Chevaliers Moat House | Villa in Upton Cressett

Chevaliers Moat House makes the perfect base for a family or two couples who are wanting to explore beautiful Shropshire, with its historical attractions, scenic walks and gastro hotspots. Set in a secluded hamlet, close to Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock, this newly converted barn makes a fantastic home for those seeking a relaxing rural escape.
the moat house has been recently refurbished and today boasts modern interiors and furnishings however the beautiful, original high oak beams have enabled the barn to retain its unique charm and character Upon entering the property through the artisan crafted studded oak front door, guests will enter into the large open-plan entertaining area. At one end of this space is the living area which comes complete with homely country checked designer sofas and a top of the range ClearView log burner in a huge beamed fireplace, a cosy spot to relax after a long day spent exploring the Shropshire region. The bespoke fitted kitchen can be found at the other end of this room and boasts all the necessary amenities a budding chef could possibly need as well as a formal dining table. The two bedrooms are both equal in size, helping to avoid any arguments! The king-size rooms both boast luxury en-suite bathrooms complete with indulgent White Company toiletries.
outside, the south-facing private garden terrace makes a tranquil spot from which to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or a sundowner at the end of an exciting day followed by a delicious meal using the barbeque!
just a minutes’ walk away from the moat house, is chevaliers gatehouse, this is the perfect option for those in larger groups Alternatively, it is possible to rent Chevaliers Estate, a combination of the Gatehouse, the Moat House and a further Coach House in order to accommodate parties of up to eight or twelve guests (subject to availability).
features:
the accommodation is set out over one level
ground floor
- open-plan living area with log burner
- kitchen with dining facilites
- bedroom with king-size bed with tv and en-suite bathroom with bath, wc and washbasin
- bedroom with king-size bed with tv and en-suite bathroom with bath, wc and washbasin
exterior grounds
- south-facing terrace
- seating
additional facilities
- wi-fi
- washing machine
- dryer
- travel cot & highchair available (please bring your own cot linen)
*a camp bed can be provided to accomodate an additional child under the age of 12 for a small additional charge, please see t&cs tab for details
location:
chevaliers moat house is situated within a secluded hamlet deep in the shropshire countryside, but lies within four and a half miles of historic bridgnorth and four miles of the pretty market town of much wenlock Next to the Hall is the historic Norman church of St Michael with its 12th century wall paintings and famous 12th century font.
chevaliers moat house remains a haven of peace and rural beauty today – an ideal place to explore shropshire and the heart of england, from the gastronomic centre of ludlow to the ironbridge gorge museum, the shropshire hills and many other historic houses and gardens, including the dower house gardens in nearby morville of dr katherine swift (author of the bestselling book the morvile hours) and the world famous nursery gardens of david austin roses
bridgnorth, four miles away, is an attractive market town famous for its funicular railway and the many flights of steps which connect the high and low towns Regular steam trains also run from here along the Severn Valley Railway. The town has many charming pubs and bistro restaurants, as well as high street shops, a supermarket and a cinema.
much wenlock, five miles away, has been voted the second most beautiful town in england You can stroll around the ruins and grounds of the ancient Wenlock and Buildwas Abbeys (Wenlock Abbey was one of the most important in the 15th century), go antique shopping, visit the local Olympian museum, browse for second hand books (Wenlock Books won the coveted Independent Bookseller of the Year award in 2006) or go shopping at the artisan shops and galleries or the traditional butcher, Ryan’s, that has won a national award for Best Butcher in Britain.
half an hour’s drive away to the south-west is historic ludlow, one of the gastro capitals of england with award winning michelin restaurants, secluded gastro-pubs, historic market square and famous castle ruins where the two ‘princes of the tower’ were brought up in the late 15th century To the north-west, also half an hour away, is historic Shrewsbury, birthplace of Charles Darwin, with its old cathedral, market squares, theatre and riverside restaurants.
chevaliers moat house is conveniently located for access to the m5, m6, m54 and m40 motorways The nearest station is fifteen miles away with frequent inter-city trains from London, Manchester and Glasgow and services to Wales and the West Country.The nearest airport is Birmingham International Airport, approximately 40 miles away.
local heritage attractions
shropshire has a wide selection of historic houses, castles and gardens to visit Many are normally open all year but please check the details before visiting to avoid disappointment. we can recommend:
- dudmaston hall, near bridgnorth
- daniel’s mill, bridgnorth
- wenlock abbey, much wenlock
- buildwas abbey, near much wenlock
- ludlow castle
- stokesay castle, near ludlow
- boscobel house and white ladies priory (where charles ii famously hid up the royal oak tree in 1651)
- hampton court and gardens, near leominster
- wightwick manor, near wolverhampton
family day’s out
- severn valley railway
wwwsvr.co.uk
one of the country’s most charming vintage steam train lines with a selection of trains (including a refurbished 1930s first class dining carriage) that runs along the river severn between kidderminster and bridgnorth This year the line celebrates its 50th anniversary. Wonderful old-fashioned station pub as well called The Railwayman’s Arms.
- ironbridge gorge museums
wwwironbridge.org.uk
- acton scott historic working farm
church stretton, shropshire, sy6 5qn
wwwactonscottmuseum.com
a super family day out at a victorian working farm Lots of animals to feed and hold for young children. Enjoy demonstrations all in the beautiful setting of the Shropshire Hills.
- west midlands safari park
spring grove rd, bewdley, kidderminster dy12 1lf
10am - 3pm weekdays and 10am – 4pm weekends
booking required
gardens
- the dower house garden at morville hall
telephone: 01746 714407
the dower house gardens occupy a l5 acre site in a beautiful setting within the grounds of Morville Hall, near Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
- david austin
bowling green ln, albrighton, wolverhampton wv7 3hb
telephone: 01902 376334
breeder of roses 900 varieties. His show garden is a must see with a lovely tearoom.
- wollerton old hall garden
wollerton, market drayton tf9 3na, england
telephone: 01630 685760
the garden has been designed and developed by lesley and john jenkins since 1984, it covers 4 acres, is intensely cultivated and depending upon plant interest, visits can take between 2 and 4 hours
terms & conditions:
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£750 charged to the client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to a full inspection
4pm
10am
yes, included in rental price
yes, included in rental price
a maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs allowed on request at the time of booking Please note that there will be an additional charge of £30 per dog, per stay.
a camp bed can be provided to accommodate an additional child under the age of 12 for an additional charge of £25 Please enquire at time of booking.
flexible
no
please note that bookings for chevaliers moathouse can only be made a maximum of 3 months prior to travel
3-nights 5-nights across July & August.
yes, however please note that due to the rural location the internet speed is variable and can fluctuate when demand is high
pets - allowed
smoking - not allowed

Chevaliers Moat House is located in Upton Cressett. Chevaliers Moat House provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Villa features Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Chevaliers Moat House has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Upton Cressett has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Upton Cressett, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.