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The Old Sheep Shed, Alberbury

With very well finished and equipped accommodation set on the ground floor, this semi detached property on the owners' 220 acre arable farm in Alberbury village in Shropshire is perfect for some rest and relaxation. Guests have exclusive use of a hot tub and sauna, there is a full size pool table in the games area of the sitting room and two of the bathrooms have impressive ‘All Body Jet' shower cubicles. The property is set next to the large ornamental pond, whose waterfall and night time light display makes it a lovely place to sit and relax. The area is full of so much for visitors to enjoy, including castles, stately homes, superb walking, pretty villages and fascinating museums.

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Accommodation Details

All ground floor. Three bedrooms, all with TV/DVD: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite All Body Jet shower, basin, WC, 1 x twin. Shower room with all body jet shower, sauna for 4. Separate basin & WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area & comfy seating, 42" TV/DVD & doors to deck. Spacious sitting room with air conditioning, pool table, woodburner & TV/DVD in games area & picture window with doors to deck.

This lovely barn conversion with sauna and hot tub adjoins the owner's 17th century stone farmhouse, on a 220-acre arable farm, in the rural village of Alberbury, 9 miles from Shrewsbury. A wonderful Alberbury holiday cottage, this luxury accommodation offers some exposed stone walls, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms and a large living room with a full size pool table. Relax in the lovely hot tub, enjoy a sauna or an "all body shower", play pool or dine alfresco overlooking the garden pond with its waterfall and lights, which help to create a romantic atmosphere. This very special Alberbury holiday cottage is in an ideal location for walking through the Loton Park Estate's deer park, up Rodney's Pillar or along Offa's Dyke Path, or for visiting Powis Castle, the historic town of Shrewsbury, Ironbridge World Heritage Site and much more. This is the perfect Alberbury holiday cottage for a memorable family holiday or a romantic break in welcoming, luxury accommodation.

The small rural village of Alberbury sits in pretty countryside, 9 miles from Shrewsbury. There is so much to do in this area, from the ten museums of Ironbridge Gorge to the abbey, castle, shops and restaurants of Shreswbury. There are many National Trust properties within easy reach of Alberbury, including Attingham Park, Powis Castle, Chirk Castle and Erddig. Ludlow, with its castle and timbered buildings, is a lovely town for a stroll and a refreshing cream tea, or step back in time with a trip to Acton Scott Working Farm, seen on TV as ‘The Victorian Farm'.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric underfloor heating with woodburner. Electric oven & hob, microwave, American style fridge freezer (no water or ice dispenser), washer/dryer, dishwasher, 42" TV/DVD, 4 x flat screen TV/DVD, stereo/CD, iPod dock, full size pool table in games area. Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. 6-seater hot tub with lights & CD player. 4 seater sauna. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 4 cars. Bike shed available. Attractive enclosed decked area overlooking large garden pond with waterfall and lights, with furniture, BBQ & hot tub. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shop 4 miles. Pub with restaurant 1.3 miles. Loton Estate's deer park 5 mins walk. Note: This property overlooks a large pond, children must be supervised at all times.

Location Details

The small rural village of Alberbury sits in pretty countryside, 9 miles from Shrewsbury. There is so much to do in this area, from the ten museums of Ironbridge Gorge to the abbey, castle, shops and restaurants of Shreswbury. There are many National Trust properties within easy reach of Alberbury, including Attingham Park, Powis Castle, Chirk Castle and Erddig. Ludlow, with its castle and timbered buildings, is a lovely town for a stroll and a refreshing cream tea, or step back in time with a trip to Acton Scott Working Farm, seen on TV as ‘The Victorian Farm'.

A E Houseman once wrote that Shropshire was "the quietest place under the sun" and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Alberbury is detailed below.

Thu 21st Broken clouds 3°C -4°C 15mph 0.0mm 1,001mb
Fri 22nd Light rain 5°C 1°C 19mph 0.5mm 1,008mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 14°C 1°C 23mph 23.5mm 995mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 15°C 10°C 22mph 20.2mm 991mb
Mon 25th Light rain 9°C 8°C 27mph 0.5mm 999mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 13°C 7°C 18mph 7.8mm 1,005mb
Wed 27th Light rain 9°C 6°C 20mph 0.7mm 1,014mb

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