Owlbury Hall Barn in Snead near Bishop's Castle, Montgomery

About Owlbury Hall Barn

Owlbury Hall Barn is a spacious reverse-level barn conversion set on an 11-acre estate in Snead, Shropshire. This rural retreat sits just over the Wales/England border. Perfect for groups of up to 8 people with room to spread out. The barn offers a peaceful countryside setting with stunning views that'll make you forget your work emails exist.

The grounds are what make this accommodation special. Two fenced paddocks include woodland and a pond where dogs can run wild. Six dogs are welcome with secure areas for them to explore safely. The location is ideal for walkers with the Shropshire Hills on your doorstep. Fancy a pint? The nearest pub is just 2.8 miles away. Want to shop? Bishop's Castle is only 3.2 miles from your door.

The accommodation features three ground-floor bedrooms: a super-king with en-suite shower room, a double and a king-size (both zip/link beds can become twins if needed). There's also a sofa bed in the lounge for extra guests. The ground floor has a family bathroom while upstairs you'll find a cloakroom, kitchen/diner and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove.

Nearby attractions include Powis Castle, perfect for history lovers. The Shropshire Way offers excellent walking routes. Church Stretton (8 miles) has lovely shops and cafes. Carding Mill Valley (mentioned in reviews) provides spectacular hiking opportunities with amazing views.

Soak your tired muscles in the private hot tub after exploring the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Owlbury Hall Barn gives you space, freedom and tranquillity that's hard to find elsewhere.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
✓ Smart TV & WiFi
✓ Fuel, power, and small pack of logs for woodburning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for 6 cars
✓ Bike storage
✓ Hot tub
✓ Six well-behaved dogs welcome, secure gravelled courtyard for the dogs with 4 foot fencing
✓ There is also 2 additional fenced paddocks including a pond and woodland area for exercising dogs, the fields are not escape proof
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 3 miles, pub 2.8 miles
✓ Note: dishwasher and washing machine is in the utility room
✓ Please note that this property is not suitable for children under the age of 3 due to its upside-down layout

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Owlbury Hall Barn

Spacious Accommodation

The barn offers plenty of room for eight adults and up to six dogs, with large living areas and three comfortable bedrooms.

Dog-Friendly Grounds

Two secure paddocks and a fenced courtyard give dogs freedom to run safely. Perfect for pet owners wanting countryside space.

Beautiful Setting

Set on an 11-acre estate with stunning rural views. Guests repeatedly mention the peaceful location and gorgeous surroundings.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub is a guest favourite, offering a perfect way to unwind after exploring the Shropshire countryside.

Woodburning Stove

The cosy woodburning stove in the living room creates a warm atmosphere for evening relaxation after countryside walks.

Great Walking Location

Close to Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, guests love the walking opportunities directly from the property.

Getting To Owlbury Hall Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Owlbury Hall Barn by car, follow directions to Snead, Shropshire, just over the Wales/England border. The barn is set on an 11-acre estate with good access from local roads and ample parking when you arrive.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest major station is at Shrewsbury, approximately 14 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or local bus service to complete your journey to the property.

Off-road parking for six cars

Shrewsbury station (14 miles)

Located in Snead, near Bishop's Castle

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Powis Castle

Distance: 15 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 8 miles

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Severn Valley Railway

Distance: 25 miles

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The Shropshire Way

Distance: 3 miles

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Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 5 miles

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Long Mynd

Distance: 7 miles

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Bishop's Castle High Street

Distance: 3.2 miles

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Church Stretton Town Centre

Distance: 8 miles

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Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 14 miles

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Montgomery

Distance: 10 miles

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Ludlow

Distance: 18 miles

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Shrewsbury

Distance: 14 miles

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Powis Castle

Distance: 15 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 8 miles

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Severn Valley Railway

Distance: 25 miles

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The Shropshire Way

Distance: 3 miles

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Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 5 miles

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Long Mynd

Distance: 7 miles

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Bishop's Castle High Street

Distance: 3.2 miles

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Church Stretton Town Centre

Distance: 8 miles

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Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 14 miles

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Montgomery

Distance: 10 miles

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Ludlow

Distance: 18 miles

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Shrewsbury

Distance: 14 miles

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Is Owlbury Hall Barn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love exploring the 11-acre estate with its woodland areas and pond. The spacious living areas provide plenty of room for play, while the nearby Carding Mill Valley offers excellent family hiking trails. The property provides practical essentials including a travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Local attractions like Powis Castle offer family-friendly days out.

