Black Lion Barn Retreat

We are not a usual group as we are a group of 4 aging males and 2 middle aged family males.

We have been holidaying since the late 90's for this week to get watch the open golf championship, now mainly on the TV & play some golf also. Our creature comforts, individual requirement our own bedroom, & ensuites are becoming more important as we age. The Black Lion Barn is one of the best 'fits' we have although a bit remote but the owners were very accommodating in every way.

The Black Lion Retreat Barn was everything we expected, it was an excellent place to celebrate a friends 70th birthday.

The accommodation was clean, modern and well equipt for self catering, we had everything that we needed. The location was spectacular, with great views out of the windows.

Absolutely fantastic accommodation.

Black Lion Barn is a wonderful place to stay for a large family or group celebration. The accommodation is very spacious and is very well equipped with everything you would need for a home from home time away. The barn was lovely and clean and comfortable in every way.

Our family of 10 really enjoyed our time at the Black Lion Barn, the house has everything we needed and more, with stunning views across the Shropshire countryside.

A great base to visit Shrewsbury, Church Stretton and the Shropshire hills. The Table Tennis table in the downstairs family room was brilliant for keeping everyone active and entertained. It should be mentioned in the description of the house. The upstairs lounge/kitchen/dining room was also a great family space.

The Black Lion Barn Retreat is a very well equipped rental with great views of the countryside.

Although next to a farm, there was very little noise and no farmyard smell. The owners could not be more helpful. The quality of the bed linen, towels and all the facilities was very high. There are lovely local walks and the downstairs yoga room was a great playroom for the youngsters and for the adults to socialise. We used the barn as a base for a family wedding which was held nearby. It allowed several branches of our family to get together before and recover after the big day.

We had a wonderful week.

The accommodation was very well equipped and comfortable. The space was perfect for 3 generations to spread out and be together. Very child friendly... the owner happily providing 2 cots, 2 high chairs and fitting a stair gate for us. And the space downstairs for lively 7 and 9 year olds was a great place to play. (We had a wet week so it was used a lot! )There was very little outside space for children to play but we did use the BBQ. It was easy to message the owner with any questions/issues we had and she was quick to respond. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet - she sounded lovely. It was comforting to see a lot of attention was paid to fire safety but it was a bit distracting to have green lighting in the bedrooms. Thankyou for a lovely stay.

Our stay at the Black Lion Barn Retreat was fantastic.

We couldn't fault anything and we were made to feel very welcome by the owners. It's an ideal venue for a group of people wishing to stay in Shropshire.

The owner was lovely, contacted us in advance re the beds and anything we asked for was accommodated.

The barn was immaculate and really well equipped, anything we needed was there. We had lovely walks from the house it’s a really nice area to walk around. Thank you Iona and crew.

Excellent location and beautiful property with a very high standard.

Owners were excellent

Superb stay for a family and friends weekend.

The space was fantastic and worked well for 4 generations. Highly recommended.

I hire a house every year for me and my friends for my birthday to get away from husbands, kids and dogs.

Just a weekend of laughter, games, drinks and memories. BEST HOUSE YET!!!!!!

We have visited Black Lion Barn Retreat several times and yet again we were not disappointed.

We all had an amazing time celebrating my parents 60th wedding anniversary, 4 generations aged from 81yrs - 4yrs. The barn is fabulous and in a beautiful location. Could not fault it, everyone of us loved the weekend and didn’t want to leave. The owners Iona & Dan are more than helpful and very accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back again. Thank You for a wonderful stay

Cottage was lovely and clean and very spacious.

Good Communication with the host. Could have done with a bigger cooker for the size of the cottage.

The property was spacious, clean and well equipped for a large group.

We were provided with lots of useful information about the area and it was ideal for keen walkers.

We loved our stay at Black Lion Barn!

The attention to detail was spot on and we absolutely loved the farmhouse style, large space downstairs, and open plan living area and kitchen. Iona was so friendly, responsive and kind. We've already booked to come back in November.

As a party of 13 made up of 6 adults and 7 children aged between 18 months and 15 years we had a tremendous time.

Property very spacious, clean and well equipped. Beds very comfortable and games room was loved by all. With table tennis, table football, large TV, and loads of room for which older girls could practice their gymnastics and dancing. Grandson set up a table tennis tournament for us. Owners Iona and Dan. Kept us well informed.

Beautiful house, perfect size for our family Holiday.

