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.

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"What a gem! A fantastic place, very welcoming family. Plan to be back soon."

Lisa, Sheila & Joanne

Local Markets

As we are close to lots of little market towns so you will be spoilt for choice if you like traditional markets.  Newport, Market Drayton, Wellington, Wem and Shrewsbury are just a stones throw away and have a mix of  indoor & outdoor markets, as well as towns further afield including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Penkridge, Ellesmere, Ludlow, Much Wenlock & Bridgnorth. Wellington also has a late market where you can enjoy food, drinks and live music from 5pm - 10 pm on the last Saturday of the month from June to September. The award winning Shrewsbury market hall is a unique food, drink & shopping destination with cafe's bars and a wide selection of stalls, late night markets are also organised at various time throughout the year.

Gardens & estates

Dorothy Clive Garden has formal and informal gardens to explore. A network of paths leads you to discover the intimacy and tranquillity of this charitable garden trust set up by Colonel Harry Clive as a place of rest and continued horticultural education for the public.
David Austin Roses a renowned breeder of beautiful English roses, David Austin Roses is a still a family business which now breeds over 200 rose varieties, often many petal, repeat flowering blooms. Visit the home of the beautiful English roses where expert staff are always on hand to help and advise.
Trentham Estate lots of beautiful award-winning gardens to explore, including the Italian gardens, rivers of grass and floral Labyrinth. Stroll around the mile-long capability Brown designed Trentham Lake and see if you can spot the lovely stainless-steel wire fairies hiding there. Lots for the whole family to do here with an adventure playground, zip wire, maze, sandpits, and shopping village providing a great day out.
Weston Park An opulent 17th century mansion with fine art and Capability Brown landscaping set in 1000 acres of park. See inside the historic house which contains a world class collection of fine and decorative art. For the younger ones there is an adventure playground with miniature railway.
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas Staffordshire) The British site of national remembrance to honour the fallen, nestled amongst the woodland landscape is a collection of more than 300 memorials each with a story. The Millennium Chapel of peace is the only UK site which observes the daily act of remembrance.
Bridgemere Garden Centre Six acres of award-winning show gardens to explore, wildlife, trails, shops & café.
Black Birches of Hadnall  Set in beautiful grounds of the 12th century Black Birches House, here you will find over 600 varieties of roses in the rose nursery, there is also a tea room and children’s play area.

Water fun

Shropshire Raft Tours – here you can visit historical & beautiful sites along the River Severn, either on a guided raft or on your own private hire. Canoes, kayaks, mini rafts & mega stand up paddle boards are all available to hire from Ironbridge as well as bikes.
Norbury Wharf – hire a narrowboat and be your own captain for the day along the beautiful Shropshire Union Canal or take a trip on a 42-seater passenger boat, also tea room, gift shop and canalside pub.
Sabrina Boat Tours (Shrewsbury) Sabrina Boat cruises offer day and evening trips aboard the triple deck passenger boat, you can relax on the 45-minute day trip and take in all the lovely sights around the River Severn which loops around Shrewsbury. Evening cruises including a meal on board and themed cruises are also available.
Alderford Lake if you fancy doing some open water swimming, then head over to Alderford Lake near to Whitchurch - wild swimmers are welcome during the café open hours.