Stockbatch Granary at Pitchford Estate

We went for a family get-together, and occupied all the bedrooms.

They were clean, and we loved that each bedroom had its own ensuite. The house is large enough for children to run around in, and the barn play area was great for them. The lighting in the barn needs to be looked at, as it doesn't really receive a lot of daylight, and I recall that a couple of lights were not working. More ping pong balls would have been good, as we only had two that were not broken or lodged high up in the walls, where we could not retrieve them. Likewise, the only basketball was worn through and could not be pumped up. A second dishwasher would have been good, especially as the existing one is temperamental...sometimes only working on the highest heat setting, and at other times only working on a lower setting. It was annoying that the gardener came to mow the lawn during our stay, although he did knock on the door beforehand. We agree with other reviewers that the lounge area is a bit tired, but given that we had two dogs with us, the state of the lounges really didn't bother us. They are clean enough, albeit a bit old and worn.

We had stayed on the estate before (2002) at Windy Mundy Farm for a big family celebration, so we had high expectations- and we were not disappointed.

There are few properties of this size, with good pet friendly policies, so it really stands out. Being able to feed so many round a single table, and all socialise in a single space is quite something! The kitchen was well equipped too, and the outdoor and recreational spaces incredible. In terms of places to eat, things to do, etc. this is an incredible location, and badly overlooked. If there is one downside, it would have to be that a few of the furnishings could do with an upgrade. WiFi was fine in the main rooms only, and mobile internet patchy, which suited us but might irritate some. Bottom line though is that we will definitely be booking again for our next big family celebration. i don’t think we could wish for something that would suit us better.

Good large property for a group of 12.

Bedrooms all comfortable, spacious, characterful, though some issues with the plumbing. Hot water was ok if no one else was using it, but could dry up if they were. One room had a loose tap. Heating worked well. All rooms had ensuite, though in 2 rooms it was open to the bedroom with just a curtain for privacy. Large kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 ovens, seating for about 8.. Getting the ovens up to the required temperature was difficult for some reason, delaying meals-possible problem with the electricity supply. Very large lounge and dining room. WIFI wasn't working properly due to an ongoing change of provider. The temporary fix (5G dongle) was erratic. Phone signal was weak in the house. Plenty of parking space, but the long drive was in bad condition initially, but was repaired while we were there. Overall a an enjoyable stay and would use again despite a few minor issues.

Stockbatch Granary is a very special multi-barn conversion, nestled within farmland in the beautiful Shropshire Hills.

We visited with family and friends across three generations and found that the Granary and surrounding area offered something for everyone, especially our dog who loved the large enclosed garden between the lounge and the 4 ground floor bedrooms. We found it clean, comfortable and well equipped. When we visited, the Wi-Fi was being upgraded to Star Link but the super responsive and friendly property managers installed a dongle for us to connect with email and social media. We were fortunate to be able to arrange a guided tour of the Pitchford Hall and tree house by the owner, which was the highlight of our week. With a number of historic and interesting towns all within 40 minutes, a stay at Stockbatch is a great opportunity for getting to know this part of Shropshire.

The access to the house is described as a track, in reality it's a mile long dirt track full of horrendous ,potentially car damaging potholes which made driving along it extremely uncomfortable.

The accommodation was perfect for us - 12 adults and 2 children. Described as 'luxurious', not a word i would use. The settees , chairs and some of the beds all need replacing. The sheets were crisp cotton and the towels were fluffy. The accommodation was spacious, well designed and stocked with everything that you need. The WiFi was only available in the kitchen and lounge and my car took most of the weekend to charge. Great enclosed spacious garden for the dog to run around in that is accessed through one of the downstairs bedrooms and the lounge area. If the road was resurfaced and the pot holes filled in I would happily stay there again cannot book again until then because some of our party didn't leave the house until the end of our stay because they could not cope with traversing it. Great location, fantastic views, very peaceful.

The facilities were good.

Rather unusual bedroom/bathroom layout. Dining room was ideal for us as we could all sit together. Some of the seating was very tired in the lounge, and there were no matches for the fire, this was mentioned, but none were brought to us at the property. The barn was really good and used by all the family. We were disappointed that the property hadn’t been trimmed up for Christmas, I was told they do it the week after

We had a family Christmas with 13 people at Stockbatch Granary and it was a fantastic place.

Loads of space, huge dining room and lounge and the games room was amazing. Seven bedrooms, all really nice. The big garden was fully enclosed which was fantastic for the dogs Some negatives in the reviews about wi-fi and the track leading to the property but they were nit picking. Phone signal was virtually non-existent but it's in the middle of nowhere and so peaceful. Only minor negative was the oven capacity and speed to heat up when cooking for 13 but the cooks managed! We cooked the turkey at home and that was a masterstroke. Overall a great place for a big group holiday

Our family is spread wide over the UK and The Granary provided a festive ideal meeting place.

