The Cow Byre, Heath Farm

73 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely property in the perfect rural location."

  Reviewed by C5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a lovely stay."

  So relaxed, plenty of room for five of us and so peaceful.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jun 2024

• "Cow Byre was excellent - everything was as described."

  Two things to note, location is very rural so be careful as the roads around the property are single track. Bedrooms have low ceilings especially the small single bedroom. Otherwise, lovely!!

  Reviewed by Navid5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had an excellent Bank Holiday weekend at The Cow Byre."

  We have stayed in a lot of properties over the years and this is definitely one of the best in terms of facilities and comfort. We were particularly impressed with the kitchen and cooking facilities. Everything that you need for successful self catering for a large adult party was provided. This not always the case. Communication was excellent and we were offered early entry and late leaving as the property was free before and after. The location might not suit everyone in terms of the narrow lanes but we found it fine. All in all very satisfied.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2024

• "The property was excellent with everything you need provided."

  We visited with my daughter, son in law and 7 year old granddaughter who had great fun with the "hatch". The weather was fairly kind and we managed to get to some wonderful places, recommend Hampton Court Castle for the gardens. The property was very secluded and the access was via some country lanes which made life interesting on occasions. We would recommend this property and would happily revisit in the future.

  Reviewed by Bob4.7★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely family get together at the Cow Byre for a couple of days at the start of the stay and then we had the place to ourselves for the rest of the week."

  Rosemary and David were great and very helpful. The property is ideally situated for Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Shrewsbury to name but a few, and has a few national Trust properties within easy reach. Upstairs is a pit restricted with the sloping ceilings but ok for a weeks holiday, but the downstairs is very spacious and flows perfectly for a family get together. Be careful of the narrow roads and pot holes as they can be a challenge. Lovely stay...thank you to Rosemary and David

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Mar 2024

• "Lovely barn renovated to a high standard in a wonderful location."

  We had a magical New Years celebration and would stay again. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Dec 2023

• "Really lovely property everything was exactly as advertised"

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Oct 2023

• "Our second stay in this lovely property."

  Plenty of space for a family get together and everything we needed for cooking our family meal one evening. We enjoyed some walks and cycling around the local lanes. The hosts were very approachable and helpful. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Oct 2023

• "The Cow Byre was perfect for the 6 of us, all adults."

  The bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of cupboard space and the 2 bathrooms, although small, served us well for the weekend. It was very hot for 2 of the 3 nights and a fan would have been useful. The kitchen was pretty well stocked but we cooked a Chinese one night and needed a wok which it didn’t have. Cushions for the chairs outside would also have helped as we were lucky enough to spend much time outside but the chairs were pretty uncomfortable. The Cow Byre is in a rather remote area, wonderful if you enjoy peace and quiet but not so good if you don’t like single track roads with few passing places.

  Reviewed by Stephanie4.7★Sep 2023

• "We had a great holiday at The Cow Byre."

  A very clean and comfortable cottage with great facilities. Downstairs was much larger than expected and don't think the photos do it justice. The kitchen was really well equipped, we cooked in every night. Upstairs you need to be careful not to bump your head! But very comfortable. The food left to welcome us was a lovely touch. A great base to explore locally, we visited Stokesay Castle, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, The Severn Valley Railway, Ludlow Castle and the town a couple of times, Ludlow Farm Shop and Berrington Hall.

  Reviewed by Gemma4.7★Aug 2023

• "Very clean and comfortable,quiet area with a nice view,perfect place for relaxing"

  Reviewed by Armand4.7★May 2023

• "Lovely property everything you needed for family get together."

  We celebrated 60th birthday ample room for 6 adults and 2 children aged 7yrs and 4yrs. Very peaceful venue well situated for excellent views Some narrow lanes took some negotiation especially in heavy rain.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Mar 2023

• "A lovely few days at the Cow Byre."

  It was perfect for our family of six adults and three children under five.The house is warm and spacious and the owners very helpful.Lovely countryside and Ludlow a short drive away.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely place to stay, well equipped and great location, perfect for our little holiday!"

  Couldn't have been more perfect!

  Reviewed by Rebekah5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had a very comfortable stay and a warm welcome in this very well equipped, and well cared for cottage."

  It’s in a very interesting part of the country which offers local history as well as good walks, there’s lots to discover. We felt that David and Rosemary genuinely wanted us to be catered for and for us to enjoy our stay, but they were not at all intrusive, just helpful! We would certainly recommend both the property and the location.

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Dec 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the Cow Byre it was the perfect sized holiday cottage for two families over Christmas."

