The Tyre Barn, Whixall near Wem | Barn Conversion Holiday in Shropshire

About The Tyre Barn

The Tyre Barn is a semi-detached barn conversion in rural Shropshire. Original exposed beams and stone walls create authentic barn character throughout. The conversion retains traditional features whilst offering modern comfort for your stay.

Set in peaceful Shropshire countryside, the barn overlooks open fields and farmland. You'll wake to views of rolling hills and working farms. The rural location provides complete escape from busy life.

The barn sleeps guests across well-appointed bedrooms with quality bathrooms. Living spaces include an open-plan kitchen and comfortable lounge area. Traditional barn doors and original stonework feature throughout the accommodation.

Ellesmere town centre sits 3 miles away (8 minutes' drive) with its famous meres and waterside walks. Hawkstone Park Follies lies 6 miles south (12 minutes). Chester's historic centre is 15 miles north (25 minutes). Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve offers rare peatland walks just 4 miles away (10 minutes).

The Tyre Barn suits couples and small families wanting authentic barn living in working Shropshire countryside. Book for genuine rural peace and original barn features.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with electric fire
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
✓Tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Iron/ironing board, nespresso coffee machine, hairdryer in each bedroom, bluetooth speaker
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Suitable for those with limited mobility
✓Allocated parking
✓Pets welcome and dog wash available
✓Bike storage
✓Rear garden with patio, lawned area and gravelled area
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 4.6 miles, pub 2.3 miles
✓Please note: no stag/hen or similar
✓This property can only accept weekend bookings that are a minimum of 3 nights duration please note, this property does not accept check in's on a Saturday or a Sunday (any other day is available)
✓Please note: this property can only accommodate a party of 2 including infants

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Tyre Barn

Exposed Beams & Stone Walls

Original barn features create authentic character with traditional stonework and timber beams throughout the converted agricultural building.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Surrounded by working Shropshire farmland with uninterrupted views across open fields and rolling countryside from the barn.

Open-Plan Living Space

Spacious kitchen and lounge area perfect for relaxing after countryside walks with comfortable furnishings and barn character intact.

Traditional Barn Doors

Original agricultural doors retained in the conversion add genuine working barn history and character to your holiday accommodation.

Ellesmere Meres Nearby

Just three miles from Ellesmere's famous meres offering waterside walks, wildlife watching and peaceful lakeside scenery year-round.

Whixall Moss Access

National Nature Reserve four miles away provides rare raised peatland habitat with boardwalk trails through protected wilderness landscape.

Getting To The Tyre Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Tyre Barn by car, take the A495 through Whitchurch and continue towards Ellesmere. Turn onto local roads following signs for the property. Off-road parking is available at the barn.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Whitchurch in Shropshire, approximately 6 miles from the barn. Taxis are available from the station for the short journey to your countryside accommodation.

Off-road parking at the barn

Whitchurch station (6 miles)

Accessible from A495 via Whitchurch

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Ellesmere Meres

Distance: 3 miles

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Hawkstone Park Follies

Distance: 6 miles

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Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve

Distance: 4 miles

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Shropshire Union Canal

Distance: 2 miles

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Ellesmere Lakeside Walk

Distance: 3 miles

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Fenn's Moss Boardwalk

Distance: 5 miles

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Whitchurch Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

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Ellesmere High Street

Distance: 3 miles

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Tesco Whitchurch

Distance: 6 miles

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Whitchurch Railway Station

Distance: 6 miles

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Ellesmere Medical Practice

Distance: 3 miles

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Whitchurch Leisure Centre

Distance: 6 miles

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Ellesmere Meres

Distance: 3 miles

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Hawkstone Park Follies

Distance: 6 miles

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Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve

Distance: 4 miles

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Shropshire Union Canal

Distance: 2 miles

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Ellesmere Lakeside Walk

Distance: 3 miles

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Fenn's Moss Boardwalk

Distance: 5 miles

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Whitchurch Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

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Ellesmere High Street

Distance: 3 miles

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Tesco Whitchurch

Distance: 6 miles

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Whitchurch Railway Station

Distance: 6 miles

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Ellesmere Medical Practice

Distance: 3 miles

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Whitchurch Leisure Centre

Distance: 6 miles

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Is The Tyre Barn Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The rural Shropshire setting offers children space to explore with open fields and countryside surrounding the barn. Ellesmere's meres provide waterside walks and wildlife spotting just 3 miles away. Hawkstone Park Follies offers adventure with cliff walks and caves 6 miles from the barn. The peaceful location suits families wanting outdoor activities and fresh air away from towns.

