The Byre

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Features

Four poster bed
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Wi-fi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

33 Customer Review(s)

“Beautiful cottage in stunning scenery.”

- Mr Stevens, November 2019
“Great location for walking”

- Ms Patching, November 2019
“The Byre was a really comfortable base for exploring the surrounding area and our host was very friendly and welcoming.”

Thank you for such an enjoyable week.

- Mrs Bevan, October 2019
“Everything was absolutely perfect, we wanted for nothing.”

The owner was so welcoming, leaving us lots of treats, which we really appreciated. Very quiet and comfortable, fabulous walks from the door and a cosy pub down the lane.

- Mr Anthony, October 2019
“Cottage bigger than it appeared in photos”

- Mrs Moss, September 2019
“Our second visit to this outstanding yet very unspoilt area.”

Fabulous walks straight from the Byre, interesting wildlife and good access to nearby towns of Leominster, Shrewsbury and Ludlow good historical connections.

- Mr Pelling, July 2019
“A lovely and comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

The photos don't do it justice. Lots of walks and interesting things to do nearby, we had a super holiday with lots of activities and plenty of relaxation at the cottage. Bob the owner was really nice and the welcome pack of milk, flowers, wine and chocolates much appreciated. We would love to stay again.

- Mrs Smith, July 2019
“This was a lovely holiday.”

Perfect location, peaceful yet close enough to a good pub and lovely long walks. Highly recommended!

- Mr Kendall, July 2019
“The cottage was lovely and the owner really friendly and a delight to talk to, we will very likely book another trip there very soon.”

The directions to the cottage given by Sykes were spot on and we would encourage new visitors to follow these rather than your sat nav. Sat Nav is likely to take you over the Long Mynd which is not for the faint hearted when you are just arriving. If we were to be super critical, a nice to have in the cottage would be a little bit more information regarding such domestic things as bins /recycling but we are really nit picking here. This is a lovely cottage in a lovely area and well worth visiting.

- Mr Forsyth, June 2019
“Very well appointed accommodation!”

The little touches added by the owner was a very welcomed surprise. Beautiful and clean! Amazing panoramic views from the cottage were breathtaking!

- Mrs Mills, May 2019
“A comfortable cottage surrounded by wonderful scenery with walks from the front door.”

A friendly welcome from owner. Perfect peace and surprise encounter with brown hare directly outside patio doors.

- Mrs Bevan, May 2019
“Cottage was very clean and comfortable and the owner very welcoming and friendly.”

Welcome pack extras were very much appreciated and a nice touch. The walking locally is brilliant and it's great to be able to walk somewhere so lovely from the door of the cottage. Complete peace and quiet in beautiful countryside.

- Mrs Shaw, April 2019
“A beautiful, well appointed cottage with every thought provided for our comfort, set in spectacular countryside.”

The wine, milk, chocolates and fruit provided were a much appreciated extra touch. Any minor glitches were dealt with quickly, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.

- Mrs Ruddlesden, April 2019
“Very clean comfortable accommodation in a lovely rural area with a very welcoming owner.”

- Mrs Bellows, March 2019
“The lovely cottage, location, and friendly owner and his lovely dog”

- Mr Stevens, March 2019
“Great area for cycling / walking , very quiet .”

- Mr Oxley, October 2018
“We booked this cotttage as a last minute decision and therefore did not have great expectations, but WOW what a find.”

The place is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with excellent views over the Long Mynd, and totally peaceful and quiet. There is NO light pollution at night, no traffic and even no rural noise and we had the BEST sleep you coulld wish for in a very comfortable bed. The cottage is well equipped, very clean and comfotable and the owner friendly and helpful. We had a lovely, unexpected welcome package of milk, tea and coffee, flowers and even a bottle of wine and chocolates. Although quite remote, the cottage is within easy reach of Craven Arms, Church Stretton and Bishop's Castle. Even Shrewsbury is only half an hour's journey by car. For walkers the place is heaven. I would highly recomment this lovely place.

- Mrs Warder, September 2018
“Lovely cottage , very relaxing .”

Great little touches , could not have been better.

- Mr Skilton, September 2018
“Beautiful cottage set in lovely remote countryside.”

Very well equipped with some lovely welcoming extras like wine chocolates and milk on arrival. Would recommend the Byrd to anyone visiting the Shropshire Hills and we would definitely consider returning here at some point in the future.

