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Sustainable Property
Sustonica, the first global sustainability standard for holiday lets.
Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
you can read more about them in our Impact Report.
This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
Deco and furnishings were of high quality. Very well equipped for all your needs. Spotlessly clean. Beds were very comfortable.
Highly recommend
Reviewed by Janice5.0★Dec 2024
"This was our second stay at The Engine Shed."
We couldn't fault the property. It's warm and comfortable, furnished to a high standard and beautifully clean. The owner provides a lovely welcome pack and the house was decorated for Christmas. It's a relatively short walk into Shrewsbury so no parking worries. All in all the perfect stay.
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Dec 2024
"Lovely house well presented."
Very clean and owner very approachable. House just a short walk into town centre. Would highly recommend. Only problem was just 1 parking space but easily resolved with 2nd car parking at train station which is also within easy walking distance to home. Enjoyable weekend had by us all
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Nov 2024
"Lovely property with easy access to Shrewsbury."
High standards of cleaning, homely touches, very well equipped and extremely comfortable beds.
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2024
"It’s a beautiful, quirky, comfortable house with everything needed supplied."
Tea coffee and milk available when you get there is especially appreciated and the welcome pack is great too, fresh flowers- great first impression.
Providing oil, spices, salt and pepper is really welcome, ditto kitchen roll, foil etc. - it’s great that it’s so well equipped. Very thoughtful.
Spotlessly clean, lovely rooms - toys for the kids should you have them with you- all in all a great stay.
Shrewsbury is absolutely beautiful and the position of the property is great for walking from the front door.
Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2024
"We really enjoyed our stay - the property has that perfect balance of quirky and ..."
We really enjoyed our stay - the property has that perfect balance of quirky and comfortable, and the location is great for exploring Shrewsbury on foot
Reviewed by Helen4.7★Sep 2024
"Beautifully looked after property."
This was our second year here and it was excellent. Easy walk to the town centre. Couldn’t fault it.
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2024
"This is a lovely property."
The owner has put a lot of care and attention with many small touches, such as fresh flowers, extra bits and pieces in the cupboards which all make the stay nicer. They all add up to a very welcoming feel to the place. Decor is really tasteful, beds super comfy and super bed linen and towels. Good access to town although local roadworks are impacting a little just now.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2024
"Great location for the station, as we travelled by train, and also for the town."
Very well and thoughtfully appointed, home from home.
Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2024
"Great place no complaints at all."
Perhaps could include road numbers as well as road names as we did do a tour of Shrewbury until found property.This just a small suggestion as property was excellent
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Jul 2024
"The house is very clean, comfortable and well equipped."
Location is good, being an easy walk into the town centre where there are lot of eating places and shops. It's in a quiet area, though there was an occasional train to be heard in the twin bedroom. We were pleased to find a dishwasher which I didn't see in the listing. The shower in the main bathroom has no screen or curtain so wasn't as usable as we'd hoped. There's plenty to see in the wider area, we had no trouble finding a variety of places to go in our fortnight's stay.
Reviewed by Marion5.0★Jun 2024
"We’ve stayed in a lot of holiday homes and this has to be one of the best."
Perfect location just a 5 min walk to the high street. Very clean and well decorated - it really felt like home. Everything you need is included and we really appreciated the coffee, tea and condiments as well as the welcome pack of local biscuits and sweets. I hope we’ll be back to stay again next year
Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Jun 2024
"Extremely well equipped and comfortable with great quality fixtures and facilities the Engine Shed met all our expectations."
We have no hesitation recommending it others
Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2024
"6 The Engine Shed was everything we could have wished for ie comfortable, warm, clean and well equipped."
We appreciated the additional touches such as the welcome pack, fresh flowers and Christmas decor.
Thank you we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Dec 2023
"Amazing house in city centre location."
Spacious and beautifully furnished. All amenties vey good quality . Would stay again in a heartbeat
Reviewed by April5.0★Dec 2023
"A warm, clean, comfortable, well equipped and stylish property."
Thank you for a great stay.
