"What a gem! A fantastic place, very welcoming family. Plan to be back soon."
Lisa, Sheila & Joanne
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.
"What a gem! A fantastic place, very welcoming family. Plan to be back soon."
Lisa, Sheila & Joanne
The Falcon in Hinstock - Serving a tempting selection of craft beers and refreshing largers just a short drive from our cottages (or a 2 mile walk) you will find The Falcon in the heart of Hinstock , a community pub and a great place to quench your thirst after a long walk or a day out exploring the area. No regular food is served except occasional weekend nights from visiting food vendors. Outside garden area. The Wharf Tavern at Goldstone – By the side of the Shropshire Union Canal and only 10 minutes from Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages, The Wharf is a family owned pub serving traditional home cooked meals, children’s menu & large seating area but booking is essential 01630 661226. Children’s play area and tow path walks. The Lamb at Edgmond – Just 4 miles from Sambrook, The Lamb is a large village put with extensive garden area including a children’s play area. Seasonal menu offering a good choice of family favourites & children’s menu. Take-a-way also available. Large car park. The Sutherland Arms, Tibberton – Traditional village pub in the village of Tibberton just 3 miles from our holiday cottages, serving a selection of reasonably priced meals. Booking is essential. The Fox, Pave Lane, Newport – Just on the outskirts of Newport The Fox is a lovely big Edwardian-style pub serving a great selection of classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world, it gets very busy and booking is essential, great for a more grown up meal. The New Inn, Newport – A Joules pub in Newport, modern spit & sawdust surroundings serving honest, fresh and homemade food, small beer garden to the rear. Not ideal for small children. The Hinds Head, Norton in Hales - A family run business int the village of Norton-in-Hales just 20 minutes from Sambrook near to Market Drayton. The Hinds Head boasts a stunning restaurant atmosphere with the characteristics of a traditional village pub. Norbury Junction – On the side of the Shropshire Union Canal, children's menu, large beer garden good menu choice, carvery available at certain times and lovely canalside walks. The Cock Inn, Woodeasves (Staffordshire) – Regularly changing seasonal menus with food served in either the dining area, bar or garden/patio area. Also Sunday menu and daily changing specials board, on the side of the road but with a car park to the rear, approx. 10 -15 minutes from the cottages. The Fox & Hounds, Shawbury – approx. 15 minutes from Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages you will find the Fox & Hounds a Gastro pub with a good menu selection & specials board, it has a large dining area and beer garden.
For a day out to visit places of historic interest or natural beauty then a visit to one of the many National Trust properties in the area is a must. Some of the closest places to us include the house of Sunnycroft, Benthall Hall, Cronkhill and Moseley Old Hall. Attingham Park and Shugborough are both estates which have mansions, walled gardens, farms, play areas and county walks, spot the deer at Attingham or can you see the are small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly at Shugborough.
More National Trust places a little further away include Dudmaston, Wilderhope Manor, Kinver Edge & Rock Houses, Powis Castle and Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd.
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.