Xidong is a japanese inspired haven with a Chinese name meaning 'Rising Sun'; an oriental retreat in the heart of Shropshire.  Sleeping two people in comfort, it is the perfect setting for a romantic weekend or midweek break.  The peace and quiet (except for birdsong and the trickle of water from the garden) makes the experience all the more delightful.

The cottage has been converted from an old cowshed and has a private garden, terraced with local stone and featuring an ornamental fishpond and waterfall.  There is also a luxurious hot tub, discreetly screened by wooden palisade and decking.  This is in use all year round, is exclusively for the use of guests staying in Xidong and from where you can gaze at the hills and woodland surrounding the property.

Features:

• Superfast wi-fi broadband
• Hot tub
• Free-sat TV and DVD player
• Washing machine and tumble dryer
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Solar Water heating
• Wood burning stove

With superfast wi-fi broadband and a smart phone with w-fi calling, you need not be completely out of touch with your life unless you want to be - your choice!  There is also a good signal for Vodaphone and O2, and limited coverage outside for EE.

You enter the cottage through a lean-to with a washroom and toilet.  It also houses a washing machine, tumble drier and small freezer and has space for 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 a Japanese style using wood, tatami mats and typical colours. There is a locally made, bespoke oak table and chairs and a seating platform with futons and large cushions, which arrange into whatever comfort you desire! Also, recently added lounging chairs complete your comfort. Large triple doors open out onto a small wooden deck and 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 heating on a timer keeps the cottage comfortably warm and a wood burning stove can be lit to boost the evening temperatures, however please do not expect to be able to wander round in t-shirts in winter and if you need the temperature to be warmer or colder please come and ask us to change it.  It is an old stone building, this is the countryside and if the last three winters are anything to go by, you will need extra jumpers! All bed linen and towels are included in the price. Babes in arms are welcome (please bring a travel cot), 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.  We have an excellent cleaner and the cottage is always left as clean as possible, but the building has old wooden beams and exposed stone walls, please do not come expecting it to be pristine and clinical. 

For more information about the cottage download our access statement

‘XIDONG' is pronounced 'zheedong'