Guests say
Old Church Farm is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a picturesque village setting, ideal for families and groups. Guests consistently praise the beautiful gardens, hot tub, and thoughtful touches throughout the property. The cottage is described as homely and comfortable, with excellent communication from the hosts. While some mention low doorways and limited showers due to the age of the property, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
Guests frequently mention the beautiful, peaceful village location and its convenience for exploring local attractions, with only minor comments about limited village amenities.
The cottage is widely described as comfortable and homely, with spacious rooms and cosy beds. Some guests note low doorways and worn sofas, but these do not detract significantly from overall comfort.
Facilities such as the hot tub, pizza oven, garden, and well-equipped kitchen are highly praised. Some mention the limitation of only one shower and worn lounge furniture, but the overall offering is excellent for large groups.
Guests often mention welcome baskets, gifts, and special touches for children and pets, as well as attentive communication from the hosts. Please note that such gifts and extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A wonderful family-friendly, five-bedroom house, with a hot tub and a pizza oven, set in a rural village in the north of Shropshire..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Open Fire
Kitchen: Smart TV, Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Patio
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 5: Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial wood for wood burner and open fire included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and pizza oven. Hot tub for 5 (private). Children’s play area. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. No EV charging.. Discover Old Church Farm, a truly wonderful country home in the rural village of Hinstock, set in north Shropshire. This incredible property has that all important wow factor that sets your holiday apart from all others. Old Church Farm is over 400 years old and there are some low doorways (watch your head!) and various low steps coming in and out of rooms throughout the property. Sleeping up to ten guests, escape the trappings of fast paced day-to-day life with your loved ones in tow and enjoy a relaxing break in the beautiful countryside between the market towns of Newport and Market Drayton. The amazing living spaces are perfect for relaxing in with your loved ones. These incredible rooms have character with big, exposed beams as well as plenty of natural light. Gather around the log-burner in the spacious living room with your friends and family, staying nice and toasty all year round. When the weather’s warm open the glass bi-fold doors from the kitchen and let that fresh air in! The five bedrooms are lovely and comfy and offer you and your group a lovely night’s sleep. There’s a master kingsize bedroom with en-suite facilities, as well as three further double rooms. There is then one room with a single day bed which can extend into a further single bed - which is great for children. The family bathroom has a luxurious roll top bath. On summer days, when the weather is good, you’ll want to soak up the sunshine and sit and enjoy the large garden or hop into the hot tub for a relaxing soak. There’s a pizza oven to enjoy some al fresco dining, as well as the pretty lawned area where the children can play. Take a walk around the village where you will find a small but well stocked village shop with a post office, a friendly community pub and a children’s playground which are only a 7-minute walk away. There are no direct bus routes in or out of the village, however, Newport (approximately 11 minutes’ drive away) and Market Drayton (approximately 11 minutes’ drive away) offer supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants to suit all tastes along with the weekly country market, monthly farmers’ market, canal walks and swimming pools/leisure centres, you have the ideal places to discover on your holiday. Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, (approximately 32 minutes’ drive away), has plenty to see and do for all the family. Shrewsbury (approximately 30 minutes’ drive away), where ’A Christmas Carol’ was filmed on location, is full of finds to be discovered by foot or by boat. The River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury’s famous skyline. For the more adventurous travel seekers there are various walks and outdoor activities in Shropshire including Hawkstone Follies, an unforgettable day out for all the family with hidden caves, gullies, secret passages and much more. To exploring Shropshire’s woodlands and countryside, or just sitting back relaxing and taking in the tranquillity of the house, Old Church Farm promises an idyllic holiday retreat.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Ironbridge Museums
Reviews (35)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful old building, lovely hosts, great location. Peaceful and private gardens.Only having one shower in the en-suite was a bit of a challenge with 8 of us!Well equipped throughout, and lovely comfy beds. Could do with a bit of TLC - paint work on the walls is marked/damaged in a few places and sofas in the lounge are definitely past their best. Underfloor heating is great, we were lovely and cosy all weekend.
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Heather Johnstone
Fabulous cottage, perfect location for our annual ladies weekend with a hot tub. They’ve covered everything you need and the hosts were very helpful. Plenty of nearby places to eat although we shopped and stayed in apart from Sunday lunch. Totally chilled out break - just what we needed and would not hesitate to recommend.
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Christine Tyrer
Lovely stay in Shropshire for our annual family weekend away. Gorgeous outside space, we made use of the hot tub which was all ready for us on arrival. Also lovely welcome basket!We found Old church farm spacious and well equipped for our group of 8 adults, 1 teen and a dog! Everyone loved the kitchen and dining room, but the property is a bit let down by the sofas in the living room which really do need to be replaced and which have been mentioned in other reviews.Lots of good places to eat out nearby and good location for activities (the aquapark at Alderford lake was fun, even in the rain!)