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The Workhouse Retreat

Oreton, near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Quirky
Romantic
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Relax among the wildlife in a sunken hot tub, on your own private decked patio
  • The epitome of a rural romantic retreat, with gorgeous interiors and cosy settings
  • Stunning base to explore Ludlow, Bridgenorth and Bewdley
Property code: OC-94769

Hidden away down a country track, this beautifully finished stable conversion is perfect for couples looking for a romantic rural retreat. Midway between the quaint market town of Ludlow (11 miles) and Bridgnorth (12 miles), it’s a perfect location for getting out and about and exploring the delights of the stunning area, whether that be by foot, bike, or car. The local village of Oreton is a mile away where you can find the nearest pub or pick up the public footpath from the bottom of the garden, the Jack Mytton Way which travels nearly 100 miles through Shropshire’s most beautiful and unspoilt countryside, including Titterstone Clee Hill and Silvington Ridge. In nearby Bewdley (11 miles) a lovely riverside town offering plenty of shops and eateries, enjoy a nostalgic and picturesque steam train journey at The Severn Valley Railway. You can venture to the National Trust’s Kinver Edge and the Rock House (19.5 miles) or spend a full day visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge (21 miles), or the West Midlands Safari Park (15 miles).

This single-storey stable conversion, which once formed part of a historic workhouse, has been renovated to the very highest of standards, with every part of your stay carefully considered and curated to perfection. You enter a colourful modern kitchen and dining space which has been fully equipped to ensure you can rustle up a romantic meal for two. To the right of the kitchen is where you'll find the shower room and WC, complete with beautifully smelling toiletries. Moving back through the kitchen into the living and sleeping space, you will appreciate stylish interiors, aesthetically pleasing finishes, and quality linens. A large sofa and statement reading chair offer comfortable spaces for you to relax on those lazy afternoons, choosing from the selection of books or switching on the Smart TV. When the evening draws in, slip into your linen robes, and nestle under the sheets, cocooned in the embrace of premium quality bedding, ready for the perfect night's sleep!
Step outside onto the private decked patio with rural views over the sun-trapped garden. As you sip your morning coffee in the colourful rocking chair or dine alfresco at the bistro set for two, you may be lucky enough to spot the family of wild deer that wander freely through the grounds daily. When the sun starts to set, the sunken hot tub provides a haven for relaxation as you get lost in the sound of birdsong or sit in awe of the starry night skies overhead. You also have access to the large shared lawn.
  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, compact fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Smart TV  (with Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney Plus)
  • Private decked patio with outdoor dining and seating, 2 sun loungers with additional access to a large lawn garden, shared with owners
  • Private sunken hot tub
  • Linen robes provided
  • Access to a public footpath at the end of the shared garden
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Property is accessed down a farm track, adjacent to the owner's property with privacy ensured
  • Pub less than 1 mile, shop 4.5 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Alison Leeke

This property is personally managed by Alison.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alex 11th May 2026

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We had a fantastic stay at the Workhouse Retreat. The property was nicely decorated, cosy, and clean throughout, with lovely views of the countryside. Shelley and Chris were fantastic hosts who left us a nice hamper of local produce and treats, and also took time to show us how to use the hot tub, which was very helpful. The retreat is in a qRead moreuiet area, great for relaxing, but with good access to local towns. We visited Ludlow castle which was only 20 minutes away and also a did a tour at a local distillery which was a great afternoon activity. We would definitely come again. Hide

Reviewed by Carole 30th April 2026

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The Workhouse Retreat was perfect for our recent getaway. The Cottage was spotless, comfortable and well equipt. Both the garden and location were perfect. Very welcoming and helpful hosts. I would recommend it.

Reviewed by Catriona 13th February 2026

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Fantastic stay - perfect cottage in a perfect location.

Reviewed by Wayne 26th December 2025

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Just returned from a fabulous, relaxing week away at the Farmhouse Retreat. Shelley and Chris were fantastic hosts, nothing was too much trouble from local places to visit and eat out through to even helping with safest route home in the snow. We would thoroughly recommend to any couple looking for a nice break with the best hot tub around Wayne aRead morend Liz Hide

Reviewed by Theresa 28th November 2025

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A wonderful place, a lovely welcome and a lovely range of supplies on arrival. The hot tub is a real treat!l Top class! Really well located for places of interest would love to return in summer time so we could get further afield in daylight hours but it was great to hunker down after dark in this wonderful cottage!

Reviewed by Alex 22nd October 2025

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The Retreat is really a very lovely place to spend time. It's been refurbished in a sympathetic way, with high quality materials, and the furnising and fittings are top notch. Everywhere there are thoughtful little touches, such as a really good toilet brush(!), an oven that is NOT the cheapest available, and nice smelling things everywhere! There Read morewas also some lolvey local produce to eat when we arrived. The location is difficult to get away from without a car, but there is loads to do nearby. Hide

Reviewed by Kath 5th October 2025

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Great accommodation, beautiful, peaceful location. The cottage had everything we needed, was very comfortable and had lots of quirky extras. The hot tub was a great addition and one of the highlights of our stay was sat in the hot tub watching deer tiptoe through the garden. A great find!