- Mr Phoenix, September 2018
“The owner was really friendly and as soon as we opened the cottage door we felt at home.”

The Barn was delightful and absolutely spotless. The views and grounds were lovely too.

- Mrs Hayward, August 2018
“Having already stayed at the Byre [ 2 years ago ] ensured that a return visit was essential before too long [ We are both mid-octogenarians !”

! ]. The location is splendid, the property the best we have ever used and the tranquility was a necessary ingredient. We admired the cheerfulness of the walkers passing by [ we used to walk a lot when we were alive !! ]. Bob continues to be most friendly and helpful. The surrounding area is outstanding and in our opinion a "forgotten" or " overlooked" part of the country. Sadly the distance from home is what it is - lengthy. Never-the-less hopefully we may return. - that in itself says it all . Weather-wise and ALL things considered - Perfect.

- Mr Lambert, June 2018
“Beautiful location, cottage all as described.”

Perfect for quiet break for couple. Left most relaxed and definitely a place we’d return to.

- Mrs Davidson, May 2018
“It was a beautiful cottage, ideal walking area we didnt have to use the car.”

Photos dont do justice to the property. Little extras were lovely as well.

- Mrs Moreland, January 2018
“Wow, Wow, Wow!!”

Wow!! What a fantastic place, currently sitting in the lounge of this property writing the review, couldn't wait to get home to do it!! Don't want to go home!! This place is great. Very high standard of decor with every attention to detail being made. As others have stated the pictures quite simply don't do it justice. We found the bed very comfy, neither too hard or soft. Location is so pretty and quiet. We have had the most relaxing weekend before the usual annual onslaught of Christmas!! VERY HIGHLY recommend this place to EVERYONE. Will be returning for a full week next summer. LOVED IT. Thank you.

- Andy D, December 2016
“Did not want to leave this lovely cottage!”

We really enjoyed our one week stay at the Byre. It is ideal for those who love peace and quiet and enjoy hiking. The cottage is so well equipped with everything you could possibly need and spotlessly clean. We really appreciated the fresh flowers, chocolate, wine, milk, tea and coffee that were there when we arrived. I don't believe the pictures on the website do this cottage justice. The setting and the views are just stunning. We loved waking up and hearing nothing but the birds and the sheep. We love our hiking and found plenty of walks to keep us busy for a week. We could happily have stayed for a second week and would not hesitate in recommending this cottage to anyone. If there is just one slight criticism is that we found the bed too small and the mattress too hard.

- sailinn, June 2015
“Such a kind attention to detail.”

This cottage is provided with everything you could possibly want, and then some. We were greeted with fresh flowers, chocolates, wine, tea, sugar, milk, coffee and many other essentials to get us started. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious. Set in a lovely garden on a farm, it was very peaceful. If it is the city life you are after this may not be the place for you but we couldn't fault it.

- Helen B, July 2014
“peaceful and relaxing”

This beautiful cottage was just the tonic we needed. Everything you could need is there and more as you arrive to a bottle of wine, flowers, chocolates and bottled water. The water is from a bore hole but we had no problems at all with this. It is much larger than it looks on the web site and of a very high standard. The views are wonderful. Only very small thing, and this is just a personal comment, the mattress is far to soft. The Crown pub in Wentnor is excellent. Food is lovely and all the staff and locals made us feel very welcome.

- sandie b, May 2014
“Superb home from home with spectacular views”

We stayed for a week in this lovely holiday home which was very well equipped with everything you might need. It was quite spacious for a one bedroom property and the photos do not do it justice. As I was recovering from a recent illness it was the perfect place to relax. The views were fantastic from every window. The owner was particularly friendly and left some very welcome goodies to start the week.

- Dawn R, April 2014
“Beautiful view in a peaceful setting.”

Last week we had the pleasure of staying at the Byre in Adstone, near Wentnor. When we arrived, there was a warm welcome for us including complimentary chocolates, a bottle of wine, tea, coffee, milk and a bowl of grapes. Having looked around the cottage we could see we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The front porch afforded a stunning view of the Long Mynd with gliders and hang gliders soaring above the valley and to the rear of the cottage there is a patio area for eating outside or having a BBQ. The cottage has its own water supply from a bore hole - it tasted fine! The local pub serves very good food and beer but we found it preferable to drive there, it taking about 20 minutes to walk along the narrow lane. But this was also the beauty of the place, its remoteness and rural setting. We found it an ideal base for walking in the Shropshire hills. We would not hesitate to return if holidaying in Shropshire again.

