Providing an impressive working farm location and a sun-soaked enclosed garden, this converted barn on the England/Wales border is an excellent choice for a family get-together in the Shropshire countryside. After a day spent spotting wildlife, tackling nearby trails, and roaming the mountains, adventure-loving groups can round off the day with a BBQ in the sunshine or a cosy evening indoors.
This lovingly restored red brick barn is now a superb holiday home, boasting character and paying homage to the building's Welsh heritage. The modern kitchen/diner is set beneath the vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, which is a joy to admire for any budding chef while they're rustling up a storm. Sprawl out your maps and enjoy a cuppa around the dining table for four before retiring to the lounge for reclining and TV catch-up. Let the outside in by throwing open the arched French doors to the sun-dappled garden, and watch as the kids play games on the lawn or toast marshmallows on the BBQ. When you’re ready to say goodnight, you'll find two slumber-inducing bedrooms to choose from, including a ground-floor double with an en-suite shower room and a first-floor super-king-size with a delightful beamed ceiling and another en-suite shower room. With so much privacy and space, it’s the perfect option for couples.
Seek out the resident cattle and sheep on the farm and soak in that rural escapism. Beyond the farm is the village of Northwood, which offers a welcoming pub/restaurant. Further afield are the market town of Whitchurch (8 miles), with its beautiful Georgian architecture and long list of eateries, and the bustling streets of Shrewsbury (15 miles), with its incredible black-and-white shopfronts. To the west, explore the Clwydian Range or head south to the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (both 29 miles).