Self-Catering at Turnip House | Holiday Cottages in Shrewsbury

Holiday home
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, stereo, WiFi. Fuel starter pack for woodburner, sustainable biomass central heating, car charger (extra). Bed linen, towels included. Travel cot & highchair. Private patio with furniture, BBQ, lawn. Shared use of tennis court, play area, farm walks and animals. Two shared games rooms. One dog welcome. Ample off road parking. Note: Onsite indoor 20-metre bespoke infinity heated pool, fully equipped gym/relaxation area and integrated hot tub shown in the images is available for private bookings during your stay and is subject to an additional charge.For example: a group of 5 people will cost £65 for an exclusive 90 minute session (no under 4's for safety and insurance rules). These facilities can be booked directly with the owner prior to or during your stay at www.plaishparkleisure.co.uk. There are ample 90-minute sessions available 7 days a week. Please bring your own towels for use of swimming pool. The other onsite communal facilities are all free (Tennis court, pedal go-karts, children’s play area, sand pit, woodland farm animal walk, farm walk and lakes, two games rooms with table tennis, pool table and table football)This property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility due to different levels and steps. Hen parties welcome, stags on negotiation.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor four poster king-size with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x double, 2 x twin. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin & WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Lower ground floor fitted oak kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area with patio doors. Lower ground floor utility. Large ground floor sitting room with woodburner & patio doors with expansive views. Tiled entrance hall

Area
Set amidst the rolling hills and beautiful countryside, the village of Cardington boaststhe oldest pub in Shropshire â€“ The Royal Oak â€“ an establishment mentioned in the Domesday Book. This wonderful, remote setting is an excellent spot for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers, though the area also boasts facilities for horse riders. The local area is home to the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Severn Valley Steam Railway, Stokesay Castle, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and the Ironbridge Gorge. The market towns of Church Stretton â€“ known as "Little Switzerland" by the Victorians â€“ and Much Wenlock are both close by and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Region
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.

Amenities
Award winning environmentally friendly bio-mass central heating. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer in utility, dishwasher, TV, DVD, stereo/CD, WiFi. Fuel starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, extra logs available to purchase on site. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. One travel cot & highchair provided and additional ones can be requested. Private patio with furniture, BBQ, lawn area leading to animal woodland walks. The following amenities are free of charge and open daily -. Children's play area. Shared use of full-size tennis court also with peddle go-karts. Two games rooms with a pool table & table tennis, and table football. Sand pit. Woodland farm animal walk. Farm walk to a conservation area and lakes with picnic benches. Ample off-road parking. One well-behaved dog is welcome, 2nd on request at an additional charge. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 7 miles, pubs 1.7 miles, Church Stretton train station 7 miles. Note: There is an onsite electric car charging point chargeable via the owner during your stay. Additional on-site leisure, fitness and retreat packages are available on request. Note: Onsite indoor 20-metre bespoke infinity heated pool, fully equipped gym/relaxation area and integrated hot tub shown in the images is available for private bookings during your stay and is subject to an additional charge.For example: a group of 5 people will cost £65 for an exclusive 90 minute session (no under 4's for safety and insurance rules). These facilities can be booked directly with the owner prior to or during your stay at www.plaishparkleisure.co.uk. There are ample 90-minute sessions available 7 days a week. Please bring your own towels for use of swimming pool. Note: This property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility due to different levels and steps. Note: Hen parties welcome, stags on negotiation

Mr Stoba

April 2019

Plaish Park Farm is magnificent, we were a party of 5 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs, we stayed at Turnip House.. We took full advantage of the excellent facilities including the optional extras such as swimming pool and pony riding. The Spa facility is fantastic. very highly recommended.

Mrs Hermon

March 2019

Cottage was huge comfortable and well equipped.. Loved the games room as weather eas poor

Mrs Siddhi

December 2018

Sarah was an amazing hostess! We loved the whole experience and the cottages maintained really well. We will definitely go back and suggest this place to our friends.