It was large enough for us all to be together as well allowing space for family members to do their own thing. The Granary is well stocked with everything you may need for large family meals, social gatherings and is pet friendly. The trip switch went during our stay and the emergency phone number was answered straight away giving us the help we needed immediately rectifying our problem. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you The Granary does specify a dirt track access and I would say this is accurate but maybe the pot holes could be addressed as these are hard to avoid so don’t arrive in your sports car. Something else for the owners to consider is maybe a kettle/tea making facilities in the rooms as the walk to the kitchen for a morning coffee is long-(depending where your room is positioned) But that being said I totally recommend and will happily return for family events in the future because these issues are minor and won’t deter us from booking in the future. Thank you for providing an ideal setting for family memories to be made.

Excellent large family accommodation - plenty of seating for all.

Well stocked kitchen. Beautiful surroundings, so peaceful. We loved it and the kids all had a ball.

Stockbatch granary was a great place to stay.

Had everything we needed for our week away. Would definitely stay again

As many others have said the TV is a little small for such a large room and the WIfi signal is fairly week.

The table tennis needs some TLC but otherwise the house is a good venue for a large party who enjoy walking/cycling in lovely countryside.

We had the best time!

! Super spacious and bright house. Was perfect for a big group. Not much near by but this was perfect for us. The games room was a huge bonus and the views were amazing. Couldn’t recommend more :)

As a family we loved the property the bedrooms were so comfortable and spacious.

The kitchen was well equipped with big fridges , freezer , lovely big oven and more than enough cooking equipment and crockery for the number of people that can be housed . There were plenty of places to sit in the living room but the sofas were a bit tired and not as comfy as we would have liked . Would have been lovely to have more garden furniture we loved the outdoor space but would have liked to spend more time out there . The games room was great and as a family we loved using this especially our teenage kids . WiFi was poor even the room it was in with teenage kids streaming was difficult for them . One tv not enough really for the number of people who will come with kids. Having said that we loved our stay there were 9 of us with 3 dogs and it was a great property to spend time as a full family and we would come back - thank you .

We had a great stay.

Really enjoyed the property and location.

Fabulous well stocked property with plenty of space for all.

Perfect for a large group/family gathering. Very peaceful, right in the middle of the countryside. One bedroom does not have a shower and some of the bathrooms/toilets are open to the bedrooms but this was not too much of a problem for us. There is a long track leading to the property but this was not a problem either. We had a wonderful holiday here and would definitely consider renting this property again.

Lovely converted granary & buildings in a fabulous peaceful location, great walks for dogs straight from the door Well equipped for the 10 of us with plenty of room to spread out Only complaints are small ones 1- needs little decor touch ups in places 2- the sign for Stockbatch Granary needs replacing as it is broken & in the undergrowth and this made finding the track to the property difficult

This property is absolutely perfect for large groups as it has so much space.

The kitchen was well equipped with everything you needed, loads of parking and a lovely garden. The dining room was fantastic and plenty big enough for us all to sit comfortably. The bedrooms are conveniently situated away from the amazing games rooms and main lounge area which is great for young children. There was a high chair there when we arrived which we didnt expect so you dont need to bring your own. Many people have commented on the state of the approach road. It's a remote farm so of course it's a farm track road and not tarmac. If you rive slowly it was no issue at all for any of our 7 cars. The only criticism as many others have reported is that one bedroom doesn't have any hot water. Wasnt a major problem for us as we had an extra bedroom for guests but it was bedroom G which is one of the nicest and biggest rooms. There was no signal to call anyone she we were fine. But as it has been mentioned a few times it should really be sorted.

The property was well very clean and smelt lovely when we arrived.

A tray with tea/ coffee and biscuits was welcoming. Beautiful clean white towels and bedding was really appreciated. The property is huge! With plenty of room for our large group to spread out. The kitchen was well equipped and things like lots of tea towels and dishwasher tablets so helpful. There was a nice outdoor table and benches and a few deckchairs, although one was broken. On the downside the shower in bedroom G was cold and I know has been reported before and I sent a text message during our stay to report. The garden area could do with mowing and tidying up especially if there are children playing. Overall it was a great property.

Disappointed to find no hot water in some of the bathrooms.

We noticed this had been reported previously but had hoped it would be resolved before our visit. But it has not - this was reported during our stay. Very odd layout in some bedrooms With the toilet in the same room without any partitioning wall. Very bizarre. Beautiful location and plenty of space for large groups.

A very spacious property ideal for a family reunion of all ages.

