Guests say
Garden Barn is a beautifully appointed cottage in rural Shropshire, praised for its stunning countryside views, peaceful setting, and well-equipped, comfortable interiors. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of cleanliness, thoughtful touches, and the welcoming, helpful owners. The property is ideal for those seeking a tranquil retreat with easy access to local attractions. While the access road is noted as rough and the location is remote, most guests found these minor compared to the overall quality and charm of the cottage. Many visitors return year after year, reflecting its enduring appeal.
The majority of reviews describe the property as very clean, spotless, and well maintained. A few guests mentioned minor issues such as dust or cobwebs, but these were exceptions rather than the norm.
The cottage's rural location offers spectacular views and tranquillity, which most guests loved. Some noted the remoteness and the rough access road as drawbacks, but these did not significantly detract from their overall experience.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with particular praise for the beds and furnishings. A few noted the sofas could be updated, but overall comfort remains a strong point.
The property is widely regarded as very well equipped, especially the kitchen, and includes thoughtful extras like books and garden furniture. Occasional maintenance issues (e.g., patio, pans, or water pressure) were mentioned but did not overshadow the positive feedback.
Many guests appreciated the owners' helpfulness, festive decorations, and extras like dog towels and logs. Some mentioned a welcome pack would have been nice, but gifts or extras are not guaranteed and should not be expected.
About this property
A lovely, stone-built, detached cottage decorated and furnished in a traditional country style, boasting a wealth of original beams and trusses, and a lovely patio area with views over the owner's large pond (with resident swans) and surrounding countryside.
The small village of Billingsley is surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside and is only seven miles from Bridgnorth. The area offers excellent walking and cycling routes, as well as boasting easy access to country parks, great houses, museums and picturesque Shropshire villages. Visitors can enjoy a trip to the town of Bridgnorth - winner of the 'Britain in Bloom' award - which is comprised of the High Town and the Low Town connected by winding streets and stairs. The bustling Saturday street market is an excellent way to explore the town or alternatively, it is possible to visit the impressive castle ruins and take a ride on the steep funicular railway. With easy access to The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, Ironbridge Gorge and the popular destinations of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, this is a wonderful spot for a family holiday.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip and link bed - can be a twin if requested at time of booking), 1 x double with door to garden.
Bathroom with bath with hand-held shower over, separate shower, basin & WC.
Fitted kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area, woodburner & French windows to patio.
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room.
Electric double oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, video, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Starter pack for woodburner included in rent October to April inclusive, outside of these months fuel for woodburner available to purchase locally.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed garden with summerhouse, patio, furniture.
Free coarse fishing available 5 mins walk from property, fishing also available on nearby river and pools at additional cost.
Two small well-behaved dog welcome.
Note: The super king-size double can be a twin if requested at time of booking.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.2 miles (via ford, longer on the way back) or 4 miles.
Note: Property on working farm.
Children must be supervised & dogs kept on leads at all times.
Strictly Friday Arrivals only
Reviews (74)
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Claire
Absolutely beautiful place. Peaceful, clean, well equipped, comfortable. Loved the old antique furniture, the beautiful garden, sitting on the deck watching the animals and the great view. Also met the owner very briefly who seemed like a lovely man. Could of stayed there forever. We definitely hope to return to the garden barn.
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Susan
Everything we needed was there including basics eg hand soap, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets. Plenty of cutlery and crockery too so we didnât need to run the dishwasher very often. Really enjoyed sitting on the balcony at meal times and in the evening watching the wildlife: deer, badger, rabbits, house martins. Plenty of places of interest to visit and forests to walk in. Would return here if we are visiting the area again.
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Jill
It had everything we needed and more. Beautiful countryside views, the added bonus was seeing the race horses being exercised. Great location for exploring the local and wider area.