The Walkmill luxury self-catering holiday cottages welcomed its first guests in Christmas 2008 and since this time has received wonderful feedback, which we are delighted to share with you. These comments are taken from the visitors book which you are welcome to read when you visit!
O, S, D & S
"A wonderful restored cottage which is extremely comfortable. Had a lovely weekend with good walks and local pubs! Countryside looked wonderful in the unexpected snow, and cottage was warm and cosy. A good birthday weekend celebration! Thank you for the cake - delicious!" Walkmill Lodge January 2010
C & R
"Thank you for a wonderful relaxing break! The Lodge is beautiful and everything we could have wanted for a peaceful break away from work and everyday stresses! The welcome was warm and the cake was delicious! Thanks." Walkmill Lodge February 2010
B, G, H & R
"Really comfortable place to stay, especially after a long walk. Will be back when the weather improves!! Fly loved it." Walkmill Lodge February 2010
G, K & W
"We have had a very enjoyable stay with beautiful sunny weather. The countryside all around is stunning and we have had some excellent walks. Thank you for the cake and the eggs. The Lodge is a great place to stay. We loved feeding the chickens." Walkmill Lodge March 2010
S & G
"We had a lovely week here enjoying the beautiful Shropshire Countryside and hospitality. The cottage is just what we needed - very well kitted out and decorated - really cosy for evenings in. The website doesn't do it justice!! Thanks for the Banana Cake - it didn't last long!" Walkmill Lodge March 2010
H, S, J & J
"Lovely cosy cottage. Lots of great walking and hundreds of new born lambs. Great location to get to know this part of Shropshire. Good bar snacks at Sun Inn for special occasion. Many thanks for the cake, eggs etc." Walkmill Lodge March 2010
J & M
"We have had a lovely Easter and thank you for an enjoyable stay. A great location for walking - particularly enjoyed the Bog walk. Many thanks for the eggs and Easter cakes." Walkmill Lodge April 2010
P, M & J
"We really enjoyed our stay at Walkmill Lodge which has been fitted out to a high standard. Surrounding countryside very picturesque. We were very lucky with the weather the whole week. Cake was delicious. Many Thanks." Walkmill Lodge April 2010
C, P & A
"Thank you for your warm welcome, cake (scrummy!) and VERY fresh eggs! We've had a super time in your charming cottage, so beautifully fitted out, comfortable beds, clean, cosy, well equipped etc etc. This is going to take some beating. Stunning scenery on our walks, The Bog, Long Mynd, Stiperstones ... Great pubs, especially the Three Tuns at Bishops Castle, excellent beers! (Running out of superlatives). To top it all, perfect Spring weather. We'll be back." Walkmill Lodge April 2010
J & T
"We were delighted with the Lodge, and your thoughtful welcoming gifts made us feel at home straight away. We have stayed in many English Country Cottages and this has to be the best so far! Shropshire has lived up to our expectations. Many thanks for providing such a comfortable base to 'come home' to each evening." Walkmill Lodge May 2010
K & S
"Dear Gilly - Thank you for such a welcoming and comfortable stay! You really made it like 'home' amongst friends for a week. The setting is beautiful, the cottage lovely inside and out, and the surrounding countryside is stunning. The eggs indeed were delicious and the cake! Will certainly come again if down this way." Walkmill Lodge June 2010
M, S & B
"We have had a great stay! Everything has been just how we like it. A perfect, peaceful holiday. The pub 'The Inn on The Green' is highly recommended - the lamb chops are superb and the owners very welcoming." Walkmill Lodge July 2010
L & H, JJ & M
"Another wonderful week here. Look forward to coming back. Thank you so much. Fab homemade scones and jam." Walkmill House July 2010
M, G, K & T
"Brilliant cottage in beautiful setting, love the babbling stream. Have seen a pair of dippers. Everything comfortable and so much space. Hosts very welcoming - great scones - delicious eggs. So much to see and do. Would love to come again." Walkmill House July - August 2010
H, M, J & N
"We've had a lovely restful holiday here with a nice mix of eating in and eating out. We enjoyed the Sunday Carvery at the 'Inn On The Green' and the homemade pies at the 'The Crown'. Thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the towns especially Ludlow, Church Stretton and Bishops Castle. The Shropshire Hills Centre at Craven Arms is a nice place for a short walk or lunch break. Lovely views from the Castle Gardens at the Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle. Walkmill Lodge is very comfortable - a charming place to stay." Walkmill Lodge July-August 2010
S, C & J
"First visit to Shropshire - beautiful hills and villages. Great cottage with a very friendly welcome." Walkmill House August 2010
R, S, R, R, E & R
"Had a really lovely week and weather was pretty good considering the initial forecast. Fantastic cottage with everything you need - friendly hosts. Thanks for the delicious scones. Great walks although some lack signposting which adds to the adventure! Rory and Robbie enjoyed meeting new friends too. We recommend the Crown at Wentnor for foodl Had a great time and would love to come again." Walkmill House August 2010
S, F & R
"Thanks for your warm welcome - the scones and eggs were delicious. The cottage is lovely and you've made our 2 weeks really enjoyable. This is definately the nicest place we've been so far and would love to return. We had great fun looking after Lucky and Lily - despite the rain! Thanks for inviting us to your barbecue, it was lovely. Everything has been perfect and we'll definitely be back." Walkmill Lodge August 2010
