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Highgrove Barns

Shropshire Accommodation

Highgrove Barns
Long Lane
Sibdon Carwood
Craven Arms
Shropshire
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Tel: 01588 673113
Mobile: 07860 599221
Fax: 01588 672881 
Email: highgrovebarns@hotmail.co.uk
Sleeps: 2/2 + cot
No of Units 2
 
Visit Britain 4 Star Award
SpecialOffer Free Meal for Two on arrival, from our Egon Ronay Award winning local chef, for stays of 3 nights and above. Please request at time of booking. Valid from 25 Jan to 1 May 2010

18th Century Barn Conversions

A right royal welcome awaits you at The Dairy and The Byre, newly converted, well appointed, 18th Century barns adjoining the owners house. The accommodation is on the ground floor with only shallow steps to the front doors.

In an area of outstanding natural beauty in an elevated position halfway between Ludlow and Church Stretton and 1 mile from Craven Arms they are very cosy, with underfloor heating and log fires.

The holiday cottages, each with one double bedroom/ensuite shower room, are south facing on a level site with a large parking area and secure garden.

Under a mellow Welsh slate roof they have waney edged timber in the local style, exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings with many original oak beams, oak kitchen units, slate floors in the living areas and carpeted bedrooms.

Separate patios with Coalbrookdale furniture overlook the stunning views.

Facilities

The Byre (sleeps 2 + cot + toddler bed)

Looks out over the whole twenty mile length of Wenlock Edge from the Corvedale nearly to Ironbridge with a splendid view of Sir Benjamin Flounders folly once owned by the actress Julie Christie and recently fully restored.

The Dairy (sleeps 2 + cot)

Looks out over the former farmyard and beyond over Stokesay to Whitcliffe and the Mortimer Forest.

Wonderful for Walking and Touring

The unsurpassable 12th Century fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle is close by and Craven Arms, one mile away is home to South Shropshire's award winning Secret Hills Discovery Centre and the Land of Lost Content Museum as well as providing shops, post office and a main line rail station on the Manchester - Cardiff route.

BBCtv's Victorian Farm location is just a mile or two away (see our FREE tickets offer above).

Much Wenlock, a scenic country drive away, was recently named by Sunday Times and Savills Estate Agents, as one of the best British villages to live in.

Right outside the gate to Highgrove and into Long Lane, the old Turnpike road is now a quiet byway and turning in either direction leads to wonderful walks or cycle rides up to Wart Hill and beyond or down to the River Onny meadows. Or perhaps bring your horse with you and board it out at the neighbouring Highgrove House stables.

A twenty five minute stroll towards the Long Mynd brings visitors to Wistanstow, famous for The Plough Inn and Wood's brewery, home of the prize winning Shropshire Lad and many other real ales. Talking of which, A.E.Housman's inspiration for his poem A Shropshire Lad, the villages around Clun - "the quietest under the sun" - are westwards just over Hopesay Hill and still sleepy timeless places for peaceful contemplation.

Buzzards circle overhead and you may catch sight of a Red Kite, a Ring Ouzel, a Kingfísher or a Dipper and experience the liquid notes of the Curlew over the meadows or even foxes and badgers sporting themselves in broad daylight.

Within a few minutes drive are Cardingmill Valley and Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland and Ludlow, reputed by many to be the finest medieval town in England. Famed nowadays for its Michelin starred restaurants it still holds its ancient street markets several days a week and annual culture and food festivals centred around its magnificent lofty castle. There is however, no necessity to travel far for good food as pubs and restaurants serving a range of mainly locally sourced foods are within easy reach. A Rare Breeds Society butcher, a rarity in itself, is based in Craven Arms. Ancient churches abound in idyllic towns and villages as well as modern, lively places of worship in local communities. Ironbridge's World Heritage sites are a half hour drive away close to Telford, with its shopping malls and large town attractions. North and South along the A49 are the county towns of Shrewsbury and Hereford respectively. Craven Arms itself is known as the gateway to the Marches, as this Welsh border country has been referred to over the centuries, and many villages have Welsh names although nowadays firmly in England.

We warmly invite you to come and sample the hospitality and friendliness of this relatively undiscovered, but stunningly beautiful part of Britain, and to stay with us at Highgrove whatever your interests and at any season of the year - this is truly an all-year-round holiday place.

GUEST INFORMATION & TERMS OF BOOKING

* Electricity and gas included.
* All bed linen and towels provided free and beds made up for arrival.
* High chair, cot, toddler bed & baby bath available.
* Please supply own cot linen.
* Sorry, no pets and no smoking in cottages.
* Welcome tray on arrival in each cottage plus integrated oven and electric hob, microwave and integrated fridge/freezer.
* Garden produce and home made preserves for sale subject to availability.
* Visitors welcome after 4pm on day of arrival or earlier by prior arrangement.
* Departure by 10.00am please.
* Use of owner's laundry by arrangement for a small charge.
Sky Freesat TV.
* DVD/CD Player and video.
* Now with Broadband Wireless Internet Connection for your laptop.
* Good Mobile Phone reception experienced for all leading networks.
* Secure covered cycle/hang-glider/canoe storage
* Use of Owners phone in emergency.
* The property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. * Please tell us if any items have been damaged chipped or lost as they may have to be paid for.
* Bookings must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the amount due.
* Final payment four weeks before your arrival or at time of booking for late bookings. Please make cheques payable to " Highgrove Barns "
* We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance to cover your intended visit as we can only make refunds if we are able to re-let the time and this is subject to a £25 administration charge.