Ms Williams

Had a fantastic time at the turnip house ,plenty to do with all ages from toddlers ,teenagers to adults ,beautiful scenery from our window over looking the fields and ponys ,my granddaughter loved going every morning to the chickens and collecting eggs and sèeing the 2 pigs ,a lovely.. Walk to the lakes on the farm were you can take a boat out if you want to ,beautiful setting excellent pool throughly enjoyed our Xmas here one to remember

Mr Payne

August 2018

We coulld not have asked for more.. The owner was so helpfull with recommendation where to go and our amenities were superb. Even down to a pint of milk in fridge on arrival , tea coffee and sugar. Lovely house and would highly recommend it

Mrs Carter

March 2018

Fantastic holiday.. The whole farm atmosphere is lovely, very relaxed and nothing not thought of in terms of making sure guests have a great holiday.

Ms Evans

October 2017

Already booked to go back in December on a family vacation.. Can’t wait as the cottage was amazing.

Miss Myers

September 2017

Fabulous property in an outstanding area lovely owners very helpful and easy going,recomend it to anyone,

Mr French

May 2017

The property was of an exceptional standard and in my opinion could not be improved upon..

Guest

April 2017

Great rural location within easy reach of Ludlow, Bridgenorth and Shrewsbury. Turnip House sits within a working family farm and appealed to all ages, our party of 10 adults, 1 child and 2 babies ranged in age from 3 months to 60years. We took our two dogs and they were made very welcome too. The property was spacious, cosy and very well equipped. We made good use of the go-carts and tennis court, the games room was great for late night competitions. We stayed at Turnip House during lambing time on the farm, it was wonderful to witness the birth of new lambs and my husband helped to deliver two with owner Sara, a memory to treasure. We pre- booked a food delivery prior to our arrival and this helped us enormously with a large crowd of 10 plus. We also booked Spinney Retreat as an overflow for our party and this worked brilliantly as the properties were just 5 mins walk apart. A really great property that I'd highly recommend.

It was a fantastic holiday.. The cottage was so beautiful with lovely features and well equipped. The children loved the freedom on the farm and Sara made us feel very relaxed and welcome.

lyndab621

February 2017

I have just spent an amazing week here with my family. My 2 and 4 year old grandsons were kept busy and adored every minute. The owner Sarah has really thought the cottages through for all members of the family. Fresh flowers were on the tables when we arrived, there was a toy chest in the lounge for the children, with a new tractor and trailer which went down very well with the boys. The go carts and tractors were also a big hit in the tennis area, as were the tennis courts. The games room was also utilised well especially the table tennis and pool tables. For me it was the ample space available, sometimes photographs can be deceptive but not here there was more than enough space for all of us to be comfortable. One of the best things was the amount of crockery available especially mugs, It meant that we didn't have to put the dishwasher on every five minutes or be washing up! There is also a fridge freezer as well as a larder fridge which were able to accommodate the food from the internet shop. It was lambing season when we were there and in the afternoon when most of the farm duties were finished we were able to go into the barn. This was special for the boys who got to see a lamb being born and were able to feed the lambs that needed to be bottle fed. They got to feed the pigs and hens everyday, and collect eggs when available. We did cheat though and had eggs in our pockets just in case they had already been collected . There are lovely walks around the farm and maps are provided in the information pack. There is a pool and gym that can be hired private at an additional cost. The pool area was like a private spa and was a lovely end to our holiday. The wifi in the cottage was excellent which is good as between us we had several phone networks and not all of them worked. I was able to use wifi calling when I didn't have reception. I would definitely stay here again

This was our second holiday at this fabulously picturesque location.. The accommodation is wonderful, imaginatively repurposed farm building. There is a lot to do and see on site as well as plenty of things to see and do locally. An all-round lovely family experience.

Mrs Cook

August 2016

Turnip Barn was a fantastic base for our mixed group ranging from 13 to 77 plus two dogs. We enjoyed all the facilities, particularly the tennis court and games room, and there were numerous lovely walks from the door. The standard of the accommodation was excellent - we particularly enjoyed a glass of wine or two on the terraces each evening looking at the lovely sunsets. There is lots to do in the area, all within a short drive. It was very difficult to leave. Thanks to the owners for thinking of everything.

Mrs Dwyer

July 2016

We couldn't fault anything ! Ideal location with facilities for all ages and spacious accommodation. Wish we could have stayed all summer. Will definitely be booking again!

Mr May

June 2016

Everything in Turnip House was lovely and the property was equipped with everything we needed.

Mrs Holley

This was our second visit to Turnip House and it was just as fantastic as the first. Superb accommodation, surroundings, scenery and the added bonus of being on a working farm. A fabulous time was had by all.

