About The Big Dingle

The Big Dingle is a spacious holiday home in Shropshire that sleeps up to 8 guests. This fully refurbished property sits close to Church Stretton and offers multiple living areas perfect for family gatherings. The house features two wood burners and an extensive lawned garden with swings and outdoor seating.

The Shropshire Hills provide a stunning backdrop for walks and outdoor activities. Church Stretton sits just minutes away with shops, pubs and cafes. The area offers excellent hiking trails and countryside exploration right from the doorstep.

The property includes four bedrooms with luxurious bedding and multiple bathrooms with powerful showers. The kitchen comes equipped with two ovens, a warming drawer, two fridges and a separate freezer. You'll find a main lounge, dining room, conservatory and a snug with a toy box. A cot, highchair and stair gate are provided.

Ludlow Castle sits 16 miles away (25 minutes). Ironbridge Gorge Museums are 22 miles distant (35 minutes). Shrewsbury town centre is 18 miles away (30 minutes). Stiperstones Nature Reserve offers dramatic views 8 miles away (15 minutes).

The Big Dingle works brilliantly for multi-generational holidays and family reunions. Book here for space, comfort and access to outstanding Shropshire countryside.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves
✓2 x electric ovens, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, 2 x fridges, a freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, 6 x tvs, wifi and selection of books
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and high chair available, fixed stairgate in place
✓Ample private off-road parking
✓Large gravel and lawned garden with ample seating for all, lockable shed and swings
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Local farm shop and pub half a mile away (by car), further main shops available in church stretton 3 miles away
✓Please note: this property can be booked with the little dingle (ref 1034893), together sleeping 12

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The Big Dingle Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Big Dingle during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Shropshire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Acton Burnell Castle

Distance: 5.2 miles (9 min drive)

SY5 7PF

Attingham Hall

Distance: 12.4 miles (20 min drive)

SY4 4TP

Shrewsbury Castle

Distance: 11.2 miles (20 min drive)

SY1 2AT

Coppice Leasowes Nature Reserve

Distance: 2.5 miles (3 min drive)

SY6 7BB

The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope Walk, Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 4 miles (5 min drive)

Caer Caradoc

Distance: 4.6 miles (14 min drive)

SY6 6JN

Old Post Office Antiques

Distance: 3 miles (4 min drive)

SY6 6AZ

Premier

Distance: 3 miles (5 min drive)

SY6 6AG

Hignett's Bakery

Distance: 14.9 miles (23 min drive)

SY5 0PS

Church Stretton Station

Distance: 3 miles (5 min drive)

SY6 6PG

Church Stretton Beaumont Road

Distance: 3.1 miles (5 min drive)

SY6 6DT

Birmingham Airport

Distance: 66 miles (1 hr 21 min drive)

B26 3QN

Acton Burnell Castle

Distance: 5.2 miles (9 min drive)

SY5 7PF

Attingham Hall

Distance: 12.4 miles (20 min drive)

SY4 4TP

Shrewsbury Castle

Distance: 11.2 miles (20 min drive)

SY1 2AT

Coppice Leasowes Nature Reserve

Distance: 2.5 miles (3 min drive)

SY6 7BB

The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope Walk, Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 4 miles (5 min drive)

Caer Caradoc

Distance: 4.6 miles (14 min drive)

SY6 6JN

Old Post Office Antiques

Distance: 3 miles (4 min drive)

SY6 6AZ

Premier

Distance: 3 miles (5 min drive)

SY6 6AG

Hignett's Bakery

Distance: 14.9 miles (23 min drive)

SY5 0PS

Church Stretton Station

Distance: 3 miles (5 min drive)

SY6 6PG

Church Stretton Beaumont Road

Distance: 3.1 miles (5 min drive)

SY6 6DT

Birmingham Airport

Distance: 66 miles (1 hr 21 min drive)

B26 3QN

Is The Big Dingle Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children love the extensive garden with swings and space for games. The snug room features a toy box and TV with access to streaming services. A cot, highchair and fixed stair gate are provided for younger guests. The secure gated driveway keeps children safe. Teenagers enjoy the Xbox and Sky Movies throughout the house.

For Couples

The Big Dingle works better for groups than couples due to its size and layout. The property sleeps 8 and features multiple living areas designed for family gatherings. Two wood burners create atmosphere but the close proximity to the A49 and railway may disturb romantic peace. Couples seeking intimate retreats should consider smaller properties.