  The cottage had everything we needed and is a really cute and comfortable and the owners were really helpful. The kids loved the fact they could crawl through in to each other’s rooms on Christmas Day. We had a lovely walk down the lane to Nordy Bank Hill Fort to top the week off.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Dec 2022

• "We loved it."

  Beautiful renovation and plenty of room. The only couple things that could be improved are more t towels as there were 6 of us and only 2 t towels and one of the beds was essentially the thinnest mattress on the floor which was not very comfortable. Apart from that we absolutely loved the place and the feel of it.

  Reviewed by Angela4.1★Dec 2022

• "Great place and hosts, would certainly recomend this place"

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Nov 2022

• "We had a great time celebrating my dads 60th."

  The location was perfect for what we wanted and the accommodation more than met our expectations! We had 6 adults and 3 children and there was more than enough room for us all. Overall a lovely weekend and will definitely return

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Nov 2022

• "The property is absolutely lovely, had everything needed and was very very clean!"

  ! I'm not sure if the 8th bed is suitable for an adult (a short fold up mattress on the floor) but we made it work. I'd reccomend staying at this property as its very well looked after and well equipped.

  Reviewed by Jenni4.7★Oct 2022

• "A lovely cottage and perfect for our needs as a group of 7 nurses on a reunion weekend!"

  The facilities are adequate and kitchen utensils and pans large enough for big meals (often inadequate in holiday rentals for this number!). Parking for 3 cars and easy access into Ludlow but very narrow lanes but don’t let that put you off!

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Oct 2022

• "An excellent place to stay for our extended family get together."

  Good parking and a nice outdoor sitting area. A good sized kitchen and useful utility room with a large lounge for relaxing. As described, located in the countryside with information on local walks etc available, we also enjoyed cycling around the lanes.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Sep 2022

• "The holiday was very good with first accommodation, very comfortable and quiet,(no traffic noise, you could hear the birds!"

  ). Shame about the persistent emails from Sykes!.

  Reviewed by Frank5.0★Sep 2022

• "The Cow Byre is a wonderful barn conversion in the middle of nowhere!"

  So if you don't like rural don't choose to stay here... we loved it though! Really well equipped , exceptionally clean accommodation. The owners David and Rosemary are delightful and have created a fabulous place to stay. There was a lovely welcome pack of biscuits, crisps, pot of jam and a bottle of sparkling elderflower waiting for us plus a pint of milk in the fridge. Beds are really comfortable and plenty of towels provided. There are sloping ceilings with beams so watch your heads - we bumped ours several times!! Lovely power showers although the only criticism I would have is that the glass shower screens on both of them are not big enough to stop water going all over the floor so you need to mop up the floor after showering. Ideal accommodation for 6 adults and one child (single room not really suitable for an adult in my opinion. Building divided into two separate areas upstairs with two staircases so ideal for 4 people one side and 3 the other. No real space for hanging clothes in the smaller side and only one wardrobe in the larger side. Superbly quiet and with no street lights outside and blinds on the velux windows it was lovely and dark at night. Although very rural it was only 9 miles to Ludlow (nearest town) but it didn't take us long to get to other places within Shropshire - roads very narrow and a bit of a challenge though before you get to any A roads. Overall it was a fabulous 5 night stay - just wish we had had longer there. Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2022

• "The cottage was great, nice and clean and spacious."

  The kitchen was well equipped and there was a generous welcome basket with lovely biscuits and other nice things. The smoke alarm battery went which was promptly replaced. Good selection of videos and games and walking books and maps. Lots of things to see locally and great walks.

  Reviewed by Lara4.4★Aug 2022

• "A lovely clean cottage with plenty of share space."

  In a great location for walks and getting away from it all. Very friendly and helpful owners. A delightful stay.

  Reviewed by Sabra4.7★Jun 2022

• "The cow byre was wonderful and had everything you could ask for in a holiday cottage."

  The location was perfect to with ample parking for 2 cars. Rosemary the proprietor was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to help us, a very nice lady. We will definitely be back here and would highly recommend it to anyone, we just wished we'd had longer here as we were only here for a weekend. Can't wait to come again Kathleen Wardle

  Reviewed by Kathleen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Its a lovely property in a beautiful location quite remote."

  I felt that the down stairs worked really well. Upstairs was equally comfortable. I think the bath/shower would benefit with a bigger screen or curtain as the water went everywhere whilst having a shower. In some of the bedrooms it might be nice to have hanging space maybe more hooks or a hanging rail. These are very minor things and would make life a little easier. In terms of the style it was in all keeping with that type of property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owner was very welcoming and easy to talk to and his dogs were lovely too and the highlight of the holiday for our boys!

