
Lower Hodre is a substantial stone farmhouse in Shropshire that sleeps up to 9 guests. This property sits in the South Shropshire Hills near Bishop's Castle. Groups benefit from a private hot tub, extensive gardens and ample parking for multiple vehicles. The farmhouse features traditional character with modern facilities throughout.
The surrounding countryside offers rolling hills and quiet lanes. You'll find yourself in a peaceful rural setting with easy access to market towns and walking routes.
The accommodation provides five bedrooms across three floors. Ground floor includes a twin bedroom and family bathroom. First floor has three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Second floor contains one further double bedroom.
Lower Hodre is a substantial stone farmhouse in Shropshire that sleeps up to 9 guests. This property sits in the South Shropshire Hills near Bishop's Castle. Groups benefit from a private hot tub, extensive gardens and ample parking for multiple vehicles. The farmhouse features traditional character with modern facilities throughout.
The surrounding countryside offers rolling hills and quiet lanes. You'll find yourself in a peaceful rural setting with easy access to market towns and walking routes.
The accommodation provides five bedrooms across three floors. Ground floor includes a twin bedroom and family bathroom. First floor has three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Second floor contains one further double bedroom. Social spaces include a large kitchen with dining area, separate sitting room with wood burner and a games room with pool table.
Ludlow Castle sits 12 miles away (25 minutes). Offa's Dyke Path runs nearby for walkers. Shrewsbury lies 25 miles north (40 minutes). The Long Mynd offers hill walking 8 miles away (15 minutes).
Lower Hodre works brilliantly for extended families or friend groups wanting space and privacy. The games room and hot tub give everyone entertainment options while five bedrooms mean nobody fights over sleeping arrangements.
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Chapel Lawn, Shropshire15°C
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Updated: 14 Sep 2026, 3:21am
Lower Hodre sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
287m
(942 feet above sea level)
Lower Hodre sits in a peaceful Shropshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 52.3851845° N | Longitude: 2.9912442° W
Today's sun times for Chapel Lawn (Tuesday, 15 September 2026):
5:43am
Sunrise
5:31pm
Golden Hour
6:31pm
Sunset
This month in Chapel Lawn, you have approximately 12.81 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Lower Hodre.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
What do previous guests think about their group stay at Lower Hodre
The private hot tub provides the perfect spot for groups to relax together after days exploring the Shropshire countryside and hills.
A dedicated games room with pool table keeps everyone entertained during evenings and gives teenagers their own social space away from adults.
Six bedrooms sleeping 12 people means large families and friend groups can stay together without feeling cramped or compromising on comfort.
The quiet countryside setting offers groups genuine escape from busy life whilst remaining accessible to local towns and walking routes throughout Shropshire.
Original stone walls and a working wood burner create cosy gathering spaces where groups naturally come together during cooler evenings.
Multiple parking spaces mean every guest can bring their vehicle without the usual holiday cottage parking headaches that frustrate larger groups.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Lower Hodre by car, take the A488 towards Bishop's Castle and follow signs for Lydham. The farmhouse is located off quiet country lanes with clear directions provided upon booking. You'll have convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Craven Arms, approximately 8 miles away. From there, a taxi journey of around 20 minutes will bring you to the property through scenic Shropshire countryside.
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