Self-Catering at The Olde Cowshed | Holiday Cottages in Shropshire Hills

Holiday home
This brick built barn conversion is located in a courtyard setting on the owner's 250-acre farm, situated at the edge of Westhope village and just six miles from Church Stretton. Originally part of a 19th Century stable block, the cottage has been lovingly renovated and furnished to a high standard throughout, boasting original exposed beams and trusses in addition to all the comforts of modern living. Situated to the south of Wenlock Edge, this two bedroom property is able to sleep up to four people and provides high quality accommodation in outstanding surroundings.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size & TV, 1 x ground floor twin ( zip and link, can be a super kingsize on request). Luxury bathroom with bath, shower, basin, WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin, WC. Fitted oak kitchen leading to dining room with doors to rear patio, oak beamed arch to sitting room with 40” smart tv, courtyard and farmland views. Sofa bed on the first-floor landing, please note not suitable for adults and extra linen can be provided at an extra charge

Area
The scattered village of Westhope is located amidst rolling farmland at the southern foot of the famous Wenlock Edge in Hope Valley. The area is home to numerous walks, rambling trails and cycle routes whilst many of Shropshire's main attractions are within easy driving distance of the village itself. Visitors can enjoy Church Stretton - known to the Victorians as Little Switzerland - with its antique shops and tea-rooms, in the midst of the beautiful Long Mynd Hills and close to the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. The World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, Attingham Park, the market towns of Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Ludlow are all within easy reach, leaving visitors to the area spoiled for choice.

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
Oil central heating. Electric oven & hob, microwave, cafetiere, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TVs, WiFi. Shared games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, selection of books. Gym with TV & cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym & weights. Enclosed patio garden with furniture, charcoal BBQ (charcoal not included). Private hot tub. Fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair by arrangement. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared bike storage. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 6 miles, pub 4.8 miles. Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £200

Mrs Maguire

October 2020

The owners left us a bottle of wine , a homemade cake, a bar of chocolate and milk in the fridge it was so thoughtful..

Mrs Maguire, October 2020

September 2020

Perfect relaxing stay everything you need in the cottage, very enjoyable .... Perfect relaxing stay everything you need in the cottage, very enjoyable relaxing place just what we needed, relaxing beautiful countryside plenty of wild life around the area, we will definitely be going again next year

Mrs Anderson, September 2020

The Old Cowshed was a lovely cottage, everything we hoped for, accept for one thing, very disappointed in the fact that if there are a lot of young adults staying in the adjoining cottage, " Turnip Cottage " who have no thought for other people, they were partying to 3 in the morning, which would cause me to never recommend this cottage to anyone, as i noticed from the visitor book, this was not the first time someone has experienced the same problem, so either the owners of the cottages or Sykes Holidays have taken no notice of the comments before and put a warning that this can happen.. Ruined the weekend away for both my wife and myself. Such a shame because somebody has work hard to provide very good quality cottages. I have used Sykes Holiday Cottages many times to book cottages and have always been pleased with the cottages we have booked, but this was a real disappointment. Stephen. Pembrokeshire

Ms Sewell

March 2019

The cottage was lovely and comfortable in a super location..

Mr Pratt

December 2018

Great venue.. Lots of room for 4. Well managed by friendly people. Would recommend.

Mrs Goodwin

Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings.. Just what was needed to get away from the stresses and strains of city life.

Mrs Stevenson

September 2018

The Old Cowshed looked very interesting on the details - in fact it exceeded expectations.. Very comfortable and clean with a lot of thought having gone into the whole set-up. We did feel it was somewhat isolated and may have been a small problem if the weather had been bad (which it was not!). Also the TV reception was very poor but did not spoil the very enjoyable stay; Thank you.

Mrs Smith

August 2018

A beautiful cottage in a very peaceful location.. Perfect for our family with our little one. There is a group of about 4-5 cottages so would be great to go as a big group of you. We had a very comfortable stay with lots of exploring to do all around. A car is essential as it is very isolated. The only thing we would suggest is the kitchen was a little under equipped.

Mrs Marsh

July 2018

The Olde Cow Shed was fabulous 5 star accommodation.. We had a amazing holiday and will book to stay there again.

Mrs Evans

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location.. A very welcome cake, bottle of wine and chocolate greeted us on arrival. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. We have already booked to return in October!

Mr Bunce

For.a late booking they were fantastic

Mr Hardy

September 2017

Location for touring Shropshire very good.. standard of construction and furnishings excellent. access roads narrow and winding.

