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Garden Barn is a holiday cottage in BILLINGSLEY, Shropshire. Book Garden Barn online today. This page contains information about Garden Barn including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £277.00 per week.
Overview
This spacious, two bedroom property in Shropshire is able to sleep up to four people and is set in an attractive location on a 200-acre working farm. All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip and link bed - can be a twin if requested at time of booking), 1 x double with door to garden. Bathroom with bath with hand-held shower over, separate shower, basin & WC. Fitted kitchen. Sitting room with dining area, woodburner & French windows to patio.
Set on a 200-acre working farm, this stone-built, detached cottage has been decorated and furnished in a traditional country style throughout. Boasting original beams and trusses, a lovely patio area with views over the owner's large pond and two good-sized bedrooms, this welcoming home from home provides high quality accommodation for up to four people. Visitors are within easy reach of all local amenities yet the property retains a sense of peace and quiet – ideal for a relaxing break. 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
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room. Electric double oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, video, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent October to April inclusive, outside of these months fuel for woodburner available to purchase locally. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed garden with summerhouse, patio, furniture & BBQ. Free coarse fishing available 5 mins walk from property, fishing also available on nearby river and pools at additional cost. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.2 miles (via ford, longer on the way back) or 4 miles. Note: Property on working farm. Children must be supervised & dogs kept on leads at all times. Charging of electric cars can be arranged with the owner if required, please advise of this when arranging the key collection.
Location, Location, Location!
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The small village of Billingsley is surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside and is only seven miles from Bridgnorth. The area offers excellent walking and cycling routes, as well as boasting easy access to country parks, great houses, museums and picturesque Shropshire villages. Visitors can enjoy a trip to the town of Bridgnorth - winner of the 'Britain in Bloom' award - which is comprised of the High Town and the Low Town connected by winding streets and stairs. The bustling Saturday street market is an excellent way to explore the town or alternatively, it is possible to visit the impressive castle ruins and take a ride on the steep funicular railway. With easy access to The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, Ironbridge Gorge and the popular destinations of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, this is a wonderful spot for a family holiday.
Reviews
"Review based upon a family of four with 2 young children aged 3 and 1. Firstly, I must mention that that we had a lovely time during our stay at the Garden Barn as there is so much to do in the area. We will definitely be returning to Shropshire however we would be unlikely to stop here again, certainly not until our children are older. The cottage / barn conversion has pretty much everything you would need, whether you are staying for a weekend or a full week. However the quality of some aspects does let it down somewhat. Firstly I must stress (as advertised) this is situated slap bang in the middle of a working farm, and as mentioned by previous reviewers the front door is opposite the farm office where there are people coming and going regularly. It is not just a working farm but they also run an equestrian centre there also, and again as advertised if you have children or pets for that matter do make sure they are supervised at all times. The space between the cottage and the farm office serves as a car park (sometimes a rather busy one) and a thoroughfare for the owner of the farm who regularly comes hurtling past on his ATV, which can be annoying in the evening when trying to get little ones to sleep. Inside the barn things are comfortable and certainly very clean. All furnishings and utilities are as advertised and you will not want for anything, although the wifi is pretty much none existent, the only place I could get a signal was sitting at the kitchen table which was ok as we only needed it for a planning our days out. Oh and there is absolutely ZERO phone signal anywhere within the cottage(we are both on EE, not sure what other providers are like). So on the whole, the location (in proximity to exploring Shropshire and the surrounding area) is fantastic and the cottage would certainly serve most visitors to the area as a great base to go from. However if you were looking for somewhere to relax and unwind / put your feet up I would look elsewhere as I would want somewhere a bit nicer if I was going to spend more time at the property itself. *We also found the owners to be rather cold upon arrival, and upon departure she seemed more bothered about us writing in her visitors book than actually asking us if we had enjoyed our stay."
"This is a very nicely appointed cottage. Two couples, plenty of space. Equipment level was very good, plenty of crockery and pots and pans. We wanted for nothing. Outlook from the patio over the fields was smashing ... We didn't have the weather when we where in the cottage, in the warmth and sun, this would be a lovely place to eat. Mrs Williams was unobtrusive in her welcome and quickly had us in the cottage and settled down. Accessible across the yard in the farm office had we needed anything. The cottage is fairly isolated. 15 minutes drive on B roads into Bridgnorth. Cape of good hope pub is shut in Billingsly. Need to travel into Highley ( across the ford) for options. Main bedroom is spacious. Second bedroom a little cramped. Living/dining space is big and supporting logs for a fire is a nice touch. Bathroom well maintained. The cottage is warm, the heating works well. Wifi, was hit and miss for us. Not an issue, if you were staying a full week, you'd probably check it out with the owner. We would stay again."
"A venue which exceeded our expectations, starting with friendly and helpful directions, a great welcome and even new-born lambs! Ideally situated for the Severn Valley Railway and key Shropshire tourist spots, with lovely hidden village pubs. High class furnishings, scrupulously high standards of cleanliness, ample supplies of kitchen utensils and comfortable bedrooms, not to mention the longest lounge/dining room area we have seen. No wonder many guests regularly return. We can unreservedly recommend this venue."
"This cottage has everything you could possibly need. It really is a home from home. My son enjoyed the fishing very much and it was easy to keep an eye on him from the cottage. There are so many things to see and do. Close to many beautiful areas for walking and exploring. Shops are not too far away. Lots of nice pubs in the area to eat out .. we managed to eat out every day! We had a totally relaxing holiday, going somewhere different every day and relaxing in the evening. Highly recommended."
"Lovely cottage very well equipped owners on site and very accommodating. Private garden and decking great for relaxing. Near Severn valley railway and Bridgenorth which we fell in love with."
"First class property in a very private location. The barn had everything that was needed to enjoy a escape from everyday life. Any help and advice was available just across the courtyard at the farmhouse. Superb countryside, fantastic wildlife and views. Highly recommended escape!"
"The cottage was very well equipped and very tastefully decorated. On arrival, the owners were a bit disconcerted by the size of our dog. (a very laid back Great Dane) and there wasn't an overabundance of warm welcomes. The driveway to the cottage had quite a few potholes as it was on a working farm. However the quality of the accommodation and the surrounding countryside more than made up for any shortcomings and we had a lovely stay."
"Garden Barn is a beautiful, homely conversion, well equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings. However, despite reading reviews to the contrary, we found the owners rather unfriendly and cold in their manner towards us which left us feeling distinctly unwelcome. I presume the problem was the fact that we had our dog Milo with us.This property was advertised as dog friendly but the owners attitude would suggest otherwise. In conclusion we would recommend this property to those without dogs only or those who can ignore scathing glances from the owners every time they step out of the door!"
"A cosy little place to stay. The owners are more than helpful with anything that you need. The cottage itself is full of character with the fire and beams in the ceiling. It is certainly somewhere i'd consider returning to."
"Perfect in all aspects, could move in tomorrow. Setting tranquil and so much to see across the valley. So quiet it really made the ideal holiday spot for us. The nearby pub served super food and great beer, Town Crier was a real choice ale. Also so close to Bridgnorth, not to busy but everything available, especially the amazing Severn Valley Railway. Hidden Gem!"
"Lovely place, setting, people. Only reservation is the single loo in the bathroom. Otherwise beautiful , tranquil spot, ideal for a peaceful holiday, but in an area where there is lots to do."
"This barn conversion is a delight, and the Williams could not have been more helpful. We fell in love with their wonderful friendly dog! The accommodation was extremely comfortable and very well equipped.There is a great view over a lake and a valley from the sittingroom or the deck outside The location is very convenient for a lot of the South Shropshire attractions, near the Severn Valley Steam Railway and many grand country houses. We really couldn't find fault with anything and look forward to going back there one day."
"We had a week at Billingsley and the cottage was excellent. The owners couldn't have been more helpful or friendly (as were the dogs)! The home was of an excellent standard, extremely comfortable and superbly furnished - I'd recommend this to anyone wanting an out of the way, peaceful break where you can sit on the decking and watch the birds and wildlife with a glass of wine. The location was perfectly situated for surrounding villages/towns in Shropshire. We'll certainly return :-)"
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Weather Forecast
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| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
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| Today | Overcast Clouds | -2°C - 2°C | 0.00mm | 15mph NNW | 100% | 1,002mb | 86% | |
| Tomorrow | Light Snow | 0°C - 5°C | 0.19mm | 20mph NNW | 33% | 1,008mb | 81% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | 1°C - 14°C | 25.62mm | 29mph NNW | 100% | 999mb | 93% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 9°C - 14°C | 19.86mm | 29mph NNW | 100% | 992mb | 88% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 7°C - 9°C | 0.11mm | 29mph NNW | 67% | 997mb | 70% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 5°C - 12°C | 4.23mm | 21mph NNW | 100% | 1,004mb | 92% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 5°C - 9°C | 0.18mm | 13mph NNW | 43% | 1,017mb | 79% |