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The Old Dairy, Church Stretton

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The Old Dairy is a converted stone barn set in the Shropshire countryside near Dorrington. Original features include exposed timber beams and thick stone walls that give this barn real character. The property sits on a working farm with views across open fields and rolling hills.

The barn sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. Two king-size rooms and one twin room share two bathrooms. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining and sitting space under vaulted ceilings. Large windows bring in natural light and frame countryside views.

Shrewsbury lies 7 miles north (15 minutes) with independent shops and historic streets. The Stiperstones ridge offers moorland walks 8 miles west (20 minutes).

About The Old Dairy

The Old Dairy is a converted stone barn set in the Shropshire countryside near Dorrington. Original features include exposed timber beams and thick stone walls that give this barn real character. The property sits on a working farm with views across open fields and rolling hills.

The barn sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. Two king-size rooms and one twin room share two bathrooms. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining and sitting space under vaulted ceilings. Large windows bring in natural light and frame countryside views.

Shrewsbury lies 7 miles north (15 minutes) with independent shops and historic streets. The Stiperstones ridge offers moorland walks 8 miles west (20 minutes). Attingham Park National Trust estate sits 5 miles away (12 minutes). Ironbridge Gorge Museums are 12 miles east (25 minutes) showcasing industrial heritage.

The Old Dairy works well for families wanting rural peace and couples after a countryside break. This working farm location gives you proper Shropshire hills scenery with easy access to market towns.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Dairy

Exposed Timber Beams

Original oak beams span the vaulted ceilings throughout the living spaces. These structural features showcase the barn's agricultural past and create an authentic countryside atmosphere.

Working Farm Setting

The barn sits on an active farm with fields surrounding the property. Guests wake to genuine rural life with livestock and farmland views from every window.

Open-Plan Living Space

The main barn area combines kitchen, dining and sitting zones under high ceilings. Stone walls and large windows make this a bright and sociable space for groups.

Shropshire Hills Location

The barn sits in prime walking country with the Stiperstones and Long Mynd nearby. Direct access to footpaths means you can explore from the doorstep.

Three Spacious Bedrooms

Two king-size rooms and one twin room sleep six comfortably. Each bedroom features original stone walls and countryside views across the farm.

Stone Walls Throughout

Thick original stone walls run throughout the barn conversion. These authentic features provide character and connect guests to the building's agricultural heritage.

Getting To The Old Dairy

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Dairy by car, take the A49 south from Shrewsbury and turn onto the B4386 towards Dorrington. The barn is located on a working farm with off-road parking available on arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Shrewsbury station is the nearest mainline connection at 7 miles away. Taxis are readily available from the station for the 15-minute journey to the barn.

Off-road parking available
Shrewsbury station (7 miles)
Accessible from the A49 and B4386

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Shrewsbury Castle
Distance: 7 miles
SY1 2AT
Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Distance: 12 miles
TF8 7AW
Attingham Park (National Trust)
Distance: 5 miles
SY4 4TP
The Stiperstones
Distance: 8 miles
SY5 0NB
Long Mynd
Distance: 10 miles
SY6 6JG
Lyth Hill Country Park
Distance: 4 miles
SY3 0BJ
Shrewsbury Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
SY1 1UH
Bayston Hill Retail Park
Distance: 3 miles
SY3 0DA
Dorrington Village Shop
Distance: 1 mile
SY5 7JW
Shrewsbury Park and Ride
Distance: 5 miles
SY1 3TG
Condover Village
Distance: 2 miles
SY5 7BH
Church Stretton
Distance: 9 miles
SY6 6BU
Shrewsbury Castle
Distance: 7 miles
SY1 2AT
Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Distance: 12 miles
TF8 7AW
Attingham Park (National Trust)
Distance: 5 miles
SY4 4TP
The Stiperstones
Distance: 8 miles
SY5 0NB
Long Mynd
Distance: 10 miles
SY6 6JG
Lyth Hill Country Park
Distance: 4 miles
SY3 0BJ
Shrewsbury Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
SY1 1UH
Bayston Hill Retail Park
Distance: 3 miles
SY3 0DA
Dorrington Village Shop
Distance: 1 mile
SY5 7JW
Shrewsbury Park and Ride
Distance: 5 miles
SY1 3TG
Condover Village
Distance: 2 miles
SY5 7BH
Church Stretton
Distance: 9 miles
SY6 6BU