The house is well equipped had everything we needed for our stay and very clean. The beds was really comfortable and the rooms a perfect size. Lovely location and great countryside views. Great communication with the owners too.

Beautiful barn with yoga studio downstairs .

Magnificent country views. Log wood burner , reclining settees and large dining table so we could all sit together at mealtimes . Uncluttered property with lots of good basics like towels , hairdryers , washing up liquid, coffee etc. There are 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with options for a bath or walk in shower . The beds were especially comfortable ( and large) and outside there is a nice seating area that catches the sun. Well placed for country walks and a couple of nice country pubs . Just a short drive to Shrewsbury. We had a really wonderful time with great communication from the owner Iona who has clearly put a lot o.f thought into the conversion of this barn .. Perfect for large families or groups of friends wanting a relaxing getaway . Table tennis and games available for the kids . Thoroughly recommend and hope to return .

Excellent property, great location.

Plenty of walks direct from cottage and a couple of pubs within walking distance. Owner very responsive to anyqueries. Would definitely recommend.

We have been going away at Easter for 10 years now (3 generations - five adults, and four children aged 10 - 12) and Black Lion Barn Retreat is by far the best cottage we have ever stayed in.

It is huge, beautiful and spotlessly clean! The open plan lounge/dining area/kitchen is brilliant - perfect for chatting, relaxing, cooking, playing games and enjoying the gorgeous view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The games room downstairs was absolutely perfect for the four children with: table tennis, table football, bean bags, a tv and a few other foam games/activities - exactly what the children wanted after a day out exploring the local area. There are loads of local attractions to keep you busy as well as National Trust places and very local walks. Iona was a perfect host - emailing in advance as well as during our stay and also leaving a welcome gift for when we arrived. I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough.

We had a lovely weekend away with friends, the barn was very clean and catered very well for teenagers and adults alike.

The location is beautiful.

We have been renting cottages/barns for many years mainly with our children and now with our children’s families .

Nine of us stayed at Black Lion Barn and it suited all ages . The grandchildren particularly loved the yoga/ games studio . Table tennis tournaments everyday! Perfect place to go walking locally and not far to go longer walks in the Shropshire hills. The Barn is extremely clean and very comfortable. Beds and bedding a very high standard . Plenty of bathrooms for a large group . We didn’t need to contact the owners about anything as it was just perfect . The best rental for us up to date . This is what a good rental is all about !!

This is our second visit to Black Lion Barn.

. it’s fabulous. Three generations together, plenty of space for the grandchildren, excellent comfort levels and great facilities…., Can’t fault it.

Fabulous property.

Spotlessly clean. The bedrooms are stylish and beds extremely comfortable. We loved the open plan sitting/dining/kitchen with plenty of seating for the 8 of us that enabled us to be preparing supper and still be able to chat. Everything you needed in the kitchen and more (even a nutmeg grater!) Made use of the beautiful room downstairs where table tennis and table football played. So much to do in the area with stunning walks and great pubs. Can’t wait to come back, thank you Iona for being so welcoming and helpful.

We had a fantastic weekend.

The Barn was exceptional, so much space , very clean , great location and fantastic communication with the owners.I would definitely recommend this property and would happily stay in the future. I would say it is one of the best self catering properties we have ever stayed in. Thank you Iona

Perfect holiday retreat for a large 3 generation family comprising of 6 adults and 5 children aged from 19 months to 10 years.

Iona and Dan were fabulous hosts, very friendly and informative. The area is set within a farming community with a couple of local public houses. The children loved seeing the cows in the fields, opposite the barn. Parking is great we had 3 vehicles but there was room for more. One thing to be aware of is that the roads in the immediate vicinity are typical narrow country roads but once you are clear there are main roads with access to Shrewsbury, Ludlow and historic towns such as Ironbridge with its numerous museums, Bliss Hill a 'restored' 1900 village is well worth a visit. As a family, we holiday for a week every year and everyone agreed that this was the best location/property yet and there were a few tears when the time came to leave. We'd love to spend Christmas there but unfortunately they're booked for the next two years, still there is 2025...

Had an amazing stay to celebrate my Dad’s 80th birthday and my Mum’s birthday.

Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful part of the country. We couldn’t have asked for more, will definitely be back and would definitely recommend to others. Thanks for the memories.

We had a great time at the black lion barn retreat.

