
Wyvern House is a red-brick period cottage on the privately owned 2000-acre Loton Park estate in Alberbury, Shropshire. This former laundry and bakery house was adapted in 1843 by Sir Baldwin Leighton, 8th Baronet. The property retains beamed ceilings and original paintings by Mary, Lady Leighton from the 18th century. Two kings of England once stayed at Loton Park in 1806.
The estate dates back to the 1300s and borders Offa's Dyke Pathway. You can walk through a 300-acre deer park from your doorstep. Shrewsbury is just 10 minutes away by car. The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers walking and cycling routes nearby.
This cottage sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms.
Wyvern House is a red-brick period cottage on the privately owned 2000-acre Loton Park estate in Alberbury, Shropshire. This former laundry and bakery house was adapted in 1843 by Sir Baldwin Leighton, 8th Baronet. The property retains beamed ceilings and original paintings by Mary, Lady Leighton from the 18th century. Two kings of England once stayed at Loton Park in 1806.
The estate dates back to the 1300s and borders Offa's Dyke Pathway. You can walk through a 300-acre deer park from your doorstep. Shrewsbury is just 10 minutes away by car. The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers walking and cycling routes nearby.
This cottage sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed with exposed beams. The second bedroom offers twin beds convertible to a super-king. The third bedroom features a double bed. The fourth bedroom includes a king-size bed with its own en-suite bathroom. There are 3 bathrooms total including a ground floor shower room.
Shrewsbury Castle sits 7 miles away (15 minutes). Shrewsbury Abbey is 7.5 miles away (16 minutes). Attingham Park National Trust property is 8 miles away (18 minutes). Ironbridge Gorge lies 20 miles away (35 minutes).
Wyvern House suits families and groups wanting space and history. Private parking for four cars makes arrival easy. The estate setting offers peace while keeping Shrewsbury's shops and restaurants close.
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