A place for reading
The double bedroom with exposed beams
The main bathroom
The spacious twin bedroom
Enclosed walled courtyard garden
Steeped in history
View towards the property
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The Manse Ludlow

Ludlow, Shropshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Grade II-listed, three-storey, oak-framed retreat, set in the heart of the medieval town of Ludlow
  • Exquisitely furnished interior with period features that include oak beams and traditional windows
  • Visit Ludlow’s boutique shops or head to the National Trust’s Berrington Hall or Croft Castle
Property code: 78885

Plan an exciting getaway to this Grade II-listed cottage set in the upmarket centre of Ludlow, and surrounded by similar heritage properties. Ludlow is an architectural gem, situated above the River Teme in scenic south Shropshire, and is busy throughout the year with events and festivals. These events celebrate food, arts, crafts, and theatre – the town’s showcase festival is the Ludlow Food and Drink Festival held every September. Popular walks include the Mary Webb Trail, The Shropshire Way, the Mortimer Forest trails and the banks of the Long Mynd, or you could enjoy shorter strolls alongside the nearby river and around the medieval castle. Further afield, explore Stokesay Castle, Wenlock Priory and Severn Valley Railway.

Enter through a wooden gate and into the property’s pretty walled courtyard, enclosed by traditional brick and stone. Step inside, where the unique entranceway leads you directly up to the first floor. Here, a charming study awaits for hanging coats and boats. It’s beautifully furnished with a desk, a bookcase, and a couple of antique-style chairs. The next room you’ll come across on the first floor is the impressive lounge full of character features. It has a red-brick fireplace with a wood burner (ornamental only), thick beams overhead, artwork on the walls, plus comfortable seating, a view of the courtyard, and a TV. Downstairs on the ground floor, the kitchen offers a more contemporary space to hang out. Chic units and coordinating tiled walls all provide a stunning place to cook up meals, there’s a four-seater table, and there’s a utility cupboard with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, and a small freezer. For more formal dining, there is a dining room with a farmhouse-style table and chairs for four. Finally, there is a separate WC on the ground floor. When the day is done, climb the stairs to the second floor where you will find two beautifully finished bedrooms. The double bedroom has exposed beams and views of the oak-framed houses, with Clee Hill in the distance. The twin room also has exposed beams and charming rooftop views. There is a bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Overall, this property is a real gem bursting with heritage.

Outside, the enchanting red-brick-walled courtyard garden has seating, well-stocked borders, plus lovely outdoor artworks such as painted tiles and a small sculpture. There is roadside parking, subject to availability, with a parking permit for one car.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin 1
  •  bathroom with rainfall shower over bath and WC, and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Wood burner (ornamental only)
  • Charming walled garden with seating and thoughtfully planted borders
  • Roadside parking, subject to availability (permit for 1 car)
  • Pubs, restaurants and shops within half a mile
  • Regret, this property does not allow children under 12 years old
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alison Leeke

This property joined our collection in 2020 and is managed by Alison.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pamela, 21st February 2025

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Cottage was loverly . Extremely clean . Loverly bath towels and bedding good quality. Comfy sofa and bed . Parking was 5 mins away from cottage . The negatives for me are , think more kitchen equipment would be helpful eg grill pan for oven there was only 1 roasting tin . More baking trays so you could cook chips or roast potatoes as well as somethRead moreing else . Maybe some new mugs as some had chips in them . But overhaul we enjoyed our stay at The Manse would we stay here again yes we would. Hide

Reviewed by Linda, 17th January 2025

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Reviewed by Suzan, 27th December 2024

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This cottage is in an excellent location right in the centre of Ludlow. The owner was welcoming. It was great to have a parking permit and we were able to find a parking space close by each day, a real bonus. The cottage was warm and comfortable, ideal for a winter visit.

Reviewed by Helen, 20th September 2024

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Over the years I have rented a number of holiday homes but this must be the best one ! The cottage is extremely well located and within easy reach of shops restaurants etc . The place itself is absolutely beautiful and very spacious - it even has a reading room ! The kitchen is a good size and has all the necessary appliances thus making meal timesRead more easy. We certainly hope to return in the near future . Hide

Reviewed by Jeremy, 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Geoff, 26th July 2024

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Lovely cottage and location. Only problem is parking is an issue if events are taking place in town or at the castle.

Reviewed by Hazel, 10th May 2024

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A beautiful Grade 2 listed home, in a perfect location, five minutes walk from the town square. Linda and Tony were the perfect hosts. The house was extremely clean, and there were plenty of spare toilet rolls, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets. There was , hand soap in both bathrooms and lots of crockery, no need to be hand washing or switcRead morehing the dish washer on every day. The market, on most days is wonderful, came home with two plants. Plenty of nice pubs for drinks and meals. Hide

Reviewed by Julie, 15th March 2024

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Manse cottage is lovely. Warm and cosy with lots of character but also light and airy. The photos do not do it justice. It was spotlessly clean. It is perfectly situated in a quiet side street in the centre of Ludlow.

Reviewed by Peter, 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Christine, 29th September 2023

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Cottage is right in the centre of Ludlow so great for sightseeing. Although right by a road the traffic did not disturb us. There is plenty of room with a large kitchen where we easily cooked some simple suppers.

Reviewed by Michael, 15th September 2023

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Very well presented comfortable and spacious cottage in a wonderful location in Ludlow. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again.

Reviewed by Denise, 1st September 2023

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A lovely house, perfectly situated in the heart of historic Ludlow. It is beautifully decorated and very well equipped for a long or short stay. The beds and furniture are very comfortable. We appreciated having a parking permit to allow us to park on the adjacent street. The owner has thought of everything and it was nice to meet her and get a perRead moresonal introduction to the house when we arrived. This is definitely a property to return to. Hide

Reviewed by James, 25th August 2023

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Well-equipped and comfortable cottage in the heart of Ludlow. The secure walled courtyard garden was excellent for our escape-artist dog. Although Ludlow is busy in summer we had no real issues finding parking space on the adjoining road where permit set up. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 21st July 2023

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This is a wonderful cottage in a prime position in beautiful Ludlow. The owners have really gone the extra mile to create a comfortable attractive home. You have everything you need and beds are very comfortable. Sound proofing is excellent - there were music events on at the castle but we weren't disturbed by noise.

Reviewed by Jeana, 30th June 2023

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Home from Home, we both enjoyed our stay, the location is fantastic and property also very tasteful, thank you for a great stay.

Reviewed by Caroline, 16th June 2023

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