The Old Dairy in Church Stretton | Must-See Shropshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Old Dairy

The Old Dairy is a ground floor barn conversion on a working farm in Stapleton, South Shropshire. This semi-detached property sits within 200 acres of farmland opposite a medieval church. Original features include exposed beams, stone flagged floors and a cattle stall separating the dining area from the sitting room.

The rural village setting offers excellent access to Church Stretton (7 miles), Ludlow (15 miles) and Shrewsbury (15 miles). You're perfectly placed for exploring the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley and Stokesay Castle. The working farm allows children to meet and feed animals including lambs and calves.

The accommodation sleeps five across three bedrooms. The double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping space. Two single bedrooms include one with an en-suite shower room. The main bathroom has a bath with shower over. A shared games barn features table tennis, pool and a trampoline.

Ironbridge (20 minutes) showcases industrial history. West Midlands Safari Park makes a great family day out. Much Wenlock (15 minutes) offers independent shops and cafes. Bishops Castle provides traditional market town atmosphere.

The Old Dairy suits families and dog owners wanting authentic farm experiences with modern comfort.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 2
✓Bathrooms: 1
✓Dogs allowed: 2
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Garden enclosed
✓Kitchen
✓Towels included
✓Location: Rural
✓Ideal romantic getaway!
✓Christmas decorations
✓Other: Hot tub
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Oven with hob
✓Private parking
✓Property type: Barn conversion
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓TV

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Dairy

Working Farm Experience

Children can meet and feed farm animals including lambs and calves. The owners often take families around the farm and sometimes provide tractor rides for young guests.

Shared Games Barn

Table tennis, pool table and trampoline keep everyone entertained. The play barn is particularly popular with children and provides hours of entertainment whatever the weather.

Cosy Log Burner

The woodburner creates a warm atmosphere on cold evenings. Generous logs are provided and the property stays cosy even during winter cold snaps.

Friendly Farm Cats

Jet and Benny are the resident farm cats who often visit. Guests consistently mention how friendly and entertaining these cats are during their stay.

Welcome Extras

Home-made cake, fresh milk, tea and coffee greet you on arrival. Fresh flowers and sometimes a lit fire make the welcome extra special.

Dog Friendly Setup

The enclosed back garden provides secure space for dogs. A field opposite offers additional exercise opportunities and great off-lead walks are nearby.

Getting To The Old Dairy

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Dairy by car, take the A49 and turn off at Stapleton. The property is easily accessible from the main road and you'll have ample off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Church Stretton, approximately 7 miles away. From there, a taxi will take you through the South Shropshire countryside to the cottage.

Ample off-road parking

Church Stretton station (7 miles)

Easily accessible from the A49

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Everything you need within easy reach

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

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Stokesay Castle

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West Midlands Safari Park

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Long Mynd

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Carding Mill Valley

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Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

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Church Stretton Town Centre

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Shrewsbury Shopping Centre

Distance: 15 miles

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Ludlow Market

Distance: 15 miles

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Shrewsbury Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

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Ludlow Bus Station

Distance: 15 miles

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Church Stretton Medical Practice

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Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Distance: 9 miles

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Stokesay Castle

Distance: 8 miles

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West Midlands Safari Park

Distance: 28 miles

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Long Mynd

Distance: 7 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 7 miles

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Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Distance: 10 miles

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Church Stretton Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

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Shrewsbury Shopping Centre

Distance: 15 miles

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Ludlow Market

Distance: 15 miles

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Shrewsbury Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

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Ludlow Bus Station

Distance: 15 miles

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Church Stretton Medical Practice

Distance: 7 miles

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Is The Old Dairy Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The shared games barn provides table tennis, pool and a trampoline. Children can meet and feed farm animals including lambs and calves. The owners sometimes take families around the working farm and have provided tractor rides. Friendly farm cats Jet and Benny are popular with young visitors. A travel cot and highchair are available.