Tariff

 
SpecialOffer Free Meal for Two on arrival, from our Egon Ronay Award winning local chef, for stays of 3 nights and above. Please request at time of booking. Valid from 25 Jan to 1 May 2010
Description / Date Price
2 January –12 February £195 per week
12 February – 19 February £330 per week
19 February – 2 April £195 per week
2 April – 16 April £340 per week
16 April – 28 May £280 per week
28 May – 4 June £350 per week
4 June – 23 July £340 per week
23 July – 3 September £350per week
3 September – 2 October £340 per week
2 October – 22 October £280 per week
22 October – 29 October £330 per week
29 October – 17 December £195 per week
17 December – 4 January 2011 £350 per week
SHORT BREAKS 5 nts / 4 nts / 3 nts / 2 nts
Price per week £195: 166 / 146 / 127 / 107
Price per week £280: 238 / 210 / 182 / 154
Price per week £330: 280 / 247 / 214 / 182
Price per week £340: 289 / 255 / 221 / 187
Price per week £350: 297 / 262 / 227 / 193
Our Winter, Peak and Christmas Season prices are all between £40 and £62 down since 2007. Some very popular lower season weeks are slightly higher. We have listed dates consecutively as well as providing a table with actual prices for short breaks. We now offer 2 day breaks.

Do bear in mind that our most popular periods tend to be outside the school holidays (the exception is Christmas & New Year) and we recommend early booking for Spring & Autumn holidays to avoid disappointment.


From time to time we have special offers advertised on various websites or in the media and these are available on specific request.

Prices are subject to a 10% reduction if both cottages are booked at the same time and for the same duration.


Weeks generally begin Friday but we will endeavour to do Saturday to Saturday and mid-weeks where possible – please ask.

Guest Comments

Our second visit. Fantastic weather, just reinforced how beautiful the area is. A very enjoyable break.
Ruth & Robert Isle of Man

Thank you for making our stay so comfortable & enjoyable in every way. The thoughful touches were much appreciated. Perfect accommodation in a beautiful county. We have to return again.
Jean & Colin Hampshire

Absolutely fabulous. Fantastic cottage, beautiful situation - lovely views even in winter. Thanks for all the added extras - yummy cake - went well with the wine. A big THANK - YOU.
Jane & Paul Derbyshire

It's all been said before but I'll say it again! A superlative cottage and we only wish there were more like it!
Martin & Denise Middlesex

We have thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in this lovely cottage. We must recommend local chef Simon Smith who delivers pre-ordered meals to the door. The food was delicious (all local) & reasonably priced. Thanks to our hosts, everything was lovely.
Georgie & John Coventry

Our first visit to Shropshire - what a lovely county. We love "The Byre" - so compact & well equipped. We even managed the Sky telly eventually! All the welcome gifts were a pleasant surprise. The scenery is breathtaking & the town & villages so unspoilt.
Ron & Daphne Eastbourne

"Once again like home, we will be back for our 3rd visit!!
Mick, Sarah & baby Kate

"Thanks Robert & Chris for a friendly and hospitable welcome (loved the cake and wine!) and lovely cottage. It was great being here with everything brand new. For those who follow us: Things to do…Stokesay Castle is a must – a smashing tea room for lunch and walk 41 from your “50 Walks in Shropshire” in the afternoon. Amazing views. Walk 42 from above book is a dream. Start from here and go straight up the road to point, past a milestone in the right hand bank “ Bishops Castle 7, London 152”. The tiny point on Wart Hill is a good spot for picnic. If it has rained over night wear wellies! Good beer at the Plough Inn (closes at 2.30 ) For the Long Mynd, park in Hinton and take footpath Minton Batch to the gliding Club. Good views of the other side from the ‘Parascending Viewpoint’ Return to Minton via Yaspel Bank and the Pachet Stone.

A great stay – Thanks and God Bless your new venture.
Steve & Pauline

"We have had a fantastic few days staying at ‘The Dairy’ It is a beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need. We were especially impressed with the ‘under floor heating’! Thank you for the lovely welcome, hope we can stay again soon."
Katherine & Richard

"We found the accommodation beautifully equipped, down to the salt and pepper mills and sharp knives, which we usually have to take with us. Very high standards of furniture and fittings – a real home from home. A particularly welcome touch was the welcome pack and the flowers on the table. It makes a nice change to find plenty of essentials e.g. loo and kitchen rolls. On top of this it is all set in a wonderful location and Mr & Mrs Tromans couldn’t have made us more welcome. We hope to return and shall be recommending it to friends."
Kevin & Shirley

"The Byre - a self-catering gem - how lucky we are to have found you. Thank you for the thoughtful touches."
Andy & Jude, Hampshire

Booking Enquiries

For more information, or to enquire about availability:

Telephone: 01588 673113
Mobile: 07860 599221
E-mail: highgrovebarns@hotmail.co.uk

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Directions

Click here for Location Map

Click here for Craven Arms guide

From A49 South proceed through Craven Arms past Total Petrol Station on left. Turn left signed Edgton, over level crossing past business park, over minor cross roads, up hill for approx 1/4 mile. Turn left after second SLOW sign on road into entrance to Long Lane Farm. Highgrove Farm is straight ahead through iron gates.

From A49 North turn right just after 30mph limit countdown signs and follow instructions from Long Lane Business Park as above.

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