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  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments offers accommodations in Lydbury North, 30 miles from Ironbridge Gorge and 8.5 miles from Clun Castle. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There's a picnic area and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A patio with an outdoor dining area and quiet street views is offered in every unit. At the apartment complex, units include bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Stokesay Castle is 9 miles from the accommodation, while Wigmore Castle is 14 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 76 miles from The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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  • Grey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location, lovely village. Ideal for dog walking, beautiful countryside and thoughtful hosts
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pet friendly and quiet. It was nice to have the essentials provided when we first arrived.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet and comfortable. Owners always helpful. I left my electric toothbrush behind by mistake and it was easy to retrieve it.

Hosted by Duncan and Rita Baker

9.4
9.4
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Duncan and Rita Baker
The Old Vicarage is at the heart of the pretty village of Lydbury North in the South West Shropshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a small community shop and an excellent local pub in the village and the lovely small town of Bishop’s Castle is only 5kms away. There you will fins a garage, two small supermarkets, a chemist and a wide range of high street shops. There are many local walks including privileged access to the Walcot estate with its lakes and trees as well as several longer walks in the area; for example up to the hill fort at Bury Ditches. We also offer easy access to long distance paths such as Offa’s Dyke and many National Trust and English Heritage properties and gardens. Each apartment has a private room with double bed, ensuite shower room, kitchenette including microwave, desk, wardrobe, TV and wi-fi. All accommodation has its own individual front door and access to our lovely garden with a barbecue area.
Duncan's first career was in the Royal Navy where he specialised as a submarine navigator. It was here that he met Rita as her father was commander of the submarine base at HMS Dolphin in Gosport. We then had 9 years in the Diplomatic Service working in London, Kenya and the Yemen Arab Republic. It was there that Duncan learned Arabic and became interested in language teaching which had been Rita’s specialisation since university. We moved to Lydbury North in 1985 and have been running a small residential language centre since then. Mostly we have been training business and professional students in English as an international language. With the changes in the world market for English language training and our wish for a change of professional emphasis, we are now able to start letting our very comfortable and well equipped accommodation to people eager to enjoy everything that this beautiful and historic part of the country has to offer.
Lydbury North is a small, friendly village set in the rolling hills of South West Shropshire - an Area of Outstanding natural beauty. It is an ideal area for walking and cycling. There are several small, friendly attractive country towns in the area as well as many National Trust and English Heritage properties. There is a small community shop, church, school and pub in the village and a much larger selection of all of these in Bishop's Castle - 5 kms away. GETTING AROUND Private transport is essential for getting around the area. We can arrange transport, at cost, from Craven Arms station. There is no bus service in the village of Lydbury North but there is a limited bus service in Bishop's castle, 5 kms away, which connects with train, bus and coach services in Shrewsbury. OTHER THINGS There is a small community shop in the village and a very welcoming pub. The small town of Bishop's Castle is 3 miles (5 kms) away. Walcot Hall - a popular venue for weddings and receptions is only a short walk away. We live in the main house on the site and are always available to help and assist if required.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments

  • Check-in at The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments on this page.

  • The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments is 1,500 feet from the center of Lydbury North. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Racquetball
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding

  • The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.