Something for everyone. Very well equipped, and we wanted for nothing. The only issue was bedroom G shower mixer which did not work no matter how you tried to adjust it, it was stone cold the whole time. Otherwise everything was fine.

We really enjoyed our stay.

The property was lovely, with plenty of space. It was very clean but lacked TLC. The shower in the downstairs king didn't have hot water - I had read this on a review so emailed Sykes but didn't get a reply. The garden needs some maintenance. The oven took forever to heat up and the shower rooms need an overhaul. Also, having a toilet in a open bedroom isn't very pleasant!

The games room is a great asset if you have children.

The barn was very clean.There are maintenance issues.,cracked mirror, half of the cooker not heating properly.The big issue is the approach Potholes galore, it really puts you of going out when you get there.The countryside is lovely.but not sure we would go again because of the many large potholes.

The lane through the estate was like off reading or rallying The pot holes had potholes .

Though the the home was well equipped there were a couple of issues One side of the cooker was very slow to heat up, The shower in the downstairs king had no hot water and in a house with so many guests one television was a little disappointing The phone coverage also left a lot to be desired. Even with these small issues we as a family had a fantastic time and the games room went down a storm with all the family

Ten of us had a super 3 nights at Stockbatch Granary in January to celebrate an 80th birthday.

It had everything you need for a large group. The bedrooms were warm with nice bedding and fluffy towels, 2 upstairs in the main block, and 1 upstairs and 4 downstairs through the games room in The East Wing. The games room isn't heated but you soon warm up playing table tennis or table football. The kitchen was extremely well equipped to cater for a large group, and the 2 large fridge/freezers were very useful. The lounge was huge and a bit cool despite the log fire, but the complimentary basket of logs was much appreciated. We think curtains for the several floor to ceiling lounge windows would most likely make it feel warmer. There were a few plumbing issues, e.g. one shower with no hot water and a couple of loos not working, but that didn't detract from our weekend as we had plenty of rooms to use the facilities. The access road is about a mile long and is in a very poor state in several sections, with huge potholes, so great care is needed, but no damage was done to any of our 4 cars. The caretakers were friendly and responded very quickly to all my queries, and said the plumbing issues would be sorted. All in all, we had a fab time and would recommend this property.

Spacious accommodation.

The living room and games room were used and enjoyed to the full. The kitchen was well equipped and Christmas lunch was prepared with ample space. The location is excellent and the granary was easy to find. The bedrooms were comfortable and roomy. The only problem we encountered was the smell of drains in bedroom C leaking down to bedroom D on our last day.

We have just come me back from a lovely weekend at Stockbatch Granary.

It is located away from it all so allows you to fully relax. The Granary is warm, clean, well stocked and comfortable. There was enough space and room for us all, a party of 14. The only negative to note for any future guests is the track that leads to the Granary has a lot of potholes so needs to be taken with extra caution. Having said this it would not deter us from visiting again.

Great week away with family.

Very spacious and large play area was well used by everyone. Good size lononge and dining area Great views. Good sized bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

Very difficult to find, Stockbatch Granary sign should be displayed at start of farm track near Windy Nook Farm Duck Eggs signage.

I paid £30 for electric car charge. We had one electric car there wasn’t an external charger and when we tried to plug in to internal Electric plugs the car wouldn’t charge, although all plugs would boil a kettle none would charge the car, I want to request a refund of the pre paid £30 please. The farm track to the Granary is appalling, full of deep pot holes, we were worried some damage would happen to one of our cars.For me it spoilt the whole experience of the Granary, which was such a nice place and so well equipped. Yes this is a farm track but it is also a holiday let access, and as such does need improvement. Very helpful managers, who responded to our needs.

For a group of adults friends, this was ideal.

Remote though with virtually no WiFi or mobile signal so plan walking routes in advance! Apart from a few technical details with the oven and TV, we found everything well appointed and extremely comfortable.

Loved the property and size, exactly as listed apart from the fact there are steps to every bedroom.

As we had a wheelchair user in our party we look for ground floor rooms but it would have been really helpful to know about the steps in advance. The property itself was exactly the size we wanted and we had a wonderful break.

The house is lovely, and huge.

The games room is enormous and the table tennis and table football are in good condition (not the bats and balls, they were naff). However, the internet access is completely unusable for a large party. Two of us had to work during the week and had to leave the property to find places with suitable connections. This information should have been provided beforehand so that we could have made alternative arrangements.

A lovely property with plenty of space and accommodation for everyone.

Beautiful rural setting and very quiet and peaceful with places to visit within easy driving distance. The listing says the property is accessed by a farm track but the track is nearly a mile long with lots of potholes apparently due to the rain this year. I have a small car not built for that and had to have a tyre repaired. A pity as the place was otherwise brilliant.

