Southdown in Much Wenlock | Must-See Shropshire Hot Tub Cottage

About Southdown

Southdown is a converted barn set on a working farm in Shropshire. The property sits in peaceful countryside near Much Wenlock. You get three bedrooms sleeping up to seven guests. The owners live on site and run a small farm shop.

The farm sits in rolling Shropshire countryside. You can watch cows grazing from your window. Kids love the play area with trampoline and swings. The location gives you easy access to walks and local villages.

Bedroom one has a double bed. Bedroom two offers a double and single bed. Bedroom three features a double bed with an en-suite roll top bath. The bathroom has a shower over the bath. The kitchen comes with a gas hob and electric cooker. The sitting room has a Smart TV and opens onto a shared patio.

Much Wenlock sits 6 miles away (12 minutes). Ironbridge Gorge Museums are 8 miles away (18 minutes). Ludlow Castle sits 11 miles away (22 minutes). The Long Mynd offers walks 12 miles away (25 minutes).

Families and pet owners will love Southdown. The working farm setting and play equipment keep children entertained. The owners provide welcome treats and helpful service throughout your stay.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Gas hob, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, smart tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ample off road parking
✓Shared lawn and patio with furniture and charcoal bbq, children's play area
✓One well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Pub and shop 6 miles
✓Please note: infants are included within the maximum occupancy for this property

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Southdown

Spotlessly Clean Throughout

Every guest mentions the immaculate condition. The barn is maintained to the highest standards with attention to every detail throughout the accommodation.

Working Farm Setting

Watch cows grazing from your windows. Kids love seeing farm animals daily. The on-site farm shop sells local produce and treats for your stay.

Children's Play Area

Trampoline, swings and slides keep kids entertained for hours. The outdoor play space is safe, well-maintained and visible from the barn windows.

Thoughtful Welcome Treats

Owners provide homemade cake, milk and local goodies on arrival. Previous guests rave about the lemon cake and thoughtful touches that make you feel welcome.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Everything you need for self-catering. Gas hob, electric cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. Guests say it has all the equipment for proper cooking.

Helpful On-Site Owners

Margaret and family are friendly and responsive. They're available if you need anything but give you complete privacy during your stay.

Getting To Southdown

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Southdown by car, take the A49 south from Shrewsbury or north from Ludlow. Turn onto the B4368 towards Craven Arms, then follow signs to Brockton. The farm is clearly signposted and you'll have ample off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, approximately 8 miles away. From there, a taxi will take you through the Shropshire countryside to the farm in around 15 minutes.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars

Craven Arms station (8 miles)

Accessible from the A49 and B4368

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Distance: 8 miles

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Ludlow Castle

Distance: 11 miles

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Much Wenlock Priory

Distance: 6 miles

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The Long Mynd

Distance: 12 miles

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Wenlock Edge

Distance: 5 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 13 miles

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Ludlow Market

Distance: 11 miles

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Craven Arms Co-op

Distance: 8 miles

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Much Wenlock Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

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Craven Arms Railway Station

Distance: 8 miles

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Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 18 miles

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On-site Farm Shop

Distance: 0 miles

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Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Distance: 8 miles

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Ludlow Castle

Distance: 11 miles

SY8 1AY

Much Wenlock Priory

Distance: 6 miles

TF13 6HS

The Long Mynd

Distance: 12 miles

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Wenlock Edge

Distance: 5 miles

TF13 6DJ

Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 13 miles

SY6 6JG

Ludlow Market

Distance: 11 miles

SY8 1AS

Craven Arms Co-op

Distance: 8 miles

SY7 9NY

Much Wenlock Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

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Craven Arms Railway Station

Distance: 8 miles

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Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 18 miles

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On-site Farm Shop

Distance: 0 miles

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Is Southdown Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children absolutely love Southdown. The outdoor play area features a trampoline, swings and slides. Kids can watch cows grazing from the windows and experience daily farm life. The shared lawn provides safe space for games. The on-site farm shop sells treats. Previous young guests spent hours in the play area. The peaceful farm setting means kids can explore safely.

For Couples

Southdown works better for families than couples. The three-bedroom layout and farm setting suit groups rather than romantic getaways. The shared outdoor spaces mean less privacy. However, the peaceful countryside location and comfortable accommodation could appeal to couples who enjoy rural settings and don't mind the family-oriented facilities. The views from the patio are lovely.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Southdown. The working farm setting provides an authentic countryside experience for dogs. Miles of Shropshire walking routes surround the property. Wenlock Edge and The Long Mynd offer excellent dog walks nearby. The shared lawn gives space for exercise. Previous pet owners have enjoyed stays here. The rural location means your dog can enjoy proper countryside freedom.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Southdown

The Wenlock Edge Inn

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TF13 6DJ

The Sun Inn, Corfton

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY7 9DF

The Bottle and Glass Inn

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY5 9HT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Southdown

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Southdown does not have a hot tub. The property offers a shared patio with garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ for outdoor relaxation instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Southdown. The farm setting and surrounding countryside provide excellent walking opportunities for your pet.

