Our first visit to Birches Mill and we stayed in the Miller's Cottage for a long weekend while down visiting the medieval Christmas markets at Ludlow. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and idyllic setting and the cottage was picture box perfect. Andrew greeted us, showed us round the cottage, and was very helpful and friendly. We loved it so much we ended up staying an extra night. We will definitely be returning for a longer stay next time so that we can explore the local area and relax in the comfortable surroundings. Gill and Andrew were the perfect hosts and we left feeling like we were leaving old friends.
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Date of stay: November 2013
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A flying visit to Birches Mill in glorious September sunshine. We've stayed here many times, both in the house and the cottages, drawn back by the spectacular setting, Gill and Andrew's warm welcome, and their delicious food. It's such a pleasure to walk, visit the local (very good) pubs and restaurants, and then relax in the stylish sitting room or sit by the stream in the garden.
The owners have created something very special here, to a standard we've rarely experienced in either our business or personal travels.
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Date of stay: September 2013
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... that's where we fell in love with Birches Mill. How else to say it? Countless reviews spell it out... the peaceful valley, the timeless mill, the walks, decor that combines country comfort with style, splendid breakfasts(not forgetting the kippers) and that gurgling river that is the backdrop to everything. But here's how it was special for us. We were three couples, one from Canada, two from the UK, two sisters and a brother plus their spouses. And with just three guest rooms in the main house, we took over the whole darned place for four days. Just us and Gill and Andrew treating us like the most pampered house guests in their home. Ours the lounge for Scrabble and nightcaps, ours the dining room for family breakfast, and, especially, ours the gardens that go on and on, Andrew's veggies and rhubarb and currants, the chickens, the orchard, the plantation beside the river with its larches and flowering service berries. Even, when we were there, flame yellow skunk cabbage, their beauty belying their, let's say, odd smell. How do Gill and Andrew, we wondered, find time and energy to do it all, and make us feel so welcome.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â The twin room, which was our choice, is the largest and very private. Like a suite.
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The male who "greeted" me asked if I had a delivery. Yes I said. Well what is it "Me" I said, I'm staying here. "You never told us you had a ruddy great big van [a Citroen panel] We do have other guests you know. Where am I going to park you????" What a pompous oaf. He had made an impression about me because I turned up in a van. I found next morning when I left early that there was only 1 other car in their parking area. I wouldn't go back there ever. The room was small, the bathroom was over the landing, and it was £75. Overpriced, over self-important and over assumptive. If they'd known who I was travelling with I suspect they might have greeted me a little warmer. That's just the type of person he appeared to me to be.
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Date of stay: August 2013
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Cannot fault this place, if you are looking for a B&B near Ludlow then this is ideal. Set in glorious countryside with rolling hills and walks in every direction with hosts that make your stay comfortable and memorable in every way. Andrew the artist and Gill the interior designer have created the perfect country home to enjoy with attention to detail in every room and a breakfast to match the setting. Look no further if you want a country retreat for a few days with luxurious furnishings, a hearty breakfast and good company.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â double bedroom with roll top bath
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Delightful accommodation tucked away in the south Shropshire countryside and yet within easy reach of many attractions and spectacular walking routes. Indeed, there is great walking country right on the doorstep. We stayed seven nights bed and breakfast. Our room was splendidly comfortable and decorated to a high standard with attention to detail regarding linen and supplied toiletries. The visitors' sitting room and the garden, accessed through french windows, provided further space to chat or read and relax. The breakfast menu provided a great selection of dishes which were perfectly cooked (to personal requirements) and served in the delightful breakfast room. (Of especial note was the home-made apricot jam but I may have eaten it all!) Overall, the renovation and furnishing of the mill is very tasteful and reflects the artistic backgrounds of the hosts, Gill and Andrew - who made us very welcome and supplied much useful information on the locality. The local pubs (especially the local in Clun) provided us with some very happy evenings with good home-cooked pub-grub and locally brewed beer, as well as plenty of shropshire conversation! Overall, the perfect stay for what we wanted. (See below for ratings.)
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Date of stay: August 2012
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Spent 3 nights here in July. It was a delightful place to stay....really comfortable and beautifully decorated. Gill and Andrew were delightful hosts and looked after us so well. Lovely to be able to walk out of the front door and go for wonderful walks nearby on the Shropshire Way. Plenty to see and do locally so it is a great centre for seeing Shropshire and the Welsh Borders. Would love to return.
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Date of stay: July 2012
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Room Tip:Â We had the famous roll top bath in our bathroom..... had been rescued and lovingly restored. A...
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Birches Mill is tucked away in a quiet Shropshire valley close to Clun. The setting is idyllic - by a stream and overlooking the countryside with great walking country on your doorstep. Pubs are available in both Clun and Bishops Castle - both just a couple of minutes drive.
The interior has been renovated to the highest standard of comfort and style and is maintained to perfection. The attention to detail is of a boutique hotel standard - more toiletries than usual and lovely towels etc.
The breakfasts are excellent. Fresh orange juice to start. Fresh fruit salad complements the cereals and the cooked breakfasts are delicious. One morning we thoroughly enjoyed a compote of rhubarb (from the garden) and ginger. Quite the best rhubarb I've eaten. The table is laid beautifully - white linen and everything sparkling.
The garden is also a delight and obviously tended with care.
Andrew and Gill are charming hosts - attentive and thoughtful, good fun and intelligent. They are keen to ensure you have everything you need and make the most of the area while respecting your privacy.
Tea and coffee facilities in the room are much appreciated when one likes a cup of tea first thing! Our room was the double ensuite overlooking the river. We loved the view and the huge bathroom. The other ensuite room is larger if that is preferable to you. Superbly decorated and furnished.
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Date of stay: May 2012
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Having had such a delightful stay at this beautiful B & B a few weeks ago we booked again as our base to stay while walking the Shropshire Way. Giill and Andrew are so welcoming and their attention to detail from the luxurious bed linen and toileteries to the prettily furnished rooms make their B & B stand out from the crowd! Afternoon tea in their lovely garden on our arrival was much appreciated and the delicious breakfasts kept us fortified for the rest of the day! We hope to have the opportunity to return.
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Date of stay: May 2012
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We rented The Miller's Cottage for a weekend. It's a lovely stone cottage with a wood-burning stove. The countryside around is beautiful, and great for walks. Andrew and Gill, who run the adjacent B&B, were friendly hosts and provided lots of info about nearby attractions.
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Date of stay: February 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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