The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments

The Old Vicarage, Lydbury North, SY7 8AU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>220</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.6
Scored 8.6
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Rated fabulous
222 reviews
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The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments

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  • Apartments
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments, a property with barbecue facilities, is situated in Lydbury North, 48 km from Ironbridge Gorge, 14 km from Clun Castle, as well as 15 km from Stokesay Castle. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is 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 all units. At the apartment complex, units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Wigmore Castle is 23 km from The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments, while Ludlow Castle is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 123 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

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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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The shower was soo good! Perfect for me and the dog on a walking holiday! The price was great and everything we needed. Found a good trail to bishops castle in the morning too and back which was nice”
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “the location was superb with spectacular night skies. had issues with the booking company, but these were resolved by the owner.”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean. Lovely studio apartment. Good emergency provisions for travellers, tea, coffee, milk, pot noodles.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Duncan and Rita Baker

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 16:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments

  • Check-in at The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • 2 guests

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

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

    • 1 bedroom

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

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

  • 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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Squash
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at The Old Vicarage self-contained apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.