Is The Old Dairy Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children can explore the working farm setting and watch livestock in surrounding fields. The open countryside provides space for outdoor games and adventures. Three bedrooms sleep six so families have room to spread out. The barn's rural location means quiet roads and safe walking routes. Kids interested in farm life will enjoy the authentic agricultural setting with animals nearby.
Groups Will Love...
The exposed timber beams spanning the vaulted ceilings are the standout feature at The Old Dairy. These original oak frames supported the barn's agricultural past and now create dramatic height in the living spaces. Combined with thick stone walls throughout, the beams give every room authentic character. The open-plan layout under these high ceilings makes the barn feel spacious and light-filled while maintaining its rural heritage.
Pet Friendly
The Old Dairy welcomes dogs to this working farm location. Surrounding fields and countryside footpaths provide excellent walking routes straight from the door. The rural setting means space for dogs to explore safely. Stone floors in the main living areas are practical for muddy paws after countryside walks. The Shropshire hills and moorland nearby offer varied terrain for longer dog walks and adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Dairy

The Horseshoes Inn, Dorrington

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY5 7JE

The Ragleth Inn, Little Stretton

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY6 6RB

The Bridges, Ratlinghope

Located 11 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY5 0SP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Dairy

Is The Old Dairy pet friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Dairy. The working farm setting and surrounding fields provide excellent walking opportunities straight from the door.
What original barn features does this property have?
The barn retains exposed timber beams across vaulted ceilings and thick stone walls throughout. These authentic agricultural features create character in every room.
How many guests can The Old Dairy accommodate?
The barn sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Two king-size rooms and one twin room share two bathrooms.
What is the kitchen like at this barn conversion?
The open-plan kitchen forms part of the main living space under vaulted ceilings. It's fully equipped for self-catering with modern appliances and a dining area.
Where exactly is The Old Dairy located?
The barn sits on a working farm near Dorrington in Shropshire. Shrewsbury is 7 miles north and the Stiperstones are 8 miles west.
What can you see from The Old Dairy?
Views extend across working farmland and open fields to the Shropshire hills. The rural setting means no close neighbours and dark skies at night.
Is there parking at this barn conversion?
Yes, off-road parking is available at the property. The barn is easily accessible from the main road network.
What makes this barn special for a holiday?
The genuine working farm location gives you real countryside living. Original stone and timber features create an authentic barn atmosphere throughout.

