Humbug Cottage

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1292 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage

16th-century cottage near Ironbridge Gorge

Historic Setting: Humbug Cottage in Much Wenlock offers a spacious holiday home housed in a historic building. The property features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, streaming services, and a washing machine. The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Ironbridge Gorge is 8 km away, Telford International Centre 15 km, and Chillington Hall 42 km from the property. Birmingham Airport is 78 km distant. Activities available include fishing, hiking, and cycling.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • FREE parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mollie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We really enjoyed our stay here at Humbug Cottage. It was very clean and the beds were very comfortable.”
Penelope
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Julie left us the best brownies I have ever tasted. The village is delightful. Local shops and market and a really intersting place to stay.”
Kdjt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was absolutely charming, plenty of character but still modern and clean! Great use of the space and a wonderful location close walking distance to local pubs and eateries! The beds were incredibly comfortable and the bed linen and...”
Janice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location some shops to look round at the location the new air fryer”
Kenton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic old cottage with modern interior in heart of the village, easy parking and great walks and short drives from the door. We stayed extra nights.”
Poppy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous little cottage in a great location and everything you need & more on the doorstep. Very clean & comfortable would stay here again.”
Emski
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Humbug Cottage was a lovely house in a great location.”
Johnkendall1987
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely everything was covered, the accomodation was amazing and clean and really comfortable and homely. We were left some home made brownies that were delicious too! The kitchen was really well equipped and there was a handy guide to staying...”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for exploring Much Wenlock. Lots of options to choose for places to eat. Quirky property and very clean.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quaint quirky and spotlessly clean Everything you could want and need was supplied”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 47 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Humbug Cottage has recently been renovated to a very high standard but still retains all the historic character of a late 16th Century Cottage. It has large exposed oak beams throughout and low ceilings giving it a very warm and cosy feel. The building has lots of history and is fondly remembered by locals as a former Sweet Shop. Humbug Cottage is the perfect base to explore Shropshire's many historic towns and beautiful countryside. But Humbug Cottage is also the kind of cosy snug place that you may just want to chill and watch the world go by!

Property information

Humbug Cottage has been recently renovated to a very high standard, so has all modern amenities whilst retaining all of its period character. Walk in at ground level to a luxurious open plan living area, with a fully equipped modern kitchen, a seating area that has a comfy sofa and seating for 6 with a large screen Sky Glass Smart TV to enjoy all your favourite shows. There is also a large dining table with great views out into Much Wenlock. There are Three bedrooms upstairs: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor mezzanine twin with en-suite roll-top bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. The Wifi is available throughout the entire building.

Neighbourhood information

Resting in the heart of the historic town of Much Wenlock, Shropshire is the16th-century, Humbug Cottage. A former sweet shop, that has been renovated into a charming holiday home for up to 6 people. Just 100m from the local shops, pubs, restaurants and museums and with miles of countryside walks right from the front door, Humbug Cottage really is in a perfect place. Much Wenlock is the perfect base to explore Shropshire with Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury and Ludlow all close by.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$67. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.