For Couples

The ground floor layout and cosy log burner create an intimate atmosphere. Stone flagged floors and exposed beams add character. The enclosed patio provides private outdoor space. The rural location opposite a medieval church offers peace and quiet. Church Stretton and Ludlow are within easy reach for dining out and exploring historic towns together.

Pet Friendly

One small well-behaved dog is welcome by arrangement. The property has an excellent enclosed back garden providing secure space. A field opposite the cottage offers additional exercise opportunities. Great off-lead walks are available nearby including routes across the Long Mynd. The working farm environment suits dogs who enjoy rural settings and new smells.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Dairy

The Ragleth Inn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Dairy

Does The Old Dairy have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on traditional barn conversion features including a log burner and original architectural details.

Is The Old Dairy pet friendly?

Yes, one small well-behaved dog is welcome by arrangement. The property has an enclosed back garden and a field opposite for dog walks.

How many people does The Old Dairy sleep?

The cottage sleeps five guests across three bedrooms. There's one double bedroom and two single bedrooms, with one single having an en-suite shower room.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The well-equipped kitchen includes an electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Guests particularly appreciate the quality knives and Denby crockery provided.

Is there parking at The Old Dairy?

Yes, ample off-road parking is available at the property. The cottage is easily accessible from the A49 making it convenient for exploring Shropshire.

What entertainment is provided?

A shared games barn includes table tennis, pool table and trampoline. Inside the cottage you'll find a Smart TV, DVD player and fast WiFi broadband.

Can children meet the farm animals?

Yes, the owners often allow children to meet and feed the farm animals. Guests have fed lambs and calves and some children have enjoyed tractor rides around the farm.

What heating does the property have?

The cottage has a log burner with an initial supply of wood included. Electric heaters provide additional heating and fuel costs are included in the rental price.

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The Old Dairy Reviews

Caroline

We arrived all was what we had expected. Well equipped kitchen. During the week if we had any questions. ie where to put ashes from wood burner we were given a bucket for them to be put in. also a question about hoover these were resolved quickly. With property being on working farm we could see a little taster of workings and shown sheep with lambs that had recently been born. Some of my family were given the opportunity to help feed the calfs their feed. Any questions we had with regards to the farm were answered with enthusiasm and more information given. We will be looking to return for further visits in the future.

Steven

A return visit for us a comfortable and relaxing stay. The property was clean tidy warm and very inviting when we arrived. Well worth the stay and already looking to rebook for next year.

The Old Dairy was very clean, comfy and impressive thanks to original features being rebuilt into the current property. Ideally situated off the A49 which could get you to the many surrounding towns and attractions. The property was very well equipped with everything needed for your stay with only towels needed to be supplied by yourselves however this was greatly outweighed by the extent of facilities offered. The log burner offered us many cosy evenings for our autumn break and would have no hesitation in booking again.

We enjoyed our stay and loved the uniqueness of The Dairy and its furnishings. Sitting in front of a log fire after a day out enjoying the Autumn colours was very pleasant. Kitchen was very well equipped for meal preparation but remember to take dishwasher tablets with you.

Anthony

Quiet location and close to points of interest. Good sized kitchen, rooms etc

Lovely cottage, well equipped with quality items and accessories. Easy access to local amenities and beauty spots.

Suzanne

My husband and I enjoyed our week's stay here very much. So comfortable and had everything we needed. We hope to return!

Jonathan

We had such a lovely time here. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and we loved seeing the little lambs and the super friendly cat! Would absolutely recommend, a well deserved five stars.

One of the best cottages we have stayed in. Beautiful. Excellent dog secure back garden. Superb in every way.

Damian

Lovely house and modern facilities. My daughter adored the cat she renamed him Best Friend for the week We liked it so much we have already rebooked!

We had a comfortable stay. It is a lovely old place. The walls are very thin beyond owners control so snoring from the bedroom next door drove me to sleep on the lounge floor. Other than that we loved it. The location is beautiful. The cottage is charming. The facilities were very good with the exception that having the freezer outside in the barn was a bit of an issue in dark, cold November nights. A small issue was quickly rectified by the owners. The cosy wood burner was fab.