Mrs Poppleton

March 2016

We loved Turnip House. It was spacious, comfortable and perfect for a family party of three generations. There was something for everyone. The location was wonderful too. Being on a farm we were expecting lots of restrictions but apart from having to keep the dog on his lead, as it was lambing time, we were free too make use of all the facilities. The grandchildren loved it. The family who own the farm couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Would definitely return.

Mr Jones

February 2016

What an absolutely amazing place. The owners were fantastic and allowed open access to their superb farm. The accommodation was of a very high standard, with every potential need covered. The facilities overall are excellent and certainly far superior than in any other cottages we have stayed at. We definitely plan on returning.

Mrs Blackwood

October 2015

Everything was supplied in the cottage, it was warm clean and very comfortable. Our second and not the last visit we hope.

Mrs Cornwell

August 2015

This was a fantastic property which catered for your every need. The property was set in beautiful surroundings and had pigs, chickens and a pony which the children adored. Also there were go-karts and two games rooms which the older children enjoyed. So a fantastic find!

Mr Virgo

July 2015

This is a hidden gem. A wonderful peaceful location set on a working farm. We were accompanied by our daughter, her partner and our two grandchildren, aged 1 and 2 years, they thoroughly enjoyed seeing the animals and the various play activities. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and the local information supplied was excellent.

Ms Lloyd-Williams

May 2015

The accommodations here were perfect. Everything we could possibly need was there for our use. We will definitely be back and will recommend to any other friends/family visiting the area.

Mrs Sutton

November 2014

The sitting room is amazing, with a wonderful view of the hills, a cosy wood burner, squishy sofas and a double height ceiling. Our family loved it.

Ms Guest

October 2014

Comfortable and well-equipped. The house was an ideal place for touring the area, there were many fabulous walks, places of interest and small towns within easy reach - something for everyone.

Mrs Blake

It was a fantastic venue for a complete family holiday. Caters for infants to elderly. Everything you could want - games, sit and ride toys for all ages. My 20 month old granddaughter loved the cars and grandad loved the go-carts and tractors. Everything you need in the cottage - infant toys, board games, books, crayons and cuddly toys. Games room with table-tennis and billiards so ideal also for teenagers.

Ian F

September 2014

We were a party of 10 guys staying here - and in the connected Corn House - for a walking weekend. The properties are of a very high standard, very comfortable and in a great location. The owners of the farm are lovely and their two recommendations were great: 1. The local pub in Cardington, which does great food and beer 2. The caterers who they helped me to arrange to come in to cook a 3 course meal on Saturdya night after a long day of walking were superb. We had a delcicious meal and then all fell asleep in front of a lovely hot wood burning stove in one of the sitting rooms. To Howard and Sarah, the farm owners, thank so much from all of us! Ian

Mrs Colley

July 2014

The cottage was excellent, thank you, and we enjoyed our stay. We did not need all the facilities available but we enjoyed the views and walks. It was an excellent spot for our planned visits in the area; we hope to come again.

Dr Kean

April 2014

Great location and facilities in the cottage were excellent.

Ms Young

Location is beautiful. Lots to do for all ages and plenty of space for different ages to spread out. Friendly owner family.

Mrs Collison

March 2014

We have enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Turnip House. We went with our two children, their partners and our grandchildren. The house is perfect for families. The owners have clearly thought of everything you could possibly want and need. We will certainly return.

Mrs Shields

February 2014

Wonderful facilities, beautiful accommodation, friendly owners. One of our best ever holidays.

Ms Stopher

January 2014

Away-from-it-all location, nice open views from spacious and sunny sitting room, and cosy when the wood burner lit The house had a very nice flow, particularly liked the kitchen, dining space, and my bed was very comfortable. Kitchen about the best equipped we have ever had! Good extra facilities - the go carts, table tennis and toys for youngsters. No meanness on the toilet roll front!

Mr Ball

October 2013

Excellent surroundings and facilities. Nothing was too much trouble, a very enjoyable time was had by all.

Mrs Bannon

September 2013

Turnip House was furnished to a very high standard with everything you would ever require. The owners were extremely helpful. The property and surrounding area are stunning. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a truly relaxing holiday in a stunning location.

Mrs Harris

April 2013

The house was well equipped and warm.

Mrs Whitfield

February 2013

Everything! The position of the house, the beautiful area, lots of things to do on the farm and all the games equipment. It was particularly good for the children aged 4 and 6, they had a whale of a time. We have booked again to go in November 2013!

