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.
"Running short of superlatives, as always, a great stay, cottage still feels like new and incredible how all this is maintained to such a high standard whilst having to deal with all the jobs needed on a working farm. Thanks again. PS fillet steaks were great."
Paul, Georgie, Abi & Imogen
Newcott Fish & Chips, Tern Hill – A highly recommended takeaway serving not just fish & chips but a variety of restaurant favourites including pizzas, burgers, chicken, kebabs, jacket potatoes, lots of car parking, eat in also available. Jones Chip Shop, Newport – A traditional English chippy serving a variety of chip shop favourites. Raja’s Fast Food, Newport – Offering a selection of fast food including pizza’s, southern fried chicken, kebabs & burgers, delivery or take out available. McDonald’s, Newport – Eat in or take out situated on the industrial estate on the A41 next to Lidl.
As it is affectionately known due to its history as the centre of the British pottery industry in the 18th century, today there are still many pottery factories & museums to explore including –
World of Wedgwood which houses one of the most important industrial collections in existence also factory tour, creative studio, tea room, restaurant, Wedgewood shop and factory outlet.
Gladstone Pottery Museum - The only complete Victorian pottery factory offering a fascinating insight into what life was like for men, women and children working in a typical pot bank Get hands on with daily pot throwing, bone china flower making and pottery decorating workshops.
Emma Bridgwater - Take an award winning tour of the factory or create a masterpiece all of your own in the decorating studio, visit the factory or gift shop then relax for lunch or afternoon tea in the café.
Middleport Pottery home of Burleigh pottery which has been created here using traditional methods since 1889. Take a look inside a huge grade II listed bottle kiln. Friendly volunteers are on hand to answer any questions. Book a factory tour and see Burleigh pottery being made using the same handicraft methods as in the 1880’s also on site is a shop & tea room.
Wild Shropshire - If you want a dining experience with a difference then why not try Wild Shropshire in Whitchurch just a half hours drive from out holiday cottages. There in no menu and the food served will be based solely on what is available locally at that time. Terroir led . micro seasonal . British food. Goldstone Hall - Just 3 miles from the cottages, Goldstone Hall offers a fine dining experience and a great place to go to celebrate a special occasion, a large kitchen garden contributes to the flavourful dishes served for either lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Hencote restaurant & vineyard - Just on the outskirts of Shrewsbury is The View restaurant at Hencote which has panoramic views over looking the Hencote vineyard. Classic staple dishes with a high end flair where everything is produced in house and sourced locally as possible. The Granary Brasserie, Weston Park - set within the walls of the Weston Park 1000 acres estate of rolling parkland, woodland and gardens, seasonal menus are produced using the finest produce including fruit from our Orchards and vegetables from the Walled Garden. At the top floor of the granary is an art gallery. Lunar - Based at the World of Wedgwood in Barlaston, Stoke and just 40 minutes from our cottages, The Lunar restaurant offers a diverse range of menus with modern culinary techniques and sustainable practices leading to an unforgettable relaxed modern dining experience.