Oak and Heather

Richard

Comfy and cozy base for exploring Shropshire. Wellequipped kitchen, fast broadband everything we needed.

We really enjoyed our stay in this quirky cottage. Comfy beds, log fire, good food nearby, great company. What more could you ask for.

Lesley

Lovely quaint little cottage in a quiet location. Well equipped. Comfy beds. Didn't use the log fire as the heating warmed the cottage nicely. Games equipment in the barn was a great addition. We found a lovely cake, flowers, pint of milk and tea and coffee when we arrived. However, it would have been nice to have had some handwash in the kitchen. Freezer arrangement is a bit odd, you have to find a bit of space in the already full freezers in the utility outbuilding. Cottage comes complete with very friendly cat! Would happily stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay at the Old Dairy. It was lovely and cosy. All on one level which we like. The only thing we didn't realise is that you have to provide your own Towels. This is not mentioned on Sykes website. Jeanette kindly let us borrow some.

Sophie

We have been going to the Old Dairy for a number of years now and love coming back. The cottage is extremely clean, and well maintained. It's very much become a little retreat from city life in the south. The children love coming back and seeing the farm animals. It's in an ideal location to explore Shropshire

Peter David

A charming cottage with a lot of character. Even moreso when taking the amount of work they've done to the location into consideration the pictures just inside the door of how the place looked before the renovation were remarkable. We only had one tiny, insignificant issue with remote control batteries but after a quick phone call that was sorted within half an hour. The extra games room near the farm were an added bonus. My son dragged me out there to play Table Tennis nearly every evening. Mind you, it's tricky playing pingpong when one of the friendly farm cats insists on sitting on your shoulder when you're trying to serve! Would absolutely recommend and would certainly book again.

The house is in a lovely area, you absolutely need a car. We loved the walking close to the house. The house itself has lovely Denby crockery, Masterchef knives etc. but the house needed a real deep clean, cobwebs in bedrooms under draw units and on top of wardrobes, in living room under t.v. unit etc. We hoovered the house, but hoover smelt badly. Owners family lived in the farm house, but never once came to say hello or check everything was ok. We had the use of a freezer in an area near to the farm house, this information was in the welcome book, what you are not told is it is full, so very little space for our use. The weather was so hot and we wanted ice cream for the children we got some magnum ice creams, used one from a box of three, but when we went to get the other two, all that had been left for us was an empty box! Instead of having a dishwasher in the house, a small freezer that you had sole use of would have been better, also informing us that if you put food in the freezer not only was it full, anything you put in it would be used by anyone!

Belinda

We had a lovely stay at the Old Dairy with our dog and really enjoyed our holiday. It met our expectations and it was very comfortable, spacious and fully equipped with everything we needed. It was very dog friendly with an enclosed garden at the back and a field opposite the property. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and we would visit again.

We found the Old Dairy Farm cottage to be very good value for money. We had a most enjoyable holiday and had some lovely days out in Shropshire. When we did have a couple of minor problems the owners responded immediately and went out of their way to help us. Overall should we think about coming to Shropshire again we would not hesitate in booking a cottage at this location again and would be pleased to recommend to other potential users.

Judith

A 5 cottage that provided us with everything we needed and more with so many comforts and thoughtful extras, including a generous supply of logs. There were much appreciated welcome gifts, on arrival, of delicious homemade cake and fresh milk, tea and coffee. A delightful location, right in the middle of an area of outstanding beauty, with so many places to visit. We look forward to a return holiday, as soon as we possibly can. Thank you, Host Family.

It was a beautiful place to stay but as an older couple with a few walking issues should have realised the flagstones would have been a bit uneven and we were worried about tripping, also a couple of the rugs werent flat to the ground at the edges which we did trip on a couple of times but apart from that it was a wonderful place to say . Also our granddaughter loved the working farm and was so happy to be taken onto the fields to see the animals that were there .Think we had a friend for life with the beautiful cat that was there. Would definitely recommend it to people who dont have walking problems.