Reviewed by June5.0★Nov 2023
"Beautiful property within walking distance of the centre."
Fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Would definitely recommend it and hope to return in the future.
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2023
"We couldn't fault anything!"
The house is beautifully presented, extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean with very comfy beds.
It is in an ideal, peaceful location with an easy riverside walk into town.
Contact with the owner was very pleasant and helpful, with amazingly quick response times.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Sep 2023
"Everything was brilliant - welcome text from Katie, house and garden/outdoor space, all facilities, proximity to Shrewsbury town centre."
Shrewsbury amazing - passed through many times but this was the first time staying there. 1 parking space great for us. Bins in a safe building. Neighbours really friendly. Loved it - thank you :)
Reviewed by Toni5.0★Aug 2023
"We were a family of 6 and had a very enjoyable stay at the Engine Shed."
An easy walk into Shrewsbury and several nearby pubs. The property was well designed and we were all impressed with the facilities provided. Despite trying very hard to find something that hadn't been provided, there was nothing else we could have wished for! When we arrived we were greeted with a welcome pack including milk, biscuits and fresh flowers.
Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Aug 2023
"What a lovely welcome to the engine room."
Super clean & tidy. Fresh flowers, milk in the fridge and a few treats too.
A vast amount of towels so all rooms catered for. The very comprehensive book about the appliances etc as well as places to visit was incredibly helpful.
The property itself offered plenty of room for all and the posh hand-wash & hand cream was delightful.
I had one query regarding additional parking, Katie answered the phone promptly and offered ideas.
The engine shed is very close to town and Shrewsbury itself is an absolute delight.
I'd like to add that I am a support worker, I stayed at the property with 2 people with Down syndrome and they found the property very much a home from home.
Great to have a washing machine and an airer to keep uptogether with the laundry.
We absolutely loved our stay and I will definitely recommend to family & friends.
Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Jul 2023
"Lovely quirky property over 3 floors."
Everything was very good quality and there was everything you’d need. The shower was roomy and powerful. The bed was super comfortable. It was very quiet considering it’s in the middle of other properties.
Lovely walk along the river into the town centre. Had a lovely time catching up with old friends
Reviewed by Erika5.0★Jun 2023
"An amazing stay in this beautiful property."
The quality touches here elevate it from great to exceptional. The location for walking into Shrewsbury is ideal, I'd recommend the Riverside walk on a nice day it is glorious. Parking is easy at the property too. I can't think of a better place to stay when visiting Shrewsbury.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Apr 2023
"We have stayed in many hundreds of self catering accommodation properties all over the UK; this ranks amongst the very best."
Superbly equipped with all modern equipment, nothing short of perfect.
The place can accommodate 6 adults. However, with only the one allocated parking slot should a second car be needed, parking nearby can be troublesome at peak times.
Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2023
"A lovely house to stay in (plus a unique piece of history being a former engine shed)
Cleverly laid out (absolutely loved the mezzanine kitchen) and very well furnished with everything you need in terms of kitchen equipment."
Very comfy bed and lovely towels. We really could not fault this place at all! I had to contact the owner (Katie) with a couple of queries and she was really prompt to answer, friendly, and helpful.
There is parking for one car but if you have more than one car in your party the station car park is only a 5 minute walk away and £22 for the week). It is a ten minute walk into Shrewsbury which is a superb town full of stuff to do and plenty of places to eat and drink. The Market Hall is a must as is the Prison.
So to summarise, we would not hesitate to recommend The Engine Shed as a comfy base to unpack all of the treasures that Shrewsbury and Shropshire has to offer. 10/10.
Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Mar 2023
"Lovely property, really well equipped."
Comfortable beds, plenty of seating. Great location. We had a great family break for my Dad’s 84th birthday. Thank you.
Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jan 2023
"Comfy, cosy, equipped with everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay."
I even found plastic ducks and boats in the bathroom cupboard.
it's within easy walking distance of the town and park.
The property does have 3 floors so not suitable for all, but I would highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Nov 2022
"Stunning property in perfect location to explore Shrewsbury."