Groups Will Love...

Exposed timber beams and original stone walls define The Tyre Barn's authentic agricultural character. The semi-detached conversion retains traditional barn features throughout the living spaces. Stone walls provide genuine working farm heritage whilst timber beams overhead remind you of the building's original purpose. Traditional barn doors add further authenticity to this Shropshire countryside conversion where original features meet modern comfort.

Pet Friendly

Pet policies for The Tyre Barn should be confirmed with the property owner before booking your stay. The rural Shropshire location provides excellent walking opportunities with open fields and countryside footpaths surrounding the barn. Ellesmere's lakeside trails sit 3 miles away whilst Whixall Moss offers nature reserve walks 4 miles from the property. The peaceful setting suits dogs if permitted.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Tyre Barn

The Black Lion

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY13 2QD

The Waggoners Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY12 0PA

The Red Lion Whitchurch

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY13 1LZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Tyre Barn

Is The Tyre Barn pet friendly?

Pet policies should be confirmed directly with the property owner before booking. The rural setting and surrounding farmland provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs if permitted.

What original barn features does this conversion have?

The Tyre Barn retains exposed timber beams and original stone walls throughout the accommodation. Traditional barn doors and authentic stonework preserve the building's agricultural heritage.

How many people does The Tyre Barn sleep?

The semi-detached barn conversion provides comfortable accommodation for small groups or families. Bedrooms are well-appointed with quality bathroom facilities.

What is the rural setting like around the barn?

The barn sits in working Shropshire countryside surrounded by open fields and farmland. Views extend across rolling hills with genuine agricultural landscape in all directions.

What can we do near The Tyre Barn?

Ellesmere town and its meres lie 3 miles away for waterside walks and wildlife. Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve offers peatland trails 4 miles from the barn.

Is there parking at the barn conversion?

Off-road parking is provided at The Tyre Barn for guest vehicles. The rural location means a car is recommended for exploring Shropshire's countryside and nearby towns.

How far is Chester from The Tyre Barn?

Chester's historic centre sits 15 miles north of the barn, approximately 25 minutes by car. The city offers Roman walls, medieval streets and riverside walks.

What makes this barn conversion special?

Authentic agricultural features including exposed beams, stone walls and traditional barn doors create genuine character. The peaceful Shropshire countryside location provides complete rural escape.

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The Tyre Barn Reviews

Samantha

Excellent cottage, really comfortable and warm with everything we needed. Very dog friendly with a fantastic enclosed garden. Definitely earns its 5 star rating. Small issue was that the chair on the photos in the living room is missing. The small two seater sofa is not that comfy for two people on an evening

Staff at marina very helpful when wifi went down

Lovely clean and well presented property, quite area with local walks. Great garden for the summer or if taking a dog.

Beautiful accommodation and very well presented. Very warm & cosy and the bed was so comfy. Secure garden which was perfect for our Patterdale terrier. So very peaceful and lovely walks from the front door. Just 2 very slight negativesshower tray very slippy if youre unsteady on your feet, so a non slip mat would be useful. Also a sensor light in parking area as its very dark when returning to the property at night. Overall though very impressed with the barn and wouldnt hesitate to rebook.

Excellent accommodation in pleasant, peaceful surroundings. Our second visit and just as good as the first. Great access for walking the Llangollen Canal towpath.

A beautiful place to stay. A very well equipped, clean and comfortable cottage in a peaceful setting. We have had several holidays at Tyre Barn and this time we stayed for 2 weeks and had a lovely, relaxing time as always. Definitely another holiday at Tyre Barn is in our future plans.

