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Old Ship Cottage

Highley, near Bewdley, Shropshire

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

• Great base for exploring Shropshire and surrounding countryside

 • 18th Century Country Inn on site, fishing available and access to The Severn Valley Railway

• The perfect base for walking and cycling with access from your doorstep

Overview
Property code: OC-OSHIP

A cluster of cottages offering a range of comfortable and unique accommodation. Each cottage has its own style and character which is enhanced by the beauty of its natural surroundings. Located in Shropshire they provide a peaceful and relaxing holiday base with the banks of the River Severn, ideal for keen anglers, riverside walks on your doorstep and further away marked trails for those wishing to explore. The Severn Valley Railways' Highley Station is located behind the cottages which is dog friendly and great for children and steam train enthusiasts housing full sized locomotives, with the Engine House the railways visitor centre. Bridgnorth Station is just 20 minutes’ drive away, this is the starting point for the Severn Valley train ride. An ideal place for all food lovers with many local farm shops, local dairies, vineyards and festivals throughout the year. Onsite is an 18th century dog friendly free house “The Ship Inn” situated with great views of the River Severn, open all year-round serving food, pre-booking essential.

The property is on approximately a ¾ mile beat of the River Severn, which is famed for challenging Barbel fishing (daily tickets for fishing available on site). This stylishly renovated cottage offers 4 bedrooms, on the first floor you will find 1 double with en-suite shower, bath and WC and 1 twin with en-suite wet room and WC. On the second floor there is 1 double and 1 twin with a wet room with WC together with a ground floor WC. Relax in the lounge after a day of exploring the area with exposed beams, wood burner, TV and DVD. In the well-equipped kitchen you will find a breakfast bar seating area and separate dining table, with TV, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.

Outside there is an enclosed garden area with seating available.

 

Read more Code: OC-OSHIP

  • Four bedrooms, 2 doubles (1 en-suite) and 2 twins (1 en-suite)
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with shower, bath and WC, 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC, 1 wet room with shower and WC, 1 separate ground floor WC
  • Kitchen/diner with electric oven, gas hob, separate grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, and TV
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • Smart TV and DVD - guests can access Netflix or Prime apps through their own subscriptions
  • Night storage heating included
  • Garden area with seating
  • Storage available for 2 bicycles
  • Parking for 4 cars with car park next door at the pub for additional vehicles
  • The property sits below the steam railway and station, a great place for enjoying the trains rolling past
  •  If you have restricted mobility please contact the office before you book to ensure the property meets your specific requirements
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

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Alison Leeke

This property is personally managed by Alison.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bryan 7th June 2026

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The house is very comfortable with spacious shared living areas i.e. sitting room, cooking/dining area. It has a well equipped kitchen area with ample power points. There is an abundant amount of cutlery, crockery, pots/pans and glasses etc. Well equipped kitchen area with hob, fridge, freezer, dish washer, kettle, toaster etc. The bedroom top righRead moret with 2 single beds is best suited to children or 1 adult as there is not a lot of space between the beds and there is no TV/Radio. There are more than enough double power points in all the rooms. The folder in the house contains a lot of useful information including the WIFI password. The house is immediately behind the Ship Inn and provides meals at a reasonable price. A full English breakfast was served to non-residents from 08:30-09:30 at 12.00 per person and had to be booked and paid for in advance/the evening before. To avoid disappointment I would recommend all meals are pre-booked. The staff are very friendly, efficient and the evening meals are delicious. Hide

Reviewed by Francesca 4th August 2025

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Lovely location and comfortable place to stay on holiday. We were a family with adults and young chidren joining from various places to celebrate a special birthday. Waving at the steam trains, walking by the river and visiting the Engine Room museum contributed to the special memories. Cooked breakfast from the pub nextdoor and handy takeaway in lRead moreocal Highley also very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Suzanne 30th May 2025

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Reviewed by David 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Gill 11th April 2025

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Beautiful setting for a lovely cottage. We visited as 3 generations and all enjoyed the setting and the lovely house. None of us wanted to go home. The pub next door does good food, and friendly staff. A great holiday with beautiful countryside and lovely walks.

Reviewed by Allen 14th March 2025

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We enjoyed our weekend break with family, The cottage's ambience was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all. We dined out at the Ship Inn on several occasions, and were greatly impressed with not only the standard of food, combined with professionalism and work ethics of the staff, which added to a very enjoyable visit. A Gem of a country pub in evRead moreery sense. We shall return. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 14th February 2025

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Great experience from speaking to the owner a couple of days before holiday who mentioned things we might need, places to walk, nice pubs etc! House clean and as described. Lovely having the steam trains running and trip on them! Lots of events at the steam museum few minutes walk away. The Ship Inn food was good we ate there a couple of times and Read morestaff very friendly. Even with typical British weather good time had by all. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 23rd December 2024

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Lovely property in a great location, the hosts also very kindly decorated the cottage for Christmas. All in all a lovely stay, thank you.

Reviewed by Jenny 8th November 2024

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Great place. Kitchen area is great for seating & communal hub of house. We had a chinese delivered one night & sat drinking & playing games. On Sunday we went to The Ship inn for Sunday lunch which was good. The garden seating area looks good too unfortunately no trains running this weekend (which we knew) So will return sometime in better weather

Reviewed by Katie 16th August 2024

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Lovely cottage, very well equipped in a good location.

Reviewed by Lynda 29th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in quiet location with easy access to steam railway. Pub next door is nice if little pricey. Couple of shops in village under 1 Mile away and great Chinese and Indian takeaways that deliver, especially recommend Indian

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.