“A lovely home from home in beautiful surroundings…”

Frog Cottage is quiet, well equipped, cosy and warm with ample space for 4 and has free on street, permit parking for one vehicle. The centre of the picturesque black and white, market town is just moments from the front door and is a foodies oasis, a walkers dream and a shoppers heaven!

The Cottage

The property boasts all of the home from home essentials required for a very comfortable staycation. We provide a fully equipped kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven & hob plus all of the main kitchenware you would expect. The living space is a warm, intimate and inviting lounge with a very effective electric fire, TV with Roku and dining area that comfortably seats four. A wooden staircase leads upstairs to the two bright and airy bedrooms, both with really comfortable double beds, clothes storage and mirrors. Also upstairs is the family bathroom with bath, over bath shower, WC and vanity unit.

History

The name Frog Cottage has been attached to the property for many years as St Johns Road was once known locally as 'Frog Lane'. The area is steeped in history and nearby Lower Broad Street has become one of the most desirable residential locations in Ludlow.

This was the centre of cloth working in the Middle Ages. It leads from Ludford Bridge - in existence since 1216 - into the town. The remains of St. John’s Hospital are at the lower end on the East side and the entire block to the East was owned by the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem.

Lower Broad Street was largely destroyed by fire in the Civil War, like the other suburbs outside of the walls. Buildings against the walls, such as The Wheatsheaf, are post Civil War rebuilds.

The south facing gardens were the tenter’s yards, where cloth was stretched on racks to dry after the fulling process “to be on tenter hooks”.

Lower Broad Street - east side. The first five houses were built by one builder in the late 19th century for himself and his daughters. The older houses further down have been refurbished recently. The elevated Roadway dates from the 1820s was regarded as the main route into town from the south by Thomas Telford. It continues into upper Broad street by ‘Telford’s Trench’.

St. John’s Road was known as Frog Lane until the early 20th century. It is an early medieval lane, which connected through to Friar’s Walk in Old Street.

Important

Please note this property does not have a garden but we do allow small dogs to stay - just moments from the front door is a green space perfect for those four legged guests to stretch their legs and relieve themselves!

The property is accessed via an alleyway off the pedestrian-only part of a pretty street and up a small stone staircase.

For every booking we can provide one digital visitors parking permit which allows guests to park one vehicle in the towns ‘Blue Zone’, this zone includes the street that the property is directly on. Parking on this street is not guaranteed however is ordinarily always possible. The visitors permit is registered to one vehicle registration number only and cannot be used in any other vehicle for the duration of the booked stay.

There is a long stay, pay and display car park less than a 10 minute walk from the property which can also be utilised should guests be bringing more than one vehicle or find they cannot find a space on the suitable streets momentarily.

Ludlow & the surrounding areas

Ludlow is an idyllic and picture perfect medieval market town, famously described as 'probably the loveliest town in England' by the late John Betjeman. It's a paradise for foodies, keen shoppers and avid walkers and hosts regular, incredibly popular festivals in its imposing castle grounds and markets in its lively market square.

Ludlow is a town that is definitely best explored by foot and is very pedestrian friendly. Frog Cottage is less than a 2 minute stroll to the centre of the town and to the stunning riverside.

Ludlow has a good, regular bus timetable that visits the majority of the surrounding local towns and villages. Please visit the Ludlow21 website for up to date bus routes and timetables, a printed copy can also be found at the property.

Ludlow also has a train station with good links to all major cities and surrounding large towns. Please visit search for Ludlow Station on the Trainline website for routes and timetables.

We can provide a detailed list of recommendations for eating, drinking, shopping, adventuring and relaxing in around the area including for our gorgeous neighbouring villages, towns and cities such as Leominster, Pembridge, Hereford, Bromyard, Shrewsbury and Telford.