Wallop, near Westbury · Shropshire

Your own red barn, with nothing but fields around it

We converted our old barn into a cosy hideaway for two to four people. Leave the car, pull on your boots and walk straight out into the hills. Come back to a warm room under the beams, with the fields spread out below the window.

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 dogs welcome
  • Starlink Wi-Fi
  • EV charging
Check dates & enquire We reply personally, usually within a day.
Little Red Barn lit up at sunset
Photos

Inside and out

The barn

Bedrooms downstairs, living space upstairs

We put the living space upstairs so you get the best of the view. You sleep downstairs, then climb the stairs in the morning to a bright open room with the fields laid out in front of you. There's room for four, and it's at its best for a couple or a small group of three.

Ground floor
Bedroom 1
Kingsize (5ft) double bed
Bedroom 2
Single (3ft) bed with a pull-out single trundle for a fourth guest
Shower room
Walk-in rainfall shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
First floor
Living room
Exposed beams, field views, electric stove-effect fire and smart TV
Kitchen
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle and toaster
Dining
Breakfast bar and dining table
Outside
Patio
Private side patio with garden furniture and barbecue
Parking
Off-road parking for 3 cars and an EV charging point
Bikes
Bike store
Included in your stay
  • Electric central heating and electricity
  • Bed linen and towels
  • High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Welcome basket with fresh eggs from our hens
  • Highchair and travel cot on request
  • Up to 2 well-behaved dogs
The area

England on one side, Wales on the other

We're tucked away at Wallop, just outside Westbury, a few miles from the Welsh border. It's quiet here. Keep an eye out for red kites over the fields and listen for the owls after dark. Our hens are often pottering about too, and they lay the eggs in your welcome basket.

Footpaths and lanes start at the gate, so you can walk or cycle without getting in the car. Long Mountain, the Breiddens and Offa's Dyke are on the doorstep. The Long Mynd and the Stiperstones are a short drive. The pub is 2.2 miles away and the shop 4.1 miles, and Westbury and Minsterley cover anything else you need.

  • Castle Country ClubFancy a swim after a long walk? Our guests get discounted entry to the club 12 minutes away, with three pools, a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, classes, squash, tennis and a bar and restaurant. You pay each time you go, at a special guest rate that gets cheaper if you go more than once. We'll give you a voucher when you arrive.
  • ShrewsburyWander round the independent shops, walk by the river, then have lunch in one of the many cafés and pubs. Don't miss the castle and the Quarry park.
  • WelshpoolVisit Powis Castle and its gardens, take the little steam railway to Llanfair, or walk along the Montgomery Canal.
  • Montgomery & Bishop's CastleTwo small border towns that are good for a slow afternoon. Montgomery has its castle ruins and Bishop's Castle has its breweries.
The story

From empty old barn to holiday home

When we started, the barn was an empty, overgrown shell of old brick. We cleared it, kept the brick walls, built a new roof and turned it into the home you'll stay in.

The old barn before the work began
BeforeThe barn as we found it
The northern lights over the old barn
A good omenThe northern lights over the old barn
The barn in scaffolding with its new roof timbers in place
The workThe new roof timbers going up
The finished barn at dusk
FinishedReady for its first guests
Good to know

Before you book

  • The trackYou reach us along a farm track. Normal cars are fine, but a very low car might struggle. If you're worried, park at the end and we'll come and give you a lift.
  • DogsBring up to two well-behaved dogs. There are sheep all around, so please keep them on a lead outside.
  • Mind your headThe barn has kept its old wooden beams, and some of them are low.
  • AccessThere are 2 steps to the entrance. The bedrooms and shower room are on the ground floor; the living space is up the stairs.
  • Your hostsWe live close by, so we're never far away if you need anything. The barn and its patio are all yours.
  • No smokingSmoking isn't allowed at the property.
Book direct

Ask us about your dates

Book directly with us and you deal with the owners from start to finish. Tell us your dates and we'll come back to you personally.

  1. Send an enquiry with your dates and party size.
  2. We check the calendar and reply with availability and a price.
  3. Confirm with a deposit and we send everything you need for arrival.
Or email us at tom.seward@gmail.com