  Reviewed by Andreas5.0★May 2022

• "Had a lovely family weekend here (7 adults)."

  Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area. Lovely and clean and Rosemary was very helpful!

  Reviewed by Holly5.0★Apr 2022

• "A beautiful location and beautiful property."

  We booked this place for a reunion of close friends after multiple years apart, and couldn't have thought of a better place. Really appreciated the Ludlow specialities that were offered during our stay - the biscuits went down a treat! The house is also modern and warm, and very clean. The peekaboo door was used a lot for pranks! Also well located with easy access to Ludlow town, and to some really nice hiking routes!

  Reviewed by Krishna5.0★Mar 2022

• "The location and the property were exactly what we thought we were getting, the roads can be a challenge, but to be expected!"

  Rosemary providing updates before our arrival and allowing us to stay longer at the end of our stay, showed she has the upmost thought and care for her guests. We would highly recommend to others, and if the opportunity ever arises again, we would certainly go back.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2022

• "Amazing stay, beautiful lodge to a very high standard."

  Can tell a lot of effort has been put it to making it beautiful. Really nice surroundings will defiantly be back

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Feb 2022

• "Had a lovely stay with 8 adults for a birthday weekend."

  The barn was in great condition and had everything you need (although another frying pan wouldn't go a miss!). It is a but in the middle of nowhere, so just a heads up! Great to have the fire and plenty of space. Only downside was the 8th bed, it might be suitable for a small child, but not okay for an adult. However, would love to stay again and will definitely recommend!

  Reviewed by Alice4.4★Dec 2021

• "Beautiful cottage ,clean ,comfortable,well equipped and plenty of room for our party of 6 adults and 2 children."

  The children especially loved finding the secret passage between 2 bedrooms ! Lovely welcome pack ,thank you. Our only suggestion would be to have outside lighting . With the arrival time of 4 p.m it was almost dark by then and satnav’s sent us past the property ,if the Cow Byrne sign was lit up it would have helped a lot . Would certainly recommend to anyone and for once the photos don’t do it justice ,it actually is bigger and better.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Nov 2021

• "We loved this house."

  The setting is beautiful and quiet. The property was plenty big enough for 8 of us and has been sympathetically renovated to a high standard. Everything we needed was there - towels, bedding, cutley and cooking equipment a plenty. It's a bit of a trek to Ludlow but close enough for a taxi ride and the location more than made up for this. We all said we'd return without a second thought. The owners were very friendly but not intrusive. 10 out of 10

  Reviewed by Becky5.0★Nov 2021

• "Really interesting conversion right in the middle of beautiful countryside with walks from the door."

  Most pleasant and accommodating hosts - many thanks for your help.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2021

• "The cow byre is an absolute dream of a holiday rental."

  Everything you could need to have an enjoyable and comfortable stay had been thought of. Rosemary and her family were very helpful and made us feel very welcome.I would recommend this property to my friends and family as a woderful place to stay.

  Reviewed by Walter5.0★Oct 2021

• "Absolutely stunning house and location, just wish we could have stayed longer."

  Reviewed by Shavarnah5.0★Sep 2021

• "Great place to stay in Shropshire."

  Had a brilliant time in this lovely comfortable home. So peaceful and the hosts were lovely and accommodating. Lots of room, except the 4th bedroom is a squeeze so would be better for a group of 6 or 7 adults.

  Reviewed by Olivia5.0★Aug 2021

• "It was such good accommodation for a large family with enough room so that we were not on top of each other and in a great location."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had a wonderful holiday at The Cow Byre."

  As two families of four, we were able to have half of the bedrooms each and split the upstairs property in two with our own bathrooms and bedrooms, coming together downstairs in the communal kitchen diner and living room. The outdoor space was fantastic and the inclusion of a gas barbecue for use was most welcome! I would recommend that if you’re not comfortable driving on narrow country roads that you perhaps give the property a miss as the access to the property is via single track roads. Overall we had a wonderful holiday and would return again in a heartbeat.

  Reviewed by Adrian4.4★Jul 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the Cow Byre."

  Lovely hosts, and we appreciated the welcome basket of goodies. The property was very clean and very well equipped . Will definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2021

• "Lovely clean barn, could not fault downstairs at all."

  All bedrooms have sloping ceilings but we already knew that. Bathroom/shower also have sloping ceilings which was more of a challenge! Lovely hosts, great welcome gift of local produce. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Donna4.4★May 2021

• "Cottage was great with plenty of essentials throughout."

