Guests say
The Granary is a charming, spacious barn conversion in the Shropshire countryside, praised for its character, well-equipped kitchen, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the peaceful rural setting, excellent play barn, and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs. The property is ideal for families and those seeking relaxation, with easy access to local attractions. Some minor issues were noted with bathroom maintenance and access for those with mobility concerns, but overall, guests found their stays comfortable and memorable.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with only occasional minor comments about cobwebs or dated bathroom items. The overall impression is of a tidy and well-maintained cottage.
The rural location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and proximity to Shrewsbury and local attractions. Some mention of occasional road noise, but this did not detract from the overall positive experience.
Guests found the cottage spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with quality furnishings and beds. Some noted the upstairs bedroom and en-suite may be less suitable for those with mobility issues or during hot weather, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen and games facilities, which are frequently highlighted. A few guests mentioned minor maintenance issues with bathrooms and the pool table, but these did not significantly impact enjoyment.
Many reviews mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs with cake, tea, coffee, milk, and flowers, as well as friendly, helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Church Stretton 7 miles. A superb semi-detached barn conversion, set on a working farm, in the peaceful village of Stapleton. Refurbished to a very high standard, this spacious and charming property retains a wealth of original character, including a woodburner and exposed beams throughout. The spacious, well equipped kitchen with dining area leads down 3 stone steps to a hallway featuring a wonderful oak staircase. The lovely master bedroom offers open access to the gallery and boasts a four poster bed. The charming towns of Shrewsbury and Church Stretton are within easy reach.
This huge hill is topped by a moorland plateau of heather and rocks and broken on the eastern side by a series of hollows or "batches". This is a popular walking area - ideal for exploring the Shropshire Hills. Church Stretton is the first town in Shropshire to receive Walkers Welcome status. Walkers Welcome towns are places which have something special to offer for walkers more than simply being a fantastic place to come an enjoy the great outdoors. The town also holds its own annual Walking Festival in June. In the Carding Mill Valley, there is a thriving antiques centre with over 60 stalls. This is open every day and nearby Acton Scott Historic Farm will give you a taste of 19th Century farming. There are attractions to suit every age and taste in this region, from the Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom to the historic Dudmaston Hall.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x four poster double with walk-in wardrobe and shower room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x ground floor single.
Ground floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Well-equipped kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Note: Shower room is in a small confined area under beams.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, smart TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power & initial supply of wood for woodburner included in rent.
Shared use of washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bed linen included in rent.
Travel cot & highchair available.
6'x 3' snooker table on gallery.
Small front patio and small rear walled area with garden furniture.
Ample off road parking.
Note: please park on left hand side of drive way, any additional cars can park in front of games shed - Please do not obstruct the farm entrance.
One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: The Games area is shared with the owner's other property 1034.
Please note: Your booking must end before or on the Saturday after your check-in.
Please note: This property has a £150 good housekeeping bond.
Reviews (57)
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Karen
There is a wooden support which is right in the middle of the access to front door which is a little tricky for those with mobility issues. The two downstairs bedrooms and bathroom are located down three wide steps. The upstairs bedroom access has steps up and down into it which go over a supporting beam - mentioned only for those with mobility issues and the upstairs en-suite was extremely small. The cottage had everything we needed in terms of facilities, the kitchen had all utensils and pans etc, so much so we had no storage for our shopping! Lovely week here and hosts were very helpful.
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Karen
We visited Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Church Stretton and Hawkstone Park Follies, all of which were well worth visiting with lots to do and see. The cottage is large and has lots of quirky features, the downstairs being much cooler in the heat than the upstairs bedroom. A a fan would have been a welcome addition. The lounge and kitchen are spacious, with a log burner in the lounge. Which would be lovely in the winter, as it was hot we enjoyed being able to sit with the door open for fresh air. The hot water was very very hot so be careful if small children are in your party. A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country.
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Gary
The granary is a lovely barn conversion so well done. We all loved the play barn and used it every day. The farmer and his family were lovely we loved feeding the calves every night and the farm cat soon made friends with our dog and came in every day. The granary is ideally positioned to visit all the tourist places, iron bridge was great. We would certainly love to book again.