It is in a beautiful location with views of the countryside. The barn is very comfortable and extremely well presented. The yoga studio is a really great space for games and we enjoyed the table tennis table in there. The living space is large and open which was great for a large group and felt very sociable. The hosts were very helpful and understanding when we set the smoke alarms off coking bacon! They were easily contactable before our stay and again understanding when we had to add a baby to our booking at the last minute. Overall I would highly recommend black lion retreat barn and would definitely consider coming back with families or friends.

Black Lion Barn is a thoughtfully well-equipped property in a beautiful setting.

We had everything we needed for our stay, the owners were very helpful and we would not hesitate to recommend the barn to others.

Thank you for a wonderful weekend away, we loved the huge space of the barn and the beautiful views from the windows.

The reclining chairs were a huge hit with all generations of our family too

Had everything we needed for our weekend away.

Really enjoyed the table tennis and table football tables. Also loved the the large dinning room table as it meant we could all sit and have group meals together. Would definitely stay again. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and Iona the host was very accommodating during our stay. Thank you

Black Lion Barn is amazing, as are hosts Iona and Dan.

The Barn is stunning and every last detail is catered for, and it’s the little details that count. Tea, coffee, logs for the burner, all the kitchen essentials - all you need is food, drink and walking boots. Couldn’t recommend it enough. 12 of us in the party, 3 families with kids from 10-14. Table football, ping pong and room full of bean bags kept them entertained and we all had an amazing time. Thank you

Absolutely first class, everything you could possibly want was available, equipped to a very high standard.

Extremely clean, warm, cosy, comfortable accommodation. Family of 10 and Black Lion Barn suited all our ages. Hosts are fantastic. Can't wait to stay again.

The barn was great for a big family get together.

Plenty of space but still cosy and homely, spotlessly clean and with all the home comforts. Beds were really comfortable and had good quality bedding which makes all the difference. Location was stunning with beautiful views and walks on the doorstep. I have stayed in a lot of holiday rentals, this is one of the best.

We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful property.

The facilities were second to none and it was perfect for our large family celebration with the yoga studio/games room a perfect place for the kids to play. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful both in the lead up to our stay and throughout. Will definitely return.

Great property!

Three generations together in a fabulous barn conversion. So much space for the children, superb level of comfort, plenty of bathrooms and toasty warm. I would highly recommend this property .

Black Lion Barn is a great place for a family celebration.

We had plenty of space to celebrate an 80th birthday with close family and all the facilities to cater for large family dinners. Our teenage kids (and some of the adults) thoroughly enjoyed having table tennis and table football in their own TV room. The barn is kept to a high standard and set in a beautiful location. We also found plenty to do in Shropshire and said we would love to go back.

Excellent property for a get together for 2-3 families.

Huge games room downstairs for the children to let off steam. Comfortable lounge and dining area. Lots of activities within 30 mins by car. Highly recommended.

An excellent facility for a family reunion.

Very spacious and well-equipped. Good location for a number of attractions and lots of local walks. Local pub (1 mile) friendly with good pub food. Restaurants a few miles away. Highly recommended.

We had a great weekend at the Barn.

Our group of 11 had plenty of space to chill and play. The views from the living room are stunning and it’s so easy to lose time enjoying it. The Barn is so well equipped, we had everything and more than needed to do a Sunday roast and pudding and I loved having everyone sitting around the table together. The beds were comfy and the showers were brilliant, very powerful and hot! There’s so much to do in the area making the Barn the perfect place to go for an active or relaxing holiday, thank you Iona for making our weekend perfect.

One of the best holiday cottages I have stayed in by far.

Had everything and more. Host was extremely helpful and responded quickly. Can’t wait to come back

A great space!

Well equipped too. As an older person I would like a rubber mat to stand on to shower. That’s all I think. And Thankyou for the bottle and the fudge.! X

Amazing property, owners have put a lot of thought into customers comfort.

The bedding was pristine, beds so comfortable and kitchen well stocked with equipment. The kids loved the freedom of the yoga / games room and the massive to ! Could not fault one thing, and Dan was wonderful in arranging a tour of the farm for the family. Iona was so friendly when I asked whether the boys could use the field for football nothing was too much for her. I would highly recommend this holiday barn in beautiful surroundings and would really love to return in the future.

A lovely property in a beautiful part of Shropshire The owners were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Would definitely return

We enjoyed our 3 night break at the Black Lion Barn.

