End Barn

THE COTTAGE

End Barn is converted 17th Century barn, situated in the heart of the historic and quintessentially ‘olde-English’ town of Much Wenlock. Sleeping up to 4 people, ‘End Barn’ provides fine quality accommodation within an easy walk of the towns historic attractions. With numerous medieval buildings, pubs and restaurants, there’s much to see and do before even wandering further afield to explore the rest of Shropshire.

The property is entered from the side of the building where a private parking space allow for ease of unloading your luggage and keep the cars off-road in an otherwise popular tourist part of town, so there’s never a worry about getting parked at anytime of the day.At the rear of the cottage, double french doors lead to the newly fitted kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is very well equipped with 4 ring gas burning hob, grill and oven. The matching kitchenware include toaster, microwave, kettle and tea and coffee pots. Plus there’s also washing machine for guests staying for longer holidays. The open plan dining room boasts views over the garden and to the field beyond. The hallway leads through to the lounge, with inglenook fireplace and an electric ‘log burning stove’ effect fire. The flatscreen TV comes with an integrated DVD player.Upstairs, the two bedrooms, one double and one twin room, are both dressed with fine quality linen and complete with their own shower rooms.

Outside, the garden is shared with the owners who live next door, which you are most welcome to enjoy at your leisure. Garden chairs are provided on your own small patio area for you to enjoy the most pleasant outlook.

MUCH WENLOCK AND THE LOCAL AREA

Much Wenlock has many places to dine out, with a variety of traditional English pubs, cafes and restaurants within walking distance from End Barn. Walkers are spoiled for choice too with Wenlock Edge beginning from the town and thus from your own front door if you choose. Just a short 15 minute drive takes you further into The Shropshire Hills including the walker friendly town of Church Stretton. From here it’s all-year-round walking country with The Stretton Hills and the ever popular Long Mynd – a whaleback ridge of multiple summits and valleys.

Further afield The Stiperstones and south Shropshire hills provide endless routes for all abilities.
Situated just a short 10 minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge, End Barn is ideally located for exploring Shropshire. Home to a number of iconic castles and famous stately homes, Shropshire has much to offer with the county offering many historic places of interest.

For a rainy day, Telford Shopping Centre with it’s many high street stores are all under one roof whilst for something a little more traditional, Shrewsbury, which is a 15 minute drive away offers a wide range of independent shops. Further afield, the market town of Ludlow with it’s impressive castle which holds a variet y of festivals is a 40 minute drive away. There a couple of grocery stores in nearby Much Wenlock including a butchers. You’ll also find a doctors and petrol filling station in Much Wenlock. Nearby Ironbridge also has small stores but can be much busier at weekends. Large supermarkets can be found in and around Telford town centre, just a 10-15 minute drive away.

Guest Comments

“This was our first “real” taste of Shropshire & we were made very comfortable in Gwen & Brian’s cosy cottage, End Barn. The cottage is nicely decorated & well-equipped & the beds are very comfortable. We were able to sit & enjoy the owners’ colourful & sheltered garden & we were kindly provided with a place to store our bikes. Our son joined us for a few nights & there was plenty room for all! We knew there was no internet or DVD player before we went & managed to survive without any withdrawal symptoms! Much Wenlock is a delightful, quaint market town & there are plenty of other lovely places to visit round and about. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Shropshire & our relaxing stay at End Barn.”

“Beautiful cottage, very friendly and caring owners. Gwen and Brian were unobtrusive but available when help was needed. The cottage was immaculate and well stocked with everything you would need. Beds were very comfortable, Ideal spot for touring county.”

“We had a wonderful week in End Barn, finding the property well-appointed, immaculately clean and enhanced by the owners’ lovely garden, of which we were allowed shared use. The owners are very kind: present if you need them but never intrusive. The cottage was spacious for me, my husband and our toddler – and easily accommodated my mum and her partner when they stayed for a night too. The location is great: quiet and tucked away, yet only two minutes’ walk from the centre of Much Wenlock (which is sleepy, charming and steeped in history). Our two-year-old loved looking out of his window at the highland cattle in the field behind the house (and there’s a toddler-friendly, ten-minute walk around the back of it). Much Wenlock is also within easy driving distance of some brilliant places: Ironbridge Gorge, Bridgnorth, Morville, Benthall Hall, Dudmaston, and so on. We could have stayed for a month! One caveat: there is no WiFi at the house. You might, of course, view this as a good thing! All in all, highly recommended.”

2024 Prices & Booking Information

£500 per week including during peak season.

Changeover day: Saturday preferred.  Arrival: 4pm – 6pm. Departure: 10am.
7 nights minimum stay during peak periods.
Shorter breaks may be possible at times, please contact for details.

PLEASE NOTE:
When permitted, all short breaks must usually be taken between Saturdays but please enquire.
Please note the cottage is usually closed for Christmas and the New Year.

ENQUIRE

To make an enquiry about this cottage, please contact us at Simply Shropshire direct using the email info@simplyshropshire.co.uk and state that it is ‘End Barn’ that your enquiry is about.