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The Old Dairy Reviews

Caroline
We arrived all was what we had expected. Well equipped kitchen. During the week if we had any questions. ie where to put ashes from wood burner we were given a bucket for them to be put in. also a question about hoover these were resolved quickly. With property being on working farm we could see a little taster of workings and shown sheep with lambs that had recently been born. Some of my family were given the opportunity to help feed the calfs their feed. Any questions we had with regards to the farm were answered with enthusiasm and more information given. We will be looking to return for further visits in the future.
Steven
A return visit for us a comfortable and relaxing stay. The property was clean tidy warm and very inviting when we arrived. Well worth the stay and already looking to rebook for next year.
The Old Dairy was very clean, comfy and impressive thanks to original features being rebuilt into the current property. Ideally situated off the A49 which could get you to the many surrounding towns and attractions. The property was very well equipped with everything needed for your stay with only towels needed to be supplied by yourselves however this was greatly outweighed by the extent of facilities offered. The log burner offered us many cosy evenings for our autumn break and would have no hesitation in booking again.
We enjoyed our stay and loved the uniqueness of The Dairy and its furnishings. Sitting in front of a log fire after a day out enjoying the Autumn colours was very pleasant. Kitchen was very well equipped for meal preparation but remember to take dishwasher tablets with you.
Anthony
Quiet location and close to points of interest. Good sized kitchen, rooms etc
Lovely cottage, well equipped with quality items and accessories. Easy access to local amenities and beauty spots.
Suzanne
My husband and I enjoyed our week's stay here very much. So comfortable and had everything we needed. We hope to return!
Jonathan
We had such a lovely time here. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and we loved seeing the little lambs and the super friendly cat! Would absolutely recommend, a well deserved five stars.
One of the best cottages we have stayed in. Beautiful. Excellent dog secure back garden. Superb in every way.
Damian
Lovely house and modern facilities. My daughter adored the cat she renamed him Best Friend for the week We liked it so much we have already rebooked!
We had a comfortable stay. It is a lovely old place. The walls are very thin beyond owners control so snoring from the bedroom next door drove me to sleep on the lounge floor. Other than that we loved it. The location is beautiful. The cottage is charming. The facilities were very good with the exception that having the freezer outside in the barn was a bit of an issue in dark, cold November nights. A small issue was quickly rectified by the owners. The cosy wood burner was fab.
Oak and Heather
We had a comfortable stay. It is a lovely old place. The walls are very thin beyond owners control so snoring from the bedroom next door drove me to sleep on the lounge floor. Other than that we loved it. The location is beautiful. The cottage is charming. The facilities were very good with the exception that having the freezer outside in the barn was a bit of an issue in dark, cold November nights. A small issue was quickly rectified by the owners. The cosy wood burner was fab.
Richard
Comfy and cozy base for exploring Shropshire. Wellequipped kitchen, fast broadband everything we needed.
We really enjoyed our stay in this quirky cottage. Comfy beds, log fire, good food nearby, great company. What more could you ask for.
Lesley
Lovely quaint little cottage in a quiet location. Well equipped. Comfy beds. Didn't use the log fire as the heating warmed the cottage nicely. Games equipment in the barn was a great addition. We found a lovely cake, flowers, pint of milk and tea and coffee when we arrived. However, it would have been nice to have had some handwash in the kitchen. Freezer arrangement is a bit odd, you have to find a bit of space in the already full freezers in the utility outbuilding. Cottage comes complete with very friendly cat! Would happily stay here again.
We enjoyed our stay at the Old Dairy. It was lovely and cosy. All on one level which we like. The only thing we didn't realise is that you have to provide your own Towels. This is not mentioned on Sykes website. Jeanette kindly let us borrow some.
Sophie
We have been going to the Old Dairy for a number of years now and love coming back. The cottage is extremely clean, and well maintained. It's very much become a little retreat from city life in the south. The children love coming back and seeing the farm animals. It's in an ideal location to explore Shropshire
Peter David
A charming cottage with a lot of character. Even moreso when taking the amount of work they've done to the location into consideration the pictures just inside the door of how the place looked before the renovation were remarkable. We only had one tiny, insignificant issue with remote control batteries but after a quick phone call that was sorted within half an hour. The extra games room near the farm were an added bonus. My son dragged me out there to play Table Tennis nearly every evening. Mind you, it's tricky playing pingpong when one of the friendly farm cats insists on sitting on your shoulder when you're trying to serve! Would absolutely recommend and would certainly book again.
The house is in a lovely area, you absolutely need a car. We loved the walking close to the house. The house itself has lovely Denby crockery, Masterchef knives etc. but the house needed a real deep clean, cobwebs in bedrooms under draw units and on top of wardrobes, in living room under t.v. unit etc. We hoovered the house, but hoover smelt badly. Owners family lived in the farm house, but never once came to say hello or check everything was ok. We had the use of a freezer in an area near to the farm house, this information was in the welcome book, what you are not told is it is full, so very little space for our use. The weather was so hot and we wanted ice cream for the children we got some magnum ice creams, used one from a box of three, but when we went to get the other two, all that had been left for us was an empty box! Instead of having a dishwasher in the house, a small freezer that you had sole use of would have been better, also informing us that if you put food in the freezer not only was it full, anything you put in it would be used by anyone!
