The Garth Hiking Holiday Villa

23/12/2022

Wonderful all year round!!!

Shrewsbury has been hailed as 'England's most festive getaway'.

16/07/2022

Beautiful Shrewsbury - my view of Church Street and St Alkmund’s. On the right is the Prince Rupert Hotel, named after the Royalist commander who stayed here during the Civil War. Prince Rupert of the Rhine was a nephew of Charles I, and he became extremely unpopular when his army looted the town and countryside.

19/05/2022

What a glorious blue sky!
We’ll have full batteries by lunchtime! It feels amazing to be able to capture the energy that streams from the sky!!

10/05/2022

So today this happened!

We’re excited to be able to reduce our bills and our carbon footprint!!!

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08/05/2022

Shropshire is a mosaic of rolling hills, woodland and castle-pocked countryside. Medieval Shrewsbury is a great entry point, before tackling some of the county

07/05/2022

It’s my favourite time of the year again!
Mum-in-Law is thoroughly enjoying her time here in the countryside!

01/04/2022

Always on the look-out for reducing our eco-footprint, when we eventually re-open, we should be solar powered, and I thought these might prove popular! I'm going to order a bundle!

23/11/2021

Stunning autumn colours here at The Garth!
Missing our lovely guests of course.

26/10/2021

It’s always nice when we make the papers!
…But don’t tell everyone - we quite like to keep it a little bit secret!!!

10/10/2021

As the sun rises, so it must set.

We’ve had a wonderful year of welcoming the most delightful guests to our peaceful little place and we’ve made several good friends in the process.
But now its evolution continues, from being my dear Dad’s home, at the end of the year it will become the home of Paddy’s lovely Mum!

We are ceasing lets after November so if you have a burning desire to stay here you’d better get in touch (there is some availability in November)!

We’re thinking of it as a “so long” rather than a “goodbye” 👋🏻 Thanks to everyone for your support; your shares and your likes are greatly appreciated - we’ve barely had to advertise thanks to you guys!!! 👏 👏👏

P.S. I will be keeping the page alive with happenings in the Shropshire hills because it’s too wonderful not to share!!!! Ciao for now!! 😘

10/10/2021

Next week! A super weather week forecast!!

**** last minute cancellation ****

Mon 11th to Fri 15th only £220!!!!!!

The Garth is a tranquil retreat with a touch of luxury in the heart of the Shropshire Hills.

The villa is nestled in a quiet leafy residential lane, less than ten minutes walk from the heart of bustling market town Church Stretton with pubs, cafés and restaurants and the famous antiques centre. From the front door you’ll have easy access to plenty of hill walks; this is a hikers’ paradise.

Fully equipped for self catering
Dedicated wifi
Dogs welcome, multiple dogs considered
Doggy washdown and drying area
(not suitable for reactive dogs due to being on a family premises with free ranging hens and a cat)
Smart TV and freeview
Gated private covered Patio with views onto Long Mynd
Natural private fire pit area
BBQ available
Travel cot and high chair
An acre of shared gardens
Gated parking area
Views across the gardens
Sustainable ethos

www.thegarth.org

https://www.facebook.com/TheGarthChurchStretton/

28/09/2021

The heather this year is stunning...

26/09/2021

Another a glorious day in the Shropshire Hills!!!!

20/09/2021

*** weekend cancellation ***
Couples Hiking Holiday Shropshire.
We unexpectedly now have availability for the following weekend breaks:

Fri 1st Oct to Mon 4th Oct £300

Fri 8th Oct to Mon 11th Oct £300

Multiple dogs welcomed.

Www.Thegarth.Org

20/09/2021

It fills my heart when I hear that people have had a really good break and a proper unwind whilst they stay here. I feel really strongly that everyone deserves a good holiday, this year more than any other, and I love doing my best to make that happen ❤❤❤
Here are some of our reviews - thank you to all our guests for taking the time to share your thoughts 🥂

https://www.thegarth.org/guestbook

Have just spent a very peaceful long weekend in The Garth. What a beautiful setting to put the brakes on and unwind from daily life for a while. Church Stretton is a lovely town with some very nice shops and eateries. We enjoyed visiting Ludlow and Leominster too as both good for Antique lovers. Ple...

17/09/2021

I love our signs that Julie made for us! Her products are locally sourced wood and hand made by her!!! Top quality and beautiful!!

14/09/2021

Rectory Woods and Town Brook is a special walk straight from the centre of town!
So you can start with a café lunch and end with a pub supper!!
Win win!!!

13/09/2021

One of my favourite jobs is organising a Special Event package for our guests!!!
I just love making everything perfect for that special person!!!!! 🥂 🥰

13/09/2021

*** unexpected availability! ***

Fri 15 - Tues 19 October (includes one free night!). Just £250.

Dog friendly pubs, shops and restaurants and stunning hiking straight from the doorstep!!!

Some availability also for the end of September: https://www.thegarth.org/availability

07/09/2021

I happen to know that this weeks guests have popped to the reservoir for a refreshing dip on this 26degree day!!!

Yet another walk (and swim) straight from the front door!!!!

07/09/2021

Our guests this week have THE best weather!!!!!
Battlestones on Wilstone Hill is a lovely walk from the front door!! I think it’s my favourite 😍

04/09/2021

Fire Pits are not only for marshmallows!!!

30/08/2021

Lucky guests this weekend!!!

26/08/2021

This weeks guests are totally chilled out; Toffee can’t get enough of the garden views!!!!

23/08/2021

As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness draws nigh, I’m reminded that the beauty of Helmeth Wood is ever present , regardless of weather or season.

Feeling blessed as always to live here 🍄🌳

23/08/2021

The flowers in the garden have given us a fine display all year through, I am loathed to trim them back although it’s starting to get like fighting through a jungle!!

22/08/2021

Never let it be said that we are “cat-ist” dogophiles!
We have Poppy and Toffee house-cats as guests next week and hopefully they’ll feel as welcome as our K-9 guests usually do!

Our cat Kiri came to inspect and gave his approval!

15/08/2021

Salt, pepper, vinegar, oil, sugar, various teas, coffee, milk, eggs, decent pans, sharp knives…. We don’t have a welcome box but you’ll have most things you need!!!

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/aug/14/there-is-holiday-hell-and-then-there-is-self-catering?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2LC8N8ifIbi1FzQz6nt0U1BxElS4JkegY0AIAgyirBzCpdEKL3DqhrhCQ

No salt and pepper, no spices, not enough loo roll – welcome to your holiday cottage

01/08/2021

Always lovely to hear people’s impressions of our beautiful Little Switzerland!!

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/aug/01/is-this-switzerland-shropshire-hills?fbclid=IwAR0bsxXQbyLxs32K--Mb16Jir6BCEYJEd8KTfuC6FdSXyaRz8pNkunH_DB4

The peaks around Church Stretton put Victorian tourists in mind of the Swiss Alps – and that tranquillity still exerts a strong pull

30/07/2021

Sometimes I surprise even myself with my good ideas!
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The 10 min meals and pre-prepared meals will be brilliant to have on hand so we don't waste time shopping or cooking!
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