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The Cuckoo's Nest

Leighton, near Ironbridge, Shropshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Quirky and spacious former grain store on working farm with original features and views of rolling Shropshire countryside
  • Pubs, shops and attractions nearby at the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Shrewsbury
  • Family activities nearby include walking, cycling, coracles, hang gliding, golf and fishing
  • 10% off if 3 or more properties are booked together
Property code: OC-86590

Treat yourselves to a stay in this gorgeous country abode and make sure Rover enjoys all the fun as well. Nestled in magnificent surroundings, on a working farm in Shropshire, approximately 1 mile from Little Wenlock, the characterful cottage was once a grain store. Today, sleeping four guests and one delighted dog, the two-bedroom retreat is ideal for a small, dog-loving family eager to escape the hustle and bustle for a while. Take Rover to stretch his legs on the farm as much as he likes or head off on one of the many footpaths across the fields.

Step inside and immediately find a warm welcome for people and pets alike. Leave shoes, jackets and dog leads in the hall then amble through into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with its revealed timber and brickwork, to stoke up the wood burner. Let your furry friend doze for a while in its heat, while you wash any damp towels after wet walks in the washing machine and prepare tasty meals for everyone in the kitchen area. Dine at the table before settling down to your favourite programme on TV then take your happy hound out for a last wander before bed. Make your way up to the first floor to lay your head in either the twin bedroom or the double. Wake up to enjoy a refreshing shower before having breakfast outside on warm mornings. There’s also parking for one car and storage for bikes and other outdoor gear at the property.

Pack a picnic, pop some dog treats in your pocket and set out across the Shropshire Hills for the morning. Enjoy walks along beside the beautiful River Severn, about 1.5 miles from your base. Take Rover with you to explore the ruins of Buildwas Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery, 2 miles away.

  • 2 bedroom – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available upon request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in the lounge
  • Patio area to the front of the property with seating
  • Lockable storage for bikes
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 3.5 miles
  • Dog friendly pub, The Mill,  within walking distance
  • Complex of properties
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kelly Lake

This property is personally managed by Kelly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard 10th June 2026

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The cottage was clean and perfect in every way. We really enjoyed the walks around the farm and the local area. It waas great to be in the middle of the countryside with no sounds except for the wildlife.

Reviewed by Rhian 27th February 2026

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Second time we have been and we another great stay. Lovely walks to do near by and from the house itself . I am sure we will come back again next year !

Reviewed by Colette 21st November 2025

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Reviewed by Andrew 18th October 2025

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Reviewed by Amanda 29th September 2025

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Fabulous time, great hosts,amazing cottage 5 star

Reviewed by Joyce 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Joanna 1st August 2025

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Stunning location, at the base of the Wrekin, with easy access to local attractions and towns and the beautiful Ironbridge 'on the doorstep'. Delightful cottage very clean and comfortable, with wonderful views of the Shropshire hills. Milo the dog was very welcome everywhere we visited. Enjoy!

Reviewed by Iris 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 20th June 2025

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Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location. Friendly hosts and easy access to plenty of local attractions.

Reviewed by Philip 13th June 2025

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Ideal for our needs.

Reviewed by Tomas 9th May 2025

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Reviewed by Dan 25th April 2025

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We had an amazing stay! The location was perfect and allowed us to explore so much of the Shropshire Hills. The property was great and the owners so friendly. We'd highly recommend. The location allowed us to explore so much.

Reviewed by Mahiliny 18th March 2025

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Lovely holiday home ! We enjoyed the location ! And visited nearby towns and had a lovely walk around the farm!

Reviewed by Alison 21st February 2025

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Reviewed by Debra 17th February 2025

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Reviewed by Andrew 27th December 2024

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We stayed between Christmas and new year 2024, amazing location, terrific views when the fog cleared, no close by shop but good co op in Ironbridge. 4.5 miles away. Advise take kindling for log burner as no close by shop sells it, a good basket of logs were supplied and the log burner is brilliant, very warm and slow burning. Beds very comfortable Read morekitchen well equipped. Fantastic area to explore steeped in history. The road in to the farm is long with only 2 passing points but we had no problems Hide

Reviewed by Carole 12th December 2024

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We had a lovely cosy, comfortable, relaxing stay at the cottage. We've never slept so well.

Reviewed by Debra 6th November 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage, very quiet and peaceful. Very clean and well equipped. Good value for money.

Reviewed by Joanne 3rd November 2024

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Fab little cottage far enough away from everywhere to feel like you're in the middle of nowhere but actually everything you need is only a few minutes drive away. Great base for exploring Shropshire!

Reviewed by Ian 30th September 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 20th August 2024

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Perfectly situated for our holiday and a lovely, peaceful and relaxing location.

Reviewed by Shirley 28th June 2024

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A quiet and comfortable place to stay whilst exploring this lovely part of Shropshire.

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