"Lovely cottage, ideal base for exploring local national trust places, hope to return."
Anthony & Michael
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.
"Lovely cottage, ideal base for exploring local national trust places, hope to return."
Anthony & Michael
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.
Market Drayton Golf Club has an 18-hole parkland layout and is a hugely enjoyable course to play no matter your handicap or expectation level.
Hawkstone Park Golf Club has two of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the West Midlands and a 6-hole academy course all set int a heritage grade I landscape, just below the 18th century follies.
Aqualate Golf Club a 9-hole golf course specialising in beginner and improver golf as well as a driving range.
Lilleshall Hall Golf Club sits in 165 acres of land adjacent to Lilleshall Hall and has an 18-hole relatively flat course making it easy walking.
The birth place of Charles Darwin, a beautiful town with lots of historical places to visit as well as lots of independent shops, cafes & restaurants. Explore the Narrow streets which have some interesting names and beautiful black & white Tudor buildings overhanging onto the cobbles, visit the Castle or Abbey two of Shrewsbury's oldest landmarks or take a boat trip down the river Severn. Find Ebenezer scrooge's grave in St Chads churchyard or take a tour around the prison or just relax with a picnic in the quarry where you can walk along the River Severn or visit the formal gardens created by Percy Thrower.