All ground floor accommodation:
Modern, fitted kitchen with dining table and French doors to the garden
Lounge
Bedroom with four poster double bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, and WC
LPG central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, kettle
WiFi
TV, books, and maps
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Fuel and power
Bed linen and towels
Welcome hamper
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden to rear with patio, garden furniture and BBQ
This property is not suitable for children
Sorry, mo dogs allowed
Strictly no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub with restaurant 1 mile
The Byre is a spacious barn conversion, perfect for couples seeking a romantic retreat in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Tucked away off the beaten track on a working farm near the village of Wentnor, this charming cottage offers a genuine taste of peaceful rural life, surrounded by open landscapes and far-reaching views.
Furnished in a comfortable, traditional style, The Byre retains many original features, including exposed beams and wall timbers that reflect its heritage. Arranged entirely on the ground floor, it is particularly well suited to guests seeking step-free accommodation. Guests are welcomed with a generous hamper filled with local produce, chocolate, wine, and fresh flowers, a thoughtful introduction to the relaxed pace of countryside living.
The contemporary kitchen has sleek cream cabinetry paired with warm wooden worktops and is well equipped for preparing home-cooked meals. A farmhouse-style dining table sits beside patio doors that flood the space with natural light and frame lovely views of the garden and surrounding countryside.
Next door, the cosy sitting room is an intimate and welcoming space to unwind in the evenings, whether watching a film together or settling in with a good book thoughtfully provided by the owner.
When it’s time to retire for the night, the bedroom offers a wonderfully romantic setting, centred around a beautiful four-poster bed dressed in crisp linens and a pretty quilt for cooler evenings. Completing the accommodation is a stylish bathroom with both a shower and a deep bath, perfect for a long, relaxing soak after a day spent exploring the hills and walking trails nearby.
Outside, the pretty patio garden enjoys stunning views towards the Long Mynd. With outdoor dining furniture and a barbecue provided, it’s an idyllic spot for leisurely lunches or evening drinks as the sun sets over the farm’s fields.
A haven for walkers, the Adstone Walk on the Shropshire Way begins right from the doorstep, while the dramatic landscapes of the Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge are within easy reach. Just a short drive away, the market town of Church Stretton offers a good selection of independent shops, traditional pubs, charming tea rooms, and restaurants.
Located on the Welsh border in the West Midlands, Shropshire is a beautiful pastoral county dotted with historic market towns and sleepy villages.
On the banks of the River Severn lies the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, where alongside the world’s first cast-iron bridge are ten museums celebrating the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Highlights include Blists Hill Victorian Town, where you can step back in time to explore Victorian shops and cottages, meet traditional craftsmen, and sample authentic period food; The Jackfield Tile Museum which tells the fascinating story of decorative tiles, complete with a recreated London Underground station and a 1940s bar; and the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron which houses the original blast furnace where Abraham Darby I perfected revolutionary iron-smelting techniques.
There are many other historic attractions to discover across the county. Ludlow Castle is one of the finest medieval ruins in England, offering superb views and the chance to explore lodgings once occupied by kings, queens, princes, judges and nobility. Stokesay Castle is a remarkably preserved fortified manor house, with a magnificent great hall, towers to climb, a 17th-century timber-framed gatehouse, and a beautiful walled garden. At Attingham Park, a grand Regency mansion set within 200 acres of parkland, visitors can tour elegant interiors including the Dining Room, Sultana Room and the Picture Gallery with its iconic glass roof, while deer roam the surrounding estate.
For a fun-filled family day out, head to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, home to more than 100 fascinating animal species, including meerkats, lemurs, and owls, alongside life-sized dinosaurs that bring the prehistoric world to life. Alternatively, explore the Hawkstone Park Follies, where dramatic sandstone hills have been transformed into a fantastical landscape of gullies, caves, underground passages, towers, bridges, and precipice walks, crowned by a hilltop arboretum with a collection of over 150 plant species from around the world.
Shropshire offers no shortage of wonderful walking opportunities. The Long Mynd comprises sweeping heather-covered moorland and hills crisscrossed with footpaths, offering extensive views, wild swimming spots, and the four-metre high Lightspout Waterfall. For a more challenging climb, tackle The Wrekin, crowned by an Iron Age hill fort; on clear days, it is said that views extend across twenty historic counties of England and Wales.
Nature lovers will enjoy Fenn’s, Whixall, and Bettisfield Mosses, one of Britain’s largest and finest raised bogs. The unique habitat supports rare bog plants as well as adders, lizards, and hundreds of species of butterflies, moths and dragonflies. Wetland birds, including curlews, greenshanks, little ringed plovers, teal, wigeon, and shoveler, can also be spotted here.
The county town of Shrewsbury is well worth a visit, a charming Tudor town with black-and-white timber-framed buildings, cobbled streets, and a red sandstone castle that houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. The town is also known for its lively nightlife, independent shops, and excellent food scene. Ludlow, another thriving market town, is also famed for its outstanding food culture and architecture, with more than 500 listed buildings scattered throughout its historic streets.
Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.
