Walk in and immediately feel the peace and tranquillity it inspires.  It may be unusual, but it is comfortable, spacious, luxurious and is an ideal retreat from a busy life amongst the fumes and bustle of the city.  Furthermore, there is a hot tub in the garden, where you can lie and soak, gazing at the nearby hills. 

Xidong Cottage is a Japanese haven with a Chinese name meaning ‘Rising Sun’; an oriental retreat in the heart of Shropshire. Sleeping two, it is the perfect setting for a romantic weekend. It is converted from an old cowshed and has a private garden terraced with local stone and featuring two ornamental ponds and a luxurious hot tub, which can be used at any time of year. The new lean-to is the main entrance and houses a cloakroom, washing machine, small freezer, tumble drier and space for your dirty boots and wet coats. 

The large main room is open to the eaves and gives the feeling of space and luxury. It is decorated in an authentic Japanese style using natural materials particularly wood where possible.  There is a locally made oak table and chairs and a couple of fun bean bags for you to relax into.  Large triple doors open out onto a small wooden deck and the garden with it's hot tub. A stone stairwell leads up from the living room to a little mezzanine bedroom with a low sloping ceiling. Don't be alarmed, you won't be expected to sleep on a futon on the floor!  There is a modern well equipped kitchen with an extraordinary and unique curvy green glass division wall, which hides a slightly quirky but effective ‘wet’ room.

Electric under floor heating warms the whole cottage; all bed linen and towels are included in the price and there will be a telephone in the cottage should you feel the need to use one. A cot is available should you wish to bring your baby but the cottage is not suitable for toddlers because of the ponds and hot tub in the garden, and there are no sleeping arrangements for older children. The cottage is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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'XIDONG' is pronounced 'zheedong'

An alternative to Bed and Breakfast accommodation

Xidong Cottage will be available to rent for one night at £120 a night.  Single nights can only be booked a few days in advance and will be subject to availability.  Eggs, bread, milk, butter, fruit and tea and coffee will be provided for your breakfast and the hot-tub will be steaming away ready for your visit!

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7th - 9th May 2010

"When we walked through the door we were blown away! What a glorious hide-away. We have really enjoyed relaxing and chilling out in privacy (rally appreciated) peace and tranquility........

Mark says he thinks no wi-fi and no mobile signal is a unique selling point for the future!"

Mark and Esther

8th - 12th January 2010

"Another lovely weekend; nothing can beat sitting in the hot-tub surrounded by snow! Total peace and quiet up here, just what we needed! Many thanks"

    Jolyon and Amber