St Peter's Church, Melverley
A 15th century church right next door to the cottage.
Next doorRiver Cottage, Melverley, near Oswestry, Shropshire
SY10 8PJ · Church Lane, Melverley, next to St Peter's Church
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Fishing rights on 2 riversSleeps 4Pets by arrangement
Shropshire Fishing Cottage With Rights on the Vyrnwy and Severn
A two bedroom Grade II listed barn conversion on the banks of the River Vyrnwy at Melverley, sleeping four, with fishing rights on both the Vyrnwy and the Severn, free wifi, a private garden and well-behaved pets welcome by prior arrangement.
A quiet listed cottage for river anglers happy to work the water out for themselves. River Cottage's draw is simple: it holds fishing rights on the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn, and sits on the Vyrnwy bank beside St Peter's Church. The website does not publish species, beat lengths or rules, so ask before you pack. As a stay it is a centrally heated two bedroom barn conversion with a private garden, priced at £115 to £165 a night.
Good for
- Two to four people wanting river fishing close to the door
- A quiet break in a listed building
- Bringing a well-behaved pet
Think twice if
- You want a stocked lake with known weights: this is river fishing with no published catch detail
- You want a hot tub: none is mentioned
Ask about the fishing before you book
The cottage confirms fishing rights on both rivers but not where they run, what to expect or any rules. Ask the owner when you enquire.
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What a Stay at River Cottage, Melverley Is Like
River Cottage is on Church Lane in Melverley, a Shropshire village on the River Vyrnwy, right next to the 15th century St Peter's Church. Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Welshpool are all within about half an hour's drive.
The cottage is a Grade II listed barn conversion with two bedrooms, one double and one twin, sleeping up to four. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a rainfall shower, central heating, free wifi, a coffee machine, a private garden with patio and plenty of parking. Well-behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement for £25 a stay.
Fishing rights on both the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn, from a listed barn beside a 15th century church.
The fishing is the reason it is listed here: the cottage has fishing rights on both the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn. The site gives no detail on species, beats or rules, so treat it as river fishing to explore rather than a managed fishery.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at River Cottage, Melverley
Fishing rights on the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn, with no species or rules published.
2Rivers with fishing rights
4Guests
£115–£165A night
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Vyrnwy | River, cottage fishing rights | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| River Severn | River, cottage fishing rights | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Tickets, times and rules
| Waters | Fishing rights on the River Vyrnwy and River Severn |
| Species, beats and rules | Not published; ask the owner |
| Night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
One Grade II listed barn conversion with two bedrooms, sleeping four.
River Cottage
Private garden
With patio
Free wifi
Throughout
Central heating
Throughout
Rainfall shower
Modern bathroom
Pets
By arrangement, £25 a stay
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Peaceful, relaxing setting
- Well equipped cottage
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read guest reviews on the cottage website.
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Things to Do Around Melverley
Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Welshpool are within about half an hour, with Snowdonia and Portmeirion as day trips.
Punch Bowl Tavern
A pub a guest review puts around 4 miles from the cottage.
About 4 milesQuestions About River Cottage, Melverley
Can you fish from River Cottage?
Yes. The cottage has fishing rights on both the River Vyrnwy and the River Severn.
Source: rivercottagemelverley.com
What fish can I catch?
The cottage does not publish species or catch details. Ask the owner before booking.
Source: rivercottagemelverley.com
How many people does it sleep?
Up to four, in one double and one twin bedroom.
Source: rivercottagemelverley.com, about
Are dogs allowed?
Well-behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement, with a charge of £25 per stay.
Source: rivercottagemelverley.com, about
How much does it cost?
The cottage website shows £115 to £165 per night, with free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.
Source: rivercottagemelverley.com
Getting There
River Cottage, Church Lane, Melverley, Shropshire. Postcode SY10 8PJ.
Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Welshpool are within about a 25 to 30 minute drive. Book through the cottage website.
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.