Pet Friendly

Sorry, pets are not allowed at this property.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Big Dingle

The Pound Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY6 6LB

The Kings Arms

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY6 6BJ

Jemima's Church Stretton

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY6 6BY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Big Dingle

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Big Dingle does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on spacious indoor living areas and an extensive garden with outdoor seating and play equipment instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed at The Big Dingle.

How many people does The Big Dingle sleep?

The property sleeps up to 8 guests across four bedrooms. The accommodation includes a cot and highchair for families with babies and young children.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen features two ovens, a warming drawer, large gas hob, two fridges and a separate freezer. Abundant cooking equipment, utensils and crockery mean you can prepare meals for large groups easily.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, there is a large gravel driveway with plenty of parking space. The drive has gates that can be closed for added security.

What entertainment is provided?

Multiple smart TVs throughout the house offer Sky Movies and streaming services. The snug includes a toy box for children and there's an Xbox for teenagers.

How close is the property to the main road?

The Big Dingle sits very close to the A49. Double glazing helps reduce traffic noise though light sleepers should be aware of the road proximity.

What's provided for young children?

A cot, highchair and fixed stair gate are included. The snug has a toy box and TV, while the large garden features swings and space for games.

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The Big Dingle Reviews

Jackie

Lovely home plenty of room. Garden area large. Not far from Church Stretton which is beautiful. Had a lovely stay

We spent a very pleasant week at The Big Dingle with members of our family. The inside of the property was very comfortable, spotless and very spacious. A really lovely house. The outside was a bit disappointing. Although a big garden, the outside metal furniture needed a good scrub and it would have been nice to have a couple of benches placed on the lawn in different positions I.e under one of the big trees for shade. The metal furniture was heavy to move. There was a lot of road noise and trains passing regularly which did spoil the garden experience. Unfortunately when booking the exact location isn't given and I assumed the house was in a quieter location not on a busy main road.

A great house for a group stay. Three good sized bedrooms, and a twin room suitable for children or lighter adults. Two good sized lounges, a very well appointed and stocked kitchendiner, a sunny conservatory and with a large garden and plenty of parking space. The A49 is a busy road at times, so keep tabs on your children, but the traffic noise is not an issue in the house.

Nicholas

This was a good central meeting point for 3 families. There was plenty of room for 7 people with a large grassed area for football and cricket. Good soundproofing meant the adjacent road and railway weren't an issue. Ample parking for 3 cars. All slept well. The kitchen was well equipped with appliances and plenty of crockery, cutlery and glasses. All said they would happily return and explore the area more fully. A problem with the en suite toilet had to be repaired.

A Great House for 5 of us. Kitchen was very well equipped and the beds very good and comfortable As the weather was good we used the outside table ,but there was no umbrella's,as they were broken . We would come back and thanks for the muffins .

This property was absolutely perfect for our extended family over Christmas. It seems as if every detail had been considered.. The house was prettily done out for Christmas with plenty of decorations and two trees in the main lounge and also in the dining room. The Kitchen has two ovens and a warming drawer It also has two fridges and a separate freezer. The gasfired hob was large perfect for our needs. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and the bedrooms were spacious. There are numerous living areas with plentiful comfortable sofas. There are two wood burners one in the Snug and one in the dining area. I would say that this was as near as perfect for our needs as could be imagined. All in the backdrop of the beautiful Shropshire hills.

Our second time staying there but with different friends. They were all very impressed with the high standardspec. Well equipped with kitchen utensils and cooking utensils. No need to take tea towels, fairy liquid and cleaning things, all provided. Plenty of room for relaxation. Easy access and departure arrangement. Enjoyed the welcome muffins.

Pauline

Loved our stay at the big dingle we were a group of 6. Plenty of room, lovely scenery, facilities fine lots of walks in the area,we had a very nice meal at the pound inn,would definitely recommend.

The big dingle is a lovely place to stay I had a lovely week catching up with old friends and had some lovely walks in lovely countryside. The accommodation is super and would certainly come again sometime.

Lesley

A fabulous house so well equipped and spacious. Ideal for a family meet up. Cot and highchair were both good quality and top stair gate a welcome idea at night with 5 littleones! The snug with its toy box and tv kept the children happy and the large lounge a restful evening refuge for the adultswith a glass of wine when children in bed. The large family kitchen was excellent for meals and together time. The garden was amazing. The children were occupied playing on the swings or garden games and hide and seek and generally running about.The weather was so good we were able to use the big garden tables to all sit round and eat our evening meal outside. The whole house was beyond our expectations. Traffic noise on A49 a bit intrusive but the children have all said can we come back! A superb house. Plenty of car parking we had 3 big estate cars and the ability to close the drive gates kept all secure inside. Thank you the house and garden really made the holiday.