Reviewed by Anisa 3rd October 2025

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We had a lovely weekend at the workhouse retreat! It was so cosy and peaceful. Everything had been thought of in great detail. It was extremely clean furnished to a high standard. During our stay, the hosts were very attentive and nothing was too much to ask for. They responded really quickly and we had a great time. We will definitely book again aRead morend would recommend to anyone who is looking for a peaceful getaway :) Hide

Reviewed by Marcus 9th September 2025

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The perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace. Lovely views and the private hot tub was an extra bonus. There was everything we needed in the cottage, even a thoughtful WELCOME basket full of goodies, also tea, coffee and milk so after our long journey we could have a cuppa and admire the view. The cottage was immaculate, the owners were wRead morearm and welcoming. We will definitely go back. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Lisa 11th July 2025

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Attention to detail was amazing place is immaculate would go again perfect and rhey were so accommodating nothing too much trouble They really have thought of everything

Reviewed by Paul 3rd July 2025

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The generous welcome pack was as was the whole accomodation well thought out and just perfect. The style of the accommodation is as pretty as a picture. The hot tub is one of the best that I have experienced and I have been in a lot over the years.

Reviewed by Paul 23rd June 2025

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Stayed for a week end of June for a quite relaxing break, cottage was clean and well equipped, owners where very supportive and friendly welcome pack was a nice touch, location is in a beautiful area outlook over meadow and surrounding woods full of wildlife, the hot tub and decked area is a wonderful place to relax and chill, our stay was lovely aRead morend it won't be the last looking forward to our next visit. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 9th June 2025

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Beautiful, peaceful cottage tucked away in the lovely Shropshire countryside. Everything you could possibly need is provided for your comfort. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Laura 5th June 2025

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We wanted to have a few days away, just relaxing and away from work etc. We couldn't have picked a better place. My main reason for picking was the EV charger, owner was fab! Took away the stress of finding somewhere to charge. Everything you can possibly think of has been provided by the owners. It's very obvious that so much effort and the attentRead moreion to detail has been poured into everything. They've created an amazing haven to enjoy nature and the wildlife. We can't wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by David Mark 21st May 2025

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Perfect spot to unwind and relax. The accommodation was exceptionally comfortable, carefully thought through facilities and the hot tub delightful. We loved buying produce from the Ludlow market and Ludlow Farmshop to cook back at the Retreat and eat on the decking. We would recommend this to any of our friends and hope to return again.

Reviewed by Louise 2nd May 2025

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Owners are great hosts, friendly and on hand for any queries and advice. The property has everything you could want, is spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It has been tastefully furnished and has a lovely west facing decking area, ideal for enjoying the hot tub and al fresco dining. The area is lovely too, we weren't there long enough to explorRead moree everywhere so will have to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 4th April 2025

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A very warm welcome awaited us at this charming property in a peaceful and rural location. Beautifully decorated and very well equipped. A lovely comfortable stay, thank you.

Reviewed by Alison 12th March 2025

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A beautiful place to stay. Such a quiet location, which was really relaxing. The accommodation was spotless and comfortable with every mod con you could need. The owners are lovely & friendly and I have never seen such a luxurious welcome pack, we felt truly spoilt. Have already recommended to family & friends and we shall definitely be back for anRead moreother visit. Hide

Reviewed by Gurpreet 21st February 2025

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We had a wonderful weekend at The Workhouse Retreat. It was a great opportunity to relax and unwind with my family. The retreat was very family-friendly it was beautiful and very clean. We particularly loved the jacuzzi, the owners left a lovely hamper for us and our daughter. There attention to detail is impeccable. The owner are so lovely we had Read morea lovely warm welcome at the start. The owners came to say goodbye and asked about our stay. We will definitively be back soon. Hide

Reviewed by Ross 27th December 2024

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We stayed at the Workhouse Retreat for a quiet New Years Eve getaway, and it was exactly as we hoped it would be. Owners were wonderful hosts; we could tell that a lot of care had gone into the place, with thoughtful details everywhere and a lovely welcome basket waiting for us when we arrived. Welcoming in the New Year with relaxing evenings in thRead moree hot tub, scenic local walks, and an amazing five-course dinner at the CSONs restaurant are memories that we wont forget. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th October 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 13th September 2024

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What a find just what we needed to escape and recharge for a few days. Beautiful location in the countryside the apartment was beautifully done up. Lots of lovely little touches and all the equipment we needed. The owners couldnt have been more helpful and the basket of goodies when we arrived was a real treat. We would definitely recommend this liRead morettle touch of heaven. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 2nd August 2024

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Lovely stay at this beautiful cottage, all modern facilities and very well equipped. Lots of extra touches, freshly cut flowers and a wonderful welcome basket. Shelley and Chris are on hand if needed and give local knowledge on arrival.

Reviewed by Yvonne 26th July 2024

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Perfect break. Lovely owners, couldn't do enough Cottage outstanding. We would definitely go back Chris and Shelley are so welcoming. Paul and Yvonne

Reviewed by Jo 12th July 2024

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Lovely cottage with everything you need to make your holiday as comfortable as home. Beautiful area, very peaceful location and hot tub was great at the end of the day. Hosts Shelley and Chris were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to ensure we had a great time. Also letting us know some of the local beauty spots. Looking forward to going back Read moresoon. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.