Nice property in lovely location but sadly in need of some TLC.

Most of the furniture, fixtures & fittings were well worn to say the least & in need of replacement. Four of the bedrooms were not cleaned very well as pointed out to me by some of our party. Bugs running across lounge carpet was not great in the evening. We were pre warned about the access road but did not realise a hummer was required. Booked this property for my wife's birthday surprise but think it's more suitable for stag/hen weekends.

Wonderful property.

Comms were also great!! Would definitely recommend.

Stockbatch Granary was a delightful place to stay with a mixed age family party aged 4 to 76.

The king rooms are all very spacious and we all enjoyed having en-suite bathrooms. The other bedrooms are also a good size, just not as big as the king bedrooms! The games room ws big enough for children to runaround and even scoot around, which was a real bonus on wet days. The countryside is beautiful and we found plenty to do locally. The only downside for us was the lack of mobile signal and poor wifi - but that would probably be a bonus for other people. It's just not good enough to work from.

House has a real wow factor and the photos don't really do it justice.

Really great for an extended family get together. We would definitely come back . Only real disappointment was the WiFi. Very limited speeds and not available in most of the property.

A spacious and well thought out property in a quiet location.

We enjoyed watching hares around the grounds. The beds were comfortable. A bonus en-suite bedrooms, supplied with good size bath sheets. The kitchen was well equipped. Having two fridges meant we didn't need to shop each day. The large saucepans and trays made group cooking easier. However, the smaller saucepans didn't all have lids to fit and one of the steamers didn't fit any of the saucepans. Karen, the property manager, quickly replaced a large mixing bowl that had been put away broken before our arrival. We would all love to stay again, but the state of the track deters us from doing so. A solution to the long ongoing problem of very deep ruts leading up from the road and numerous large potholes needs to be found.

The photos do not do this property justice.

Such a spacious and peaceful place set in the depths of the glorious Shropshire countryside. All three generations of our family loved their stay at Stockbatch Granary and the layout meant that the youngest members had no stairs to climb and could leave their toys out as the lounge was so large! The kitchen was blessed with a wide range of equipment and crockery etc. which really helped when cooking for 15. Even when a tap stopped working, Karen, the property manager, was quick to organise its repair. The only issue was the potholed track but everyone drove slowly without any problems. Thank you for a wonderful week.

Had a great stay here.

14 people for 3 nights. The layout of the building is very good…a large dining room for meals, a large lounge with the log fire was great for social chatting, playing games etc, and the kitchen was well stocked and had all we needed. Satnav will get you there. The road in was a challenge and heavy rain has taken its toll, so you need to be very careful as it does need some work, but the granary is perfect as a family get-together house. Karen, the property manager was great to deal with. Would happily stay there again.

This was a really great place to bring our extended family together to enjoy social time.

The big games room was fab for the children and the dining room ideal for us all to eat together.

We were getting together for a holiday with our children and grandchildren (a party of 12 including small children and teenagers) and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

The accommodation had lots of character and there was plenty space to enable differennt activities to happen at the same time without our feeling we were on top of each other. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious so that we were able to cater for large family meals, which we thoroughly enjyed around the impressive dining table, without any problems. Karen, the Property Manager, was very friendly and helpful. We were particularly grateful for her flexibility over our departure time - possible because the house was not booked for the following week.There was an issue with the supply of hot water to the bedroom wing at first but, once this was reported to Karen, it was resolved the same day. An issue with a toilet couldn't be dealt with immediately but with many bathrooms (and the extra toilet in the utility room) this wasn't a big problem. The only other serious issue was the condition of the long driveway/track which was severely potholed so that we needed to drive very slowly and carefully to minimise discomfort and to avoid damage to the car suspension. The uphill climb from the main road, in particular, was heavily eroded by the recent heavy rainfall. It really is in need of some serious maintenance and improvement.

Amazing place will definitely return

A 2nd TV would be useful with a party ranging from 80+ down 5/6 year olds.

A difficult property to find when approaching from Bridgnorth. Plenty of room to spread our wings. We had a very enjoyable stay.

Our second visit with the family and we once again had a wonderful time.

So much space and the games room makes for an ideal holiday with young children.

We had a brilliant time at Stockbatch Granary.

Perfect for family of 13. Lovely big warm & cosy home ...plenty of room for us all. Really loved that we all had ensuite bathrooms. Everyone loved the games room. Big kitchen & dining room...plenty of utensils, crockery etc... everything had been thought of. Have already recommended to friends. Hopefully come back sometime in the future. Karen extremely helpful.

Fantastic stay once again, thank you for the clean and well appointed kitchen, bedrooms and home.