The barn was very spacious and well furnished with regard to the main accommodation. We did, however, feel that there was a lack furnishing in the yoga area, and would have preferred the larger tv to have been placed in the living room. While the bedrooms were well supplied some of the beds were too close to the walls, with little or no space around the bed. This was especially the case in one of the downstairs bedrooms. Overall, however, we were pleased with our booking and some of our party would look at re-booking for a family birthday.

Excellent location for walking in the Shropshire hills A great venue for a reunion Well converted and very comfortable Sleeps 12 - but only one cooker, really needs a second or a larger one if you plan to self-cater Likewise a second fridge in the kitchen would be useful (the one downstairs is not ideal, and both are small)

Wonderful accommodation for a big group of us, I highly recommend this place!

Everything was beautifully clean, modern and warm. The log burner kicked out some serious heat and the we were provided a good stash of logs to keep us going. The kitchen is really well kitted out and my god the coffee machine makes good coffee!! The showers are instantly hot and really good water pressure (not the horrid dribble you can get in some places), and it didn’t make a difference if multiple people were having showers at the same time. The beds are really comfortable and the sound insulation is really good - you wouldn’t know you’re staying immediately next to a working farm. The owners were lovely on the phone. I think our only gripes were that we couldn’t find any larger bins outside to put recycling etc in.

The barn was immaculately presented, very clean and had everything we needed.

The space worked brilliantly for 8 adults and 4 children - plenty of bathrooms and the big yoga studio was a great space for the children to run about. The kitchen was very well equipped, including plates etc and high chairs for kids. Great communication and help from the owners too. Would thoroughly recommend this place. Thank you for a great stay.

We had a fantastic stay at the Black Lion Barn, it was very spacious - enough room for 12 of us and a baby - clean and had everything we needed to use whilst we were there.

Iona was very helpful when I contacted her before and during the stay. Location was beautiful too. Would love to come back!

Fantastic venue, especially for large groups.

Immaculately clean and presented. Could not fault any aspect. Brilliant!!

This is an absolute 10/10 place to stay.

Amazing quality, great location. Perfect for a number of types of break. For us, 6 friends wanting some downtime, near good walks, great proximity to Shrewsbury, local pubs etc. Equally we're looking at coming back with the family or ot would be great for a writing or yoga retreat.

Absolutely wonderful property.

Beautifully furnished and well equipped.All needs well catered for. Friendly and helpful owners.

We had a lovely week at Black Lion Barn, even though half of our family group were unable to come because our granddaughter test positive for Covid at the last minute.

The barn has been extremely well converted, to a high standard, and well equipped. The view from the floor to ceiling window in the lounge area was stunning. The only small matter I would mention is that if all 11 people had been there, I think it would have been challenging to cook meals for everyone, as the kitchen area is not very big, and the oven and microwave were quite small. There were however, lots of crockery and glasses, and all the equipment was of very good quality. The welcome gifts of Prosecco, hand made fudge and milk were very much appreciated. thank you Iona.

We had a fantastic stay at the Black Lion Barn - it was the perfect place to celebrate our parents Golden wedding anniversary.

The welcome pack was a lovely touch and a glass of prosecco was the perfect start to the weekend. Iona was really helpful and made sure that we enjoyed our stay. The Barn was really well kitted out and beautifully decorated - we'll definitely be back!

This was a beautifully presented and thoughtfully equipped holiday home which provided an extremely high level of comfort and occupied a delightful spot in the middle of the countryside.

The owners had paid a great deal of attention to detail in setting up the property and had not cut corners. We had an excellent long weekend at the Black Lion Barn and I would recommend it to anyone.

I dealt with the property owner mainly which is why I can't really comment on my experience with Sykes.

The property was amazing and the owner could not have been more helpful with every aspect our stay. I would highly recommend staying at this property.

We really enjoyed our stay at Black Lion Barn.

The accommodation was of a really high standard and very clean throughout. The owners have provided all the facilities you could possibly need for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Highly recommended.

Reluctant to say how lovely this house is for fear of it been fully booked.

The house was clean, spacious and fully equipped.

Amazing property, Superb owners, Great location, We Couldnt have asked for a better holiday break, will 100% book again if availability permits!

10/10

An excellent accommodation at the side of a farm in an isolated Hamlet with views over the countryside.

We had a brilliant time at the cottage, it could not have been better.

From the small details such a the Christmas tree and Prosecco on arrival to ensuring that we had enough wood for the log fire - everything was perfect! The cottage itself was beautiful and the hosts could not have been more helpful! Will definitely be returning - 10/10!!