  Was a really nice space with what felt like 2 wings upstairs. Really spacious kitchen dining area for cooking and eating and a nice relaxed living room with fire. Really appreciated the welcome pack of goodies and fire wood. Location is really quiet and remote surrounded by farms and little villages. We headed to Charlton Arms for lunch on Saturday and The Crown Inn for Sunday roast. Would recommend both places to eat. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Damon5.0★Dec 2020

• "The Cow Byre is a fantastic property in a great location."

  It has real character and is very spacious and comfortable. It is a great base for exploring the Shropshire hills with most of the major attractions within a short drive and many great walks right from the door. The owners were great and gave us a lovely welcome pack. I would highly recommend this place.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2020

• "Gréât spacious accommodation Really well equipped and clean Highly recommend"

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Oct 2020

• "Fab cottage, but is remote, so make sure you go prepared with food."

  Cottage is beautiful, we all had a great time.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Sep 2020

• "Beautiful accommodation in the countryside, very clean and well equipped with a lovely welcome basket and excellent communication with the owners."

  A fabulous weekend!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Sep 2020

• "The property was spotless and the owners had made every possible effort to make the accommodation as safe as possible prior to and during our stay."

  We really appreciated the peace and quiet of this lovely barn conversion which, even though it has a rural location, allows easy access to the many delightful attractions of this part of Shropshire. The owners were very welcoming and helpful and we appreciated the basket of local produce waiting for us on our arrival. The Cow Byre represents excellent value for money.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Sep 2020

• "Very happy stay with teenagers in this beautiful old cow byre conversion."

  Lots of character, spotlessly clean, good facilities for a family or group of friends. Bedrooms comfortable, with good blackout blinds, although ceilings are low and our 6ft son did have to take care not to bump his head! Bathrooms modern: large shower heads with enough water pressure to have a really good drenching shower (lovely after a day walking the hills). Plenty of space downstairs, the little extra sofa provides somewhere to sit & chat to others in the kitchen or dining area. The utility area is useful for boots etc. and has a washer/drier. No games room (as mentioned in the Sykes description) but board games, puzzles, DVD player & smart TV with Netflix. Paved area outside to sit/eat or play with small kids (although no grass). Lots to do locally for all ages, selection of local books, leaflets & maps. Lovely basket of goodies on arrival with tea, coffee & milk provided - very welcome after a long journey. The owners are friendly & helpful, but unobtrusive. Another review mentioned noisy dogs: we heard no more than the occasional bark and were never woken by them. The lanes to get to the property are narrow, as it is a little remote, but we have a people carrier and had no difficulty negotiating them to get there. Very highly recommended, we would love to return!

  Reviewed by Anne-marie4.4★Jul 2020

• "Beautiful cottage, so well laid out, immaculately clean, fantastic week break for 8 of us"

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2020

• "Everything we wanted and more was provided by this property."

  The owners were very helpful when we run into an issue with the car. Could not thank them enough.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Jan 2020

• "A really nice barn conversion well presented and extremely clean on arrival."

  The collection of goodies including non alcoholic drinks on arrival was a nice surprise. It offered plenty of space for our three grownup (and also not so grown up) families experiencing an early Christmas get together since we are spread around the country. The owners, who live onsite, were extremely helpful with a problem with one of the showers. The log burner in the lounge was a welcome treat at this time of year, complete with fuel. Would consider for a visit at a different time of year.

  Reviewed by I4.7★Dec 2019

• "Great comfortable accommodation."

  Quite remote but well worth it. Enjoyed a family get together.

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Nov 2019

• "This was a beautiful cottage."

  The cleanliness of the place was phenomenal. The beds were the most cosy beds I've ever slept in. The owner greeted us, who was very polite. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Thank you for the brilliant stay!

  Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Nov 2019

• "Perfect accomodation and area for a relaxing and restful holiday,with places of interest very closely by."

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Oct 2019

• "This truly is a rural hidden gem."

  Sat 4 or so miles from B roads you’ll be pleasantly surprised by its tranquil beauty. The cow byre is very well kitted out with good lighting, fresh and modern decor complimented by some true farm features. The lay out of the bedrooms is also pretty handy if you are looking to have family members who retire early for bed as the byre boasts two upstairs area with two bedrooms either side. My recommendation would be for Sykes to give floor plan as this is ideal for large families and groups. My only negative is that we didn’t get to stay very long in such beautiful surroundings. Well worth a visit and a stay. Lots to do but even better for a chillax.

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Sep 2019

• "We really enjoyed the house and the remoteness."

  It was a very relaxing holiday. Martin

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Aug 2019

• "Superb cottage with everything you could need and more!"