Mr Lewis

August 2017

Very welcoming and friendly people, lovely accommodation in very nice area all four of us enjoyed our stay enormously

Mrs Parker

Amazing property.. Lovely location. Exceeded our expectations by a long way. Super clean. Very cosy and warm. Fantastic location. Lovely bottle of wine, home made fruit loaf, flowers and chocolate when we arrived. Linen and towels included - which reduces a lot of packing space and hassle. Enclosed back courtyard was great for our dog. Free BBQ starter pack was way and above our expectations. Fantastic kitchen and cooking facilities, pots, pans and utensils, including washing machine, washing up liquid, dishwasher and tablets, foil, cling film, tea, coffee, sugar!!! Books, DVDs, and leaflets about local areas of interest. Games room for the boys. Brilliant king size bed with dressing area and ginormous bathroom, with double shower and bath. Love, love, loved it.

Mr Andrew

June 2017

Have answered 'no' to the question 'would you re-book? '. This is not related to the quality of the accommodation, merely that we don't go to the same place twice.

Mrs Costigan

August 2016

Immaculately clean and comfortable accommodation which provided a perfect base for our family and two dogs as we visited the area for the first time.

Mr Andrew, June 2017

July 2016

Immaculately clean and comfortable accommodation which provided a perfect base for our family and two dogs as we visited the area for the first time..

Mrs Kendle

March 2016

Really lovely cottage well equipped, very clean and everything you needed catered for including a very nice garden area. The owner made us very welcome.

Mrs Costigan, July 2016

Really lovely cottage well equipped, very clean and everything you needed catered for including a very nice garden area.. The owner made us very welcome.

Mrs Jones

November 2015

We had an excellent time at The Olde Cow Shed - the accommodation was very comfortable and it was a beautifully renovated property. It was spacious and everything we needed was available and more. Very happy to recommend this property.

Miss Jones

October 2015

I and my family were amazed at the cleanliness and the first impression of the building, everywhere was so clean. I can only say this was one of our TOP HOLIDAY HOMES, I would certainly go back and I will definitely recommend The Olde Cow Shed, excellent value top accommodation.

Miss Jones, October 2015

We had an excellent time at The Olde Cow Shed - the accommodation was very comfortable and it was a beautifully renovated property.. It was spacious and everything we needed was available and more. Very happy to recommend this property.

Mrs Kendle, March 2016

I and my family were amazed at the cleanliness and the first impression of the building, everywhere was so clean.. I can only say this was one of our TOP HOLIDAY HOMES, I would certainly go back and I will definitely recommend The Olde Cow Shed, excellent value top accommodation.

Mrs Imeson

May 2015

The cottage was larger than expected, the photos don't do it justice! The location was good and the owner was really helpful and welcoming. We would return without hesitation.

Mrs Gale

November 2014

This was our second visit and everything had been beautifully prepared for us so that we were extremely comfortable. Local places to eat and visit are very easy to get to and we did some local walks too.

Mrs Copperwheat

October 2014

Very comfortable accommodation with everything needed provided and of good quality. A lovely area for walking and visiting. It was peaceful and relaxing.

Mrs Gale, October 2014

Very comfortable accommodation with everything needed provided and of good quality.. A lovely area for walking and visiting. It was peaceful and relaxing.

Mrs Imeson, May 2015

This was our second visit and everything had been beautifully prepared for us so that we were extremely comfortable.. Local places to eat and visit are very easy to get to and we did some local walks too.

Mr Oxley

September 2014

Made very welcome with fresh milk, a bottle of wine and a sponge cake on arrival. Very friendly and helpful owners.

Mrs Sellers

August 2014

The very kind friendly touch of the owners who had left us a beautiful vase of flowers, a cake, some wine and milk in the fridge. All of this means so much. We loved the games room and all the books and DVDs and games in the house. There is a lovely bathroom upstairs too. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Mrs Copperwheat, October 2014

The very kind friendly touch of the owners who had left us a beautiful vase of flowers, a cake, some wine and milk in the fridge.. All of this means so much. We loved the games room and all the books and DVDs and games in the house. There is a lovely bathroom upstairs too. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Ms Robinson

June 2014

Quiet, beautiful location just 10 minutes drive from Craven Arms. The complimentary wine, cakes and chocolates were appreciated.

Mrs Buckett

May 2014

Everything in the The Olde Cowshed has been designed for a 'home from home' experience and all in a high standard of finish. It has been described as an oasis of calm, and it really is. There was a lovely welcome when we arrived and the owners were really helpful when approached.

Ms Robinson, May 2014

Everything in the The Olde Cowshed has been designed for a 'home from home' experience and all in a high standard of finish.. It has been described as an oasis of calm, and it really is. There was a lovely welcome when we arrived and the owners were really helpful when approached.

Mrs Sellers, August 2014

Quiet, beautiful location just 10 minutes drive from Craven Arms.. The complimentary wine, cakes and chocolates were appreciated.

Mr Stubbs

November 2013

The accommodation was cosy and nicely presented and fully equipped. There was plenty of room in The Olde Cowshed which is nicely laid out giving 2 separate sleeping/bathing areas if you are visiting with another couple. The location is rural with lovely views.