- FrankieMarker, August 2013
“Lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful, peaceful location”

We loved the Byre. It was spacious and comfortable with a great kitchen. The walks straight from the door were great and we also enjoyed walking to the pub. It was well located for many of Shropshire's sights and extremely peaceful.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2011
“Shropshire at its Best”

This cottage was by far the best holiday rental we have experienced. The location, looking up at The Long Mynd, was perfect, the walking excellent and the local pub great! We shall hope to return for more holidays in The Byre.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2010
“Away from it all !”

A bit off the beaten track but well worth the effort to get there. Right next to the The Shropshire Way so with immediate access to some stunning walks and scenery. A compact holiday house that was comfortable and well equipped with everything needed for a holiday break.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
“Perfect get away retreat”

Excellent welcome pack. Very clean and well furnished house. Great position with fabulous views. Good places to visit and quiet roads. A very chilled out week! Can't think of anything we didn't like.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
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The property

A stone-built, semi-detached barn conversion on a working farm, in a peaceful location at the foot of the Long Mynd Hills near the village of Wentnor, 12 miles from Church Stretton.

Attractively furnished in a traditional style, the property is brimming with character, including exposed beams, wall timbers and a four poster bed.

There is also a pretty patio garden with spectacular views of the Long Mynd.

A few hundred yards away, the Adstone Walk on the Shropshire Way is a walker's paradise while the famous Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge are nearby.

The amenities of Church Stretton, medieval Ludlow and Bishop's Castle are within easy reach, as are numerous attractions including the Ironbridge museums and many National Trust properties.

Summary

All ground floor. 1 double bedroom with four poster
Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC
Modern fitted kitchen with dining area and French windows to garden
Cosy sitting room.
LPG central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV, video, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden to rear with patio, garden furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub with restaurant 1 mile
Note: There is a private water supply.

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About the location

WENTNOR

Church Stretton 6 miles; Bishops Castle 6 miles.

This quiet village stands at the foot of the Long Mynd Hills directly between the delightful towns of Church Stretton and Bishops Castle in the heart of south Shropshire. Church Stretton is set amid striking scenery and is the main centre for Shropshire's hill country and home to a variety of tea rooms, pubs and specialist shops. Other local attractions include superb walking on the Long Mynd, the Acton Scott Working Farm, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and magnificent Stokesay Castle. The historic towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle all provide wonderful architecture and a variety of attractions are only a short journey away.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Beautiful cottage in stunning scenery.”

“Great location for walking”

“The Byre was a really comfortable base for exploring the surrounding area and our host was very friendly and welcoming.”

“Everything was absolutely perfect, we wanted for nothing.”

“Cottage bigger than it appeared in photos”

“Our second visit to this outstanding yet very unspoilt area.”

“A lovely and comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

“This was a lovely holiday.”

“The cottage was lovely and the owner really friendly and a delight to talk to, we will very likely book another trip there very soon.”

“Very well appointed accommodation!”

“A comfortable cottage surrounded by wonderful scenery with walks from the front door.”

“Cottage was very clean and comfortable and the owner very welcoming and friendly.”

“A beautiful, well appointed cottage with every thought provided for our comfort, set in spectacular countryside.”

“Very clean comfortable accommodation in a lovely rural area with a very welcoming owner.”

“The lovely cottage, location, and friendly owner and his lovely dog”

“Great area for cycling / walking , very quiet .”

“We booked this cotttage as a last minute decision and therefore did not have great expectations, but WOW what a find.”

“Lovely cottage , very relaxing .”

“Beautiful cottage set in lovely remote countryside.”

“The owner was really friendly and as soon as we opened the cottage door we felt at home.”

“Having already stayed at the Byre [ 2 years ago ] ensured that a return visit was essential before too long [ We are both mid-octogenarians !”

“Beautiful location, cottage all as described.”

“It was a beautiful cottage, ideal walking area we didnt have to use the car.”

“Wow, Wow, Wow!!”

“Did not want to leave this lovely cottage!”

“Such a kind attention to detail.”

“peaceful and relaxing”

“Superb home from home with spectacular views”

“Beautiful view in a peaceful setting.”

“Lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful, peaceful location”

“Shropshire at its Best”

“Away from it all !”

“Perfect get away retreat”