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Upper Castlewright Cottage, former drovers' inn on Kerry Ridgeway
Upper Castlewright Cottage, former drovers' inn on Kerry Ridgeway
Upper Castlewright Cottage, former drovers' inn on Kerry Ridgeway
Well-equipped kitchen
Living room with log burner, sofa and three easy chairs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales

Dating back to the 16th century and maybe earlier, Upper Castlewright is perfect for a peaceful getaway in the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire hills. A former drovers' inn, the cottage oozes with character. It is situated at 1,175 ft on the single-track Kerry Ridgeway, an ancient drovers' road feeding through Wales and into Shropshire.

The cottage, accommodating up to 5 guests, has spectacular views over the hills. It is an ideal touring base for the Welsh Marches, the castles, mountains and coastline of mid and north Wales, and the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Just 500 yards from a beautiful section of the Offa's Dyke national footpath, it is also an ideal base for walkers.

- 3 bedrooms (up to 5 people)
- 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs
- spellbinding views from bedrooms
- summerhouse/log cabin with conservatory furniture and lovely views
- dogs welcome

The cottage has been tactfully refurbished to modern standards while retaining the ancient character.

DOWNSTAIRS

- Good-size open-plan kitchen, equipped for most culinary activities.
- Ancient inglenook oven feature
- Living room with exposed timbers
- Log burner (one basket of logs included)
- Sofa and easy chairs
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Bedroom 3 with single bed
- Good wifi broadband, satellite TV, DVD

UTILITY ROOM

- Accessible from main part of house and via separate entrance door
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing boad/iron
- Boot dryer
- Dog bed

UPSTAIRS

- Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed and lovely views over the Vale of Montgomery
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds, can be rearranged as kingsize double on request
- Main bathroom with toilet, bath and shower over bath

GARDENS

- Summerhouse/log cabin with comfy conservatory furniture and lovely views over Vale of Montgomery
- Cottage garden to front
- Lawn garden to side
- Parking area for 2 cars and garden on opposite side of lane

HEATING

- Oil-fired central heating
- Wood-burning stove
- Modern insulation in floor and in walls

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

As a risk management measure linked to coronavirus, our cleaners request that you strip the beds and place linen and towels in laundry bags provided

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8351446
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Montgomery

Located in Montgomery, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Bell Museum and Montgomery Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and Shropshire Hills. Harry Tuffins Country Park and Glansevern Hall Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Bishops Community Hospital - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bishop's Castle Town Hall - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bishop's Castle Library - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Shropshire Hills - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • St Nicholas' Church - 15 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Broome Station - 25 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sarn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse Inn, Clun - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn Newcastle Clun - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales on 18 May 2026 start from AU$249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upper Castlewright Cottage - spectacular views, historic gateway to Wales located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bishops Community Hospital and Bishop's Castle Town Hall. Bishop's Castle Library and Harry Tuffins Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is lovely and in a wonderful place. Our host very helpful. We will be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a lovely, cosy, well-equipped cottage with fantastic views and wonderful walks from the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been coming coming to Upper Castlewright Cottage for several years and it always gives us a warm welcome. We love its location, the stunning views and great local walks for our dogs.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Our 2nd stay here as it is such a charming cottage. Views are stunning. Communication with Julian is so easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have been a recurrent tenant and like always, the property is nice, great location and the host is amazing! my stay was very pleasant and enjoyed a loot, 100% recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here a few times the views are stunning and total peace and quiet the night sky is beautiful a great place to unwind from a 100 mile an hour world wish we could have stayed longer thank you Julian
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely warm and comfortable cottage

The cottage had everything we needed and was in a lovely location. We had some great walking from the door and lots of interesting places to visit The food at the Castle Hotel was excellent and staff very friendly,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deepest rural peace

Excellent stay in comfortable, well-appointed cottage, far from the madding crowd. Plenty of places to visit not too far away. An excellent retreat for recharging mental batteries.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

Beautiful views, a lovely quiet location and comfortable cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage

Peaceful location, ideal for quiet weekend away with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views

We spent a nice stay surrounded by fields and sheep. The cottage was really comfortable with super beds.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully relaxing

The views are fantastic and I could spend the whole day looking!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking Paradise

A fantastic little cottage full of character. Perfectly located for stunning walks in all directions and very peaceful. Very friendly local towns and a great communications from the host. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Belting place loads of character and outside space everything you could possibly need for your holiday and what a view definitely want to return in the future A1 😀
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Utter peace

Charming and comfortable cottage in a stunning location.ideal for walkers and anybody seeking to getaway from it all for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Thanks for your review, Rosalie, so glad you enjoyed it here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow,Stunning Cottage

We stayed for a week and were extremely satisfied with the cottage. Communication with the owner was great. It was more than we expected. The views are superb. Overall this is a brilliant cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss Poppy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely remote cottage

We had a great few nights staying at the cottage. We have family living in the area so was perfect for us. It's lovely and warm and cosy. Remote and quiet which is just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with fantastic views

We really enjoyed our stay at Upper Castlewright Cottage. It was nice and peaceful with just the cows and sheep in the fields opposite for company. The cottage is lovely and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt very much at home there and we would loved to have stayed longer than a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A haven of peace

We keep returning to Upper Castlewright Cottage for its cosiness, comfort, peace and stunning views. It never disappoints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little gem.

What a fabulous little gem of a place. If you want solitude, great walks and amazing views, this is for you. A cosy cottage, with all the home comforts you could ever need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
What a lovely review, thank you so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning cottage and views to match

What an incredible 4 nights we’ve had, making memories to last a life time. The cottage is beautiful and so charming aswell as exceptionally clean. It had everything we needed and more. Thank you Julian
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful cottage, in a peaceful picturesque location. Perfect for walking and relaxing. We are looking forward to returning to see a change in the seasons. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend

The property is even nicer than it looks on the listing. The host communicated quickly and everything was great. This is a well laid out house with everything you'll need. A beautiful location on a ridge with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thanks for your review, so pleased youvhad a good time, Julian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Altes Cottage

Dear Julian, we enjoyed our stay at upper castlewright cottage. Thanks for the advices. Wales is very beautiful. N.As
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julian Rose

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We moved to the area having discovered the charm of the Shropshire Hills and mid-Wales. It's the wealth of history and unspoilt landscape.

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