Pigeon House. Barn, Hot Tub & Private Garden

Barn in Longden, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Adam
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

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1-hour drive to Snowdonia / Eryri National Park

This home is near the national park.

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.
Pigeon House is a beautifully renovated Grade II listed Victorian barn in Shropshire, located 5 miles from the medieval town of Shrewsbury. Featuring 2 en-suite bedrooms, a stunning living space with a wood burner and a private enclosed garden with a hot tub.

Previously housing cows, with a ‘pigeon house’ on top, the property has been lovingly restored show casing original features, and providing all you need to enjoy a relaxing break in the beautiful Shropshire countryside

The space
Adam and Elaine are delighted to welcome you to Pigeon House, a renovated Victorian barn with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and brickwork. It has its original central turret that houses the dovecote (pigeon house!) on the top of the building.

The property is spacious with a private garden. Perfect for families and friends to spend time together and just as ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway. Well-suited for extended country weekends or longer stays, it allows guests to fully explore all that Shropshire has to offer.


SUPER KING BEDROOM
SUPER KING sized bed, wardrobe with drawer, bedside cabinets, luggage rack, USB ports, full-length mirror, robes, slippers and hair dryer.
En-suite with walk-in rain shower, shaving point and heated towel rail.

FOUR POSTER BEDROOM
Four-poster king sized bed, wardrobe space, chest of drawers, side tables, chair, luggage chest, USB ports, full-length mirror, robes, slippers and hairdryer.
En-suite with walk-in rain shower, shaving point and heated towel rail.

LIVING SPACE
In addition to the lovely bedrooms, the vaulted great room is the hub of the building, providing an open plan space for curling up in front of the wood burner to play board games or watch the smart TV (don’t forget your favourite app passwords).
There’s a fully equipped kitchen, with a Nespresso Original compatible coffee machine. It includes a wine cooler too, and a dining area seating up to four guests.

The property is heated by an air-source heat pump and has underfloor heating throughout.

OUTSIDE
The garden which used to be a working dairy, is enclosed and private for guest use only. There are wildlife-friendly borders, a large patio area, garden furniture and sun beds (during summer), and of course the hot tub.

Guest access
Guests have access to the full property for their sole use, including the private enclosed garden and parking area to the rear of the Pigeon House.

Other things to note
WIFI/MOBILE
There is very limited mobile reception in our village. There is WiFi in the property so you’ll be able to keep in contact with friends and family. Just remember to enable WiFi calling on your mobile.

EV CHARGER
An EV Charger is available for guests with an additional charge.
Please advise if you would like access to the charger in advance of your stay.
IMPORTANT: For guest safety and the safety of our property, charging electric vehicles using 3-pin plugs/via extension flexes in to the building is not permitted.

HOT TUB
Please note that the hot tub is outside and is not under cover. All guests are required to sign a disclaimer as a condition of use.

WOODBURNER
The property has underfloor heating throughout and is very warm, so the wood burner is not required to keep guests cosy. However, guests are welcome to use it and we provide one basket of logs (enough for a couple of nights) from November to March. More can be purchased from us during your stay (November to March only) or you can purchase them from the local shop or supermarkets if you prefer.
Adults must supervise children at all times if they decide to use the wood burner.

PLEASE BE AWARE
The property lies between two private working farms, and the village is in a farming community. Whilst not on our actual property please be aware that at some times of the year, there may be increased agricultural machinery on local roads and from time to time there may be farmyard smells and sounds.
Access to neighbouring farms is not available to guests.

No smoking or E-cigarettes permitted anywhere on the property.

Maximum number of guests is 4 including children. No additional guests or visitors allowed.

Please keep noise at a respectful level especially when outdoors.

GETTING AROUND
To make the most of your stay you will need a car to get about.
Taxis are available via the Veezu app. Advance booking recommended at weekends.
There is an on demand bus service (daytime only), download the Connect On Demand app for further information

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What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Longden, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Pigeon House is located in the village of Longden, just 5 miles from the beautiful medieval market town of Shrewsbury, which is jammed full of independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars, a must for a visit when you stay with us.

It’s the perfect location for exploring the beautiful county of Shropshire. With the Shropshire Way, the Shropshire Hills, the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley and Stiperstones and lots of public footpaths and walking routes all close if you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.

The main road through our village part of the National Cycle Route network.

There is a great shop in the village and plenty of pubs and places to eat just a short drive away in neighbouring villages and Shrewsbury.

You shouldn’t miss Church Stretton, Ludlow and Bishops Castle while you’re with us. All only a short drive away.

Meet your host

Superhost
81 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Speaks English
My wife Elaine & I moved back to her family home in Shropshire, after 20 years of living in Birmingham’s vibrant Jewellery Quarter. After living in noise & bustle for so long, we’re loving country life in beautiful Shropshire.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 18:00
Checkout before 10:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm