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3 beautifully refurbished self catering holiday lets near Church Stretton in Shropshire.
Middle Farm Cottages provide beautifully converted self catering holiday accommodation in the south Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There are 3 four star cottages at Middle Farm; The Barn sleeps 6 and Daisy's Place and Gooseyard Cottage both sleep 2. Pets are welcome by arrangement in Gooseyard. It is the perfect location to ensure your short break or holiday is a restful and relaxing one.
All 3 cottages have been sympathetically restored from traditional farm buildings, dating from the 15th century. The 32 acre smallholding also has a large fishing pool; perfect if you like to fish or if you just fancy soaking up the views. English alder trees and wild flowers grow here and you may even spot a kingfisher or two. From the bank you can see the volcanic shape of the Wrekin hills and there are walks from the doorstep over the stunning Stretton Hills and Long Mynd.
Middle Farm cottages have been refurbished to an excellent standard providing luxury four star self catering accommodation.
Each of the 3 cottages are entirely self contained and can be booked and enjoyed by couples, friends or families individually. Alternatively, depending on the size of your group, you may wish to book 2 or even all 3 cottages for the duration of your stay. Children over 10 years of age are welcome. The maximum number of guests we can accommodate is 10.
All 3 cottages are provided with bed linen and towels, LCD televisions with side loading DVD, a small library of films to watch during your stay, a good choice of books and games, a selection of soap and shampoo as well as all of the essential ingredients to relax with your first cuppa; milk, tea, coffee and biscuits for your arrival.
There is a large shared laundry room between the 3 cottages which you can use free of charge at any time, and there are several outside eating areas to enjoy the summer nights as well as a good sized barbeque. Each cottage has its own picnic table and chairs.
Please note that there is a no smoking policy inside all of the cottages.
The Barn sleeps 6 guests. It is a beautiful timber-framed, grade two listed building with oak beams.
Step through the large entrance hall and into the well-equipped kitchen (with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and mini freezer). The comfortable and inviting living room has a dining table with flat screen TV and DVD player.
There is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with separate shower) on the ground floor.
Upstairs there is a twin-bedded room and a second double bedroom with a bathroom opposite.
Daisy's Place sleeps 2 guests. It was converted from a spacious old stone building and is superbly furnished.
The ground floor has an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen (electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and mini freezer), a sitting room with flat screen TV and DVD, as well as a dining area.
There is a zip and link bed upstairs which means that you can choose to sleep in a super king size bed or in twin beds. There is a large dressing area and a bathroom with shower over the bath.
Gooseyard Cottage sleeps 2 guests and pets are also welcome by arrangement. We're not sure why this cottage has always been called Gooseyard but we like to think it's because geese used to live here hundreds of years ago!
It has been converted from an old stone building and has been excellently refurbished offering you a spacious cottage for your stay.
The ground floor has an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen (electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and mini freezer), a sitting room with flat screen TV and DVD, as well as a dining area.
There is a zip and link bed upstairs which means that you can choose to sleep in a super king size bed or in twin beds. Enjoy views over Middle Farm orchard from the sitting room window. There is a large dressing area and a bathroom with shower over the bath.
Places To VisitMiddle Farm Cottages are located in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They are 4 miles from the market town of Church Stretton, the first town in the West Midlands to receive 'Walkers are Welcome' status. Explore the variety of small independent shops, cafés and pubs. It's not just the stunning scenery which will captivate you, but the people and places, history and heritage, the walking and wildlife, food and festivals.
There is a summer shuttle bus touring the Shropshire hills and surrounding small towns which can be boarded locally.
LudlowLudlow was described by poet John Betjeman as "...England's finest town". It is steeped in tradition and history and is renowned for its Michelin starred restaurants, quality local food producers, independent shops, deli's and farmers markets. Visit Ludlow Castle during the ever-popular arts festival held here each summer.
Bridgnorth & The Severn ValleyIn 1642 King Charles I described the view from Castle Walk in Bridgnorth as 'the finest in my domain'. The town has two main areas: 'High Town' includes the main shopping street and is perched dramatically on top of one hundred foot sandstone cliffs. The lower part is known as 'Low Town' and straddles the River Severn. The two are linked by a series of historic winding steps and a unique cliff railway.
Much WenlockMuch Wenlock is the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. The first 'Wenlock Olympian Games' took place in 1850 by Dr William Penny Brookes and were a mixture of athletics and traditional country sports such as quoits, football and cricket. You can visit the Wenlock Olympian Games in July or explore the Olympian Trail at any time of the year, and see the dramatic remains of Wenlock Priory.
The Ironbridge GorgeThe World Heritage Site of Ironbridge is one of Shropshire's top attractions and is known throughout the World as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. You can visit 10 museums dedicated to the history of the period, including Blists Hill Victorian Town.
ShrewsburyBirthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is Shropshire's county town and famous for its medieval buildings, including Shrewsbury Abbey (fictional home of Brother Cadfael) and of course, it's many and varied independent shops.
Oswestry & North ShropshireWith its pretty market towns, rolling countryside and unique landscape of sandstone escarpments, beautiful meres and mosses, the five market towns of Oswestry, Ellesmere, Wem, Whitchurch and Market Drayton are well worth a visit. Shropshire also lays claim to the most recently awarded World Heritage Site - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, near Oswestry - breathtaking views guaranteed.
Find Us From Shrewsbury By-PassTake the A49 south, signed Leominster. Pass through Bayston Hill and on to Dorrington. In Dorrington take the first turn right, signed Picklescott. Continue 4 miles to Picklescott where the road bends sharply to the right into the village. In the centre of the village there is a staggered crossroads, turn left here, signed Betchcott.
Middle Farm is just over 1/2 mile from the crossroads on the left hand side of the road. It is clearly signed at the entrance and there are buildings on the road side.
From the SouthTravelling along the A49 towards Shrewsbury, turn left in Dorrington and proceed as above OR turn left into Church Stretton at the Traffic lights. Proceed up the main street and turn right onto Shrewsbury road (by Lloyds Bank). Continue to All Stretton, take the first turning left after the Yew Tree pub by the telephone box onto Castle Hill. Continue up hill, then over two cattle grids over next crossroads.
Middle Farm is a mile from the crossroads on the right hand side of the road.
Tel 01694 751232
www.middlefarmcottages.co.uk
Shropshire self catering holiday cottages