The Pottery is situated nearly 2 miles from Church Stretton on a quiet bridleway on the side of the Long Mynd.
It is 300 metres above sea level with views of the North Shropshire plain and the Wrekin in the distance. The Long Mynd plateau rises to the west of The Pottery and the setting sun throws a beautiful light onto the Lawley and Caer Caradoc hills which stand across the valley to the east. There are many walks direct from the front door.
The village shop and Post Office are half a mile away, as is the pub, the Yew Tree, serving real ale and good quality meals and snacks.
Further away is the county town of Shrewsbury (11 miles) with its collection of timber framed houses and Market Hall, Wenlock Edge and the market town of Much Wenlock (8 miles), and Ludlow (15 miles) with its reputation for gourmet eating.
A deed of sale from 1864 refers to a cottage, cow house and outbuilding on the site: the cow house has long since gone but we believe the outhouse was used to stable a horse and trap into the early 20th century.
We then have an information gap but we know the site was used for egg production during WW2.We bought the the house and outbuilding in 1994: the latters last use, 8 years before, had been as a pottery, with a design studio above. It was in very poor condition but retained the oil fired kiln which were eventually able to gift to a local Potter.
Because the building was deteriorating we decided to rescue it and turn it into a usable space. We worked with an architect from the Greenwood Trust in Bridgnorth, together with a builder known to them, and managed to create a sound, eco friendly design within the limitations of the existing structure and current building regulations.
The timber, Douglas Fir and French Chestnut, is from sustainable sources, the paints and varnishes are non chemical, ecologically friendly products and the kitchen work top is made from recycled yoghurt pots!
Electricity is supplied by Ecotricity and the hot water, to both The Pottery and main house, is provided by solar panels, weather permitting!
Our self-catering accommodation
We offer...
A self contained, eco friendly converted pottery on the side of the Long Mynd with a wood burning stove, full independent central heating, TV with integrated DVD/CD player, solar water heating in the summer, barbecue, a deck for al fresco eating, our own spring water, barbecue, use of the utility room and parking on site.
A gallery double bedroom (bed converts to two singles if required) with en-suite shower room and lavatory, hair dryer.
A double sofa bed in the living room, with access to separate lavatory.
A well equipped galley kitchen with gas oven and hob, together with a microwave for those ' can't be bothered to cook ' times.
A ' welcome ' fruit bowl, bottle of wine and snack pack of tea, coffee, bread, butter and cheese.
Children are very welcome (use of Tree House with parental supervision) but sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Price Per Week From £225-00
Contact Details
THE POTTERY
OVERBATCH HOUSE
CASTLE HILL
ALL STRETTON
CHURCH STRETTON
SHROPSHIRE
SY6 6JX
TEL:- 01694 723511
FAX:- 01694 722397
OWNER:- Mr Chris Cotter
EMAIL:- pottery1@mac.com
