Top Farm House in Knockin | Must-See Shropshire Cottage

About Top Farm House

Top Farm House is a Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to 1642 in the village of Knockin, Shropshire. This historic property sleeps 13 guests across seven bedrooms and offers three en-suite bathrooms plus additional facilities. The house features original polished wooden beams, sloping floors and a baby grand piano.

Knockin sits in rural Shropshire near the Welsh border. The village has a local shop 0.3 miles away and the Bradford Arms pub 0.4 miles away serving good food. Walking routes include Offa's Dyke Path and Montgomery Canal.

The property has a first-floor four-poster king-size with en-suite, two first-floor king-size rooms with TVs and en-suites, one first-floor king-size without en-suite, a second-floor double in the eaves with no windows, a second-floor twin and a ground-floor single. The kitchen has an oil-fired AGA and American fridge-freezer. Two woodburning stoves heat the dining and sitting rooms.

Chirk Castle sits 10 miles away (20 minutes). Powis Castle is 14 miles away (25 minutes). Whittington Castle is 5 miles away (10 minutes). Oswestry town centre is 4 miles away (10 minutes).

Top Farm House works brilliantly for three-generation family reunions. The ground-floor bedroom suits older guests. The large dining table seats everyone together.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves
✓Oil fired aga range cooker, free standing electric cooker with hob, grill and double oven in the utility room, american fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, smart tv, 4 x tvs, wifi, selection of games, books, dvds, baby grand piano, football table
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stoves included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking
✓Front garden with terrace and seating, and rear garden with dining furniture
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles
✓Note: the staircase is the original staircase from the 17th century made from polished wood, it is quite steep, please consider when booking and take care, along with this, the king-size bedroom with no en-suite has an uneven floor due to the age of the property
✓Note: the second-floor double has no windows or natural light
✓Please note no stag/hen or similar

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Top Farm House

Spotlessly Clean Throughout

Multiple guests rated the cleanliness 10 out of 10. Every room was spotless with plenty of fresh towels provided for all guests throughout their stay.

Exceptionally Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has exactly the right pans, cutlery and crockery in correct quantities. Guests who cook found everything they needed including an AGA and separate electric cooker.

Perfect for Large Family Groups

The house comfortably accommodates 13 people with seven bedrooms. The ground-floor single bedroom works perfectly for elderly family members who cannot manage stairs.

Helpful and Welcoming Hosts

Margaret and Bob go above and beyond. They have met guests on arrival, explained the AGA, unpacked food deliveries and even collected lost guests from down the road.

Full of Historic Character

Dating from 1642, the house has original wooden beams, sloping floors and a baby grand piano. Two woodburning stoves create a cosy atmosphere in the dining and sitting rooms.

Excellent Value for Money

Guests consistently praise the property as excellent value. The combination of space, facilities, cleanliness and helpful hosts makes this farmhouse outstanding for group bookings.

Getting To Top Farm House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Top Farm House by car, take the A5 towards Oswestry and follow signs to Knockin village. The property is in the centre of Knockin with plenty of off-road parking available for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Gobowen, approximately 6 miles away. From Gobowen station you can take a taxi directly to Knockin village, which takes around 15 minutes.

Plenty of off-road parking

Gobowen station (6 miles)

Central Knockin village location

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Whittington Castle

Distance: 5 miles

SY11 4DF

Chirk Castle

Distance: 10 miles

LL14 5AF

Powis Castle

Distance: 14 miles

SY21 8RF

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 2 miles

SY10 8HN

Montgomery Canal

Distance: 8 miles

SY15 6HY

Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve

Distance: 6 miles

SY22 6EJ

The Knockin Shop

Distance: 0.3 miles

SY10 8HN

Oswestry Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

SY11 1PZ

Shrewsbury Shopping

Distance: 18 miles

SY1 1UH

Gobowen Railway Station

Distance: 6 miles

SY11 3LZ

Oswestry Bus Station

Distance: 4 miles

SY11 2NN

Bradford Arms Pub

Distance: 0.4 miles

SY10 8HN

Whittington Castle

Distance: 5 miles

SY11 4DF

Chirk Castle

Distance: 10 miles

LL14 5AF

Powis Castle

Distance: 14 miles

SY21 8RF

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 2 miles

SY10 8HN

Montgomery Canal

Distance: 8 miles

SY15 6HY

Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve

Distance: 6 miles

SY22 6EJ

The Knockin Shop

Distance: 0.3 miles

SY10 8HN

Oswestry Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

SY11 1PZ

Shrewsbury Shopping

Distance: 18 miles

SY1 1UH

Gobowen Railway Station

Distance: 6 miles

SY11 3LZ

Oswestry Bus Station

Distance: 4 miles

SY11 2NN

Bradford Arms Pub

Distance: 0.4 miles

SY10 8HN

Is Top Farm House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The second floor has a dedicated play room with a football table, toys, games and DVDs suitable for different ages. Large gardens provide outdoor space for children to run around. The ground-floor layout means parents can keep younger children downstairs while older kids enjoy the play areas upstairs. Families have praised the selection of entertainment and the spacious rooms for multi-generation stays.

