"Another amazing stay everything you need and more. We will be back Thank you x"
Sandra, Molly & Betty
Nestled in a little village on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border, Sambrook Manor holiday cottages offer self catering accommodation for long or short breaks. The Old farm buildings have been lovingly converted into four high standard holiday cottages which are fully equipped with all the essentials, crisp white bed linen, fluffy towels, underfloor heating and Wi-Fi. Churn cottage and The Stables are suitable for assisted wheelchair users. Our self catering cottages sleep a total of 26 and are perfect for families and friends getaways, business trips, groups or romantic escapes.
We are situated 5 minutes from the old market towns of Newport or Market Drayton, 25 minutes from Telford and Ironbridge and just 35 minutes from Shrewsbury, Stafford and The Potteries. Sambrook is a lovely picturesque little village with quiet lanes to explore and mill pools dotted about. There are lots of great walks or cycle routes for all abilities straight from your cottage door. So why not leave all your troubles behind and relax in the beautiful barns at Sambrook Manor holiday cottages.
"Another amazing stay everything you need and more. We will be back Thank you x"
Sandra, Molly & Betty
There are many English Heritage sites near to Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages. Lilleshall Abbey and Haughmond Abbey are great places to take a picnic and soak up the story that they tell. Take a visit to Britain’s 4th largest Roman city at Wroxeter where an audio tour will give you a fascinating insight into the daily lives of the romans who once lived there. Boscobel House and the Royal Oak, King Charles II's famous hiding place along with Wenlock Priory, Buildwas Abbey and Acton Burnell Castle are all great places to visit.
Hawkstone park & Follies - An 18th century theme park and a great day out, you won’t find any roller coasters here instead you will find awesome caves to explore, gullies, towers to climb & unique bridges to cross. Climb the 150-step spiral staircase to get some great views, 13 counties can be seen on a clear day. Take a picnic or eat in the glass house tea rooms. Set in 100 acres of historic parkland and surrounded by spectacular views, Hawkstone Follies is a hidden world just waiting to be explored. Prepare to come back to the cottages exhausted. British Ironwork centre - The UK's largest collection of decorative metal work set in 70 acres there's lots to see for all ages. Spot character's from films, animals or just amazing art work all made from scrap metal. There are trails to explore as well as a nature reserve, cafe, shopping, ice cream parlour and play area. Crocky Trail - The Crocky Trail is full of high-energy activities, including rope swings, mazes, tunnels and obstacles, there’s adventure around every corner. It’s a day out designed for families who want to be active and have fun, take a pic-nic to enjoy on the way round the trail which has wide open space's and plenty of opportunities to climb, slide and explore. Old farm materials have been used to make a variety of rides including the much loved titanic slide as well as drop slides, the spinning wheel, surf rider, knock out and spider trap. BeWILDerwood - Filled with loads of magical characters based on a series of children's books. Bewilderwood has 70 acres of activities including stage shows, slides, zip wires, meet & greets and crafts to explore, aimed at the primary school years this enchanted woodland is a fun day out for the whole of the family. Shrewsbury Prison - Still operational until 2013, The Dana or Shrewsbury prison is one of the largest and most complete surviving Victorian prisons in Britain, take a guided tour and hear stories that reveal how prisoners lived, how officers worked, and how tension, routine and authority shaped every day behind bars. Lean how prisoners were processed, classified and controlled, walk the landing the officers did and visit the key prison area's including segregation area's and the execution room. The prison is used for filming sometimes so please check it is open first. An escape rooms is also on site.
Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur world – At Hoo Zoo you will find a wide selection of animals from reptiles, farm animals and the more exotic, here you can meet, feed, and even cuddle some of the animals. There is also a café, gift shop and play area. Ford Hall Organic Farm Has a great story to tell and was England’s first community owned farm with over 8000 landlords. Today there are farm trails, picnic area, animals, shop, café, restaurant, and various events are also held throughout the year. Shropshire Falconry – If you want a personal and bespoke bird of prey experience then look no further than Shropshire Falconry they can offer an indoor flying arena, training room, owl experiences, Hawk walks and talks and half day falconry experiences. Red Lion Farm - A small family business which makes delicious ice cream from their herd of Jersey cows , there is a tea room and a variety of animals including horses, alpacas, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits & guinea pigs to have a look around. Trentham Monkey Forest - A unique day out where you can walk amongst the 140 free roaming barbary macaques, get to see them up close as they wander around and learn about the conservation of this endangered species, hourly feeding talks and helpful guides as well as picnic areas, play areas, shop and café make it an enjoyable day out. A little further afield and within an hour’s drive of Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages you can also visit – Chester Zoo – One of England largest and most impressive zoos. Park Hall Countryside Experience – Lots of activities including farm animals, tractor rides, indoor & outdoor play areas. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm – Daily activities and special events where you can see 19th century farm life unfold. West Midland Safari Park – Take a drive through some of the worlds most beautiful and endangered exotic animals, feed the giraffes and deer as they come right up to your vehicle. National sea life centre Birmingham – Get close to over 2000 sea creatures.