Guests say
The Wain House is a beautifully presented cottage in tranquil Shropshire countryside, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful setting. Guests particularly enjoy the well-maintained hot tub, thoughtful welcome touches, and the opportunity to see alpacas nearby. The property is well-equipped and ideal for relaxing getaways, with friendly and responsive hosts. While some mention minor issues such as parking, outside space, and occasional maintenance needs, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for families and groups seeking a restful retreat.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and tidy, with only rare mentions of dust or cobwebs. Guests consistently praise the high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The rural location is widely appreciated for its peace, quiet, and beautiful countryside views. Some guests note the approach roads are narrow and winding, and the property is a little remote, but most find the setting ideal for relaxation and exploring local attractions.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, warm, and well-furnished, with good beds and a cosy atmosphere. A few minor comments mention lounge heating and the lack of a log burner, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The hot tub is a standout feature, regularly praised for its cleanliness and maintenance. The cottage is well-equipped, though a few guests mention limited kitchen utensils, small freezer, and occasional issues with the games room or showers. Facilities are generally well maintained.
Many guests mention thoughtful welcome touches such as homemade cake, wine, milk, and even dog bowls. While these gifts are frequently appreciated, it should be noted that such extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Proudly awarded Sykes Gem Awards 2025 – Bronze for Best Longstanding Property, The Wain House is a beautifully converted 19th-century barn set within 250 acres of peaceful Shropshire farmland, in the scenic Hope Valley. Blending original character with modern comforts, it’s the perfect countryside escape for families and friends looking to relax, explore, and spend quality time together. Beautifully converted to combine modern living with original character, this charming accommodation boasts en-suite facilities and offers shared use of a games room and gym, a lovely patio garden with a hot tub and country views, making it ideal for families or friends.
Step inside The Wain House and be greeted by a beautifully decorated sitting room, complete with plenty of seating to relax and unwind. Admire the mounted TV while enjoying the exposed wooden beams and pillars that give the room a rustic charm. Next, make your way to the spacious kitchen/diner, where you will find an integrated oven and grill, perfect for whipping up delicious meals for your group. Gather around the dining table, which comfortably seats six guests, and enjoy a meal together in this homely setting. As you explore the rest of the abode, you will notice wooden accents and beams in the bedrooms, adding a touch of warmth and character to the space.
Walk on the wooden flooring throughout, feeling the natural elements underfoot. Venture outside to the garden and discover a private enclosed oasis with a luxurious hot tub, the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the stunning Shropshire surroundings. Note: Cottage is next to Refs. 2913, 12657, 12658, 26471 and 947385, together they sleep 52.
Standing amidst rolling farmland in the scenic Hope Valley, the scattered village of Westhope is situated at the southern foot of the famous Wenlock Edge. The area is packed with lovely walks, rambling routes and cycle trails down local paths and bridleways. Many of Shropshire's main attractions are within easy driving distance such as Church Stretton - known as 'Little Switzerland' to the locals - which offers a selection of antique shops and tea rooms and is surrounded by the beautiful Long Mynd Hills. The Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are also worth visiting, as is the Ironbridge World Heritage Site and the medieval towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow - the latter of which boasts four Michelin starred restaurants. With so much to do in the local area, everyone is sure to find something they enjoy.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Bronze winner for Best Longstanding Property.
The Wain House sleeps up to six guests across three thoughtfully designed bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size double with en-suite (separate shower, basin and WC), 1 x first-floor double, 1 x first-floor twin zip and link (Super-king on request).
Spacious family bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Oil central heating.
At the heart of the cottage is a welcoming kitchen and dining area, fully equipped for easy, sociable meals, you’ll find a double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, cafetière, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher, making it easy to cater for your group.
Alongside this, a cosy sitting room with exposed beams, comfortable seating, and a Smart 43" TV and Amazon Alexa offering the perfect place to unwind.
WiFi.
Shared games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, selection of books.
Gym with TV and cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym and weights.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed, gravelled patio garden with garden furniture, charcoal BBQ (charcoal not included).
Private hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, with dog walking fields right on your doorstep and access to over 13 miles of woodland walks.
(Dogs must be kept on leads outside due to livestock.).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shared bike storage.
Shop 6 miles, pub 4.8 miles.
Note: There is restricted head height in part of this property due to a low beam crossing one side of the first floor landing.
Note: For any guests who wish to use the hot tub, the owner requires a disclaimer to be signed before use.
this will be emailed to you by the owner once you have booked.
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250
Reviews (52)
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Malgorzata Scholtz
The property is fairly spacious and it was certainly sufficient for 6 people (2 adults and 4 kids). The place was clean and beds vere comfortable! As a self catering accommodation the equipment is quite basic and it would be beneficial to add some extra items. Both bathrooms would also benefit from some shelving units as there is no space to keep toiletries. We were visiting during a heatwave and the house, particularly upstairs can get very hot but no fans (or Aircon) is available. The outside space is small, sufficient for sitting and relaxing but children had to go outside the property to play. The garden is in full sun all day and only small umbrella is available; luckily we had our gazebo with us, which protected us from the sun. There is no grass, only stones. Parking is sufficient for two large cars and the place is easy to find on Google Maps. Overall, we had a great stay!
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Tracy
We went for Christmas, wanted for nothing. No issues, all positive. Thank you
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Michelle
It has been an amazing stay and we will be booking again in 2026.