Belinda
We had a lovely stay at the Old Dairy with our dog and really enjoyed our holiday. It met our expectations and it was very comfortable, spacious and fully equipped with everything we needed. It was very dog friendly with an enclosed garden at the back and a field opposite the property. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and we would visit again.
We found the Old Dairy Farm cottage to be very good value for money. We had a most enjoyable holiday and had some lovely days out in Shropshire. When we did have a couple of minor problems the owners responded immediately and went out of their way to help us. Overall should we think about coming to Shropshire again we would not hesitate in booking a cottage at this location again and would be pleased to recommend to other potential users.
Judith
A 5 cottage that provided us with everything we needed and more with so many comforts and thoughtful extras, including a generous supply of logs. There were much appreciated welcome gifts, on arrival, of delicious homemade cake and fresh milk, tea and coffee. A delightful location, right in the middle of an area of outstanding beauty, with so many places to visit. We look forward to a return holiday, as soon as we possibly can. Thank you, Host Family.
It was a beautiful place to stay but as an older couple with a few walking issues should have realised the flagstones would have been a bit uneven and we were worried about tripping, also a couple of the rugs werent flat to the ground at the edges which we did trip on a couple of times but apart from that it was a wonderful place to say . Also our granddaughter loved the working farm and was so happy to be taken onto the fields to see the animals that were there .Think we had a friend for life with the beautiful cat that was there. Would definitely recommend it to people who dont have walking problems.
Lovely rustic barn, lots of character, well equipped, perfectly clean . The welcome pack filled with homemade cake, tea , milk and coffee was well appreciated. Loved the friendly little cat. Perfectly prepared log burner to make us warm and cosy. Weather not on our side, but we made the most of the surrounding sites, Shrewsbury, Iron Bridge, Ludlow, Church Stretton, Clun, etc Lovely week, thank you
The old Dairy was a lovely cosy cottage with beautiful original beams and quirks. lots of ways to keep warm and the hosts were super friendly and even let us look and feed their news lambs which was very kind of them. The games barn had lots of activities to do which kept us busy. Would definitely recommend!
It was perfect Welcoming Warm Quiet Well equipped Comfortable slept really well Lovely hosts and a really friendly cat If I was being really picky I would like a potato masher!
We had a really lovely stay at The Old Dairy it was cosy, well equipped and tastefully decorated , and set in a beautiful location. The owners were welcoming and helpful but also gave us space and privacy. Loved the wood burner! Great offlead dog walks , and handy for both Shrewsbury and Church Stretton. Thank you for a very happy week.
Sophie
We love the Old Dairy and it's our 3rd visit. Already booked for next year as children wanted to return. The play barn is perfect to let them run off steam and they were also able to meet the animals. The cottage itself is very comfortable and has everything you need. It's become our little escape from the rat race down south. Extremely good value for money.
Olivia
The property was very nice There was milk and cake on arrival. The owners were very welcoming. Couldn't find any thing to fault. Had a lovely weeks stay and hope to return one day.
Fantastic place Warm Quiet Just what we needed as nhs staff Good access to ... Fantastic place Warm Quiet Just what we needed as nhs staff Good access to everywhere Attentive people Friendly cat and dogs but only seen once Will go again
Dairy cottage a fabulous property in the countryside. The internal lay out and decoration were excellent for our needs. The quality of the appliances, decorations etc were great. The owner was very nice and nothing was a problem. We would definitely go back and stay there.
Theresa
The cottage is in excellent position that is very peaceful but close to main roads for easy access around the county. We stayed during an exceptionally cold snap but the cottage was very warm and cosy. The sofas and beds were also extremely comfortable. The cottage was well equipped and the owners were friendly and easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend
Such character to cottage. Cosy and brilliant fire and lots of lovely hot water. Good location and good value for accommodation. Loved the kitchen. One of the best places I've stayed for some time.
Philip
Enjoyed our stay. Cosy accommodation.
What a delightful holiday cottage! The cottage was lovely and clean and the lay out was nicely planned. The log fire made it nice and snug and with all the homely touches it was a delight to stay in. The position of the cottage was central to lots of truly delightful days out, even popping over the Wales for a visit.
Sandra
Beautiful setting. Was unaware we were joined to another property until our arrival. Very friendly owners. The Dairy had everything we needed plus more. Excellent enclosed garden so vital when your dog has come too. Would definitely return.
Great location, high standard property, good value
Annette
Fantastic cottage, great host, couldn't want for more. They even gave us cake and fresh flowers. The four of us loved everything in the cottage.
Joseph
On the whole, this was an excellent place and even the weather was kind to us. Perhaps they could in future have spare toilet rolls available but otherwise superb.
Wonderful cottage, very well equipped, clean and cozy. The welcome cake was absolutely scrumptious and went very well with a lovely cuppa on arrival. Lots of information on local places to visit and the track down the road for letting the dog off lead was fabulous. Parking is great and directions spot on. We had a wonderful time and Id recommend The Old Dairy as a great place to stay.
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