About this property
Loppington 1.8 miles. Grange Barn is former agricultural building in a tranquil spot amongst the countryside of Burlton. The building is situated in a 500 acre arable farm with ample public footpaths and nearby cycle routes. With off-road parking and a pub close by, as well as range of attractions to choose from, this property is ideal for friends and family looking to explore Shropshire. Park off-road in the ample spaces and unpack into this charming, contemporary property, discovering a large, spacious social hub in an open-plan room featuring expansive views. This opulent space houses a stylish sitting area where guests can put their feet up after a long day of exploring the local area, a contemporary kitchen with ample equipment, and a dining table, as well as access to a large utility. From here, dine alfresco in the rear, enclosed space, or take in the sunshine and stunning countryside views from the patio, overlooking your own private meadow and creating the perfect spot for a tipple in the sunshine. The property also have a Hikki Bohemen wood-fired hot tub, where you can enjoy a hot bath outside whatever the weather. This property has a cloakroom and stylish bathroom with the option of a soak in the hut or a warm shower. There are four well-presented bedrooms available, including three super-king-size (zip/link) beds, one with an en-suite shower room, which can be set up as twins on request, and a delightful four-poster king-size. Loppington is a small hamlet resting in Shropshire, offering one local pubs, The Dickin Arms, there is another in Burlton, The Burlton Inn from here you can find a convenience store and pub at Cockshutt, a supermarket and other shops in Wem and beyond there, you will find the lovely market town of Whitchurch. Visit Shropshire Falconry, or stroll beside Whixall Marina or Colemere. Watersports activities can be found at Ellesmere, as well as walks around The Mere. Twelve miles away you will find Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. Filled with Tudor and Medieval buildings, the town boasts a castle, abbey and theatre. There are numerous independent shops and cafes to visit. Shrewsbury is home to Attingham Park, a fabulous National Trust property situated in 200 acres of parkland, providing dog-friendly walks and boasting a huge children’s play area. Shropshire is home to Ironbridge, a World Heritage Site and just across the border you will find the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, another UNESCO WHS. Other local attractions including Fenn’s Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve and the River Dee Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many family friendly cycle routes in the area and many paths for walkers to tread. If a gradient is required, try the Wrekin, Church Stretton or nearby Rodney’s Pillar. All of this and so much more with a characterful stay at Grange Barn.
The small village of Cockshutt is surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside and has many of the features of a traditional village with a pub, village hall, primary school and a parish church. Just five miles away is the pretty market town of Ellesmere, which offers Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings, a lovely church and a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, and is surrounded by its famous meres or lakes. Close by is the delightful Colemere Country Park, which when taking a scenic walk you will discover wonderful wildlife. Twelve miles south of Cockshutt is the county town of Shrewsbury, set within a giant loop of the River Severn. There’s something for everyone here with over 600 listed buildings, picturesque cobbled alleys and squares, a superb selection of independent and high street shops and plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs. With the National Trust owned Attingham Park, Wroxeter Roman City and Acton Scott working farm, along with a number of charming villages and towns in the area, makes Cockshutt a convenient base.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 2 x twin (zip/link can be super king on request), 1 x king-size.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating powered by air source central heat pump.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler.
Smart TV, WiFi, record player and bluetooth speaker.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample parking.
Cot available.
There are two work spaces for guests.
Enclosed rear gravelled area with furniture, plus enclosed garden with meadow, patio and furniture.
Enclosed decking area with glass surround.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Hikki Bohemen wood-fired hot tub with sunset views.
Shop 3.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Please note: There is a £50 pet supplement.
Reviews (2)
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David
We visited in February 2024, finding that this place was big enough for us to holiday with some friends of ours. They have a family of five and we have a family of four, making 9 people in all, including 5 children (all under 10 years old). Itâs nice that itâs a bungalow so you donât have to worry about stairs and children falling down them, and it didn't feel in any way cramped with all the people staying there. This place is it is massive! All the rooms are a good size, but the kitchen / diner / living room is just huge, and a great place to hang out. The weather was just ok while we were here, but that didnât matter as there was plenty of space to play for the kids without having to be outside all the time. Itâs also a very quiet place. When you look out the window all you see is fields, and a little pond/lake. Itâs worth mentioning that it is brand new. This is a great thing, as almost everything in it is new, but there were a couple of âteething problemsâ when we were there. The owners were very quick to respond to our issues, but weâre aware this is common when things are new. We couldnât for the life of us work the record player, for example, but the owner has said she will put in instructions to make this easier to use. We experienced a small leak of water during the heavy rain above the main sliding doors too, but again, the owners addressed this. They were only small and understandable things, and nothing that stopped our stay there from being a great one. Itâs worth mentioning that itâs a bit of a drive to the nearest shops. Thereâs a Co-op in Wem 12 minutes away, but Lidl & Tesco are a 20 minute drive away in Shrewsbury. Not big issues, but just worth being aware of. Despite the weather, we did still manage to get out, enjoying visits to Shrewsbury, Hawkstone Follies and Chirk Castle. All of these places were lovely, and there were plenty of other things we could have done if we were there for longer. Thereâs certainly plenty to do in the area. We couldnât really fault the place. Itâs a great holiday home and we had a great time there. It had everything we needed, and we would love to stay there again, which is why weâre rating it 5 stars.
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Del
The single-storey accommodation is very spacious and built to a high standard. Despite its size and exposure, itâs very warm and cosy with underfloor heating and good insulation. It is also very well equipped, not just in terms of furniture, kitchen equipment etc. but also in terms of supplies provided by the owners, which far exceeds what most other such accommodation offers. The owners are also very helpful and responsive, I found them a pleasure to deal with. There are 4 good sized bedrooms, one double bed and 3 kings that can be split into singles, the 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite) are spacious with large walk-in showers and dual shower heads, a rain shower and a handheld one. There is also another toilet with a sink, making 3 in total. Even the hallway is spacious and has its own sofa! The coup de grâce is the open lounge and kitchen, itâs enormous and extremely sociable for entertaining and celebrating. It also helps that noise is not an issue, even if the bluetooth Bose speaker (also connected to a vinyl record player) is at full blast. The large, enclosed patio will be brilliant during the summer, the owners already have outdoor furniture and a BBQ would be a welcome addition. We didnât manage get to get the outdoor hot tub going due to bad weather but itâs another indication of the quality of the accommodation. The secluded location can be difficult to find, the postcode is useless and will take you to the wrong place, using what3words (https://what3words.com/library.flexibly.unlisted) and/or following the ownersâ directions is your best bet. The coordinates for the venue are 52°50'53.3"N 2°48'48.3"W â you should be able to enter these into Google Maps to find the exact location. The venue can be used to explore the local meres or for more varied and challenging outdoor activities both the Shropshire Hills and Clwydian Range & Dee Valley areas of natural beauty are around 45 minutes drive away. I highly recommend Grange Barn as a venue and intend to go back at some point.