B, S, J & M
"Beautiful, comfortable cottage in a lovely area. We enjoyed exploring the towns and countryside. Thank you for the 'welcome goodies'. They were much appreciated." Walkmill House September 2010
S, A, J & L
"We have had a fantastic week despite the weather! Cycled one fo the routes found in the welcome pack. Scenery was superb. Fishing and horse riding at Walcot Hall was great fun. Owners and their animals were extremely welcoming as were the delicious scones and homemade jam on arrival. Thank you Gilly, Brian, Lucky, Lily and Hens." Walkmill House August 2010
B & M
"An excellent holiday - good to be walking in Shropshire once more. We enjoyed the local walks as well as some sights further afield. Thank you for the scones, eggs etc and the welcome." Walkmill Lodge September 2010
T, S & S
"We had another lovely stay in your beautiful cottage. Thank you for making our stay so special. We will definitely be back again. Our dogs Topaz and Touzle have had a wonderful time too. Thank you." Walkmill House October 2010
D, F, L & A
"We have had a wonderful holiday here. The lodge has been so warm and welcoming and so was the welcome from Gilly. We have really loved it here! We hope to come back if Dad's health holds. One tip if you are disabled and plan to visit Shrewsbury use the Shopmobility Service there. Follow the signs for Shopmobility which takes you to Raven Meadows Car Park. Disabled parking bays are available on level one. Telephone 01743 236900. You can book in advance but we called in on the hop. It was £2 for a manual wheelchair and £3 for a powered vehicle. You are also entitled to a parking concession (and a reserved parking space). Take the lift to Floor 7 which is the Darwin Shopping Centre. I have pinned some leaflets to the notice board which shows a map with dropped kerbs on and more info. The car park is next to the bus station. Other places we enjoyed were Clun, Ludlow especially St. Laurence's Church and the Castle (don't eat at the Bull Ring Pub the food was horrible!). The Acton Scott Historic Working Farm was very interesting. We saw spinning demo and how to make butter. Not brilliant for wheelchairs though. Wightwick Manor and Gardens is a real treat especially if you are interested in pre-raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts Movement. We loved it here! Dinham Mill is interesting with its waterwheel and a nice cafe. Pretty to wonder around. We recommend 'The Crown' for its lovely pies. Many thanks." Walkmill Lodge October 2010
J & B
"Thank you for a wonderful stay! Loved the cottage, location and of course Lily, Lucky and the hens. Good luck for the awards - you would get our vote." Walkmill Lodge October 2010
C, J, C & K
"Had a lovely week's holiday @ Walkmill - wonderful accommodation in the most fabulous part of the country - both exceeded our expectations and would have no hesitation in recommending either to family or friends. Bonus was the weather which just rounded off a perfect holiday!" Walkmill Lodge October 2010
B, S & S
"Comfortable, well equipped house in an idyllic location. Greatly enjoyed our walks on the Long Mynd, the Stiperstones, Wenlock Edge and the Wrekin - also Gilly's lovely cake and eggs from the pretty hens. Stanley hurt his paws on the Stiperstone rocks - so dog owners beware!" Walkmill House October 2010
Mr and Mrs M
"Great cottage! Super facilities and comfort! We esp. loved the fire in the evenings. We had a super xmas and new year and all our guests loved the cottage. Everything was perfect, would not have changed a thing!! Shropshire is a great area for exploring by foot or car and some lovely old villages." Walkmill Lodge December-January 2011
L, H & J
"Beautiful cottage in amazing location. Weather wonderful. Lots of walks!! Love the dogs and the chickens. Hope to return next year." Walkmill House October 2010
B & T
"Lovely comfy place to explore the countryside from. Ourselves and weekend guests and weekday guests were all impressed and maybe will return. Thank you for the cake and eggs Gilly - very enjoyable." Walkmill Lodge November 2010
L, R, B & J
"Fantastic location, stunning property, well looked after, lovely local pubs. It snowed! Wonderful weekend. Thanks for having us. Hope to return." Walkmill House November 2010
J & G
"A really homely cottage! We loved the log burner especially as it was so cold outside. Beautiful area and great from which to explore. Made to feel very welcome at the Inn on The Green. Thanks for the cakes and eggs - they were yummy! P.S Really sad to be leaving." Walkmill Lodge November 2010
D, R, A & S
"We have all thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas Holiday in this very roomy cottage - enough room for all of us (even the bike). Your recommendations in the House Book have all been good, we have sampled the fare in the local pubs and have been pleased with them all. We enjoyed our Christmas lunch at The Bottle And Glass. We should return in the summer to see the countryside without snow” Cottage to be recommended. Thank you." Walkmill House Christmas 2010
D, D, D & J
"Very relaxing and enjoyable week. Thank you." Walkmill House December 2011
E & S
"Thank you for a lovely weekend, lovely welcome with fresh marmalade, eggs and cake - delicious! Visited some local places, all of which are within easy reach, Ludlow, Church Stretton and Shrewsbury! Thank you for a nice weekend!" Walkmill Lodge January 2011
J & M
"We have had a lovely Easter and thank you for an enjoyable stay. A great location for walking - particularly enjoyed the Bog walk. Many thanks for the eggs and Easter cakes."
April 2010 (Walkmill Lodge)