"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.
We feel extremely lucky to live close to two of the thirty-two UNESCO world heritage sites in the UK –
Ironbridge – otherwise known as the birth place of the Industrial revolution is the closest just 20 minutes from our holiday cottages. A visit to the Ironbridge Gorge tells the story of the Darby family and how Abraham Darby I developed the production technique of smelting iron with coke and there began the great 18th century industrial revolution. There are 10 award-winning hands-on attractions to visit where you can a taste of what life was like back then. At Blist Hill Victorian town you can meet some almost real Victorians and visit their shops and cottages, explore the Victorian pharmacy, school, candle maker and post office see what a trip to the dentist would have been like. Enginuity is full of interactive exhibits, paint a tile at the Jackfield tile museum or visit the Darby family homes to see how the other half lived during the 18th & 19th centuries. Don’t forget to take a walk across the world-famous Ironbridge built in 1779 by Abraham Darby III and spans the river Severn.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - Just an hour’s drive away you will find one of the most remarkable achievements of the industrial revolution. You may want to hold your breath as you take a walk or canal boat ride across the UK’s longest & highest aqueduct. Pontcysyllte is a pioneering masterpiece of Thomas Telford and William Jessop. The eighteen arched stone and cast-iron structure carries the Llangollen canal across the river Dee, don’t forget your camera as you will want to capture the amazing views.
Newport has a good selection of Indian restaurants which all do take-out, many also deliver to the cottages through Just Eat –