Thank you Karen for all your help.

A great place for a large family gathering.

It’s all very comfortable, well equipped and clean. The huge games room was a hit with everyone and was well used as we needed some entertainment in bad weather! It’s quite a remote, rural setting in beautiful countryside accessed by an unmade road - not a problem for us but worth being aware of.

There was lots of flies in the bedrooms even when you shut the windows - it was horrible, there was cobwebs and hornets .

We didn't like the toilets that were in the bedroom and not en suite rooms. The Wifi was terrible especially in the bedrooms - when someone wanted time out / face time people / call people it could not be done privately

The barn was perfect for our needs.

We really appreciated too the big pans that allowed us to cook for the big number of people we had. Often you get small pans in places like this. We loved being able to see the stars and not have the glow of the city around us. The road on the way was perhaps the most tricky and I can imagine it would be really tricky in the winter months. We were happy to have 4 wheel drive. It's also really in the middle of nowhere, and not really that near Shrewsbury, so it's really a place to get to and escape. Don't expect the town to be near by. On a maintenance front we did run out of how water in the morning. Is the boiler man enough for the size of the property and the number of people? Might be good to warn people about that for future. But once the tank had enough time to recover we could get the hot water back on later in the afternoon. But communication was great from Sykes and very much appreciated.

We had a super time at Stockbatch.

The house was beautiful and very comfortable. It suited our large party very nicely and we were all delighted with our rooms. It was nice to get off the grid and really chill out with family from different parts of the country. The facilities were excellent and there was penty to keep us amused. We explored the countryside on bikes and by foot and it was truly beautiful.

We were a family party of 12, age ranges from 10 to 80.

The bedrooms were versatile enough for all and the games room was a winner with everyone and accommodated our bikes. The estate was wonderful for walking and small villages were well within reach on foot. Farther afield were the Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge which we also visited. The weather was fantastic so that obviously added to the pleasure too. We even had good weather on our barbecue night! The garden was ideal for our two dogs - large and enclosed. Small children would also be totally safe. The kitchen facilities were good and adequate for the number of guests. The sitting room was wonderful but was generally only used in the evening when we took advantage of the gorgeous fire. We loved the dining room which was plain, roomy and stylish. We ate in there every evening. There were some small issues which we communicated to the housekeeper - things like blocked shower heads, loose toilet seats, missing dishwasher wheels and a non too clean oven. We also wondered whether a water jug could have been provided. We were also informed about the state of the approach road which was quite tortuous but apparently it was to be repaired in the very near future. All in all, we thoroughly recommend this property as we know that every member of our party enjoyed their stay there.

This is an amazing place.

The pictures are accurate. It was good to have 5 rooms in one area and 2 in the other, this worked for our family. The games room is amazing, cold for this time of year but in the Summer it will be incredible. The big barn doors open on both sides. The BBQ facilities were good, there were 12 of us and 2 dogs and it more than serviced our needs. There were enough plates, glasses etc and it was good to have a dishwasher and a tumble drier. There were games there already and jigsaw puzzles which kept some of us busy and the area is good to explore. The only downside, not relating to the property, was the road leading up to the property. It's full of big potholes so you need to be careful. All in all 10/10. Cannot fault it. I think we will be back.

We have had a fabulous time, celebrating Mum and Dads 60th Wedding Anniversary.

The games room was perfect for family games (although a little cool), lounge and dining rooms easily fitted us all in and there were plenty of glasses, crockery, pans, etc. The only downside was the pot-holed farm road on the way in, likely due to recent bad weather. Karen, the manager, was lovely and even talked my dad through the directions when he got lost on the way there. We'd definitely book this again. Thanks.

14 members of my family (and a dog) aged between 11 months and 85 years spent a fabulous weekend at Stockbatch Granary.

The bedrooms were all clean and comfortable. The large lounge gave us all plenty of space and the games room, which was even larger than expected, was a hit with everyone. All areas (except the games room) were always warm and there were sufficient logs for a fire each afternoon/evening. The Granary appears to be well used, the furniture is not pristine, but this made it a more homely and a more relaxed stay as we were not afraid to make ourselves at home. The kitchen was well stocked (except for an ice cube tray, or at least I couldn't find one!) There were sufficient cleaning products, tea towels and dishwasher tablets for our entire stay and a welcome tea/coffee/milk and biscuits selection for when we arrived. We had an issue with the temperature of one of the ovens (right hand) as it didn't get very hot, but we managed with the other oven and grill. Karen, the property manager was on the end of the phone and quickly answered any questions. I'd definitely recommend Stockbatch Granary for a stay.

Great space to celebrate with family - comfortable, lovely and warm with amazing views (including a daily sighting of a barn owl)!