Lots of lovely attention to detail and the beds were the comfiest we have ever had in a holiday let. The welcome pack was fabulous too! Would highly recommend and hope to return.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2022
"Really wonderful property in a great location for a weekend in Shrewsbury."
Couldn't have been happier with it, plenty of space for 3 couples staying, spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2022
"This is an outstanding property!"
The owner Katie has thought of everything. There are lots of wonderful little touches that make this place extra special; a lovely welcome pack, books, games, hairdryer, fans to name a few. The kitchen has everything you could ever need if you wanted to cook a 3 course gourmet dinner (we didn't). The decor is wonderful and very tasteful and stylish. The beds were extremely comfortable with luxurious bedding! I didn't want to leave.
As well as the above, the Engine Shed is in a perfect location to explore Shrewsbury, being only a very short walk into town.
We had a wonderful 5 days stay. I would highly recommend this property and will definitely be returning!!!
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Oct 2022
"We had a lovely stay at the Engine Shed, superb accommodation spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need, Thank you for the little touches of milk, Orange juices etc, much appreciated."
We have stayed in many holiday cottages around the world and this is one of the best.
Short walk into town with lots to do, excellent restaurants, boat trip very informative. Hope to come back.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Sep 2022
"Great Accomodation."
Comfortable and clean and tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac. Close to Town Centre, so easy to walk in to the local shops, restaurants and pubs. The main park in only a 10 min walk as well.
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Aug 2022
"An excellent, well equipped and lovely central property with everything you could wish for and more."
One note is that we stayed in really hot weather and the towel rack in the main bathroom does not have an off switch that we could locate (and the ceiling fan didn’t work either) so it made the already hot upstairs bedrooms even hotter! The fans located in the bedrooms helped though.
Reviewed by Alice5.0★Aug 2022
"Really enjoyable space, ideal for town Center and railway station for further a field day trips."
House was comfortable and very clean.
Lovely basket of goodies on arrival.
Reviewed by Mark4.7★Jul 2022
"We booked the Engine Room based on the two excellent reviews posted on the Sykes website."
However, after a long journey the first thing we had to do was clean the microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine as they were covered in food and were absolutely filthy (we have taken photographs). The welcome basket had a small marmalade jar in it which is clearly refilled and had covered the jar and everything in the basket with sticky marmalade. A small glass bottle of milk and orange was left in the fridge which, in the current circumstances of Covid is very unhygienic. The floor was also filthy, our socks were black and my daughter had a brown stain on her foot which wouldn’t come off even after scrubbing.
Hello, I am shocked and disappointed to hear that you had such a bad experience and I can only sincerely apologise for this.
The Engine Shed is cleaned by a professional cleaning company, who I have contacted regarding your review, and would appreicate it, if you could forward your photographs directly onto me, so that I can take the appropriate action. (You should have my mobile number & email address from Sykes)
The contents of the Welcome Pack I source from a local farm shop each week. The marmalade jars are single use only, they are not refills, so I do not know why the pot was sticky. The complimentary milk & juice is provided for those who have not had chance to bring the essentials.
I pride myself on receiving glowing reviews at both of my properties, with guests frequently commenting on presentation and quality being of the highest standards.
Apologies once again for the issues that you have experienced.
Property Owner
Reviewed by S3.1★Jul 2022
"Well placed for the Town , well furnished , very clean ."
***** without a doubt
Reviewed by Tim5.0★Jun 2022
"It felt a privilege to stay in such a beautiful property."
It was very well equipped and immaculately clean. It’s easy walking distance to all that Shrewsbury has to offer.
Reviewed by John5.0★May 2022
"Fantastic property in great location!"
Exceptionally clean, well presented and great attention to detail. We had a very comfortable stay with 2 kids (2 & 5yrs old), who both had a blast. We couldn’t have wanted for more.
Reviewed by Barry5.0★May 2022
"Really beautiful & unusual accommodation."
