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The Old Dairy is a holiday cottage in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Book The Old Dairy online today. This page contains information about The Old Dairy including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £285.00 per week.
Overview
This ground floor barn conversion, pet friendly cottage on a working farm sleeps 4 people and can be found in the village of Stapleton near Church Stretton in Shropshire. Within driving distance are the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow. All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x single with en-suite shower, basin & WC. Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin & WC. Well-equipped fitted kitchen with exposed beams leading to open plan dining area and sitting area with woodburner, stone flagged flooring & exposed beams throughout.
The Old Dairy, as its name suggests, was originally built as part of a dairy house. It has been sympathetically restored to offer accommodation for 4 people, retaining much of its original character through features such as exposed beams and the original cattle stall, which now partitions the lounge from the dining room. The accommodation is arranged across one level and the property has a rear patio, from which to enjoy a spot of outdoor-dining. Visitors also get shared use of a games room, which includes a snooker table and a netted trampoline. There is plenty of parking and the local amenities are merely a stroll away. A E Houseman once wrote that Shropshire was "the quietest place under the sun" and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.
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Facilities & Amenities
Storage heaters with woodburner in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with digital box, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi. Shared use of washing machine and tumble dryer, Fuel, power & initial supply of wood for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Front patio with furniture, small rear walled patio with furniture. Ample off road parking. Sorry, no smoking. 1 small, well-behaved dog welcome by arrangement. Note: Roughly 100 yards of the footpath to the pub is beside an A road. You also need to cross this road. Note: The Games area is shared with the owner's other property 1146
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Church Stretton's glorious setting in a narrow valley earned it the name 'Little Switzerland' from the Victorians who tried to establish it as a spa. It has some of the most dramatic and spectacular hills in the British Isles; Long Mynd guards the West and the escarpment of Wenlock Edge lies to the East. Caer Caradoc, formed by volcanic ash and lava over 560 million years ago, once had an Iron Age hill-fort on its summit. The geology of the area is intriguing and has earned the hills acclaim as a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ragleth Hill allows you to take in stunning 360 degree views, taking in the Long Mynd, Caer Caradoc, the Lawley, Wenlock Edge and the Clee Hills. Church Stretton also draws visitors for its famous 18-hole golf course, which claims to be the highest in England.
Reviews
"The Old Dairy conversion was a very open plan cottage on one floor. Travelling with my elderly mother it suited us as we had 2 bedrooms with our own bathrooms. The directions to get there were easy to follow.the location of this property was wonderful for visiting most of the attractions in Shropshire The owner was welcoming and knowledgable and we had a tasty home made cake ,fresh flowers and tea/ coffe and milk on our arrival .the gardens surrounding the property were beautiful and the scent from the flowers were intoxicating.plenty of pubs in the area for meals. I would recommend this property to people who want to go to the countryside and enjoy a home from home atmosphere in a well equipped property. The cats were adorable!"
"Just had the most fantastic week in Shropshire - fantastic weather , recent flooding had no impact on the cottage or immediate area. this is our 7th visit to this cottage which I think says it all about the standard of accommodation. The Old Dairy (and adjoining slightly larger Granary) have been beautifully converted into comfortable and practical accommodation of a high standard with furnishings that suit the dwellings. the log burner is incredibly effective in heating the cottage and lovely to relax by after a day out . the layout of the Old Dairy is very practical if you have young children - you can keep an eye on them in the sitting area from the kitchen. this year another bedroom (with ensuite) was added which is great for older and/or different sex children. We have stayed in many cottages, hotels and B&Bs since having children and this is by far the best in terms of quality. the owners , who live on the farm, are incredibly friendly and helpful, they always leave fresh flowers and home made cake in the cottage and some basic essentials such as tea bags to get you going. they strike that rare balance which we have never found elsewhere of being helpful and friendly when needed but unobtrusive if you just want to be left to get on with your holiday. they genuinely want guests to enjoy their holiday . our boys love the play barn with its football goal and balls, snooker table, trampoline, bowling area, cricket nets and bats, badminton/volley ball net with cocks ,racquets and balls, ride on tractors for toddlers.......and if that doesn't do it for you there are very friendly cats and a dog to play with and in the past the boys have enjoyed feeding the cattle.It has suited us from when the children were 4 and 5 and as teenagers now they still love going. its also a great place to be based - we have walked the hills above Church Stretton as well as walking up the Wrekin and the Lawley,, visited the Ironbridge museums (buy a family passport ticket - great value ), been to the welsh coast, the castle at Ludlow, shopped in Shrewsbury and this year had a great day out at RAF Cosford (free entry). we couldn't recommend it more highly"
"Loved it. Extra effort by owner really sealed the high quality. Nice."
