Guests say
Garden Barn is a beautifully appointed cottage in rural Shropshire, praised for its stunning countryside views, peaceful setting, and well-equipped, comfortable interiors. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and accommodating hosts, especially towards dog owners. The property is ideal for relaxation and exploring local attractions. While the access road is rough and there are occasional maintenance comments, the positives far outweigh the negatives, making it a highly recommended retreat for families, couples, and pet owners seeking a tranquil getaway.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well maintained, with spotless bedding and bathrooms. A few mentioned dust or cobwebs in corners, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions. Some guests found it a little remote and noted the rough access road, but most appreciated the peaceful rural setting.
The cottage is described as extremely comfortable, with cosy beds, a well-equipped kitchen, and a relaxing atmosphere. Occasional comments about sofas needing updating were rare and did not detract from overall comfort.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests noting the well-equipped kitchen, woodburner, WiFi, garden, and fishing lake. Some minor maintenance issues and the rough driveway were mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Guests frequently mention the hosts' friendliness and helpfulness, including thoughtful touches like festive decorations and extra dog towels. While some wished for a welcome pack, gifts or extras are not guaranteed and should not be expected.
About this property
A lovely, stone-built, detached cottage decorated and furnished in a traditional country style, boasting a wealth of original beams and trusses, and a lovely patio area with views over the owner's large pond (with resident swans) and surrounding countryside.
The small village of Billingsley is surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside and is only seven miles from Bridgnorth. The area offers excellent walking and cycling routes, as well as boasting easy access to country parks, great houses, museums and picturesque Shropshire villages. Visitors can enjoy a trip to the town of Bridgnorth - winner of the 'Britain in Bloom' award - which is comprised of the High Town and the Low Town connected by winding streets and stairs. The bustling Saturday street market is an excellent way to explore the town or alternatively, it is possible to visit the impressive castle ruins and take a ride on the steep funicular railway. With easy access to The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, Ironbridge Gorge and the popular destinations of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, this is a wonderful spot for a family holiday.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip and link bed - can be a twin if requested at time of booking), 1 x double with door to garden.
Bathroom with bath with hand-held shower over, separate shower, basin & WC.
Fitted kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area, woodburner & French windows to patio.
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room.
Electric double oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, video, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Starter pack for woodburner included in rent October to April inclusive, outside of these months fuel for woodburner available to purchase locally.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed garden with summerhouse, patio, furniture.
Free coarse fishing available 5 mins walk from property, fishing also available on nearby river and pools at additional cost.
One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Note: The super king-size double can be a twin if requested at time of booking.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.2 miles (via ford, longer on the way back) or 4 miles.
Note: Property on working farm.
Children must be supervised & dogs kept on leads at all times.
Strictly Friday Arrivals only
Nearby points of interest
- West Midland Safari Park
- Dudley Zoo And Castle
- Black Country Living Museum
Reviews (72)
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Jill
It had everything we needed and more. Beautiful countryside views, the added bonus was seeing the race horses being exercised. Great location for exploring the local and wider area.
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Gillian
Stunning countryside views. Well placed for lots of good places to visit, many places of interest a short drive away.
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Alfred
The bed was extremely comfortable and excellent water pressure on the shower, the only things that let it down for us was the dust, cobwebs and spiders in the corners although the bedding, shower and toilet were spotless. The track down to the barn is very rough. The Internet connection is extremely slow although this did not bother us. We would be very happy to stay here again.