us made it up to the top of the hills at the back. It was an excellent holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Allan 9th August 2024

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An excellent place to stay. Remote, surrounded by hills, quiet, with walks all around you. Somehow we threaded the needle of the current awful British weather and were able to enjoy a few nights outside with a fire and stare up at the stars. Great stuff. The house is top condition with all the amenities. A plus was surprisingly good internet accessRead more. Additional marks awarded for a high quality pool and football table in the play room! Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 2nd August 2024

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Beautiful Cottage in a lovely location. Ample space, lovely large garden. Games room was brilliant. Bedrooms good size. Open plan kitchen, dining & seating area was lovely and separate lounge with TV was great. Overall was a stunning property. Would definitely return for another family holiday.

Reviewed by Paul 5th July 2024

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Amazing location, beautiful and well equipped cottage. Helpful owners on call when needed, but gave us privacy and left us alone when not. Brilliant games room. The pictures dont do it justice! Thanks, Emma, for a brilliant holiday. We all loved it.

Reviewed by Sarah 14th June 2024

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Beautiful well equipped cottage in a very peaceful rural location. The grounds were brilliant for our fur babies, we had a lovely long weekend.

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