Meet Nicola
Outgoing, Sociable, Helpful
My home is Just a down to earth home from home where guests can feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable. I'm always on hand to help out but I do respect a guests privacy.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Horse riding, Cooking, Gardening, Reading
Hosting guests since
2010
Response Rate
50%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Large family home near Shrewsbury and Telford.
We live in a 4 bedhouse in the village of Astley approximatley 5 miles north of Shrewsbury Town Centre, which is a vibrant little town steeped in history with beautiful buildings a great selection of high street shops, bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
We have 2 grown up children who have just moved out into their own homes but they live nearby.
I have hosted foreign students in the past from Germany,Spain,Italy and Russia.
I work for the NHS on a part time basis at the moment and have done for the past 18 years.
We have 3 cosy rooms available with king size, and two double beds, one with an ensuite, we are able to accommodate friends who wish to stay together, a shared private bathroom for guests only. A large kitchen diner and a TV room/study.
We have a large garden with BBQ area and we have unspoilt views of the countryside.
We do not have any pets at home however our daughters have Dogs who visit.
We are a warm, friendly and inviting family.
A real home from home where guests can feel welcome relaxed and comfortable.
We also have a lovely local in our village serving home cooked meals and traditional ales.
And a Starbucks less than 1 minute away on route into Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Town centre is 5-10 minutes + depending on traffic.
There are 3 major roads into the town from Astley and we are on the doorstep of the M54 Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
Also the A49 Manchester and A5 Wales routes.
Additional Info
We have ample off road parking.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located just off Battlefield either on the A53 heading towards Shawbury or the A49 heading towards Whitchurch, we live in a quiet lane between both roads, approximately 5miles from Shrewsbury town centre and 14 miles fromTelford Town Centre.
The bus stop is 2minutes from our house and it would be a 15 minute journey into town.
We are 1 hour away from Manchester and Birmingham Airports.
We also have direct links to the M54 and M6
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Please keep our home secure locking all doors on entering and leaving.
Feel free to use the kitchen but please leave it tidy.
Please do not invite strangers into our home, If you would like to invite a friend over please agree it with me first.
On the whole we are easy going and would just like you to enjoy your stay and treat our home as your own.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
6 Reviews
February 2024
The perfect stay.. thanks very much Nicola
October 2019
Nicola is very friendly and always ready to help. Very caring ,considerate and lovely family. The room is well-furnished and clean. I enjoyed my stay and was comfortable there.
July 2019
Very friendly, helpful and easy-going. Room immaculate in large house in nice location, quiet with views over the fields. Parking on drive. TV, drinks and nibbles in room. :):):)
January 2019
The host cancelled the booking 31 days before the arrival date.
November 2017
This stay was excellent. Nicola's home is immaculate and extremely comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for my hosts. Highly recommended!
Host reply
Thank you so much Terry for this review.
It was our pleasure to have you stay with us.
We hope to meet you again in the near future.
All the best Nicola and TonyAugust 2017
This person is very very nice .
C'est un accueil extrêmement chaleureux
les chambres sont très propres , lumineuses, confortables
la gentillesse de l’hôte est extraordinaire et lors d'un prochain voyage, nous retournerons dans cette maison pleine de chaleur et de disponibilitéHost reply
Dear Patricia thank you so much for your lovely review and my 5 hearts.
It was my pleasure to meet you all and have you stay with me.
4 of the nicest kindest people I have ever met.
Patricia did you find you castle in Wales
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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