Karen the manager is very helpful with details beforehand and kindly let us stay a bit longer on our last day.

Just returned from a lovely weekend away for a family members birthday get together.

The granary is exactly as advertised and had everything we needed as a family of 14 and 3 dogs. It was a property that was made for that size party with kids and dogs, a little worn in places but when you are staying somewhere that will accommodate children and pets that completely understandable. The bedrooms were very comfortable and clean and set out well with a wing separating the main living area from the bedrooms with the games room. There were then 2 bedrooms above the dining room/hallway if you wanted some peace for putting young children to bed early (a floorplan to show this would be a great asset). The setting was amazing !! Lots of space (very muddy in the winter) for dog walking and so remote and peaceful. We especially enjoyed the barn owl which flew across the garden many times during our stay. The garden was very secure for kids and dogs (a small gap in the gate that maybe a small dog could squeeze through) but our dogs were even safe at the front while we were loading and unloading as there is no through traffic. The last point I will make is that the property manager, Karen was brilliant. She got in touch a couple of days before the stay with all the information we needed for access etc and her personal number if we needed it and also called and on the morning of the stay to let us know there were diversion signs in the village and how to navigate around them...fantastic !! Many thanks to all involved.

My family Stayed at Stockbatch Granary for 7 days over Christmas 2022, can not fault a thing, had a Christmas that will last in our memories for ever.

On arrival the owners left us a lovely gift of wine chocolates etc which we thought was a very nice touch. The property has everything you need during your stay, it is set in beautiful country side with lovely views, every bedroom has comfortable beds and own bathroom. The games room was a Hugh hit with the children and adults alike. If you are thinking of staying at Stockbatch Granary don’t hesitate book it you won’t be disappointed. Finally special thank you to Karen the manager for all the help and information.

Great place for a large group/family get together.

Well equipped, comfortable and warm. Games room isn’t heated so was too cold to use while we were there but would be great if weather had been warmer. Sofa’s were a little ‘tired’. Didn’t use the garden due to time of year but was secure and would be useful in spring/summer for BBQ’s etc

We had a great weekend with family ranging from 15yr to 80yr.

Games room was fab, plenty of room for everyone. Took 3 dogs great enclosed garden. It was lovely and homely and we all felt comfortable and had a really lovely time.

We had a wonderful family get together.

There is so much room, and the games room was a great hit. The beds are very comfortable, and the property is really well equipped, and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. Karen (property manager) was very helpful and responded quickly to help us. We would definitely recommend for a boisterous family.

Great place for a large group or family gathering, we would definitely return.

Lots of space and activities to do - the games room was great for the adults as well as the kids.

The perfect spot for a boisterous family group of 12, nobody aroun for miles, we ate in the garden when BBQ was going and the weather was good, the dining rooom easily accommodated all of us when not.

Everyone had their own ensuite bedroom which was great, beautiful place, remote, but that suited our group.

Directions from the south to the property were non-existent, signage at the premises was very poor, it took us an hour to find the entrance to the track.

The sign for Stockbatch Granary was only positioned on one side of the entrance and this was partly hidden by undergrowth. The track itself was in need of maintenance, fine if you had a tractor or 4x4 . Having said this we had a very enjoyable week at the property and in Shropshire and the weather was very kind.

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Good bedding, good quality towels. Great host contact (thank you Karen for everything). Plenty of crockery and cooking equipment/ utensils. Plenty of space and clean. Thank you.

The property was fantastic for a large family group, with plenty of space.

Games room equipment in good condition. . For improvement: garden area is very rough and had large weeds including thistles. Right hand oven ineffective. Shower in Room A not adjustable for temperature. There was an infestation of flying ants behind the sofa in front of the window in main lounge.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but it as it’s an old building so there were lots of flies, spiders and cobwebs and no means to deal with them.

It would also have helped having some shade in the garden, especially with children around, which meant we had to keep them indoors on sunny days and having the doors and windows open meant lots of flies inside. The sofa was also uncomfortable and in need of a clean. We had a slight problem with the dishwasher however, Karen, the site manager was very helpful and quick to respond and the staff we did meet were really helpful and friendly. We would recommend staying here, it is very remote, which is what we like, with lots of space and generally had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Thank you

Wonderful accommodation everyone from 9yr old to 80yr old loved it.

Very comfortable, plenty of everything in the kitchen,Games room well used as was outside space Kipper the dog had a wonderful time with lots of room to run around. We would all love to return again. Can’t recommend the granary enough, A notebook with comments from other renters would be usefuld Veronica, Peter, and all the family

Great place for family get together.

It is a little isolated so take everything you need. Lovely area for walks and visits around Shrewsbury.. I would highly recommend.

