Guests say
The Dairy in Shrewsbury is highly praised for its high standard finishes, well-equipped facilities, and beautiful rural location. Guests enjoyed comfortable beds, impressive views, and a welcoming atmosphere, with special mention of a thoughtful welcome pack. Ideal for family gatherings and peaceful stays, it offers a modern and homely space.
Guests generally found The Dairy clean and well-presented. One mention of subpar cleaning and a blocked vacuum suggests minor issues, but overall, the standard of cleanliness seems high.
The location is appreciated for its lovely rural setting and proximity to Shrewsbury, offering beautiful views and a peaceful environment. However, limited walks for dogs on the working farm are noted.
The comfort of The Dairy is consistently highlighted, with guests praising the comfortable beds, quality bedding, and spacious accommodation suitable for groups and family gatherings.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and high-quality furnishings. Some minor maintenance issues like a slow-draining bath and flies when windows are open are mentioned, but overall, the facilities meet guests' needs.
The welcome pack is mentioned positively in the reviews, indicating a level of thoughtfulness from the hosts. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this should not be expected by future guests.
About this property
The Dairy is a four bedroom, semi-detached barn conversion with a stylish interior and uninterrupted views across open fields to woodland beyond..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Netflix, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Patio
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Smart TV, Netflix
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source heat pump underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply via borehole.. Situated on the owner’s farm in the pretty hamlet of Betton Strange, only two miles from the town centre of Shrewsbury. The barns at Bretton Alkmere Farm are perfect for a family get together or a friend’s holiday with plenty of luxurious extras. The Brewhouse (UK44073) sleeps two, The Granary (UK44074) sleeps six, The Dairy (UK44130) sleeps eight and The Stables (UK44139) sleeps 10 and all have been decorated to a high modern standard whilst cleverly preserving the characteristics of the original barns.
The owners have worked with an interior designer to give the barns the extra ’wow’ factor when it comes to décor. They come with en-suite facilities and all of them have large open plan living, dining and kitchen areas with plenty of comfy seating for all and large dining tables. The kitchens are spacious, modern, and fully equipped for any chefs in the party, but if you don’t feel like cooking, there’s plenty of fantastic restaurants nearby that the owners will gladly share their recommendations. All the barns have wood flooring throughout and charming exposed beams, and there has been a great deal of attention to detail so that you can relax in style and comfort. There are Smart TVs with Netflix if you fancy a movie night. Each of the barns, come with enclosed gardens and patios, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Shropshire countryside and plenty of parking for everyone. In addition to the fabulous accommodation, the owners offer you a luxury hamper and if there’s availability the children can be shown around the farm. The family have a fantastic farm shop not too far away, so that you can indulge in delicious local produce during your stay.
You are located only a 10-minute drive from the beautiful and very popular town of Shrewsbury, which is a great place to explore. Bursting with independent shops, coffee bars and restaurants and set on the banks of the River Severn, there’s plenty to see and do. Farmers markets are laid on throughout the year, and events happening all the time, it’s a must visit. In the nearby Shropshire Hills, hikers and cyclists can explore the varied landscape, stopping in at numerous quaint villages along the way to explore meadows, hills, and woodland. Or visit one of many of the National Trust properties close by. There’ something for everyone, the special places in Shropshire are just waiting to be discovered. The owners will be more than happy to make suggestions and help you with your planning.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 26 guests.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Ironbridge Museums
Reviews (11)
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Fen Tiger
Fabulous location if you like a rural setting but with easy access to Shrewsbury. We had a family gathering and there was plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment and we made full use of it! We could all sit around the table to eat and then gather around the log burner. The Diary was cozy despite the freezing weather. There’s plenty to do in the area - something to do for everyone. Our only quibble - would have preferred chairs to the bench seats.
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent 2 night stay meeting up with friends half way between our homes. Easy to find, lovely welcome pack. The Dairy was well equipped and finished to a really high standard. Hosts were on site and really responsive. Lots to do in the local area. We visited the farm shop and roasted a leg of lamb which was delicious.
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Kerry Thompson
Lovely 2 night stay at the dairy. Interior was absolutely beautiful and the setting was so peaceful. Lovely gesture from the owners of a welcome pack and the night before we were leaving the owner kindly said there was no rush to checkout next morning ( usually 10am ) so we had an extra couple of hours to leave at our leisure. Would definitely stay here again