Vanessa

Thoroughly enjoyed our week at Tyre Barn. It is the best dog friendly property we have stayed in over the years. The location is excellent for visiting places of interest. We would recommend this property to people visiting Shropshire.

Tecwyn

Great Accomodation. Lovely location

We had the perfect stay in this comfortable barn. It was peaceful and a good base to explore from. The marina was a five minute walk for breakfast in a lovely setting but the barn had everything we needed should we have wanted to cook. The lighting adds a special touch. Thank you.

Second time here and we love its quietness and cleanliness. It is well equipped and beautifully furnished. The only negative is that the garden furniture is unstable and lacks comfort if sitting for long. Please may it be upgraded!

First class accommodation. Beautiful bedroom with a giant bed. Superb bathroom, everything about this stay was 10 out of 10

Sharon

Beautiful Barn, very well equipped, everything is good quality and very well stocked with utensils. Very pet friendly and lovely surroundings. We've had a perfect week with walks along the canal which is near by. I would highly recommend tyre barn and will definitely be going back

A superb holiday cottage, beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Its proximity to the canal and the walking on the mosses was great we only went out in the car once. The enclosed terrace was also a great asset, even our dachshund who is an expert escapologist couldnt escape! Well definitely be back.

We would prefer places that do not allow dogs! Although my parents bred Afghan Hounds I just don't like dogs and the mess they leave all over the countryside!

Susan Gillian

A pleasant stay It was the best dog friendly accommodation that we have stayed ... A pleasant stay It was the best dog friendly accommodation that we have stayed in Having the Marina cafe so close was an added bonus

Tyre Barn is a very comfortable and well appointed cottage in a lovely peaceful setting. The enclosed garden was great for our dog and we all enjoyed walks by the canal. Whixall Marina is only a couple of minutes walk away and it's cafe offers a wide selection of meals and snacks. I have no hesitation in recommending this cottage.

We loved our time at the Tyre Barn. A quiet location with nice walks nearby. Its a beautiful property, well equipped and comfortable. A nice outside space for the dog and for having lunch or coffee. The bedroom is excellent and the toilet & shower room spacious. We have already booked again for next year.

Steven

What a fantastic cottage to have our holiday in beautiful setting very peacefulthings to do places to visit. An the place itself well would have no hesitation in coming back here..highly recommended..spotless decor had everything you required when on holidayor an the bed was the icing on the cakewere buying one..thanks Lou an team for the welcome treats..spot on ..Steve & Lou.xx

We arrived after a longer journey than expected to a gift of milk and biscuits with tea and coffee. The barn was immaculately clean. The furnishings were well chosen and in immaculate condition. We did have problems with the gas bbq but think it wouldnt cook quickly as low on gas. A fantastic holiday in a rural situation but a short drive to beautiful sites.

Stanley

The Tyre Barn was excellent in its accommodation, but the Marina was not what we expected. The Caf was o.k., but not without its problems as they were unable to provide some meals due to a problem with some of the equipment. Also we were unable to walk along the towpath alongside the canal. We expected to find a tarmac or gravel footway. Some parts of the Marina were not open to the public and it was closed locked gates after 5.00 p.m. even in Summer!. However, the cottage was quite good for travelling to nearby places, as well as crossing the border into Wales.

Christine

The Tyre Barn is first class accommodation. Location, comfort, cleanliness and value for money were exceptional. Facilities more than expected ie gas BBQ, a very large out door space, totally enclosed gardenpatioideal for small and large humanoid furry friends. Our GSD was in his element. What a great place for R&R. Exceeded 5 rating overall. We will definitely be staying here again. The booking information on The Tyre Barn needs to be reviewed there are some great features that need to be included as great selling points..

