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The Park, Ludlow

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4.6
out of 5
Sleeps up to 12
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6

The Park is a converted barn on a 2000-acre country estate in Craven Arms, Shropshire. This ground-floor property sleeps 12 people across six bedrooms, making it perfect for large groups. The Park offers shared access to an indoor swimming pool and tennis courts, plus a children's play area in the barn.

Located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you'll find yourself near Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley. The estate provides a peaceful countryside setting with beautiful grounds and regular Red Kite sightings.

Six bedrooms include one king-size with en-suite bath, one family room with double and single beds plus en-suite bath, two doubles with en-suite baths and two twins with walk-in shower en-suites.

 

About The Park

The Park is a converted barn on a 2000-acre country estate in Craven Arms, Shropshire. This ground-floor property sleeps 12 people across six bedrooms, making it perfect for large groups. The Park offers shared access to an indoor swimming pool and tennis courts, plus a children's play area in the barn.

Located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you'll find yourself near Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley. The estate provides a peaceful countryside setting with beautiful grounds and regular Red Kite sightings.

Six bedrooms include one king-size with en-suite bath, one family room with double and single beds plus en-suite bath, two doubles with en-suite baths and two twins with walk-in shower en-suites. The kitchen features two electric ovens, gas hob and two dishwashers. Large living areas offer plush seating, Sky TV and DVD player.

Ludlow lies 15 miles away (25 minutes), famous for its castle and food festivals. Church Stretton sits 15 miles away (20 minutes) for hiking. Stokesay Castle is 8 miles away (15 minutes). Shrewsbury offers shopping and attractions 28 miles away (40 minutes).

The Park combines spacious group accommodation with fantastic facilities on a working estate. Perfect for multi-generational families or friend groups wanting countryside luxury with pool access.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Park

Spacious Ground Floor Layout

All bedrooms and facilities on one level makes it perfect for groups with varying mobility needs.

Indoor Swimming Pool Access

Shared heated pool provides year-round entertainment and exercise for all ages in the group.

Six En-Suite Bedrooms

Every bedroom has its own bathroom, eliminating morning queues and providing privacy for everyone.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Two ovens and two dishwashers make catering for twelve people much easier and more efficient.

Beautiful Estate Grounds

2000 acres of countryside provide endless space for walks, games and outdoor group activities.

Children's Play Facilities

Indoor play barn keeps younger family members entertained whatever the weather brings.

Getting To The Park

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Park by car, take the A153 towards Craven Arms and follow signs to the estate. The property is easily accessible with ample off-road parking available for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, just 2.8 miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride through the beautiful Shropshire countryside to reach the estate.

Ample off-road parking available
Craven Arms station (2.8 miles)
Easily accessible from the A153

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Ludlow Castle
Distance: 15 miles
SY8 1AY
Stokesay Castle
Distance: 8 miles
SY7 9AH
Church Stretton Hills
Distance: 15 miles
SY6 6JG
Wenlock Edge
Distance: 5 miles
TF13 6DJ
Corvedale Valley
Distance: 3 miles
SY7 9BJ
Long Mynd
Distance: 12 miles
SY6 6JX
Craven Arms Town Centre
Distance: 2.8 miles
SY7 9PY
Ludlow Market Square
Distance: 15 miles
SY8 1AS
Shrewsbury Shopping Centre
Distance: 28 miles
SY1 1PL
Craven Arms Railway Station
Distance: 2.8 miles
SY7 9PY
Bishop's Castle
Distance: 12 miles
SY9 5BN
Wistanstow Village
Distance: 4 miles
SY7 8DG
Ludlow Castle
Distance: 15 miles
SY8 1AY
Stokesay Castle
Distance: 8 miles
SY7 9AH
Church Stretton Hills
Distance: 15 miles
SY6 6JG
Wenlock Edge
Distance: 5 miles
TF13 6DJ
Corvedale Valley
Distance: 3 miles
SY7 9BJ
Long Mynd
Distance: 12 miles
SY6 6JX
Craven Arms Town Centre
Distance: 2.8 miles
SY7 9PY
Ludlow Market Square
Distance: 15 miles
SY8 1AS
Shrewsbury Shopping Centre
Distance: 28 miles
SY1 1PL
Craven Arms Railway Station
Distance: 2.8 miles
SY7 9PY
Bishop's Castle
Distance: 12 miles
SY9 5BN
Wistanstow Village
Distance: 4 miles
SY7 8DG

Is The Park Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The Park offers excellent facilities for children including shared access to a heated indoor swimming pool and dedicated children's play area in the barn. Table tennis provides additional entertainment while the large estate grounds offer endless space for outdoor games and exploration. The ground-floor layout ensures easy supervision of younger children.
Groups Will Love...
The shared indoor swimming pool is The Park's standout group feature, providing year-round entertainment for all ages. The heated pool measures 4ft 6 inches deep throughout, making it safe for children while suitable for adult swimming. Advanced booking is required but ensures your group has dedicated pool time during your stay.
Pet Friendly
The Park does not accept pets of any kind. This policy ensures the property remains suitable for guests with pet allergies and maintains the highest cleanliness standards. The estate's working farm environment also makes it unsuitable for domestic animals due to livestock and wildlife considerations.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Park