Mr Tomkins

January 2013

This property did exactly what it said on the box, and more.

Mr Holdsworth

August 2012

Good facilities for a range of age groups. Family friendly and welcoming. There was a lot to do without leaving the property. Good in all weathers.

Mrs Horritt

July 2012

Gorgeous location, well equipped, fantastic facilities, really warm welcome from owner who was really helpful. Turnip house is the kind of place you could return to again and again and suits all different seasons.

Mr Garraway

November 2011

Accommodation and location were great. Having a large maturer family this spacious accommodation gave us plenty of room. Additional facilities such as the games room were enjoyed by my sons. It is remote enough to be special but close enough to Church Stretton and the Long Mynd to enjoy the facilities and walking the hills.

Mrs Westcott

October 2011

Very nice indeed! Nice to be surrounded by the hens and piglets - beautiful views too. We enjoyed the table tennis!

Mr Singal

An absolutely beautiful property and the setting is perfect. A piece of heaven in the country. We will be going back soon.

Mrs Garrow

July 2011

The cottage is lovely and very roomy. I loved the environment and animals around the cottage (especially the horses). The facilities were excellent, including the games room and wood burning stove.

Mr Shayes

Second time for us at the cottage and it was even better this year. We had a fantastic week the cottage had everything we required and more. The owners go out of their way to make sure that every detail is provided for. With the added benefit of a new Sports hall being built this property will be excellent all year round. Walking is very good in the area as well as other activities, mountain boarding, quad biking, go karting and cycling - we had a full week.

Katkuta

We have just got back from a lovely relaxing stay at Turnip House. The cottage is very spacious with large living room & wood-burning stove, kitchen/ dining area, two double bedrooms (1 en-suite four-poster) and two twin rooms, utility area, two fridges, separate bathroom with roll-top bath. We had two patio areas with table and chairs and a BBQ. The cottage is one of 3/4 on a working farm, with lovely views over the surrounding hills. One of the highlights for me was being surrounded by the lovely animals, especially the horses and chickens. We fed the pigs and horses daily and collected fresh eggs from the chickens. It was surprisingly very peaceful. There is also two games rooms with pool table, table tennis, darts, table football etc. They are also building a large indoor badminton/ tennis courts at the moment (though we were not in the slightest disturbed by the noise). There is a 2 mile circular walk within the farm grounds, which was very pleasant. Mobile phone reception is not great in this area, but there is a pay phone within the cottage if needed. As we were staying for a family birthday, we booked a function room at the Royal Oak pub in Cardington for a meal one evening (25 people), which is a 2 mile walk from the cottage. The meal and service were both very good and we were allowed to decorate the room and bring our own cake for desert. Overall I cannot recommend the cottage highly enough and would love to come back for another visit, the only slight negative is that there were a few cobwebs in the property that perhaps are difficult for the cleaners to reach because of the high ceilings. We also found that some noise came through the walls from next door into the first floor double bedroom.

August 2010

The cottage was lovely and the facilities were excellent..The owners were very helpful and were dedicated to providing excellent accommodation.We are intending to return next year.The area was good for walking and there was plenty to do.

December 2009

Well appointed, comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings. Thoroughly enjoyed our week.

Couldn't have been nicer.

Mr Morris

November 2009

The setting was beautiful, both the scenery and the working farm feel of the place, with excellent facilities (eg. walks and livestock) to use and see. As we hired both Turnip and Corn House with the interconnecting door for a family celebration we really appreciated the space by both cottages.

Mrs Billeter

October 2009

Warm, friendly and helpful atmosphere. Fantastic surrounds for hiking and relaxing.

Mrs Mann

August 2009

This was the best holiday as a family we have had in a long time.

Mrs Scott

It was well suited and the children could play safely. The owner made us feel welcome. The facilities were great, we wanted for nothing.

Mrs Swindlehurst

February 2009

Owner most pleasant and helpful, pony ride for daughter a delightful bonus.

Mrs Smith

Fantastic - looking for a reason to return. Great for groups and great for kids. Very friendly owners.

Mr Tuhey

August 2008

Lovely setting, to be able to wander all over the farm (Plaish Park) is a real luxury. Very well appointed barn conversion, a really enjoyable place to stay.