For Couples

This property is not suitable for couples. Top Farm House sleeps 13 people across seven bedrooms and works best for large family groups or reunions. The size and layout of this historic farmhouse make it impractical and uneconomical for just two guests. Couples would be better suited to a smaller cottage in the area.

Pet Friendly

The property details do not confirm whether pets are allowed at Top Farm House. No specific pet facilities or restrictions are mentioned in the available information. You must contact the owners Margaret and Bob directly before booking to ask about their pet policy and any conditions that may apply to bringing your dog to this Shropshire farmhouse.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Top Farm House

Bradford Arms

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY10 8HN

The Cross Guns

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY11 4NP

Sebastians Restaurant

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY11 2PJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Top Farm House

Does Top Farm House have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The house does have three en-suite bathrooms and one separate bathroom with a bath and handheld shower.

Is Top Farm House pet friendly?

The property details provided do not specify whether pets are allowed. You should contact the owner directly to confirm the pet policy before booking with your dog.

How many people does Top Farm House sleep?

The property sleeps 13 guests across seven bedrooms. These include a four-poster king-size, three standard king-size rooms, one double, one twin and one ground-floor single bedroom.

What are the sleeping arrangements at Top Farm House?

The first floor has four king-size bedrooms with three en-suites. The second floor has a double and twin in the eaves, while the ground floor has a single bedroom accessible from the dining room.

Is there parking at Top Farm House?

Yes, there is plenty of off-road parking for multiple cars. Many guests have commented on the ample parking space available at the property.

What cooking facilities are available?

The main kitchen has an oil-fired AGA range cooker and an American fridge-freezer. The utility room has a separate free-standing electric cooker with hob, grill and double oven for additional cooking capacity.

Are the stairs suitable for elderly guests?

The original wooden staircase from the 1600s is quite steep. The second-floor staircase is narrow and very steep requiring care when climbing. A ground-floor single bedroom is available for guests with mobility concerns.

What entertainment is provided at Top Farm House?

The house has a Smart TV in the sitting room plus three additional TVs. The second floor has a play room with football table, toys, games and DVDs, plus a reading room with books and a baby grand piano downstairs.

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Top Farm House Reviews

Thomas

We had a fantastic long weekend at Top Farm House. Communication with the hosts was excellent and they even picked us up from down the road when we'd taken a wrong turn. The house is fantastic, really well equipped and full of character. We had a lazy weekend in front of the open fire catching up with friends but it would be a great place to spend a week in the summer with great outdoor facilities in a beautiful part of the country.

Wow! The house is stunning. 3 families met up here over new year. The house is very large and suited us down to the ground. Cleanliness was 10 out of 10 Decor is stunning Plenty of off road parking. Every thing you could possibly need is avaliable especially in terms of kitchen utensils. We stay is a lot of houses and this is by far the most stunning. Would not hesitate to recommend this property and the owner is fabulous really friendly and on hand should you need her.

This is a beautiful house. Spacious even for 12 of us, comfortable and full of character. Plenty to do in the area Powis Castle, Pistyll Rhaeadr and walks round Rodney's Pillar. The kitchen was well equipped with electric cooker to supplement the Aga. We enjoyed playing the piano. Plenty of parking space.

Christine

We had a lovely stay at Top Farm house. The property was stunning, clean and very well equipped. Ample parking, very comfortable although the attic room was a challenge for some of the older members of the party but we stuck one of the youngsters up there so not really an issue. Great location for the local pub too!

Excellent place to spend the weekend with family & friends

Rachel

It is a beautiful quirky house that overall we really enjoyed staying in. We had partly chosen the house because it had a piano as we are all friends from the school choir and were hoping to do some singing. Unfortunately, the piano was so out of tune it was almost unplayable. The house was clean apart from an infestation of flying ants in the downstairs toilet which we managed to sweep away on the first night. It was a bit annoying that no dishcloths or scourers were provided for washing up and nobody replied when I texted. Lovely to be in such an old house though.