The Sun Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY7 9BJ

The Craven Arms Hotel

Located 2.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY7 9NY

The Kangaroo Inn

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY7 8HD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Park

How many people does The Park sleep?
The Park sleeps 12 people across six bedrooms, with each bedroom having its own en-suite bathroom. The property works perfectly for large families or groups of friends.
Is The Park pet friendly?
No, The Park does not allow pets of any kind. This policy ensures the property remains suitable for guests with allergies and maintains high cleanliness standards.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen includes two electric ovens, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and two dishwashers. All cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided for groups up to 12 people.
Can we use the swimming pool anytime?
The indoor swimming pool requires advance booking and is shared with other estate properties. The pool is heated and measures 4ft 6 inches deep throughout.
What bedroom arrangements are available?
There's one king-size room, one family room with double and single beds, two double rooms and two twin rooms. All six bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with either baths or walk-in showers.
Is there parking available?
Yes, The Park provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The property is easily accessible from the A153 main road.
What entertainment facilities are included?
The living room has Sky TV, Freeview and DVD player, plus there's table tennis available. The estate also has tennis courts available for booking.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your booking. The property also provides cots and highchairs if needed for younger children.

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The Park Reviews

The accommodation was mainly excellent but there are some things that could make it extremely exceptional. Some more cleaning items ie dish cloths and washing up liquid as standard would be good. I know there were dishwasher tablets, which is good, but also need dishcloths. The bedrooms were good but would be better with king size beds as this is what most people have now. Also, more plug sockets in the bedrooms. Most people charge their phones overnight by the bed but in room 3, there wasnt a socket on one side, just an extension lead socket from the other side of the bed, which meant there wasnt a bedside socket for the phones. A small dressing table with a mirror and a socket would be lovely so ladies can do their hair and make up. Some extra hangers in the wardrobe would also be good. In my wardrobe there was a mixture of child and adult hangers. However, none of the above detracted from our enjoyment of the holiday. We all had a lovely time but with the suggestions, it could be excellent.
As a large family, this is our 2nd time staying in The Park and we would definitely make another return trip. There have been many lovely improvements made since our first visit and the accommodation suits our needs perfectly. Highly recommend.
Property very clean and comfortable. Description very good. Situation lovely and very peaceful. Local pub highly recommended. Perhaps a note to drivers re the access lane? ie having high suspension or a 4x4 to cope with potholes and being a confidentcompetent reverser! Two dishwashers not necessary but the addition of a washing machine would have been nice.
Stephen
Excellent property for multigenerational family of 9. As described in brochure. Friendly on site manager. Plenty locally to see and do. Spectacular views from the cottage.
Great property, great location and the Red Kites were an added bonus. I could have stayed much longer but unfortunately had to return early for a funeral.
Barbara
We had a wonderful family Christmas at the Park which was perfect for eleven of us to spend quality time with our daughters and their families including five very energetic young boys between 4 and 11. We were greeted with a welcome box of Christmas biscuits and chocolates which didn't last long and was a very pleasant surprise. We loved the space available for the children to run around in the play barn and, even better, were the daily swims in the heated pool. The accommodation was perfect for us with en suite bathrooms in each comfortable bedroom and the addition of a decorated Christmas tree in the living room was a nice touch which put us all in the mood for the festivities. This was topped off by the arrival of a bottle of claret and a turkey baking dish from our hosts on Christmas eve, which are just the kind of touches to make us feel most welcome. Our stay was all too short but very memorable and one which was ideal for our purposes, for which we all thank our hosts for making it so enjoyable.
Jeffrey
Lovely place, everything you could ask for was there. Very comfortable and quiet
Anthony
A very enjoyable short stay. Lovely location and friendly host.
Jennie
We A group of 8 women stayed here for the weekend between 19th 21st July. The house was perfect for us. Very spacious and clean. Everything we needed. The pool Shared facility was pleasant and a welcomed bonus! There is a Sainsburys a couple of miles away, where we stocked up on food and drink which meant we didn't need to leave the house. Would highly recommend and I'll definitely be returning.
Carole
We all had a brilliant weekend. Beautiful house
Claire
The property was stunning as well as all the facilities, it had everything we needed for our short stay.
Heather
Our stay at the Park was lovely. The accommodation fitted our family of 11 well and on booking never realised there was an indoor pool so that was an added bonus, which was enjoyed by all. The only thing I would suggest is that the quilts could do with being replaced as they were rather stained. I would like to make a return visit in the near future.
Deborah