Dilini

Big Dingle was great. Had everything you could want in a holiday home. The garden was lovely. Easy to find. Great WiFi. Clean and comfortable.

This was the perfect property for a large family holiday. Plenty of room, well equipped and well placed for visiting attractions in Shropshire. We had a lovely time, and having the property as our base was perfect.

Perfect property. Loved every minute of our holiday. Good location for visiting nearby towns and villages. Property was beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Would definitely return.

Rosemarie

Second time here. The exterior of the house and driveway was looking unkempt this time. The house interior was as we remembered it. The ensuite bathroom had an initial bad drain smell but was rectified by running the water and flushing the toilet a few times. We suspect it was a build up in the pipes if the property hadn't been used for a little while. Nevertheless we enjoyed our stay both in the property and the surrounding area. Had an issue with the downstairs toilet which we reported but was not fixed during our stay.

Jacqueline

Wow, what an amazing stay we had at this property! !! Everything was thought about, comfortable, wholesome and this created a place that we were able to relax and unwind in. Every person that joined me on the stay was in awe of the house, space within it and how it made them feel. Now that are asking when Im booking to go back!!! The hosts were attentive, helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend this property to others and I am looking forward to coming back. Thank you

We stayed at the Big Dingle as a family of 8 ranging in age from 1780 and we all absolutely loved it. Beautifully clean and well presented, the rooms are large and spacious and very well equipped with everything you could need. The welcome muffins were delicious and the teenagers appreciated the x box and sky movies. The only suggestion we could offer is to take the hive box away as my brother in law spent far too long trying to fix it and inserting new batteries before your lovely cleaner told us that it didnt work

Elizabeth

We met as a family to celebrate an early Christmas and The Big Dingle was perfect for this. The house is like a tardis and had everything we needed to make Christmas dinner. All the rooms were well appointed. We would definitely recommend and also stay again.

Accommodation was clean well equipped and spacious with all essentials you need for a break away. The house is on a main road and there is a rail way line nearby so if you are not used to noise would be an issue.

Christine

A great place for our family reunion. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen and lovely garden. Beds comfy and good shower. Shame the awning didn't work as it was so sunny! Only thing I would change would be a few more toilet rolls please! Thanks.

What a fabulous place! Comfy beds, lovely bedrooms, nice clean bathrooms with amazing powerful showers! Good WiFi service throughout property. TVs everywhere, although we only really used the one in the main lounge.In addition to huge well equipped kitchen, there were 2 lounges big and small and a conservatory where you could choose to sit and relax as well as the beautiful 'park' like garden. Definitely would recommend. Plenty to do in the area too.

Beautiful cottage, really spacious and perfect for our family gathering. The garden was great for grandkids to play. The owners were v helpful, providing replacement sheets after the baby was sick. Great location

We had a wonderful week at the Dingle house . The house fitted us perfectly, It's well equipped and the beds and bedding are comfortable. We had an issue with the hot water which the owner responded to in very quick time. The garden is lovely and we made best use of it . Its a pity that the awning wasn't currently working and we hope that will be repaired in time for our next visit

Some cushions for the kitchen chairs would be comfortable.

Sajida

My stay at the Dingle was amazing and I would definitely recommend! Everything was clean and tidy and the cottage itself was super cosy, spacious and homely. Very happy with my stay and I hope to visit again

This property is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Absolutely perfect for a family group with some beautiful walks right on the doorstep. Would highly recommend.

A wonderful house and very spacious, extremely comfortable beds. Very central for discovering Shropshire. Would definitely stay again

The Big Dingle was a great place for our family of eight to get together, coming from Stockport and Coventry. It is very spacious and was clean and tidy. However the twin bedroom was quite cramped for two adults but acceptable for our short, three night stay. The sun room is lovely when the sun is shining, not being centrally heated, there is a plug in radiator it has a lovely aspect overlooking the lawned garden which is edged with trees. Church Stretton is a lovely village within beautiful countryside it has cafs, a deli, gift, antique and charity shops. We particularly enjoyed drinking Slumbering Monk beer in The kings Arms! Lunch in Jemimas was delicious as was the evening meal at the Sawaddee Thai restaurant. The weather was wet so we appreciated the choice of eateries. The rain was so heavy on our leaving day we encountered several floods on the roads. All in all I would recommend The Big Dingle as a great place to stay. Thank you.