  Lovely location but some narrow roads to reach it, central to all the attractions we wanted to visit. A lovely touch was the welcome pack we received from the owners who were very friendly. On a clear night the skies were amazing. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Aug 2019

• "Super holiday cottage."

  Everything we needed was there, including a newly acquired gas bbq. Sleeping arrangements perfect for my family. Short distances to places of interest, and walks from the cottage. Cottage owners were very welcoming and helpful.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jul 2019

• "Beautiful property in a lovely area , wouldn't hesitate to go back in the future"

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Jun 2019

• "Cottage was newly converted and very clean and fresh."

  It is accessed along 3 miles of very narrow roads so not suitable for nervous drivers. Nice that it is on a working sheep farm; not so nice was the cacophany of barking from the sheep dogs as they were let out at 5am every morning. Nice log burner, comfy sofas in the lounge. Good heating and hot water. Mattress quality not so great, kitchen could do with a few more pans. Plenty of stuff to do within 15 miles.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Jun 2019

• "We went away for 2 birthdays with a group of 6 friends and 2 children under 3."

  The house was absolutly BEAUTIFUL! It had everything we could ever need and the owners clearly go out of their way to make it a very comfortable stay. They were so friendly and also the owners daughter, who manages the bookings was also very helpful. Ludlow was beautiful and we had a thoroughly lovely stay. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable!

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★May 2019

• "Not that it was a problem for us, but more clarity on just where the cottage is would be appropriate."

  It is in a fairly remote location, further from a town or village than we had expected - this was fine with us, but wasn't clear until we investigated further.

  Reviewed by Jeremy4.1★Apr 2019

• "A lovely stay in a beautifully rural setting."

  The property was modern, clean and comfortable with a lovely log fire in the sitting room. Plenty of space to relax indoors and out with a nice patio facing the afternoon sun.

  Reviewed by Amelia5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage was absolutely superb."

  So spacious, that it soaked up two families with no problems. Huge table catered for all 8 of us, with a fantastically sized kitchen, which had everything you needed, plus more. The cottage is beautifully presented too, and nicely furnished. Kids loved "the secret door", which gave them endless fun! Owbers were superbly friendly abd helpful prior to arrival, making sure we had a pleasant stay. I am sure this will become an annual meet up location with friends. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Mar 2019

• "The Cow Byre is very cosy and comfortably furnished, we spent a very enjoyable few days there with our children and grandchildren."

  It has been thoughtfully converted and is surprisingly spacious, and due to it's layout it is ideal for a multi-generational holiday. Very quiet location with some lovely walks in the area.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Feb 2019

• "Absolutely fantastic cottage."

  Facilities were all excellent, suited our party (which included 6 adults, 3 toddlers and a tiny baby) perfectly. There are two bedroom areas accessed by different staircases which is handy for family groups travelling together. Lots of useful things provided in the cottage for kids. Spacious living areas. Kitchen was great, everything you need to actually cook meals for a group. Very peaceful location, but only 30 mins to lots of different attractions/places to see. Baby lambs in the field outside a bonus! We had a brilliant stay and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Kat5.0★Feb 2019

• "A really lovely property and great for a weekend break as lots to see within a 40 minute drive."

  Well furnished and comfortable. Excellent seating for up to 8 and loads of space downstairs although bedrooms a little more cramped. We all slept well as beds extremely comfortable. Enjoyed cooking in the kitchen with new appliances and ample cooking utensils and crockery. The welcome basket of goodies was a thoughtful touch.

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Jan 2019

• "The Cow Byre is situated in the depths of the Shropshire countryside."

  A very peaceful location. The accommodation was spacious and well appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The wood burning stove added to the cosy ambience. The hosts provided a welcome food pack which had good quality local produce and were on hand but not intrusive. Would definitely recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Dec 2018

• "This cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully prepared for visitors."

  The owners had included everything you could wish for in a holiday home. We felt very comfortable there and it really did meet all our needs (and that ranged from a 90 year old to an 8 week old baby!). There was even a Christmas tree with lights and exterior coloured lights which made the stay even more exciting for a three year old. It is ideally placed for a trip to Ludlow and in a good position for endless walks in the beautiful Shropshire countryside.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Dec 2018

• "Welcome Christmas tree, large and lit."

  Welcome pack. Accommodation information and local area information. Good WiFi, great TV Netflix etc. Ludlow a real gem of a country town. At 810 feet above sea level it really feels away from it all. Perfect country hideaway. Friendly and helpful owner in nearby farmhouse.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Dec 2018

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