Beautiful former cheese house on a working farm with lovely views and river. The perfect cosy romantic retreat in an idyllic Shropshire hamlet on the border of three counties.
Stoke on Tern is a sleepy hamlet in Shropshire, close to Market Drayton which is well-known for its market, shops and eateries, not forgetting the scenic Shropshire Union Canal. Activities in the area include walking, cycling, boating and fishing. Visit Hawkstone Park Follies (8 miles), The Dorothy Clive Garden (15 miles), Bridgemere Garden World (16 miles), Ironbridge museums (20 miles), National Trust’s Attingham Park (17.5 miles) and Benthall Hall (23 miles). Explore the vibrant towns nearby including historic Nantwich (20 miles), medieval Shrewsbury (16.5 miles), Stafford and its pottery (21.5 miles) and the University town of Stoke-On-Trent (23.5 miles). They all offer a range of events, independent shops, eateries, museums, galleries and attractions. It’s the perfect base from which the culture, cuisine and countryside in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire or simply relax in the retreat.
Step into this converted former cheese house and you’ll notice beams, high ceilings and interesting and quirky features throughout. The stylish kitchen has been designed with thoughtful little extras, creating a lovely space to rustle up a meal with views over the garden and beyond. The kitchen is well equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The dining table is perfectly positioned in the kitchen to enjoy a meal together. Continue through to the lounge with exposed beams, feature fireplace with electric effect log burner, and a Smart TV. Relax on the sofa, plan your activities for your stay, choose something to read from the bookcase or watch a film with the glow of the fire for cosy nights in. After a full day out head upstairs to the bedroom with a double bed, and en suite with a shower and WC.
Heading outside, you can fire up the BBQ on fine days and enjoy al fresco dining at the table and chairs in the garden. Embrace the rural views from sunrise to sunset or walk down to the River Tern for seasonal walks. There is a lockable store if you are bringing your bikes and private parking for two cars at the property. This is a working farm with the owners on-site, though privacy is assured at all times.