Mrs Buckett, May 2014

The accommodation was cosy and nicely presented and fully equipped.. There was plenty of room in The Olde Cowshed which is nicely laid out giving 2 separate sleeping/bathing areas if you are visiting with another couple. The location is rural with lovely views.

Mr Monro

August 2013

Great attention to detail and comfort.

Mr Stubbs, November 2013

July 2013

Great attention to detail and comfort..

Mr Shaw

February 2013

Excellent location for walking and visiting the nearby towns. The cottage was well appointed, nice and cosy particularly in the heavy snowfalls during the week.

Mr Monro, July 2013

Excellent location for walking and visiting the nearby towns.. The cottage was well appointed, nice and cosy particularly in the heavy snowfalls during the week.

Mrs Wilson

July 2012

The family that own the cottages were just brilliant. They were at hand to help with anything we needed and when I left part of my blender in one of the cottages, they posted it back to me and didn't even charge me for the postage. They were just fantastic. The cottages were beautiful and we are already planning when we will visit again as the area and walks in Shropshire were fantastic as well. Incredibly comfortable place to stay and reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be visiting again.

Mr Shaw, February 2013

June 2012

The family that own the cottages were just brilliant.. They were at hand to help with anything we needed and when I left part of my blender in one of the cottages, they posted it back to me and didn't even charge me for the postage. They were just fantastic. The cottages were beautiful and we are already planning when we will visit again as the area and walks in Shropshire were fantastic as well. Incredibly comfortable place to stay and reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be visiting again.

Mrs Brittain

October 2011

The whole area is peaceful and it's an excellent area for walking. There are also some excellent places to eat in the area.

Mrs Wilson, June 2012

The whole area is peaceful and it's an excellent area for walking.. There are also some excellent places to eat in the area.

Mrs Shayes

July 2011

The owner of the cottage was very friendly and helpful. It was a lovely relaxing place to be.

Mrs Brittain, October 2011

The owner of the cottage was very friendly and helpful.. It was a lovely relaxing place to be.

Mr Bateup

November 2010

Beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful surroundings - plenty to do and see in the area. Owners very helpful.

Mrs Shayes, July 2011

October 2010

Cottage has been done to a very high standard, making it feel a luxurious treat.. The safe, secure garden is a plus.

Mrs Mort

Cottage has been done to a very high standard, making it feel a luxurious treat. The safe, secure garden is a plus.

Guest

September 2010

Beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful surroundings - plenty to do and see in the area.. Owners very helpful.

Lovely place all you could ever want super power shower and the cake was very welcome all the home comfort and more lovely quiet peaceful area well situated for visiting surrounding areas would definetly return again first class

Mr Bateup, September 2010

July 2010

This cottage was of a very high standard, really tastefully furnished and the welcoming wine, cake and chocolate was a lovely touch.. Host was very welcoming. Area was beautiful, fantastic views from the bedroom window. We would recommend this cottage to our friends.

Mrs Acheampong

This cottage was of a very high standard, really tastefully furnished and the welcoming wine, cake and chocolate was a lovely touch. Host was very welcoming. Area was beautiful, fantastic views from the bedroom window. We would recommend this cottage to our friends.

Mr Poole

March 2010

Our host was very friendly and welcoming. The welcome pack was an extra special touch. The accommodation was excellent. There was plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. We would certainly recommend it to family and friends.

Mr Poole, February 2010

February 2010

The location is absolutely beautiful and the cottage was even nicer than we had imagined..

Mrs Acheampong, July 2010

Our host was very friendly and welcoming.. The welcome pack was an extra special touch. The accommodation was excellent. There was plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. We would certainly recommend it to family and friends.

Miss Graham

The location is absolutely beautiful and the cottage was even nicer than we had imagined.

Miss Graham, February 2010

August 2009

Safe garden for young children..

Mr Farley

Safe garden for young children.

Mrs Eacott

Very well equipped, with superior furnishings and decor throughout, and excellent power showers. A good base for walking in nearby Church Stretton.

Mr Oughtibridge, June 2009

June 2009

Very well equipped, with superior furnishings and decor throughout, and excellent power showers.. A good base for walking in nearby Church Stretton.

Mr Farley, August 2009

Beautiful area with lots to do and see.. Cottage newly converted. Owners very welcoming - flowers, wine and chocolate!

Mr Oughtibridge

Beautiful area with lots to do and see. Cottage newly converted. Owners very welcoming - flowers, wine and chocolate!

Mr Parsk

Excellent property. Very good food at Ragleth Inn, Little Stretton and Berry's Coffee House, Church Stretton.

Mrs Eacott, June 2009

May 2009

Excellent property.. Very good food at Ragleth Inn, Little Stretton and Berry's Coffee House, Church Stretton.

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The Olde Cowshed in Shropshire Hills, Shropshire