Guests say
Dairy Cottage is highly praised for its well-equipped, comfortable, and spotless interiors. Guests appreciate the friendly and responsive owners, the woodland for dog walks, and the bonus of a tennis court and nursery facilities. The unique bothy in the woods offers a charming retreat. While some guests noted the lack of an enclosed garden and less comfortable upstairs beds, the overall experience is deemed wonderful, with many looking forward to returning.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The location is appreciated for its woodland access and proximity to Shrewsbury, although the lack of an enclosed garden was a slight downside for some.
The main bedroom and living areas are praised for comfort, but some guests found the upstairs beds less comfortable, slightly lowering the score.
The cottage's facilities, including the tennis court, nursery play area, and bothy, are highly regarded. Minor teething problems were swiftly resolved, showing good maintenance.
While the reviews reflect the owners' thoughtfulness in providing access to facilities and addressing issues, there is no mention of gifts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Perched in a small courtyard area of a former farm resting in Shawbury in Shropshire, is this charming barn conversion, Dairy Cottage. Set over two floors and sleeping up to six guests, Dairy Cottage promises a fantastic getaway for all the family, where you can benefit from the on-site childcare facility run by the owners and the fantastic facilities of a tennis court, barbecue options, a jungle gym and 50 acres of woodland. Be welcomed into the spacious open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and seating area, where you can look forward to whipping up delicious home-cooked meals for your guests in the well-equipped kitchen, with dishwasher and washing machine, as your guests uncork a bottle of wine and set the dining table. After your meal, put your feet up on the generous corner sofa and settle down to enjoy your favourite film on the TV. Enjoy a refreshing shower before catching your rest in one of three bedrooms, the first being a ground-floor double with TV, ideal for those with limited mobility. Climb the stairs to the first floor where you will find two additional double bedrooms, with character beams which hark to the property’s previous use and add a traditional feel. Pour in the bubbles and enjoy a hot soak in the bath, before joining your guests in the small front garden for your morning coffee. Set out for the day and enjoy a wander around the local village, where you will find a delightful selection of independent shops, a bakery, a well-stocked supermarket and the welcoming Fox and Hounds restaurant, perfect for when you don’t feel like spending an evening in the kitchen. Venture to the market town of Market Drayton, which has an excellent golf course set in the peaceful countryside for those who are looking to test out their clubs, close proximity to the River Tern for enjoying a scenic walk with loved ones, as well as the Damson Wood Walk where you can explore the woodland and vast fields and spot the local wildlife. Next stop is Shrewsbury, where you soak up the history of the town at the remarkable medieval Shrewsbury Abbey, wander the grounds of the impressive Shrewsbury Castle, which houses a wide variety of military memorabilia and impressive views overlooking the town from Laura’s Tower. Nearby is the Shrewsbury Prison, where you can walk the same ground as the 18th-century prisoners and tour the empty cells and yard. Further afield is the charming Roman town of Chester, with its famous zoo, glorious cathedral and historic walls which surround the city, perfect for a fun-filled family day out. Dairy Cottage is an ideal retreat to the Shropshire countryside which offers something for everyone.
Nestled between the well-known towns of Shrewsbury and Market Drayton, is the bustling village of Shawbury, which is home to a well-stocked convenience store, a bakery, a church and a selection of welcoming pubs and independent shops. If you can tear yourself away from Shawbury, the medieval town of Shrewsbury is just a short drive away, with over 600 listed buildings and a good selection of amenities.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with Smart TV, 2 x double.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TVs, high speed WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking.
Front garden with gravel and seating, on-site tennis court, jungle gym, woodland and barbecue.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: This property has a Good House Keeping bond of £500.
Note: This property is next to a day nursery and has the benefit of guests booking in toddlers for their stay, or after closing guests have full use of the facilities including a Jungle Gym and playgrounds which are available after 6pm and at weekends and bank holidays.
Electric charging point
Nearby points of interest
- Ironbridge Museum
Reviews (9)
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Vicki
The cottage is very well-equipped and comfortable, it had everything we needed. And spotlessly clean too. The owners were helpful & quick to respond to queries, both before & during our stay. The woodland was great for our dog, great to have that on the doorstep. A slight downside was the lack of enclosed garden for the dog, but we knew that when booking. Also useful to have access to an outside 3-pin socket for charging the car overnight. All in all, a great property.
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Paul
The owners are very friendly and make you feel very welcome; nothing seems too much trouble. The cottage is in a corner of an old farm quadrant part of which is now a pre-school day nursery. There's a lovely positive playful sound from the children (but could be a downside if you don't like the sound of children playing). The nursery closes at 6pm after which our children were allowed to use the soft play facilities and gardens. A real bonus was the use of the tennis court and access to the 50 acre wood opposite the cottage. The walk around the perimeter was about 1.3 miles and was a great place to walk our dog. All in all, a wonderful stay which felt like a proper break away from home. We hope we can book again next year.
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John
We had a very enjoyable stay and little 2 year old Lilly loved the ballpond/play gym. The owner is very helpful.