How many people does Southdown sleep?

The barn sleeps up to seven guests across three bedrooms. Bedroom one has a double, bedroom two has a double and single and bedroom three has a double with en-suite.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen has a gas hob, electric cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. Guests consistently praise how well-equipped it is for self-catering with all necessary cooking equipment provided.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available. Multiple vehicles can be accommodated on the farm premises with easy access to the barn.

What entertainment is provided?

Smart TVs are installed in the living room and master bedroom. WiFi is included throughout the property for streaming and internet access during your stay.

Are bed linen and towels included?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your rental. Guests mention receiving plenty of towels and complimentary toiletries and bathrobes are also provided.

What makes this property special for families?

The working farm setting lets children see cows and other animals daily. The outdoor play area features a trampoline, swings and slides that previous young guests absolutely loved.

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Southdown Reviews

Robert

We had a lovely stay at this cottage over New Year. The cottage was spotlessly clean, comfortable and in a great location in Much Wenlock, making it easy to explore the town and surrounding area. The owners were very welcoming and the thoughtful touches on arrival including cake, jam and milk were much appreciated. We felt very at home and wouldnt hesitate to recommend this cottage to others.

Patricia

This is a lovely, comfortable property in a quiet location, and Margaret was very welcoming and attentive. The house was wellequipped and had everything we needed.

Overall it was fine, an enjoyable break in a pleasant place. Lovely spot, great views and adequate facilities. There were a few small things easily fixed. Handles that came off drawers etc. Missing basics like salt and pepper, cling film etc. but there was a basket of cake and crisps ready for us and a small milk in the fridge. The owners were chatty and pleasant. It wasn't very clear till we got there that the property is in a shared space with 3 or 4 other properties which made it a bit busier than we expected and the howling dogs were a bit distressing at times. Some lovely villages and walks to explore in the area. We enjoyed our stay overall.

Eileen

Beautiful scenery with well equipped and spotlessly clean accommodation. The owner was friendly and welcoming.A great base for visiting the local area and we all had a fantastic time. The welcome pack we were given was fantastic with the lemon cake a family favorite.

We had a wonderful stay at Southdown. My children 4 and 2 loved the slides and swing and absolutely adored the cows in the garden! The barn had everything we needed for a comfortable stay kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows, loads of towels, lots of space across the barn for our family, and the shampoos and a hairdryer were particular useful. There was also a very thoughtful welcome basket when we arrived with milk, cakes and treats for the kids, and other lovely things from the on site farm shop which sells lovely gifts as well. The farm is quiet and peaceful and set in the most beautiful countryside lovely view from the lounge! We would love to come back!

Georgia

Great family cottage, location was perfect the hamper provided was just fantastic. The host was very friendly and great with the kids. We were a family of four with young kids, we went into Church Stretton for walks then came back to the farm and relaxed everynight. The kids loved watching the animals, and playing on the playground. Highly recommend.

Beverley

We absolutely loved every moment. The cottage has everything you need for a fantastic holiday and lots more. The owners are on hand and really helpful if you need. Will be booking again.

Valerie

Really enjoyed our stay. Very good value for money. Very warm and cosy. The only negative was that it was a little too cosy downstairs for 6 adults. Other than that we had a lovely stay. Thank you

Such a beautiful spacious barn. Lovely and cosy and provided everything we needed. Thankyou for the perfect weekend, we cant wait to visit again.

Lovely barn conversion, everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Very peaceful and quiet location, with the added bonus of some farm life around. Great little shop as well, with friendly people.

Southdown is a light, welldesigned former barn on a farm, set amid beautiful countryside and within easy reach of some great places to visit. It was spacious enough for our party of 6 adults and 1 child and the garden is delightful. Run by a lovely couple, they have thought of everything! It's cosy, comfortable and well equipped so you are guaranteed a great stay. Highly recommended and thank you for a glorious week of sunshine, sites to see and stunning scenery

A great property. Very friendly owners who are on site should you need any assistance with anything.

Stephen

Lovely stay. Lovely area. Very comfortable accommodation. Thank you very much.