As a family 12 of us we recently stayed at the Park over the Easter weekend and had an absolutely brilliant time. The house was everything we could have wished for and there was plenty of room for us all to move around and be comfortable. Age range was from 69 down to 2 years of age but everyone found it really comfortable. There were no shortages of anything. Sharon who met with us on arrival was lovely and answered any questions that we had. She left her contact details and said that we could contact her with any issues. We took way too much food with us ! and agreed that if we returned we would use the local Tuffins Supermarket which literally sells everything ! A wonderful time enjoyed by all of us. Thank you
Catherine
We booked to celebrate a 70th birthday within the family. Party of 12, beautiful modern bathrooms, the bedrooms are just what you need, clean and fresh. Fully equipped kitchen for the numbers, tall fridge and under counter freezer. Adding this as this has been a factor when we stayed elsewhere with the same numbers. The owner came and introduced herself, stating if we needed anything we can knock on her, then a lady who manages the site also showed us around, both were lovely, nothing was too big to ask. We had a leak in one of the bedrooms, and that was dealt with immediately. Then the area had an issue with a armoured cable being cut through and the power would need to go off to fix. 20 minutes before the estate manager knocked with a tray full of candles and matches for us, was really apologetic. The pool was lovely and a factor into us booking it, the tennis court was great. In the barn theres a childs play area and a table tennis. Beautiful surrounding, apple tree pub 1 mile down the road. If you are looking for a nice meal out theres the Clive Arms, food was beautiful. Theres a food court behind it, which was great for a cooked breakfast and a lovely farm shop. We booked a cab with Alan, he couldnt have been more helpful if he tried! Absolute superstar. We would absolutely return, everyone was so helpful, it really made our stay perfect.
Excellent accommodation. Each bedroom had good clean ensuite facilities. Kitchen had excellent electric cooker and 2 dishwashers which are necessary when cooking for up to 12 people. The swimming pool was initially closed for maintenance and we had to ask for the cover to be removed when we wanted to use it.
Geoffrey
Enjoyable holiday, excellent accommodation, only downside having teenagers was the indoor play equipment ie. table tennis table, pool table, gym equipment was out of action. If hadn't been for swimming pool and outdoor tennis court, and being only residents there, meant that teenagers could use these facilities when they wanted. Otherwise recommend wholeheartedly. Local pub also good facility
We had a lovely few days in The Park with family to celebrate some big family milestones. It was good for everyone to have their own space and there were no fights for the bathroom in the mornings! Plus everyone in our party commented on how comfy the beds are. The local pub was nice and we all enjoyed the walk there and back. We also enjoyed a lovely meal at the Clive Arms which is a short drive from the house. All in all a lovely stay and we would definitely recommend.
Carole
Firstly I would like to say that our group of 10 friends enjoyed our holiday here. The property was clean and the gardens were well maintained.A lovely view over the Shropshire countryside. Any problems were dealt with as soon as the owners were made aware of them. Suggestions for improving our stay Update the information folder and put the instructions for appliances in one place. The covered games area equipment needs attention as some things were unusable eg the table tennis table was not on level ground.
Ten of us enjoyed a wonderful week at The Park, helped by some lovely autumn weather. Superb value for money, great facilities and in a very useful location to walk and enjoy the scenery and nature of the area. Also found some good pubs to dine in the evenings special mention to The Lion in Leintwardine and The Plough in Wistanstow, both excellent. Thanks to the owners of Onibury Cottages for a memorable stay.
Had an amazing time as a group of 12 friends. The beds are comfy and all the rooms were extremely clean with lovely showers, everything you need in the kitchen, only negative we would mention is the oven, it took an extremely long time to heat up and cook anything so be mindful. The views are amazing and we hope to return in summer so we can use the other facilities. People staying in the other cottages had private helicopters so we all enjoyed watching them.
Jacqueline
We have just returned from a week at The Park. The property suited our needs well 6 couples. The bedrooms were comfortable with great ensuites. Not a huge amount of shelf space but overall adequate. The lounge was big enough for 12 sitting on two settees and two chairs. The kitchen was essentially well equipped with an abundance of good glassware, dishes and pots and pans. 2 dishwashers were a bonus and were well used. Lovely big table and comfortable dining chairs. Big fridge and separate freezer both great. The oven however left a lot to be desired, took ages to cook anything and if you left food in a dish near the bottom of the over the bottom ended up burnt! The hob was no problem. We used the swimming pool once and were not enticed back. Not a welcoming building and the so pool needed some TLC!! The photos of The Park needed a description with them as there were pictures of the hospitality suite and we all thought when originally viewing the property on line that those pictures were part of the property we rented. We had a few issues that needed addressing whilst we were there and these were dealt with efficiently by the Manager Sharon. We loved the location and certainly would recommend The Park for a group of 6 couples. We enjoyed our week there very much.
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