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Woodland Stays
Mist filling the valley below the Long Mynd, hills rising out of it in early light

Two woodland lodges, each with its own hot tub, for the two of you.

In Church Stretton, in the Shropshire Hills. A 10-minute walk from the pubs, with the Long Mynd reachable on foot.

When would you like to come?

Weekends from £350 at Larches Lodge and £450 at Oaks Lodge. Pick a date, or leave it blank for the next one free.

3pm

Park up, and walk the last bit.

Both lodges are reached on foot along a gravel path: about 80 metres through the planted garden and a gateway of two oaks to Oaks Lodge, and 40 metres from the lower driveway to Larches. Check-in is guaranteed from 3pm, and if you message on the day we’re typically ready from 1.30pm.

We live on site, so if you want advice, need help or arrive late, we’re here.

Steps and a deck among the trees of the woodland garden, seen from above

Which one is yours?

Both sleep two, with a superking bed, a private hot tub and a fire pit. Here’s how they differ.

Oaks Lodge lit at dusk, in the woods

Oaks Lodge

Modern red cedar in its own woodland, with a stream beneath the balcony. Choose this one if quiet matters most.

Weekends from
£450 for two nights
Evenings
Undercover hot tub and flame-effect fire
Looks out on
Oak canopy and the Long Mynd
Pine-walled interior of Larches Lodge with a big window onto the trees

Larches Lodge

A Norwegian log cabin among the larches, perched above the town. Choose this one for a real fire and a big view.

Weekends from
£350 for two nights
Evenings
Log burner, with the logs on us
Looks out on
Church Stretton and the hills
Oaks Lodge as the lamps come on at dusk, with flames rising from the fire pit in front

Dusk

The lamps come on. The hot tub is yours.

Your hot tub is private, and open until 10.30pm for up to three hours a day. Sit out by the fire pit, which runs from April to the end of September at Oaks. At Oaks you’ll hear the stream, and from Larches you look out over the town.

For dinner, cook in your own kitchen or walk into town, where the Jaipur Indian restaurant and Sawaddee Thai are local favourites.

10.30pm

By 10.30pm the tub is closed for the night.

Larches has its Salamander log burner, and Oaks has blackout linings on every window and door. Both beds are superkings, and check-out isn’t until 10.30am.

The log burner at Larches Lodge, glowing
Bed at Larches Lodge between two wall lights under a pine ceiling
Bed at Oaks Lodge with yellow lamps and cushions
Trees on a hillside with a valley full of mist below and Caer Caradoc beyond

Morning

You can walk to the hills from here.

The Long Mynd, Hope Bowdler Hill, Ragleth Hill and Caer Caradoc are all accessible on foot from the lodges. A favourite is the Woodland Stays Loop: around 5 miles of moderate-plus walking, up onto the Long Mynd, down Calf Ridge into Carding Mill Valley and back through Rectory Wood.

Or walk into town to Steele’s Family Bakery, named Best Bakery in England 2025 at the England Business Awards. Ludlow and Shrewsbury are each about 11 minutes by train.

More things to do nearby

What guests say

4.95Oaks Lodge, from 198 Airbnb reviews

4.92Larches Lodge, from 257 Airbnb reviews

Sara is an Airbnb Superhost with 15 years of hosting, and both lodges are Airbnb Guest favourites. Figures from Airbnb, November 2026.

“Peaceful, private and if we ever needed anything there was a book to answer every question or if not Sara would always respond and makes things clear.”
Daniel, Airbnb guest
“Beautifully designed space which is finished to a great standard. Perfect location for walking in the hills.”
Lindsey, Airbnb guest

Come and stay

Speak to Mark, or book on Airbnb. Whichever suits you.

Book direct

Check the dates, then call or message Mark about availability, price and any special offers. A reduced rate is available if you’d rather not use the hot tub. We don’t use agents. Please never pay for dates that aren’t showing as available.

Book on Airbnb

Immediate booking, full calendars and every guest review, with additional benefits though higher booking fees.

Daytime retreat

Not staying over? Have a private four-hour session at Stretton Views, with robes, towels and slippers, a lounge, kitchen and bathroom, and tea, coffee and espresso. Ask Mark for prices and dates.

Spa treatments at your lodge

Love Pamper Company’s therapists will come to you, during a lodge stay or a daytime retreat. You book with them directly. See their treatments.

Clearviews Cottage from its terrace

Travelling with friends?

We recommend Clearviews Cottage, with five en-suite superking bedrooms, a large hot tub and views of Caer Caradoc. In the week it can be configured for smaller groups at a reduced price. Visit the website or call Sara on 07782 259231.