Guests say
Owlbury Hall Barn is highly praised for its spaciousness, beautiful grounds, and friendly hosts. Guests enjoyed the peaceful rural setting, ample outdoor space for pets and children, and additional amenities like a hot tub and games. The barn's charm and the surrounding area's attractions contribute to a delightful stay, despite some comments about maintenance and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found the barn to be clean and well-kept, with only a few isolated comments about flies and the need for minor maintenance. The overall impression is of a tidy and comfortable environment.
The barn's location is consistently described as beautiful and peaceful, with stunning views and plenty of walks. Its rural setting and proximity to local attractions like Powis Castle add to its appeal.
Guests found the barn to be spacious and comfortable, with cosy beds and ample space for relaxation. Some concerns were raised about creaky floorboards and thin walls, but these were not widespread issues.
The barn offers a range of facilities including a hot tub, games, and spacious grounds. However, some guests noted that certain aspects, such as the oven and Wi-Fi, could be improved, and there were occasional comments about maintenance.
While guests appreciated the friendly hosts and the amenities provided, there is no mention of specific thoughtful gestures or gifts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Bishop's Castle 3.2 miles. Situated just over the Wales/England border in Snead, Shropshire, lies Owlbury Hall Barn, a characterful detached, reverse-level barn conversion set on a 11-acre estate. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, this lovely holiday home is delightfully rural and perfect for a walking or cycling holiday, with the Kerry Ridge visible from the property and a wealth of quaint towns and villages within easy reach. Arriving, you will find plenty of off-road parking and extensive gardens you can spend warmer days enjoying, including two fenced paddocks so your canine companions can run free. Inside, the ground-floor hosts the bedrooms and bathrooms, making it easy to unload your bags or jump straight into bed to rest after a busy day of walking. Upstairs, gather with your loved ones for dinner; choose from a quick bite in the kitchen/diner which has been fitted with everything you could need for a self-catering stay, or the larger dining area in the living/dining room. After eating, curl up in front of the fire while you watch a film on the Smart TV, or you could relax, unwind and reflect on your day in the hot tub. When you can tear yourself away, explore the nearby Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or the popular Stiperstones village. If you want to treat your loved ones to a meal out, the nearby Bishop's Castle has a choice of pubs and eateries to choose from. Next stop is Montgomery, home to ruins of an 1100s castle and a handful of niche museums. Further afield, shopping can be found in Ludlow, known for its medieval castle and fresh food market, where you can stock up on delicious produce to cook up a storm with at Owlbury Hall Barn. No matter the season, Owlbury Hall Barn is a fabulous choice for a memorable holiday in a picture-perfect area.
Bishop's Castle is encircled by the beautiful South West Shropshire Hills. Ancient town with weekly market, shops, taverns, and restaurants. It's known for its Real Ale Festival, Tandem Triathlon, and festivals and fairs like Party in the Park and Michaelmas Fair. The Welsh Marches, rural Shropshire, and North Herefordshire are easily accessible from the town, as are Montgomery, Ludlow, and Shrewsbury. Powis Castle, the Severn Valley Railway, Offa's Dyke, and The Shropshire Way all nearby.
Accommodation
Reverse-level barn conversion.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor 2'6" twin (zip/link can be king-size on request).
x1 double sofa bed in lounge area.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
First-floor living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV & WiFi.
Fuel, power, and small pack of logs for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for 6 cars.
Bike storage.
Garden with lawn.
Hot tub.
Six well-behaved dogs welcome, secure garden for the dogs with 4 foot fencing.
There is also 2 additional secure paddocks including a pond and woodland area for exercising dogs .
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 2.8 miles.
Note: Rustic barn with table tennis available for your use, please note there is no electricity.
Note: dishwasher and washing machine in downstairs utility room
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
Reviews (19)
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Ian
However we were surprised that the cottage was not segregated from the owners house in the description it say the grounds were secure for pets but in reality the grounds are open which was disappointing . The WIFI was also very poor and the only way we could watch tv was through a firestick and our phones .The property as previous reviews suggest is tired and a little more effort could make it more appealing both internally and externally. Overall we thought bearing in mind we stayed in peak holiday season the price was reasonable but we would invest more money in the future to secure a higher standard of property .
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Delphean
Yes the facilities are somewhat dated but it reflects in the price and there wasn't any issues with the use of it. The games barn was brilliant, it is just an unused barn with run down stuff in it but perfectly usable and a great addition for the kids. The grounds were superb, the dogs loved the freedom of it and the children were able to fly a kite and run around plenty. Hot tub was lovely after a day of walking both in Wales and the Shropshire AONB. The owners were great both before and during the visit. Perfect place for a dog and child friendly holiday where you can just switch off from normal life.
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Alan
Sliding doors in bedrooms do not seem to open so could get a little warm downstairs in the sun. A couple of electric fans would be useful I feel in the hot weather. It looks like it would be lovely in the winter with all the heaters and log burners. IF I went again at this time of year I would bring fly spray, need the windows open to keep cool so a lot of flies get in. No storage in middle bedroom, didn't really bother us but might be useful for people to know. Saying that we had an excellent time, the location is superb, the land was great for the children and dogs to run around, always felt very safe at any time of the day. The inside space was plenty big enough for the 7 of us to sit around in comfort. Hot tub was a nice feature. Would definitely consider staying there again, it pretty much met all of our requirements and cost was reasonable considering facilities and the number of people we had.