This was our second time at the Big Dingle and we werent disappointed. Theres plenty of space around the house for everyone to escape each other. The kitchen is a beautiful space and the dining table is ideal for those family dinner times. The large garden and swings are perfect for the kids and kept them entertained for hours. If you like walking there are plenty of local walks that can be done straight from the house and the local pub is perfect for that post walk pint or the Bacon cheesy BBQ fries are kids favourite.

I think the property could have been much cleaner. It was superficially clean. But the skirting boards were very dirty as were the front of the kitchen cupboards and kickboards. In particular the downstairs cloakroom was not clean. Unfortunately sitting on the toilet you could see the underside of the urinal which wasnt good. The skirting board, once you closed the door from the inside also wasnt nice. I understand its a big place. And overall the property was lovely. Just a bit more deep cleaning please.

We had a great time at this spacious property. It is very comfortable and well equipped. Ideal for a larger group with two sitting rooms and a conservatory to relax in. Ideally situated for Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

A spacious, well appointed house with a beautiful garden in a lovely part of Shropshire. Also Great value. The owner has put a great deal of effort into ensuring guests' comfort with so many thoughtful touches too many to mention which were very much appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend this property. Its as perfect as you will find anywhere. An absolute gem. Thank you so much

We had a great holiday and the property had everything we needed for two families of 4 and ample space. The furniture was very comfortable, especially the beds. The spectacular gardens were an added treat. We would definitely come again.

We all had an incredible weekend at the big dingle, thank you so much for everything, including the small thoughtful details like the fresh muffins on the kitchen counter when we arrived. The property is so spacious, beautiful and clean and is located in such a pretty area. We easily walked to the local pub, and also did a long walk in carding mill valley when the sun was out. Also, the bed in the master bedroom was unbelievably comfy! I would definitely book this place again. Thanks again! Linzi

Wow, wow and wow! We booked the Dingle for my mums 80th Birthday, the photos on the Sykes website are very accurate. The house was amazing. Anything we needed was provided from carafes to cafetieres. All the TVs were smart, wonderful bedding, luxurious towels and a well equipped kitchen perfect for large parties. The house is set in a beautiful location.

Kenneth

Excellent for a family gathering of eight, Spacious and with two lounges if someone got tired of Shaun the Sheep on BBC i player you could go to the other one. The property was perfect for our needs and a minor defect was reported and fixed promptly. The location was good it was easy to get to Church Stretton and all the local hills and walks. We were fortunate in that we did not need to use many of the wet weather ie. indoor attractions that were within driving distance.

We had an absolutely fantastic stay! There were 6 adults and 2 toddlers and the house was just perfect for a big family holiday! We celebrated both a 40th birthday and NYE and are looking forward to coming back again for another visit.

Outstanding place to enjoy Christmas,as soon as you walked in you you felt at ... Outstanding place to enjoy Christmas,as soon as you walked in you you felt at home , we as a family with two little children who had a great time , the Dingle is so spacious and the garden is great , Recommend the Dingle to anyone

Stephen

We were thrilled with the quality of the facility and the amenities. There was immediate friendly support via telephone which was not required just to check on extra wood and say thank you The house is in a wonderful location We plan to return

Amazing property, brilliant facilities, the welcome pack was a nice touch and the milk! very pleased with our stay we all had a lovely time, the children's equipment was well though of and makes a nice change to have everything you need and the massive toy box was a useful and pleasant surprise for us and our two boys ! definitely will be back sometime in the future!

This house is fantastic, spacious and very comfortable. Kitchen and utility room has everything needed for a great stay. Including log burner and huge dining table, with French doors leading out on to the garden. All 4 bedrooms are furnished brilliantly and all beds were very comfortable with luxurious bedding. All bedrooms have smart TVs. The main bedroom has en suite bathroom with bath and walk in shower. 3 reception rooms including a lovely conservatory overlooking the wonderful landscaped gardens. Would definitely return. Thanks for a great stay

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About The Big Dingle

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

The Big Dingle Attractions & Days Out

Is The Big Dingle Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Pound Inn

The Kings Arms

Jemima's Church Stretton

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Big Dingle Reviews