"We would greatly recommend a stay in this beautifully furnished cosy Old Dairy in Shropshire. After travelling it is great to arrive to find fresh flowers, a homemade cake and a log fire waiting. The cottage is in a a very quiet and restful setting with lots of good varied walks and good pubs and restaurants nearby. Shrewbury is close, as it the lovely town of Church Stretton, and lots of National Trust land, including the Long Mynd and also the Carding Mill valley which has a great National Trust tea room. The accomodation includes a good kitchen, dining area,lounge and two bedrooms and a bathroom all of which are well appointed. The owners live on the farm next door and are exceptionally friendly and helpful"
"A lovely welcome awaited with tea/coffee/sugar/milk/flowers, and best of all - home made cake! The rustic charm of the cottage and the decor just made it feel so relaxing, and having Teeny Bop the cat to stay was such a bonus. She's getting older and not having to put her to the cattery was great! She had a great time exploring the cottage and loved the little chair by the back door! The cottage is well situated to allow travel to many interesting places, and even a few trips into Wales. Loved the scenery; the location; the family couldn't be nicer, and the play barn was great - even for us older kids! We will definitely be back as there's still so much to see on the doorstep. A week was no where enough!"
"The cottage on first view seems impressive, on closer inspection the property is covered in cobwebs these are not newly spun ones but instead old as they are covered in thick layers of dust. The serving dishes and the chopping board when removed from the cupboard were covered in cobwebs and had dead insects in them. The play barn and recycling area were infested with large rats entirely unsanitary and inappropriate for children. We live on a large working farm ourselves and know what to expect from a farm but this goes way beyond farm life, the rats seemed undisturbed by humans. There was hardened aged cow dung on the floor of the play barn this could've easily been power washed off prior to this being converted into a play area for children but attention to detail was obviously not a high priority! The cottage itself was in a great location and had it had a thorough regular clean and a new sofa it would have been quite beautiful!"
"The Old Dairy is a fantastic country holiday retreat. You can walk for miles and miles without even getting in your car,,, our dogs loved it. The cottage itself is extremely comfortable, warm and inviting. We spent our days walking our dogs, coming back, lighting the fire, making dinner and cozying up in front of the fire and a DVD. It was our idea of heaven for our Xmas break. No stress and wonderful hosts,"
"The cottage is located in between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton in a lovely rural area. We loved the way the roads in Shropshire were so quiet. The cottage is really well-equipped and had everything we needed. The games barn is just fab, our boys loved it and would have spent all their time there. Overall a great holiday with great accommodation."
"left very much alone by owners, just how we like it. nice arrival pack, house clean and well stocked with equipment. cottage is a barn conversion with some nice features created from the original structure giving the place a lovely specious feeling. only gripes are the ancient sofa which was on its last legs and the storage heaters are not very warming, ok for us but a bit cold for our daughter who was only 7 months at the time."
"RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE ON ARRIVAL WE WERE MET BY THE OWNER WHO COULDN'T DO ENOUGH TO WELCOME US. WITH TWO YOUNG KIDS THE BARN WAS A SAVIOUR CONSIDERING THE WEATHER WAS NOT THAT GOOD DURING THE WEEK. THEY WOULD HAVE STAYED IN THERE THE WHOLE WEEK IF WE LET THEM. THE FARMER ALSO SHOWED THE KIDS AROUND THE ANIMALS WHICH ADDED TO THEIR ENJOYMENT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
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Weather Forecast
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| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | 6°C - 12°C | 0.12mm | 23mph NNW | 50% | 1,018mb | 64% | |
| Tomorrow | Scattered Clouds | 2°C - 12°C | 0.00mm | 7mph NNW | 33% | 1,030mb | 58% | |
| Sunday | Overcast Clouds | 1°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 7mph NNW | 99% | 1,033mb | 71% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 6°C - 12°C | 4.52mm | 11mph NNW | 100% | 1,028mb | 93% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 3°C - 9°C | 1.16mm | 14mph NNW | 93% | 1,023mb | 66% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 2°C - 11°C | 0.36mm | 12mph NNW | 58% | 1,016mb | 66% | |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 2°C - 11°C | 0.75mm | 8mph NNW | 57% | 1,012mb | 58% |