Guests say
The Dairy is a beautifully converted barn offering a peaceful rural setting close to Shrewsbury, ideal for family gatherings and group stays. Guests consistently praise the high standard of furnishings, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and spacious layout. The hosts are described as welcoming and responsive, with thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and flexible check-out times, though these are not guaranteed. Minor issues mentioned include occasional cleaning oversights, slow-draining baths, and limited outdoor seating comfort due to wind. Overall, guests found their stays relaxing, enjoyable, and would happily return.
Most guests found the property very clean and well-presented, with only a few minor comments about cleaning details such as a blocked vacuum and slow-draining bath. These did not significantly impact overall satisfaction.
The rural location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and easy access to Shrewsbury and local attractions. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting and ample parking.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, quality bedding, and a cosy atmosphere, even in cold weather. The spacious layout and underfloor heating were also appreciated, with only minor comments about lounge seating and privacy in one bedroom.
The property is described as very well-equipped, with a modern kitchen, quality fittings, and good amenities. A few guests noted minor issues such as missing baking sheets, towel rails not heating, and a heavy sliding door, but these did not detract from the overall positive experience.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful gestures from the hosts, such as welcome packs and flexible check-out times. However, please note that these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Dairy is a four bedroom, semi-detached barn conversion with a stylish interior and uninterrupted views across open fields to woodland beyond..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Netflix, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Patio
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Smart TV, Netflix
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source heat pump underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply via borehole.. Situated on the owner’s farm in the pretty hamlet of Betton Strange, only two miles from the town centre of Shrewsbury. The barns at Bretton Alkmere Farm are perfect for a family get together or a friend’s holiday with plenty of luxurious extras. The Brewhouse (UK44073) sleeps two, The Granary (UK44074) sleeps six, The Dairy (UK44130) sleeps eight and The Stables (UK44139) sleeps 10 and all have been decorated to a high modern standard whilst cleverly preserving the characteristics of the original barns.
The owners have worked with an interior designer to give the barns the extra ’wow’ factor when it comes to décor. They come with en-suite facilities and all of them have large open plan living, dining and kitchen areas with plenty of comfy seating for all and large dining tables. The kitchens are spacious, modern, and fully equipped for any chefs in the party, but if you don’t feel like cooking, there’s plenty of fantastic restaurants nearby that the owners will gladly share their recommendations. All the barns have wood flooring throughout and charming exposed beams, and there has been a great deal of attention to detail so that you can relax in style and comfort. There are Smart TVs with Netflix if you fancy a movie night. Each of the barns, come with enclosed gardens and patios, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Shropshire countryside and plenty of parking for everyone. In addition to the fabulous accommodation, the owners offer you a luxury hamper and if there’s availability the children can be shown around the farm. The family have a fantastic farm shop not too far away, so that you can indulge in delicious local produce during your stay.
You are located only a 10-minute drive from the beautiful and very popular town of Shrewsbury, which is a great place to explore. Bursting with independent shops, coffee bars and restaurants and set on the banks of the River Severn, there’s plenty to see and do. Farmers markets are laid on throughout the year, and events happening all the time, it’s a must visit. In the nearby Shropshire Hills, hikers and cyclists can explore the varied landscape, stopping in at numerous quaint villages along the way to explore meadows, hills, and woodland. Or visit one of many of the National Trust properties close by. There’ something for everyone, the special places in Shropshire are just waiting to be discovered. The owners will be more than happy to make suggestions and help you with your planning.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 26 guests.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (22)
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Laura
We had a wonderful stay just outside Shrewsbury. The Dairy was an impressively converted barn with ample parking – we had four cars between us. The location was peaceful with easy access to local attractions and amenities. The layout of the accommodation has been well considered providing good sized bedrooms and bathrooms. The dairy is very good value for money for its size and setting. All beds were very comfortable and bathrooms clean. The kitchen was extremely well equipped for eight adults with plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment – excellent chopping boards! The bar stools positioned at the kitchen island enhanced the atmosphere when preparing evening meals, allowing everyone to participate and interact comfortably. An additional armchair would have been appreciated in the lounge area as there is only sufficient comfortable seating for seven. The provision of a beanbag as the eighth seat is not so good when only adults are staying. To note; we had primarily chosen The Dairy because one of the bedrooms with ensuite was on the ground floor. Our week away was to celebrate my mothers 83rd birthday and due to her mobility, we needed her bedroom to be on the ground floor. The Diary fulfilled this requirement; however, this room has a sliding door for the bathroom which was too heavy for my mother to move. It was too difficult for me too, a very heavy door to push. This room is also exposed to the quadrangle due to the location of the full-length window, with no curtain, in the hall to the front of the property. The window looked directly into this bedroom. As a result, the bedroom lacked privacy and could be somewhat unsettling. Installing a curtain would effectively address this concern for evenings and a voile would help during the day. I mention this to those who are also looking for ground floor accommodation for an elderly relative because for others more able, this would probably pose no issue. The owners were extremely attentive and approachable; we had a small issue on the first day regarding the bathroom towel rails. This was resolved during that initial morning by a personal visit from the owner who was very helpful and friendly.Overall, we would recommend The Dairy as a very pleasant and good value option for accommodation whilst visiting beautiful Shropshire.
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Emma Maw
Amazing place, we shall be back 😋
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Charlotte Wellings
We had a fantastic stay at this barn. The place was spotless when we arrived and clearly very well looked after. The house had great facilities with everything we needed, making our stay really comfortable and easy. It’s a lovely space that combines charm with practicality, and we really appreciated how clean and well-equipped it was. We’d definitely recommend it and would happily stay again