Guests say
The Tractor Shed in Shropshire receives high praise for its welcoming hosts, comfortable furnishings, and beautiful location. Guests enjoy the peaceful setting, the friendly farm animals, and the convenience of an on-site farm shop. The property's unique charm and thoughtful touches contribute to a delightful stay, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently mention the property being spotless and immaculate, indicating high standards of cleanliness. One isolated comment about dishes not being perfectly clean suggests a minor oversight rather than a common issue.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, with easy access to local attractions and towns. The scenic views and proximity to Shrewsbury, North Wales, and Liverpool are appreciated, although one mention of potential noise from a nearby road suggests a slight drawback.
The comfort of The Tractor Shed is a highlight, with numerous guests finding the beds extremely comfortable and the property cosy and relaxing. The spacious living area and luxurious touches contribute to an overall sense of comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy log burner. However, a few guests mention the lack of a shower and some minor maintenance issues, such as a broken toilet seat and water tap, which slightly affect the score.
While many reviews express gratitude for the hospitality and welcoming nature of the hosts, there are no specific mentions of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Weston-under-Redcastle 1.5 miles.
This wonderful barn conversion is situated in the grounds of the owners home on Maynards Farm, home to the renowned Maynard's Bacon available at the on-site shop. Maynard's are one of Rick Stein's Super Food Heroes near to Weston-under-Redcastle. The property has been lovingly converted to provide luxurious accommodation throughout and is ideal for one or two couples looking for a romantic retreat or for a family of four. Entering through the porch via a stable door you are immediately aware of the light and space that this property offers. The impressive open plan living area has a complete glass window to one side offering extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The kitchen with its Belfast sink is well-equipped for everything you need to prepare delicious meals that can be enjoyed together around the dining table, the perfect place to relax together and chat over the days events. Afterwards retire to the comfortable sofas and unwind in front of the TV whilst warming your toes in front of the woodburning stove. Also on the ground floor are a delightful twin bedroom and a contemporary bathroom complete with a slipper bath and feature basin. Stairs lead up to the master double mezzanine area that overlooks the living space below through the beams of the barn and has been beautifully-appointed. On warmer days throw open the beautiful ornate storm doors and enjoy dining alfresco on the spacious patio area, maybe with some delicious food purchased from the on-site shop. Enjoy a visit to Hawkstone Park with its magical walks and follies. The surrounding Shropshire countryside is ready to be explored including the nearby medieval town of Shrewsbury, Ironbridge World Heritage Site, Church Stretton and Ludlow with its numerous restaurants. Enjoy a visit to Hawkstone Park with its magical walks and follies. Whatever you choose to do, return at the end of a busy day to this stunning property to re-charge. Note: This property is next to Ref 8325, together they sleep 6.
The village of Weston-under-Redcastle is surrounded by countryside, 12 miles from Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury offers a selection of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs and riverside walks.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x mezzanine super king size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with freestanding slipper bath, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, digital radio, iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub and restaurants 3 miles.
Note: Mezzanine bedroom is separated to living area below by a waist high glass wall.
Note: The cottage owner's Maynard's Farm Shop (one of Rick Stein's Super Food Heroes) is on site.
Note: Butchery and sausage making courses are available and need to be booked in advance.
Note - All children over 6 welcome.
Note: Owner's farm shop which offers a service where people can pre-order food to be placed in the accommodation Please note - This property does not have an EV charger, if you need to charge your car there will be a charge of £20 a day to be payed directly to the owner.
Reviews (63)
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Jenny
Outstandingly clean. Comfortable seating and bed (we only used the elegant and large bed on the mezzanine which was fantastic). The view over the meadow whether outside or through the glass wall so relaxing. The place has the feel of a home, that of a really quirky artist friend who has elegant taste with a joy of rustic and bygone days and is letting you stay while theyâre away. It had all you needed and enough space to be separate from each other even when together. The slipper bath, with a view of the field too â if the bathroom door was left open, created that sense of specialness. Great hosting and a marvellous farm shop, only a hop, skip and jump away, which like the hosts was unintrusive but there if needed. The quality and variety of the food and alcoholic beverages meant that we sourced all our perishable food groceries for the week there. Hopefully in the future weâll be able to align our calendar with a Maynardâs butchery course (and stay again).
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Linda
Just back from a lovely stay in the tractor shed, Rob and Fiona couldn't have been more helpful, looking forward to coming back and getting our daily visits from tilly
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Janice
The farm shop 30 seconds away was so good.