Luxe cabin in the Shropshire Hills, with wood-fired tub and enchanting views; perfect for solo escapes or a romantic retreat
Space & setting.
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Surrounded by coniferous woodland, heather-clad hills and rocky tors, the thoughtfully designed Black Rhadley cabin in Stiperstones Nature Reserve was made for peaceful times. With no WiFi to distract, and endless views to captivate the mind, it’s the digital detox of dreams. Start your days with sun salutations out on the deck as the sun comes up, grounding into your surroundings with all your senses. Float back inside for a long breakfast, fuelled by local coffee in artisan mugs, then take the short hike up to Devil’s Chair or Cranberry Rock, craggy tors shrouded in mysticism.
This is a brilliant place for forest bathing, too. Try a barefoot walk through the woodland, a silent meditation at the foot of a pine, or simply sink back into the alfresco bath and gaze up at rustling trees. Thanks to the owners’ rewilding efforts, the surrounding woods are alive with wildlife; bring binoculars and listen for the tap-tapping of woodpeckers. As dusk calls, take a flask of tea up to Nipstone Rock to sit and watch the light fade from the sky. Then it’s back to the firepit, to listen to the crackling of flames and hooting of owls. Logging off never felt so good.
Getting here: you’ll need to drive.
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Sustainability.
Sustainable cleaning products, loo roll etc. Working with Shropshire Wildlife Trust on supporting their funding and work in the reserve.
Surrounds.
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Brompton Cookery School
- Follow the trail from the cabin along Stiperstones ridge, an otherworldly landscape of jagged tors and wild moorland, with a fascinating geology that was formed in the last Ice Age.
- There’s a great scenic walk to The Bridges at Ratlinghope, a gastro pub with an excellent local, seasonal menu. Or drive there (5 mins).
- The family-run Kerry Vale vineyard offers tours & wine tasting, or come for lunch: a cheese platter and glass of wine.
- Artsy guests will love the Gifted Crafts workshop (5 mins’ drive). They offer a range of courses from crocheting and book binding to pewter casting and clay-jewellery making (book in advance).
- Hike the Long Mynd for views of the Shropshire Hills AONB and Welsh hills, taking in vast swathes awash with heather and herds of wild ponies. Stop for tea and cake at the National Trust tearooms in Carding Mill Valley, or picnic by the stream (30 mins’ drive).
- The foodie town of Ludlow and historic Shrewsbury are both easy day trips.
- The Brompton Cookery School runs pastry masterclasses, foraging, canapés and much more. Or sit back and let head chef Marcus Bean work his culinary magic with a 3-course seasonal menu at a special supper club (40 mins’ drive, book ahead).
Specifics.
- Standalone cabin on a nature reserve
- Central heating with radiators
- Cosy sleeping nook with kingsize bed
- Bathroom with rainfall shower; Conscious Skincare toiletries and waffle bathrobes
- Open-plan kitchen/living area with cosy sofa corner
- Full kitchen including fridge and small freezer, convection hob and oven, coffee machine and milk frother
- Welcome basket of sweet treats, plus basic supplies
- Games, cards, maps, books and yoga mat provided
- Firepit, outdoor seating and wood-fired outdoor bath
- No WiFi but sufficient phone signal
- Parking 30m from the cabin
- Sorry, no children or pets
- The owner is available by phone should you need anything
- Walk the scenic route to 2 local pubs (50-75 mins)
- Drive to shops, food markets and pubs (5-25 mins)
- Booking conditions: 2-night minimum stay
- Remember to pack: walking boots/wellies, flipflops for walk from cabin to bathtub, insect repellent in summer
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A 30% deposit, then balance taken 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations made before balance taken can be refunded in full.
After this date the booking is non refundable in the event of cancellation. Resells / date changes at owner’s discretion.
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FAQs.
It is near the owners house, and direct access to trails, you may see walkers but these are occasional or not at all.
Yes, it’ll just take a little longer to get warm.
A starter fire kit is supplied which will heat the bath and make small fire pit fire, more can be bought on request (contains kindling, wood and fire starters and lighters).
It’s only 30m from the car to the cabin door.
Check in: from 4pm
Check out: by 10.30.
No, we want you to be able to switch off and recharge in the beautiful surroundings.
As well as the booking emails, we set up a whats app group on the day of the stay and communicate via the app or text message.
Not necessarily! The nearest train stations are; Shrewsbury, Craven Arms, Church Stretton. They’re all about a 40-minute taxi ride to the cabin. There’s also a bus from Shrewsbury followed by a 45 minute-walk (we have guests that do this sometimes). Or you can take the bus and then it’s a short five-minute cab to the cabin.
We have a little local shop attached to the pub in the village for essentials, which is five minutes in the car or 45 minutes walk.
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