Guests say
Trooper's Barn in Craven Arms, Shropshire, is highly praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped facilities, including a hot tub and games room. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches such as complimentary wine and cake, though these are not guaranteed. The property is ideal for families and large groups, offering a comfortable stay with plenty of activities in the surrounding area.
Guests consistently mention the property being spotless and very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the accommodation.
The property's location is frequently described as lovely, with beautiful countryside and plenty of activities nearby, although it is noted as being rural and requiring a vehicle for access to shops and restaurants.
The majority of guests find the accommodation comfortable, with ample space and well-furnished rooms. However, a few guests noted that some mattresses were uncomfortable or tired, slightly impacting the overall comfort score.
Facilities like the hot tub, games room, and well-stocked kitchen are highly appreciated. Some minor issues with maintenance, such as the TV not working and the hot tub temperature, have been reported, but overall the facilities are well-regarded.
Guests often mention the thoughtful gestures such as welcome gifts of wine and cake, which contribute to a pleasant stay. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, this is reflected in the score.
About this property
Trooper's Barn is a charming 19th-century barn conversion situated within 250 acres of farmland, in the scenic Hope Valley. This Westhope cottage makes a wonderful home for a large family or group of friends. Carefully converted to combine modern living with original character, boasting a spacious sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove, quality kitchen, five bedrooms (three with en-suites) and a large private rear patio garden with a hot tub, ideal for alfresco dining. Step inside Trooper's Barn and be greeted by the spacious sitting/dining area, where ample seating surrounds a woodburning stove set in an inglenook fireplace, complete with a wooden beam overhead and a mounted TV for cosy nights in. The dining area features a charming brick feature wall and a table set for eleven guests, perfect for family meals or gatherings with friends. Continue into the large, well-equipped kitchen with wooden beams and a central island with breakfast bar seating, providing the perfect space for preparing delicious meals or enjoying a leisurely breakfast. This abode offers five elegantly decorated bedrooms for guests to choose from, including three super king-size rooms, each with its own TV and two with en-suite facilities, a twin room also with a TV, and a spacious family room with a TV for added convenience. Outside, guests can relax and unwind in the private hot tub in the garden, surrounded by comfortable furniture for enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the countryside. Soak in the hot tub under the stars at Trooper's Barn. There is also a shared games room and gym. Note: Cottage is next to Refs. 1863, 2913, 12657, 12658 and 947385 together they sleep 50.
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 visitors to the area spoiled for choice.
EPC Rating: Band CAccommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x super king-size (zip link twin on request) with TV, 1 x super king-size (zip link twin on request) with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size (zip link twin on request) 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 and 1 single (zip/link, can be 3 singles on request) with en-suite shower, wet room with basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
One 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,please note not suitable for adults and extra linen can be provided at an extra charge
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 included in rent.
Honesty box for extra wood.
Bed linen and towels included 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.
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.
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Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £350
Reviews (39)
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Nicola
Not always the case with larger properties. All rooms warm enough in the cold weather. Kitchen - loads of cooking equipment and good crockery, glasses, proper size cups etc great, but large knives are all blunt so these need to be sharpened / replaced to be able to chop veggies safely. Some cooking things needed a quick wash before use. Very disappointed that there was a charge for pool table (and not the best condition weâve come across either, including cues, chalk etc) - did not see this on listing, only welcome video. Unfortunately we didnât get to use it on sat night due to others playing, but appreciate these things happen (just not had this before at this time of year - we have booked shared and sole games rooms in properties for past 12 years), also a little walk to shared games room so bit wet in the rain. Gym looked good but not used. Hot tub - great, nice and warm, with access just out of the main room. 9.30 am checkout is too early for us, so this along with shared games room and cost to play pool would put us off booking this location again
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Beverley
As someone mentioned in another review, some of the beds were a little tired but overall the place was very clean and every eventuality had been thought about. We didn't use the Hot Tub so can't comment on that. The table was so big and the sofas very comfortable. The kitchen was well equiped however the one gripe was the oven which although looked big struggled to take many of the trays. Luckily we brought disposable tin foil trays (which we always do!) which fitted. The wet room was well equipped and everything we asked for was delivered. There was ample parking, the boys used the Gym most days and the ramp for our wheelchair was perfect. A great place to stay!
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Angela
.staff are absolutely fantastic. We had a problem with the TV . Staff couldnât be more helpful. Lovely cottage, all kitchen equipment you could want. Plenty of plates, cutlery etc. wine glasses could be bigger.