12 of us plus dogs had a lovely Easter week celebrating some big birthdays and a graduation.

Weather was very kind to us. House is warm and comfortable with lots of seating and great enclosed garden for the dogs. Plenty of hot water. Being able to walk from the door and explore the estate was amazing, the dogs were exhausted. We saw deer, pheasants and hares. Lots to do in the area if you do want to venture out. Well equipped kitchen great for cooking for hungry folk. Games and DVDs for evenings. The private track is not a problem if taken slowly. Internet is rural and slow. Expect to be able to pick up emails but you're not going to be able to game or use for work purposes. We had a private tour of Pitchford Hall and also had a private caterer in on our last night to do a 3 course meal and all the serving and washing up. If you want a pristine, luxury boutique hotel experience this isn't for you. If you like cosy, comfortable country living and are happy to walk, explore, read, play games and spend time together I can't imagine anywhere better.

Second visit to Stockbatch Granary 11 of us We all had a wonderful stay Lovely part of the country

Excellent property and perfect place to host a family celebration.

The rooms are all of good size and all being ensuite is an added bonus especially for a property of this size. The property is well equipped and has a separate dining room which was perfect as we had organised a private chef to cook one night. We would highly recommend this property.

Comfortable and well stocked with utensils etc.

Beds comfortable and the rooms big enough for all. Games room was appreciated. Track to house about 3/4 of a mile, could be tricky in poor weather. Great place for a friends or family gathering

A fantastic venue for our birthday celebration weekend.

Plenty of space to relax and unwind. A really fabulous games area , with table tennis, basketball. Only issue was the bathrooms & en-suite’s which are in need of upgrading.

Very difficult to find accomodation that would keep a party of 12 with ages ranging from 9 to 80, happy and entertained over a wet weekend in the depths of the country.

Stockbatch Granary really fitted the bill. Great accomodation with everyone having an en-suite bedroom. A vast barn for games, large dining kitchen for breakfasts and lunches, and a spacious dining room ideal for the birthday party. The lounge was immense with plenty of very comfortable seating for everyone. Log fire an added bonus. Unanimous approval for this house from our group.

Lovely accommodation, our family group ranged from 4 months - 84 years old and the property catered for all of us perfectly.

A fantastic place to celebrate our Diamond Wedding Anniversary with our family.

Plenty of room also warm and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen, beautiful spacious dining room for a celebration meal and games room was really appreciated. The surrounding countryside was beautiful from the house and also for walks. The access drive had a lot of potholes but we were warned about that. Some of the family are already talking about going again.

The Granary is a great place to hold a large get-together for family or friends!

We found the whole house to be extremely well-equipped, welcoming and homely. The games room was an added bonus that was appreciated by the children. Our thanks to Karen, the Property Manager, who was very pleasant and helpful and kept in touch both before and during our stay. Downsides? Be prepared for a long and bumpy drive along the farm track to get to the Granary from the road. Oh - and make sure to take your wellies! It’s surrounded by farmland and the walks are very muddy!

Overall we had a lovely family weekend away at the Granary.

The travel directions on the Sykes information were very poor but the property manager helpfully directed us to accurate and comprehensive directions on the Pitchford Estate website. We needed 7 rooms but were surprised and a little horrified to discover 2 of the double rooms whilst ensuite didn't have any privacy screening around the toilets! The Games Room was unheated and very draughty so, given the sub zero temperatures over our weekend, it was largely unusable which was a great shame as that was one of the USPs when we booked. None of us had a phone signal at the Granary and WiFi was poor and only available in the main living room area which was a surprise and those of us who had taken work to do found it quite difficult to get anything done. There was no satellite/TV signal so we tried to watch programmes via the Iplayer but it regularly buffered making watching TV no longer enjoyable. We had taken our own DVDs which was lucky as those at the Granary were mainly suitable for children. We were disappointed at the small amount of logs provided for the log burner and these only lasted the first night. We needed the log burner lit to supplement the radiators in the evenings so managed to scavenge some wood from the Estate and then had to buy logs from local shops. Overall the property is looking a little tired and worn and in need of a little TLC. Although not directly related to the accommodation, we were very disappointed to see a local hunt with hounds and terrier men using the fields around the property and were concerned enough about the welfare of a number of sheep in the field next to the property that we contacted the farmer who was sadly not minded to take any timely action to help animals in clear distress.

Karen, the property manager, was very helpful and couldn't have done more.

This is a great property, the space you have is amazing, but if your expecting luxury accommodation you will be disappointed, I guess that is reflected in the price. Its all just a bit tired. Considering it sleeps 14 people, the kitchen is quite poorly equipped....no usable frying pan and only 3 tiny baking trays (big enough for 3 decent slices of bacon!) feeding everyone at breakfast time was a bit of a nightmare! The showers and shower heads were mouldy and there's no locks on any of the bedroom or bathroom doors. My husband and I slept in room G, at the end of the bedroom wing and there were squirrels living in the roof.... they started having a party up there every morning from 5.00am! The WiFi is virtually non-existent, which can be great to have a break as long as you know about it, but unfortunately some of our party have Internet businesses and couldn't reply to enquiries etc. Also, there is nowhere to hang clothes in the bedrooms. On the whole we had a great time, because of the company and the space we had....there are just lots of little niggles about the place and if they were sorted it would be an amazing place to stay.

A beautiful property and a lovely place for a gathering

We spent the weekend with our family (including 4 grandchildren aged 7,7,9 &11 and 2 dogs) celebrating a “big” birthday.

The property is ideal for a party weekend in the country. It is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The sports hall is great and was well used. The grass area is enclosed and secure making it good for the dogs. This was the second time we have stayed at this property. We loved it and would certainly return again.

We had a fantastic stay, celebrating my mums 70th with all the family.

The kids loved the games room and it was brilliant having so much space. Had read previous reviews stating the postcode was incorrect on the listing so double checked with Karen the owner, who was very helpful. We were also emailed by her a few days before (this went to my junk so look out for it). I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the place given how big it was. Agree a hot tub would be a great asset. Although a little remote, we visited Blists Hill, Shrewsbury and Attingham National Trust. Thank you so much for a week filled with wonderful memories, after so much time apart in lockdown.

Lovely house well equipped beautifully warm good beds and bed linen and lovely large soft white towels Bit tricky to find but worth effort Some little things to improve.

Shelf in bathrooms Some thing in showers to hold shampoo soap etc Simple shelves in bedrooms rather than large brown wardrobes and dressing tables

Although the beds, sofas & chairs were comfortable, the house was otherwise barely adequately furnished- no hanging space in some bedrooms, nowhere for soap in the showers, no hair driers, no instructions re heating, recycling, disposal of rubbish etc.

The house was cold on arrival & we had to call Karen, the very helpful manager to get it organised properly, then it was great.

Excellent venue to get a big group together for a couple of nights.

We throughly enjoyed our stay, although finding it was very tricky!

We (13 adults) had a wonderful time; the kitchen, living room and games room are all great.

We could have done with more hanging space in some bedrooms. However, the postcode is wrong on the Sykes website (SY5 7DN). The local manager Karen advised us of the correct postcode (SY5 7DS) in due course which was great for our party to find the location. However, Tesco was given the original postcode and it couldn't be changed online without starting from scratch. This wasn't possible but, as it was only one letter out, we hoped they'd find us as they might have been before. Obviously not. After lots of phone calls, we had to go and fetch our substantial order from Tesco in Shrewsbury. Sykes Cottages: please amend the postcode on your website.

We had an amazing time here and made the most out of all the facilities especially the he game room.

It is a good place for a secluded getaway with friends and family.

The location of the property Lovely scenery and wildlife Beautiful part of the country

Would be fab if a hot tub was installed in the garden .

The Granary was a fantastic building with plenty of room to cater for large groups/families.

It's position in the middle of nowhere, but next to a small working farm within a large estate, was great for us and a brilliant experience. We were a family of 6 people and it did serve us well, although a little big. The kitchen was well stocked but was missing a must important piece of equipment - a corkscrew. The large fridges and freezers were great but no door storage. The large range was a feature and easy enough to use. Plenty of bedrooms for all of us, all with their own ensuite is a great selling point for this property. Then there is the suspended log fire. Beautiful. Would have been nice to have smaller logs to put on though. The ones provided were rather large. However, it did not go without its drawbacks. There wasn't always a bath math provided and so had to use a towel. We couldn't work the washing machine and there were no instructions. We didn't use the dish washer as it looked quite muggy and unclean. One or two of the bathroom basin felt as though they had a rescue on them. But the biggest thing I found was the dust on the sofas. They had obviously not been moved and patted down for some time. Even the spiders had taken up permanent residence. Now I know it was a Granary with brick walls inside and out which by its nature creates dust all the time and it was always going to be rustic rather than pristine, but the sofas had obviously never been been hoovered or puffed up for some time. Even though we were the first in from the Covid 19 ongoing situation, I felt it had been left during lockdown and not freshen up before we went in. This of course did not spoil our overall enjoyment of the place, the landscape and nature within it, but I would expect more in the way of cleaning, freshing and keeping on top of this beautiful building. I would be happy to return again with a larger group to make it more cost effective even though it had been reduced due to numbers by the pandemic.