Fabulous comfy beds & quality bedding (haven't slept so well for ages). Just a few minutes walk to town & railway station. Great & extremely helpful communication with host. Top quality furniture, fittings. Quiet area. Safe parking space. Fully equipped with everything you could possibly need & more. Delightful welcome pack of milk, juice, biscuits, biscuits, sweets & preserve. (Quite a few stairs but I need the exercise
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
First-floor mezzanine kitchen/diner
utility
Sitting room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, coffee maker
TV, WiFi, a selection of books, DVD player, DVDs, games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and cot available
Allocated parking space for 1 car only (There is chargeable on street parking close by (6 Days a week) and a selection of other car parks all within walking distance of the property)
Enclosed front lawn with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile, 5 minute walk to town
Please note: There is a mezzanine in the property, children must be supervised
NOTE: No stag/hen parties or similar are allowed
Please Note: This property does not accept bookings for less than 3 nights
The property
Resting in the middle of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, moments away from the River Severn, is this stylish, mid-terrace holiday home of 6 The Engine Shed.
Like its namesake, this property is a converted engine shed that has been carefully renovated to a high standard to suit a family of six, whilst also sitting moments away from the train station.
On arrival, you'll be pleased to discover one allocated parking space, so you can get settled in and get your holiday started with ease.
Progress inside to find a tastefully appointed sitting room, where you can grab a seat on one of the plush options available and curl up with a book or switch on the TV to enjoy a movie night together.
After relaxing for a moment, climb the stairs to the first-floor kitchen/diner, a fabulous, mezzanine space with glass balustrades, where the chef of the family can rustle up culinary delights for all to enjoy.
Settle down to dinner at the nearby dining table, a spot that is perfectly lit by the original arched windows; why not open a bottle of wine to accompany your meal, you're on a getaway after all?
After dinner, unwind further in the sitting room or throw any old clothing into the nearby utility, before freshening up in the neighbouring cloakroom and climbing the stairs to the second floor, where three well-appointed bedrooms await.
The first of the bedrooms consists of a double benefiting from a TV along with access to an en-suite shower room, the second is a double and the third offers twin beds; All bedrooms have Velux windows!
Before setting out to explore your surroundings, make a coffee with the kitchen's handy coffee machine and take it out to the front garden, where you can lounge on a bench before wandering into the town.
Embark on a short walk into the town centre, where a fantastic selection of eateries await, including The Salopian Bar and The Armoury, alongside a plethora of independent shops boasting local wares.
Why not walk along the River Severn towards The Quarry, a park boasting gardens and green spaces for you to explore; alternatively, you could tour the fascinating landmarks of Shrewsbury Castle and Shrewsbury Prison?
For an idyllic outing, be sure to venture to Church Stretton, a market town within the Shropshire Hills AONB which enjoys access to walking trails stretching along Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley and Haddon Hill.
Much Wenlock is also worth a visit, a town enjoying picturesque architecture and hosts the delights of Much Wenlock Museum and Wenlock Priory.
Venture back into the Shropshire Hills AONB to find even more outdoor havens packed with bridleways, walking trails and cycling routes.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
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Where you’ll be staying
SHREWSBURY
Church Stretton 13 miles; Much Wenlock 13 miles; Telford 15 miles
Shrewsbury lies in the heart of one of England's most beautiful counties. Set within a giant loop of the River Severn, it is one of England's finest heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings. Explore the picturesque cobbled alleys and squares or enjoy some of the events and festivals that take place each year, particularly Shrewsbury's 'Summer Season' which caters for every age and interest. The town offers a superb selection of independent and high street shops, along with plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs. The birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury also boasts Shrewsbury Abbey, founded in 1083 and home to the fictional Brother Cadfael. Shrewsbury Castle, an impressive sandstone building in beautiful gardens and grounds, houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum, while Quarry Park is home to the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show. Visit NT's stately Attingham Park, an elegant 18th century mansion, Wroxeter Roman City, the museums at Ironbridge, the castle and excellent restaurants of Ludlow, or Acton Scott working farm, as featured in the Victorian Farm TV series.
