The Ferndale Coach House Holiday Flat

The Accommodation

The Ferndale Coach House Flat is a self-contained, two-storey, timber building, purpose-built for self-catering (holiday rental) holidays. It is set in the grounds of Ferndale, which has seven acres of garden, woodland, wild flower bank and sheep grazing.

The owner, Wendy Brogden, lives in the main house nearby and is happy to advise on things to see and do and to give any help that may be required. Comments in the visitors' book show that guests have a very enjoyable and comfortable stay in the Ferndale Flat and that they find the location peaceful and an ideal base for visiting local sights or for both long and short walks.

Features:

very comfortable sitting area with settee and arm chair; oak side tables, oak flooring and rug;
oak dining table and chairs;
bedroom with double bed, bedside lights, dressing table; arm chair (plus cot if required);
all bedding and towels in good quality cotton; pillows and duvet filled with duck down and feathers (allergy protectors available);
bathroom with separate bath and shower;
dining area;
a balcony with table and chairs and views towards Wenlock Edge;
centrally heated; individually controlled radiators;
free wifi broadband;
electric vehicle charging point;
solar assistance with water heating and electricity generation;
well-equipped kitchen; electric cooker, fridge (with freezer compartment); washing machine, microwave oven;
cyclists and walkers are welcome;
open all year round;
sorry: no dogs or other pets are accepted, other than assistance dogs (because of the birds, sheep, cats and chickens in the grounds).

Audio Visual and Internet:

Smart TV with DVD player and Freeview channels;
radio & CD player (bring your favourite CDs and DVDs);
free 24 hour wireless broadband;

Outside:

free, off-street car parking and covered bike storage (with locking-up ring).

To help you enjoy your stay:

goodies that you might need (such as eggs from our organically-fed, free range hens, milk, butter, marmalade and bread, all from local suppliers) and things you might enjoy (such as biscuits and wine) to get your stay off to a good start;
all bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided;
guest soaps (from local maker), shampoos and other consumables (eg coffee & tea), mostly from local free-trade suppliers, that will keep you going until you can do some shopping, ;
lots of information, including maps, about local walks, places to visit, cafes, inns and restaurants;
fully inclusive prices;

Accessibilty:

the kitchen, sitting room and bedroom are on the first floor; the bathroom is on the ground floor;
the downstairs bathroom is wheelchair friendly but the stairs up to the main accommodation may be difficult for some visitors.

Environmental Information:

eco-friendly timber construction with a high level of insulation;
solar water heating;
mains electricity from Good Energy, providing 100% renewable energy;
solar-generated electricity from photo-voltaic panels on the roof of the house;
electric vehicle charging point;
other eco-friendly features include low energy (mostly LED) lighting, facilities for recycling, recycled products and chemical-free cleaning items;
we support local traders to reduce "food miles;"
shortlisted for the Shropshire Hills Buy Local, Be Sustainable Award: 2013 and winner of the Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme Achiever Award ("Stay Local") 2014;

Shropshire Tourism 4 Stars Buy Local Logo

View from the seat towards Wilderhope Manor

Floor Plans

Upstairs

Downstairs

Extracts from Some Recent Comments from Guests

"The hens deserve a mention"

Our hens have a large, fenced area to explore where they are safe from the fox. Recently goshawks have started to breed in the area, which is great, but they have taken two hens this year. So the pen has a scarecrow and various streamers. Fingers crossed!

‘Our third stay in this lovely rural retreat. Saw many red kites and buzzards flying overhead, heard a tawny owl and caught a fox and two hedgehogs on our field camera, snuffling around outside the flat.’
September 2025

‘Have been meaning to visit since spotting the advert in the RSPB magazine several years ago and it was definitely worth the wait. Perfect relaxing break with a very welcome starter pack awaiting us on arrival. We found Ferndale to be perfectly located for day trips to Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth and Ludlow and the fabulous walks around Church Stretton. Despite our plans to eat out we ended up eating ‘at home’ every evening as we felt so comfortable in the flat (and also because we found some wonderful food close by to bring back to eat – Pig and Pie in Much Wenlock and Arbuckle butchers in Bridgnorth particularly worthy of mention – the latter for their cold game pie and deep-filled venison and red wine pie). Already planning a return visit!’
September 2025

‘We cannot believe our good fortune finding such a fabulous place as Ferndale Flat … the idea of coming here was to ‘recharge’ and as we leave to travel home, happy to say we are now on 100%’
August 2025

‘We have had a lovely week in this comfortable flat. Enjoyed trips to National Trust and English Heritage properties and a day driving over the Long Mynd – fabulous views!’
August 2025

