Shropshire
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
2 Guests
SECLUDED | OFF GRID | FIRE PIT | VIEWS
Overview of Warren Bothy...
Warren Bothy is an off-grid cabin located on the Long Mynd in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, near the Welsh border. With no road access or neighbours (barring the wildlife and livestock) guests can fully recharge in one of England's remaining wildernesses.
Guests park in the private roadside parking area. The Bothy, which does not have vehicular access, is a ten to fifteen minute walk from the parking site. A hand cart is provided for your luggage, or alternatively incorporate your stay into a hike or ride from further afield. There is a paddock adjacent to the bothy so horses and ponies are welcome at Warren Bothy, so you can enjoy the bridleways and landscape from horseback.
When at the Bothy you will have the space to yourself, including a private garden. The original stone and timber features remain, together with a tasteful mezzanine bedroom, kitchen, and toilet.
Heating is provided by the large log burner and an ample supply of local firewood which is provided. Lights and phone charging is supported by a 12v solar system (use wisely), and hot water in the shower hut is provided by LPG. Please be aware there is not hot water inside the bothy.
Although there is a private water supply this is not tested for drinking so bottled drinking water is provided for you. The kitchen is well equipped, including an LPG hob, cool box and all the essential equipment you will need for your stay. Simply bring ice, supplies and a sense of adventure. Salt, pepper, cooking oil, tea, coffee and washing up supplies are all provided, but please do bring your own food and drink.
A bespoke timber shower hut has been recently constructed, this is powered by an LPG boiler and water pressure is boosted by the solar system, perfect for refreshing after a long day in the hills.
Warren Bothy is unlike any other holiday accommodation. If you approach a stay here in the spirit of a glamping adventure you will have an incredible experience. If you have any questions before or during your stay simply contact your hosts who will be happy to help.
This property is only accessible by foot and can take a 10-15 minute walk. There is no mains electricity at the property, but if you are looking to switch off from the stresses of modern day life and explore the endless footpaths across the Long Mynd and Shropshire Hills this is the place for you.
At the heart of the Shropshire Hills lies the Long Mynd with the rocky outcrops of the Stiperstones to the west. Visually, these two ‘hills’ are very different – the Long Mynd is a large and long plateau, while the rugged outline of the Stiperstones ridge is unmistakable. Together, they make up the largest area of heathland in the Shropshire Hills. Come late summer these hilltops are a sea of purple and not to be missed. Along with the heather a variety of other plants flourish here including bilberry (known locally as whinberry), and this in turn attracts many insects and birds – look out for a green hairstreak butterfly or stonechat on the gorse.
As well as a wealth of wildlife, the area is steeped in history and folklore. Shooting Box is one of sixteen Bronze Age burial mounds found on the Mynd and the 5,000 year old ridge-way, the Portway, once carried Neolithic traders high and dry above the wet and wooded valleys. During the 1870s the Stiperstones area was one of Britain’s main sources of lead. Remains of this once thriving industry are scattered along the western slopes of the Stiperstones. Both Mary Webb and Malcolm Saville set their stories in these hills, and there is many a myth and tall tale to be told.
WalkingHere you can play in the Stream, watch birds from the hide, pond dip and relax with a picnic, or you can simply use the Valley as a base for a day’s walking. There are excellent visitor facilities including a tea-room, shop and parking.
Bog Visitor Centre
With home-made cakes, local crafts and displays on the history of the area, the folklore, where to walk and much more this local treasure is ideally placed for toilets and a break at the base of the Stiperstones.
Snailbeach Mine
Ruined engine houses, blacksmith shops and tall chimneys tell of a time when the lead mines of this area were the most productive in Europe. Underground trips into Day Level are available when the Snailbeach Mine Visitor Centre is open.
Church Stretton
At the heart of the Shropshire Hills, this picturesque market town has been a popular visitor destination since Edwardian times. It retains a variety of independent shops, traditional tea-rooms and pubs, alongside restaurants with different cuisines. This is a town with a thriving cultural life, as reflected in its musical events and festivals, plays and the largest Art Exhibition in the county.
Opportunities abound for walking, running and cycling in the surrounding hills and the upland plateau of the Long Mynd, above which soar gliders, para and hang gliders. There are regular flights of hot-air balloons within the area, and Paragliders also operate from Corndon Hill. With its 600 million-year old rock formations, wooded valleys and dark skies, this area is renowned by geologists, bird-watchers and astronomers alike.
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