TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope
This barn conversion cottage is located near to Westhope in Shropshire and can sleep up to eleven people in five bedrooms.
Trooper's Barn is a large barn conversion on the owners' 250 acre farm near to the village of Westhope in Shropshire. The cottage can sleep eleven people and has five bedrooms, three of which are ensuite and two family bathrooms. There is also a sofa bed on the landing. The rest of the accommodation is made up of a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is off road parking for five cars and an enclosed patio area with outdoor furniture, charcoal barbecue (charcoal not included) and a private hot tub. There is also a shared games room and gym. With its neighbouring cottages, Trooper's Barn can sleep a total of thirty nine people in a lovely rural setting.
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner. Electric range cooker with 5-ring hob, microwave, cafetiere, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 6 x TVs (1 50" Smart TV, 5 TVs) with Freeview, WiFi. Shared games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, selection of books. Gym with TV and cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym and weights. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Honesty box for extra wood. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Enclosed patio garden with furniture, charcoal BBQ (charcoal not included). Private hot tub. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, dog walking fields adjacent to the site, with footpaths leading to 13 miles of woodland walks. Sorry, no smoking. Shared bike storage. Shop 6 miles, pub 4.8 miles. Note: For any guests who wish to use the hot tub, the owner requires a disclaimer to be signed before use. -This will be emailed to you by the owner prior to your stay. . Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £350
Region: 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.
Town: The scattered village of Westhope is located amidst rolling farmland at the southern foot of the famous Wenlock Edge in Hope Valley. The area is home to numerous walks, rambling trails and cycle routes whilst many of Shropshire's main attractions are within easy driving distance of the village itself. Visitors can enjoy Church Stretton - known to the Victorians as Little Switzerland - with its antique shops and tea-rooms, in the midst of the beautiful Long Mynd Hills and close to the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. The World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, Attingham Park, the market towns of Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Ludlow are all within easy reach, leaving visitorsto the area spoiled for choice.
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Hot tub
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Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Gym
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About the area
Craven Arms
Craven Arms is home to this cottage. Stokesay Castle and Wilderhop Manor are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cartwheel Maze and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Church Stretton Leisure Centre and Ludlow Food Centre.
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 27 min drive - 13.5 km
The International Centre - 55 min drive - 50.1 km
Powis Castle and Garden - 60 min drive - 59.8 km
Getting around
Craven Arms Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Crown Country inn - 12 min drive
The Kings Arms - 17 min drive
The Old Bike Shop - 17 min drive
Longville Arms - 20 min drive
Yew Tree - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope on 4 Jul 2026 start from £411, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is TROOPER'S BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Westhope located?
Set in Craven Arms, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shropshire Hills, Cartwheel Maze and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Land of the Lost Content Museum and Snailbeach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We had a function at Westhope Green Burial Ground, so Troopers Barn was a perfect location for us. It was also a lovely place to go back to afterwards.
We enjoyed the nesting housemartins busy feeding their chicks under the eves.
Sarah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nicola E.
11 Mar 2017
Absolutely excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our week st Troopers Barn. It was really clean, very comfortable and well looked after.
Five bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with TV, 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with TV and en-suite shower and basin, 1 x twin - both beds are 3'6 so are suitable for adults but the room is small with TV, 1 x ground floor family room with TV, 1 super king-size double and 1 single (zip/link, can be 3 singles on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Two ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 3). Sitting room with dining area (seats 12) and woodburner. Small double sofa bed on first floor landing. Shared games room and gym with TV.
What makes this property unique
Oil central heating with woodburner. Belling electric range cooker with 5-ring hob, microwave, cafetiere, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, iPod dock, WiFi. Shared games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, selection of books. Gym with TV and cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym and weights. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Honesty box for extra wood. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Enclosed patio garden with furniture, BBQ and private hot tub. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 6 miles, pub 3 miles. Note: For any guests who wish to use the hot tub, the owner requires a disclaimer to be signed before use. This will be emailed to you by the owner prior to your stay. . Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £350