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
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.
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.
For an action-packed fun day out, we have a number of places within driving distance of our holiday cottages.
Drayton Manor Theme Park – Here you will find a variety of exciting roller coasters and attractions for all ages, also the home of Thomas land where the younger ones can enjoy the thrills of a roller coaster and enjoy the shows. If you have enough of the rides there is also a zoo with over 100 animals including red pandas, monkeys and Sumatran tigers.
Waterworld – A water theme park located in Stoke-On-Trent with over 30 rides for all different ages and abilities or have a splashing time in the wave pool or just relax in the jacuzzi.
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 & bridges. 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. Prepare to come back to the cottages exhausted.
Wonderland, Telford An Adventure for little ones where they can take a walk around the woodland paths to find fairy-tale characters and their houses, rides suitable for children only up to the height of 4ft, soft play area, maze & dinosaur valley to keep small ones entertained.
West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park As well as a drive through safari park there is also an adventure theme park with rides suitable for various heights and a tiny tots theme park especially for little explorers. Daily shows include the sea lion show, reptiles talk, hippo feeing, penguin feeding and lemur talk.
Escape Rooms - Get locked in a room and have 60 minutes to find clues and by using your skills, teamwork and logical thinking can you get out on time? Escape rooms is located in Shrewsbury and there is also Xscape Now and Adventure Vault in Telford.
Cadbury World - A fun chocolate filled day out where you can learn all about this delicious chocolate in a self-guided tour which had a 4D cinema, children’s playground, museum and factory tour with free chocolate testing.
Climbing the Walls (Shrewsbury) - Huge indoor climbing space with 25 fun climbing activities to challenge your brain, balance and motor skills. Action walls, bouldering and 12-meter high tall walls all available to test your skill or just wear the kids out, all inside and great for a rainy day.
Alton Towers - Just an hour away is the UK’s biggest theme park and waterpark. With over 40 rides and attractions there is something for everyone to enjoy. Also CBeebies Land with rides, attractions and live shows.