Mr Mrs Jones

July 2008

The Cottage was in a great location. Very useful packs of information, maps, local amenities were supplied by the owners.It was a Lovely property. Fresh flowers in kitchen and living room were a nice touch.The Linen and towels supplied were of excellent quality.

Mrs Beale

June 2008

The location and the view from the lounge area overlooking the hills.

Mrs Jarvis

September 2007

The location was really good. The house was within the farm which we liked - one could see and touch the horses. The lake and woods were fantastic.

Miss Watson

February 2007

Anyone looking for peace and quiet and privacy will love this property and its location.

Mr Gallier

January 2007

Turnip House was very well equipped. The views from the lounge were superb and there was ample comfortable seating for our party of 6 adults.

Mr Henegan

October 2006

Excellent barn conversion general location with lots to see and do in the general vicinity. Very spacious property, well equipped, good portfolio of leaflets / advice for any visitors.

Excellent barn conversion & general location with lots to see and do in the general vicinity. Very spacious property, well equipped, good portfolio of leaflets / advice for any visitors.

Miss Skinner

August 2006

The location was stunning, the owner friendly, helpful and even told the children they could ride the horses. Games room good as was the outside play equipment. Turnip house is lovely with plenty of room and a very comfortable lounge with great views. All in all a great 'get away from it all location' with good walks and attractions nearby.

Mr Leggatt

This is the 3rd time we have used the 2 cottages together and so we are obviously well satisfied. We know the area now and find there is plenty for the whole age range of the family to enjoy.

Mrs Bebbington

June 2006

This was a return visit as we had liked it so much last year. We were not disappointed and the weather was great, which enabled us to take full advantage of the property.

Mr Hawkins

May 2006

The quality and size of the property was exactly what we needed. Our friends were in the cottage next door and the properties had a removable partition, this meant that we could comfortably host a birthday party meal for 24 people. The decor and layout of the cottage was very good.

Mrs Shearman

March 2006

The cottage was fantastic. With 6 adults and 2 kids the cottage still felt spacious and relaxing. Everything had been catered for and it really felt like a home-from-home.

Miss Porter

February 2006

Mr and Mrs Jones have obviously paid a great deal of attention to detail and this house has everything you need. I certainly would not hesitate in recommending this property.

Mrs Arbuckle

November 2005

An excellent property, very well equiped for children e.g high chair, cot, baby gate, toys etc.

August 2005

The rural aspect which was what attracted us in the first place! It was peaceful but within easy reach of lots of attractions. The outlook was marvellous and we could have sat looking out of the living room window to the paddocks with the four horses for hours! The hills and trees outlining this aspect completed a marvelous picture which I have carried away in my mind for future reference when tired or fed up! We've booked for 2006 already!

Mrs Stagg

May 2005

The owner of the cottage was very helpful. She even took my niece horse riding. The property was fantastic, great for kids!

Mr Brolly

February 2005

We enjoyed the views, size of rooms, friendly reception and assistance from owner, tourist info, maps and local walk guides provided.

Mrs Vernon

December 2004

The property is an excellent standard and a credit to the owners. The surrounding area is of outstanding beauty and ideal for walking.

Mrs Abbott

Great base for exploring Shropshire and Wales.

Mr Edwards

What an absolute pleasure it was to spend a week in such wonderful surroundings not only the countryside but the barn itself was superb. Great thought had been taken when furnishing the property, and such helpful owners, You could not ask for anything else. Fantastic food at the Longville Arms

Mr Kinnear

Very peaceful, very friendly and helpful owners & fantastic views from the house. Especially child friendly with farm animals on the doorstep (literally), toys, sandpit, games room & safe play areas.

Mr Hunter

Fantastic countryside, excellent fishing and the most enjoyable accommodation. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas if you felt you had to stray from such a perfect setting. Return visits must surely follow in a lot of cases.

Space to wander was good e.g. Kite flying from paddock adjacent to house. View from garden was spectacular. Hills to see inspire a walk.

Mrs Ridler

An outstanding property in splendid situation.

Space to wander was good e.g. Kite flying from paddock adjacent to house. View from garden was spectacular. Hills to see & inspire a walk.

Very peaceful, very friendly and helpful owners fantastic views from the house. Especially child friendly with farm animals on the doorstep (literally), toys, sandpit, games room safe play areas.

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Turnip House in Shrewsbury, Shropshire