‘Had a great week in Shropshire. Beautiful flat with everything we needed – so well fitted out – it’s the little details that make all the difference. Really appreciate the efforts to be sustainable. We loved Much Wenlock (the Priory and surrounding walks, museum, old buildings, Barrow Street Tea room especially with the extra dollops of cream with our cake!). Shrewsbury town, castle, river and museum all warranted an extra day. When we walked up to Wilderhope the manor wasn’t open but the guide was happy to show us round anyway. We would love to return and visit all we missed this time round!’
August 2025

‘What a wonderful break. Glorious weather, first rate accommodation and a very warm and thorough welcome. Thank you, Wendy, for your lovely selection of arrival goodies and your tips on local eateries.’
June 2025

‘Another lovely stay here, plenty of beautiful walks and the chickens were wonderful! We walked close by to Wilderhope and Wenlock Edge, in the Cardingmill Valley and on the Long Mynd. Onny Meadows at the Discovery Centre was also a favourite. Hope to be back again!’
June 2025

‘Great walks from the door. Bread, butter, milk, eggs etc on arrival much appreciated.’
May 2025

‘Thank you again for a lovely week and our 5th visit … the stars came out on the last night … love how comfortable and relaxed we feel here …’
March 2025

‘We enjoyed the views, the wildlife (we’ll miss the chickens, squirrels and pheasant!). There’s everything we need here, very comfortable and the standard of cleanliness and eco-friendliness is excellent. There are lots of walks round here and lots to explore – castles, National Trust place, museums etc’.
April 2024

‘Beautiful flat and surroundings. Very peaceful. Great walks in the area. Books and maps very helpful.’
May 2024

‘Many thanks for our relaxing stay. Ferndale is well-equipped, comfortable and beautifully presented. Loved the balcony and the beautiful views and the welcome pack was appreciated.’
June 2024

‘Thanks ever so much for hosting us once again. Lovely to have spent a few days in the Ferndale flat again – it never fails to impress! Already looking forward to our next visit.’
July 2024

‘What a wonderful holiday home, so well-equipped and comfortable. Everything is planned around the environment and protecting it and you have provided everything we could need from soaps to beverages. A fantastic find!’
August 2024

‘We’ve really enjoyed our stay at Ferndale, a brilliant flat and location to explore some beautiful areas of Shropshire. Thank you so much for the incredible welcome pack.’
August 2024

‘Thank you for such a clean and cosy flat to stay in. We love Shropshire and now we love it more!’
August 2024

We have never stayed in a more relaxing holiday home! The attention to detail by Wendy plus her friendliness and care are outstanding. We certainly hope to return here.
April 2023

The flat has provided us with peace and quiet and everything we could have wished for to give us a comfortable stay
April 2023

Our first stay in this lovely flat, but definitely won’t be our last! The view from the balcony is stunning. Wendy is a wonderful host and we felt very welcome here. We recommend the many walks on the doorstep and also the great places to visit, including Stokesay Castle, Clun, Wenlock Priory and Buildwas Abbey. The Swan at Aston Munslow and the Fox at Much Wenlock are among the local pubs serving good food.
May 2023

We came last year and liked it so much we came back. Still delighted with the view from the balcony, what a feast for the eyes. Wendy is a lovely and welcoming host, ensuring the flat is comfortable.
June 2023

We had a lovely few days! Thank you for the fabulous library of all things Shropshire – books, maps and pamphlets which helped us to plan our days
June 2023

A lovely few days walking from Ferndale – excellent area for exploring, bird watching (red kites, buzzards, ravens and even a skylark). Very comfy flat, well equipped and warm and cosy. 10 out of 10!
July 2023

What an idyllic spot in an idyllic area! Our many visits to National Trust sites have been an absolute joy. We love Much Wenlock and found Ryan the butcher and neighbouring pie shop – highly recommended. Thank you for your friendly welcome.
March 2022

Lovely walks from the door – no need to use the car.
April 2022

We really like Ferndale, even enough to make this our fourth visit!
April 2022

We have enjoyed a relaxing week in a beautiful setting and a very comfortable flat with a visit to Church Stretton and a walk on the Long Mynd the highlight of the week.
April 2022

We especially appreciated the balcony as a place to enjoy the view and watch many birds – red kite, buzzards and martins included.
May 2022

Ferndale Flat was a fantastic find, very comfortable, well-equipped and in a beautiful setting, with so much to see and do in Shropshire.
August 2022

The plentiful supply of books and maps helped us to get the most out of our first visit here.
September 2022