Geoffrey

Fantastic holiday cottage very clean & plenty of parking the only thing that lets it down is the slim line small sink in bathroom . Its a very quiet location perfect for a good chill out

Beautiful property, very clean and well equipped. Lots of info about surrounding area and places to visit

The Tyre Barn is a lovely barn conversion on the edge of the Village of Whixall, adjacent to a well managed canal side marina some 200 yards away. The cottage is well equipped and has been furnished to a high standard. We wanted for nothing during our stay in this warm and comfortable single storey cottage. There was a welcome box of luxury biscuits, milk in the fridge, and dog treats left in the living room, for which I thank you. At the marina is a nice cafe, where the display of cakes is so tempting, and the full breakfast is just right to set you up for the day. There are plenty of ways to walk from the cottage in any direction, including along the nearby canal towpath. WE had a great week at the Tyre Barn and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday in this charming part of Shropshire.

Lovely barn well cared for and nice walkes on canel relaxing water front cafe ... Lovely barn well cared for and nice walkes on canel relaxing water front cafe to enjoy coffee and cake in after noon thank you

Excellent facilities within the cottage, lovely place the Tyre Barn is in. Owners very attentive and a nice touch providing some lovely biscuits. Unfortunately not able to take advantage of the walks available in the immediate area due to floods in the fields and some roads after heavy rains before and during our stay. But Tyre Barn is in a good place for easy access to Chester, Shrewsbury, Wrexham and Llangollen and also many other small towns and picturesque villages and countryside. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and maybe stay another time in one of the owners properties.

Lovely little place to stay,very clean and modern,peaceful and quiet with pub near by. Lovely patio not overlooked and views across field to see some wildlife. Not too far from Wem,Shrewsbury, Whitchurch.Would stay again.

Edward

Property was loverly clean and every comfort was catered for. Will definitely book again loverly location and Whixall Marina cafe a must for food loads to explore

Sheila

Stunning place Will return

The cottage was very nice, the only comment I would make is that it is very isolated.

A really lovely accommodation that is impossible to fault in any way. We will very happily return. Whitchuch, Shrewsbury and Chester are all well worth a visit. The Dickin' Arms, Loppington, about 5 miles away is a must go to pub for an evening out. And the Whixall Marina cafe just 2 minutes from the cottage is good for breakfast lunch.

The tyre barn was stunning ,better than the photos. Our dog loved the freedom of the wrap around enclosed garden . We went for a relaxing week ,which it certainly was . You do need a car to travel around as there is only the Marina in close proximity .The Marina itself is beautiful ,with the vast array of Narrow Boats . Would visit again .

Richard

Excellently appointed. Clean, very comfortable a pleasure to come back to. The cafe at the Marina was excellent too and very handy. We have now visited twice.

Judith

Everything was as expected and more. Would definitely recommend to family and friends

Michael

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Everything has been thought of at Tyre Barn, a real home from home. We'll be returning for sure!

Audrey

The barn was lovely had everything we needed . The shower was the worry there is no grab handle rail and as one step backwards that step was very slippery .As I always take a rubber bathmat and an extra towel mat we were ok we are both in our mid 70s the barn suited us well except for no grab rail . thanks for the milk and biscuits

Superb little getaway. Barn was beautifully presented and spotless. We will be returning next year for another dose of rest and relaxation

This is our second visit to the Tyre Barn and we cannot recommend it highly enough. It has every modern convenience including a gas bbq and a secure garden which our dog loved too!

Graham

A great holiday cottage. Comfortable and clean. Location although in the country was within driving distance of several attractions. The weather was superb and we made full use of the outside patio. Highly recommended.

Tyre Barn has got to be the best cottage we have stayed in. Well equipped and so clean and comfortable. The setting is amazing, so peaceful, you can't help but relax and watch the wildlife. The Barn owl doing his fly past every evening is the best entertainment ever!!! We'll definitely be visiting again.

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The Tyre Barn, Whixall

About The Tyre Barn

Need To Know

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Exposed Beams & Stone Walls

Peaceful Rural Setting

Open-Plan Living Space

Traditional Barn Doors

Ellesmere Meres Nearby

Whixall Moss Access

Getting To The Tyre Barn

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Tyre Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Black Lion

The Waggoners Inn

The Red Lion Whitchurch

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Tyre Barn Reviews