Title: SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached Holiday home in Stafford with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/506633e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/76c87892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/270-66f048ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/270-dd434dfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, ping pong, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/23b54a8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a conservation area, The Smithy offers a peaceful retreat amidst 17.5 acres of private land and the Trent and Mersey Canal at its rear. This beautifully restored barn conversion boasts modern comforts, including WiFi, underfloor heating, and fully-loaded appliances. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached We are pleased to offer for holiday rental our first complete fully restored barn THE SMITHY, Dating back to 1604 , history buffs can research the property and see the local sign at the rear of the site by the canal, which tells of the life of shirleywich farm over its many decades, our beautiful complex is nested in a conservation area and consists of a large double fronted Georgian farm house, 5 beautiful barn conversions, set in 17.5 acres of our own private land which runs to the Trent and mersey canal at the rear, and with ample, epic safe riding and hacking galore, our spot has many attractions, for anyone who wants to bring a horse or 2, with grazing and stabling available, pets are welcome as we are a farm with horses and dogs of our own. you are welcome to bring fishing, bikes, canoes etc,,, to take advantage of the spot and the canal at the rear, or a short trip to the river Trent down the wonderful private Trent drive which leads to ingestre and one of the worlds top riding stables, a short walk further brings you to the ingestre golf club, and then off onto the delights of shugborough hall, and Cannock chase, national heritage forest. Ideal for walkers, bikers, riders, or anyone who wants a break away in the beautiful English countryside, we are surrounded with fields, and countryside so you will not be disserpointed, excellent road connections to many neighbouring towns and heres just a few of the local attractions listed below, so if you are wanting a break away to relax or an adrenaline fun filled adventure holiday theres plenty to fill your boots with, from fine dining and spas, to zip wires and hardcore mountain bike trails, horse riding to hot air balloons, narrowboat trips to family days out, you will not be board unless you decide to, and appreciate the calm tranquility of our unique complex. We cater for all occasions, and let for 2 3 4 or can arrange weekly lets for longer periods as we are located to many areas we cater for working away professionals who do not wish to stay in bnb's or hotels, we also cater for larger groups split between our 2 barn conversions both detached and this can allow us to hold a group/party of 6-8 and 2-4 with sofa bed options, hosting 3 large bedrooms in The Stables and our studio barn the smithy one bedroom and sofa bed. We can arrange and help to make your special occasion extra special, with pre booked/planned events, or group team building, corporate days, weekends etc. STAFFORD COUNTY SHOW GROUND- we host riders and horses for the horse trials held 3 times per year at the show ground, spaces go fast so book in advance, brick stables with tack room, field shelter fully fenced and gates grazing with Hugh hacking potential. There are opportunities to take your horse to ingestre to have a per booked lesson, or organise group party rides, there is also a local show every first Sunday from April to October, STAFFORD COUNTY SHOW GROUND SHUGBOURGH HALL ALTON TOWERS- UKS BIGGEST RIDES PARK ALTON TOWERS SPLAH LANDINGS- WATER/SWIMMING/RIDES WATER WORLD- WATER/SWIMIMG/RIDES HOAR CROSS HALL -FIRST CLASS ADULT RETREAT SNOW DOME TAMWORTH CASTLE STAFFORD CASTLE STAFFORD THEATRE CANNOCK CHASE TREKKING CENTRE- HORSE HACKING AMERTON FARM- GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY FARM GO APE- ZIP WIRE GO APE- MOUNTAIN BIKING- CANNOCK CHASE- NEW COMMERS TO SERIOUS BIKERS!!! CANNOCK CHASE- VARIOUS FREE PARKING AND MANY BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO EXPLORE OVER 4 PARKS IN ACRES OF FORST AND FIELDS, MANY HOURS OF WALKING RIDING OR CYLING. GRUFFALO TRAIL AND PARK- CANNOCK CHASE WICKES HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES AMERTON FARM CENTRE AMERTON ANGLO NARROW BOAT - HIRE AVAILABLE WESTON HALL- FINE DINING- WEDDINGS/ SPECIAL OCCASSIONS, MEALS THE WOSELEY INN- FANTASTIC COUNTRY PUB- OPPOSITE THE WOSELY ANTIGUES VILLAGE AND NATURE TRAILS WITH GARDEN CENTRE AND SOFT PLAY- END OF OUR STREET, THE SARACENS HEAD, LOVELY WALK ALONGSIDE THE REAR OF OUR PROPERTY CANAL TO THE BEAUTIFUL PUB WITH ALPACKERS. THE WOOL PACK- WESTON VILLAGE GREEN- PLAYFIELD AND PARK THE BARLEY MOW-ALWAYS A WINNER, OPPOSITE CANNOCK CHASE-MILFORD COMMON, ACE FOR WALKING BIKING ETC.., WITH A FANTASTIC PUB WITH SEPERATE WACKY WAREHOUSE FOR THE KIDS, I PERSONALLY LIKE TO RIDE THERE PITCH UP NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM VAN POP AND HAVE A CHEEKY HALF AND RIDE HOME, MOST PUBS ARE DOG FRIENDLY, AND THE OTHERS HAVE LARGE GREENS FOR THE HORSES TO GRAZE.. PLUS MANY MANY OTHERS TOO MANY TO LIST... THESE ARE OUR FAVORITES Family friendly animal friendly complex with further barns for the next year expanding our site into camping, fishing, and motorhome, please feel free to look at our site, email or call myself Rachael or my husband Nick and we can see what we can do to make your break special, we have spent 10 years restoring our beautiful home and now wish to share it with the world, anniverserys, birthdays, valentines, Christmas term and out of term, working weekly lets, all considered. DETACHED- PATIO/ PARKING 2-4 OPTION DOGS/HORSE STABLES/GRAZING/ FULLY RESTORED ALL APPLIANCES FULLY LOADED WIFI, NETFLIX, FULL BATH SHOWER TOILET, STUDIO KITCHEN LIVING ROOM, SOFA BED SLEEPS 2 SEPERATE BEDROOM SLEEPS 2- KINGSIZE, 2 TVS, WASHER DRYER FRIDGE FREEZER, COOKER, UNDERFLOOR HEATING, BRAND NEW - REFURB, ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31753900/31753882/6979f899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The stables fully loaded converted barn dog/horse sleeps 8 4 beds /sofa/zbed/cot Stafford - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.84103%2C-2.03395&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h28nEfn-MF7NiwVFNZZgHEI-RHs=) stafford, England #### What's nearby - Amerton Railway - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles - Alton Towers - 29 min drive - 21.8 miles - Villa Park - 43 min drive - 35.7 miles - Utilita Arena Birmingham - 47 min drive - 37.3 miles - National Exhibition Centre - 48 min drive - 38.5 miles #### Getting around - Stafford Station - 9 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sunny House - ‬6 min drive - ‪Weeping Cross Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Saracens Head - ‬9 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Canalside Cafe - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Amerton Railway and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Staffordshire County Showground. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and Evans Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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