What a fabulous cottage. Well stocked and had everything we needed. A gorgeous outside space that our little ones made full use of when it wasn't raining Comfy beds, well looked after cottage. Great location as a short drive to lots of lovely places. Really enjoyed our break. Fit our 8 person family in easily. Loved every minute. Could sit and watch the gorgeous cows in the field right outside the window. Owners were readily available if we needed anything. 5

Miriam

The setting is beautiful and the cottage is as nice as the description on the website. We benefited from lovely weather so that we could sit outside on the comfortable patio and enjoy the beautifully planted garden and the distant views. We also enjoyed meeting the host and the new farm shop will be very useful.

Korron

The views are stunning . A real place for relaxation . The photos dont all represent the furnishings most of which were budget . Sofa and beds not too comfortable . This is the first place I have been to in years without a welcome pint of milk at least . This will teach me to read the small print in future . Things that would help are sofas , fan assisted oven , an iron and hair dryer . A small welcome pack can be added to the cost carpet on stairs threadbare in places . Divan beds not great, caused some back discomfort . No headboards .Some leaflets 3 years out of date . We sort of felt everything provided would do other than the wooden furniture which was great . That said, beautiful, peaceful surroundings and possibly more suited to people with children as the play facilities looked excellent

Catherine

A lovely property with everything that you need. The 2 and a half year old in our party loved the playground. The kitchen was very well equipped. We were celebrating Mother's day and a birthday so chose to cook a roast. We bought a Yorkshire pudding tin but everything else was there. There were plenty of towels, toilet rolls and toiletries left for us. We had a lovely time and would like to come back for a longer time.

Rachel

A lovely, well maintained cottage in such a beautiful area. Thank you so much. We felt very welcome, warm and cosy at Southdown and we had everything we needed for our stay.

After a tricky start to our holiday we were delighted with our last minute booking at Corve Barn Farm. The barn is immaculate and the views are outstanding! The children loved the play area especially the trampoline and the guys loved the BBQ. The farm shop had a good selection off food snacks and gifts and tea and cake under the gazebo looking out over the hills was just lovely. Marge and family made us very welcome and helped us with anything we needed, thank you again and we hope to come back very soon

Great location, friendly owners. The cottage had everything you'd need. Glorious views from the patio windows.

Kirsty

Very clean and well equipped house. An abundance of towels and kitchen linen which was very useful and good to have. Bed linen was lovely too. Great garden area with play equipment and trampoline which the kids loved. We were very lucky to see newborn lambs and the owners very kindly let us go and see them each day.

We were very happy with the accommodation. It was just about ok for us and our five children, especially with the brilliant outdoor space and the play area. The children had a wonderful time playing outside with the lovely views, as well as seeing the animals on the farm. The farmer was very friendly and allowed the children to come close as the lambs were being fed, which was lovely. Would highly recommend staying there, and there are loads of wonderful places to visit nearby! Unfortunately, us adults had a more difficult time, as we had recently experienced a family bereavement at the same time as catching a nasty flu which we had for the entirety of the week with five young children this made for an especially exhausting week! However, the accommodation was very comfortable as a place for us to recuperate, and the children had a great time in and around the place

Nice cosy cottage with a well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The view was gorgeous and a nice little playground for younger kids.

Patrick

Very friendly owners who reacted very quickly indeed to a problem with the heating. Friendly advice about places to visit and lent us maps and suggested walks. Some of our party also got to visit parts of the farm and see young lambs being fed. A lovely weekend in a quiet, peaceful spot.

Owners were lovely we had some weather issues and they came round to make sure we were okay. when we needed salt and pepper it was no issue!! great cottage with all facilities and would look at coming back!

Cottage was perfect for the four of us would have been a little cozy for 6 in the seating area. Host left us a lovely welcome pack of cake and wine. Very rural location but great if you are visiting for the walking. Fairly small but well equipped kitchen, all very clean. would definitely stay again.

Directions how to get there need amending Brockton not Broxton

Very well equipped cottage, friendly, helpful owners and amazing views. Very peaceful and relaxing. Excellent location for tea shops and restaurants in nearby towns and villages and also lots of things to see and do close by and also within reasonable distance. Thoroughly enjoyed our week.

Michael

The lovely country views and proximity to nearby attractions.

Carleton

Wonderful Owner who went out of her way In Every way to make this holiday one of the best we've had. My 93 FIL was made to feel like a king & we will never forget her kindness. Amazing person.

Really lovely holiday cottage in a beautiful location.

Pamela

Lovely setting, excellent accommodation and lots of extras provided.

Absolutely superb welcome, standard of accommodation and location. We had a great stay and even when we couldn't get out because of bad weather, the view from the lounge was beautiful. Top marks all around!

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About Southdown

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spotlessly Clean Throughout

Working Farm Setting

Children's Play Area

Thoughtful Welcome Treats

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Helpful On-Site Owners

Getting To Southdown

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Southdown Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Wenlock Edge Inn

The Sun Inn, Corfton

The Bottle and Glass Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Southdown Reviews

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