Lovely rustic barn, lots of character, well equipped, perfectly clean . The welcome pack filled with homemade cake, tea , milk and coffee was well appreciated. Loved the friendly little cat. Perfectly prepared log burner to make us warm and cosy. Weather not on our side, but we made the most of the surrounding sites, Shrewsbury, Iron Bridge, Ludlow, Church Stretton, Clun, etc Lovely week, thank you

The old Dairy was a lovely cosy cottage with beautiful original beams and quirks. lots of ways to keep warm and the hosts were super friendly and even let us look and feed their news lambs which was very kind of them. The games barn had lots of activities to do which kept us busy. Would definitely recommend!

It was perfect Welcoming Warm Quiet Well equipped Comfortable slept really well Lovely hosts and a really friendly cat If I was being really picky I would like a potato masher!

We had a really lovely stay at The Old Dairy it was cosy, well equipped and tastefully decorated , and set in a beautiful location. The owners were welcoming and helpful but also gave us space and privacy. Loved the wood burner! Great offlead dog walks , and handy for both Shrewsbury and Church Stretton. Thank you for a very happy week.

Sophie

We love the Old Dairy and it's our 3rd visit. Already booked for next year as children wanted to return. The play barn is perfect to let them run off steam and they were also able to meet the animals. The cottage itself is very comfortable and has everything you need. It's become our little escape from the rat race down south. Extremely good value for money.

Olivia

The property was very nice There was milk and cake on arrival. The owners were very welcoming. Couldn't find any thing to fault. Had a lovely weeks stay and hope to return one day.

Fantastic place Warm Quiet Just what we needed as nhs staff Good access to ... Fantastic place Warm Quiet Just what we needed as nhs staff Good access to everywhere Attentive people Friendly cat and dogs but only seen once Will go again

Dairy cottage a fabulous property in the countryside. The internal lay out and decoration were excellent for our needs. The quality of the appliances, decorations etc were great. The owner was very nice and nothing was a problem. We would definitely go back and stay there.

Theresa

The cottage is in excellent position that is very peaceful but close to main roads for easy access around the county. We stayed during an exceptionally cold snap but the cottage was very warm and cosy. The sofas and beds were also extremely comfortable. The cottage was well equipped and the owners were friendly and easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend

Such character to cottage. Cosy and brilliant fire and lots of lovely hot water. Good location and good value for accommodation. Loved the kitchen. One of the best places I've stayed for some time.

Philip

Enjoyed our stay. Cosy accommodation.

What a delightful holiday cottage! The cottage was lovely and clean and the lay out was nicely planned. The log fire made it nice and snug and with all the homely touches it was a delight to stay in. The position of the cottage was central to lots of truly delightful days out, even popping over the Wales for a visit.

Sandra

Beautiful setting. Was unaware we were joined to another property until our arrival. Very friendly owners. The Dairy had everything we needed plus more. Excellent enclosed garden so vital when your dog has come too. Would definitely return.

Great location, high standard property, good value

Annette

Fantastic cottage, great host, couldn't want for more. They even gave us cake and fresh flowers. The four of us loved everything in the cottage.

Joseph

On the whole, this was an excellent place and even the weather was kind to us. Perhaps they could in future have spare toilet rolls available but otherwise superb.

Wonderful cottage, very well equipped, clean and cozy. The welcome cake was absolutely scrumptious and went very well with a lovely cuppa on arrival. Lots of information on local places to visit and the track down the road for letting the dog off lead was fabulous. Parking is great and directions spot on. We had a wonderful time and Id recommend The Old Dairy as a great place to stay.

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The Old Dairy, Church Stretton

About The Old Dairy

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Working Farm Experience

Shared Games Barn

Cosy Log Burner

Friendly Farm Cats

Welcome Extras

Dog Friendly Setup

Getting To The Old Dairy

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Dairy Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Ragleth Inn

The Crown Inn Wenlock Edge

Bridges Long Mynd

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Dairy Reviews

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