Beautiful house in a lovely part of the world. Really well equipped, seems the kitchen was thought out by someone who actually cooks! We had a lovely time and would come back

Lianne

The house is old 1642 and incredibly beautiful, full of interesting features and very well appointed. The owner is extremely kind and obliging. She is friendly, cheerful and very helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Helen garet

I found the website lacking in detail about the property. The property itself was fantastic. The owner met us on arrival, showed us around and explained some things like using the aga. That was very helpful. The property itself was perfect for our family. It was also full of character. The village was good. We used the village shop and had a meal in the pub on the last evening.

Excellent property. Perfect for a large group. A stunning house and very comfortable. Cannot reccomend high enough.

Robert

We loved our stay at Top Farm House. A fabulous character property that is wellequipped and so roomy that it was perfect for our Christmas week family stay, and easily accommodated visits from local extended family. Thanks you so much for decorating for Christmas, that added to our enjoyment.

Beautiful house, well presented. Great facilities and plenty of room

Christopher

We loved the cottage in every way. Place was really well equipped. Well presented and help us have an amazing weekend.

Russell

A most enjoyable stay at a wonderful old building, this was a great place for a group of friends to meet up in a central part of the country. With a local shop and pub just a few minutes walk, the location was ideal for what we were looking for. The owners were friendly and helpful, and we had everything we needed for a memorable get together.

Brillliant everything we wanted and hoped for.

Fantastic house in a great location. It was excellent value for money. would 100 stay again!

A characterful house, which was beautifully furnished, well equipped, comfortable and clean. The friendly owners welcomed us and were easily contactable during our stay. Our family of 12, spanning three generations greatly enjoyed spending time together in such a lovely house, especially the evenings together around the large dining table! Knockin is a pleasant village and the local people helpful. Though in a rural location, the road through the village was busy at times with agricultural traffic. This did not affect our enjoyment of the house and garden, however. Thank you for the warning about the original steep and polished staircase to the first floor. With handrails on each side and taking care, this did not present a problem for the ablebodied elderly members of our party. All in all, a wonderful week!

Nathan

Fantastic house and facilities. The house is beautiful, large and great for a big group. We had 3 families staying together and had plenty of room. The kitchen is really well stocked with the right size and quantity of equipment, pans, cutely, crockery etc. everything very clean, plenty of towels etc.

Hilary

A wonderful house for our family reunion. We loved the ancient beams,sloping floors, together with the comforts of modern facilities and cosy wood burners . Thank you for this lovely home.

The property was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay.

We rented the cottage for a big family get together and it was perfect! It was spotlessly clean and incredibly well equipped. The house is full of charm and the 3 generations of my family loved it. The owners were incredibly kind and helpful and helped to make the weekend really special.

We all commented on how well equipped the house was everything we needed and more. It was spotlessly clean and as hosts your were really helpful. We would recommend this to other people.

Margaret and her husband were very hospitable and went out of their way to ensure that we enjoyed our Christmascum Birthday stay. We enjoyed the quirkiness and character of the cottage sitting around the log fires and preparing Christmas dinner over the aga. It is somewhere we would consider again for a large party gathering. Thank you, both!

Carissa

We had an AMAZING stay at Top Farm House! The photos really do not do it justice! The owners were amazing and very kindly unpacked our food delivery when it arrived before we did! There is a lot to do locally and we had some great lunches at the local pubs, overall it was a fantastic stay!

Isobel

Lovely house full of games and all the things you could ever need in the kitchen. Comfortable, clean and perfect for large family gatherings.

A lovely house with plenty of space and lots to entertain. Owners were very helpful and welcoming.

Charlotte

Top Farm House was absolutely perfect, couldn't fault anything about it!

Extremely comfortable beds It was a wonderfully wellequipped kitchen Welcome groceries in the kitchen were greatly appreciated Games, books etc were just right for a family of different ages. We loved the house

We enjoyed our stay at Top Farm House enormously. The owners, Bob and Margaret, could not have been more helpful in making our stay a memorable one. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The house is very well furnished and a great deal of thought has gone into each room. It is an old house full of nooks and crannies and very interesting for our younger grandchildren who enjoyed exploring both the house and the very large gardens. We tend to go somewhere different each year but should we return to Shopshire we should be happy to return to Top Farm House.

Lovely house, photos dont do it justice really well equipped, very large rooms and beautiful bedding and bedrooms. Excellent kitchen. Just pods of space for 13 of us!

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Top Farm House, Knockin

About Top Farm House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spotlessly Clean Throughout

Exceptionally Well-Equipped Kitchen

Perfect for Large Family Groups

Helpful and Welcoming Hosts

Full of Historic Character

Excellent Value for Money

Getting To Top Farm House

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Top Farm House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Bradford Arms

The Cross Guns

Sebastians Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Top Farm House Reviews