For Couples

Couples can enjoy the peaceful rural setting and stunning countryside views. The private hot tub is perfect for romantic evenings under the stars. The woodburning stove creates a cosy atmosphere for quiet nights in. With flexible bedroom arrangements, couples can have a super-king bed and their own en-suite. Local pubs and beautiful walking routes make for perfect daytime activities.

Pet Friendly

Owlbury Hall Barn is exceptionally pet-friendly, welcoming up to six dogs. The property features a secure gravelled courtyard with 4-foot fencing plus two additional fenced paddocks including woodland areas specifically for exercising dogs. Many walking routes start directly from the property and the Shropshire Hills provide endless exploration opportunities for four-legged friends.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Owlbury Hall Barn

The Castle Hotel

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY9 5BU

The Three Tuns Inn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY9 5BW

The Bridges

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY5 0HW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Owlbury Hall Barn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Owlbury Hall Barn features a private hot tub. It's available for guest use throughout your stay and makes a perfect spot to relax while enjoying the countryside views.

Is it pet friendly?

Absolutely, the property welcomes up to six dogs. The barn has a secure gravelled courtyard with 4-foot fencing and two additional fenced paddocks including woodland areas specifically for exercising dogs.

How many bedrooms does the property have?

The property has three bedrooms on the ground floor. These include a super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin), a standard double and a king-size (zip/link, can be twin) plus a double sofa bed in the lounge area.

What's the layout of the property?

Owlbury Hall Barn is a reverse-level property with bedrooms and main bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor contains the kitchen/diner, living/dining room with woodburning stove and a cloakroom with toilet and basin.

How far is it to local amenities?

The nearest pub is 2.8 miles away and the closest shop is 3 miles from the property. Bishop's Castle town is just 3.2 miles from the barn.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is off-road parking for up to six cars at the property. This makes it ideal for larger groups travelling separately or those bringing multiple vehicles.

What's provided in terms of essentials?

Fuel, power, a small pack of logs for the woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in your stay. The property also provides a highchair, travel cot and stairgate if needed.

Are there any good walks nearby?

Many guests mention excellent walking opportunities directly from the property. Carding Mill Valley is a popular hiking spot mentioned in reviews and the Shropshire Way and Offa's Dyke paths are also accessible from the area.

Owlbury Hall Barn Reviews

Melissa

My friends and I wanted the perfect place to celebrate a special birthday, and we loved our stay at Owlbury Hall Barn. Our hosts were so friendly and welcoming nothing was too much trouble. They even helped one of my friends who had a problem with her car. As for the house itself, the living area was huge and comfortable, with lovely views over the countryside, and the hot tub was a real treat. Perhaps best of all was the fact that we were allowed to bring all four of our dogs, who also loved their holiday. There were enclosed areas around the house itself for the dogs to potter about, as well as secure fields for a proper run, and plenty of lovely walks. We had a great stay and can't wait to come back!

Dirty socks were left on the top of the travel cot, Cob webs and dust everywhere, Mould in the showers, they had not even tried to remove it, The fridge was too small for 8 people, Dishwasher downstairs when the kitchen was upstairs, Door handles loose, on the kitchen and bedroom. The bedroom handle actually fell off. Only to be held on with a screw, Tap dripping all the time in the kitchen, Light bulb in downstairs bathroom full of water, therefore no light in the bathroom, Parasol broken so couldn't sit out for long, No furniture in the conservatory, the windows were rotten and floor tiles broken. Husband cut his foot on it. Could have been one of the babies, Enclosed garden was tiny, full of nettles and thistles, Rugs smelt disgusting and were full of stains underneath. We had to roll them up and kept them behind the settee, Dirty and dusty underneath the settees. We even found a yogurt pot which was full of mould, must have been under the settee so long. Pool table was broken, so couldn't play it. The barn was dangerous to be in. We have lots of photographs if required. We actually paid 40 for early arrival and late departure to pay the cleaner! The last couple of years we have booked through Sykes and all the cottages were beautiful and spotless. Unfortunately this time we were very disappointed.

This was the perfect place for us with having 3 dogs of varying size they had all the space they could ever want and more. We had all the comforts we needed for 4 adults and a toddler lots of space and all we needed for our stay it really is a lovely place to stay and be relaxed with all the family including our pets We really could not of asked for more Elise and James were the perfect hosts there if required but not imposing in any way.

Brogan

Really enjoyed our stay here. Good location went for a hike at carding mill valley! Our stay was for 6 adults and one dog. Plenty of room !

Delphean

Fantastic place to stay! Yes the facilities are somewhat dated but it reflects in the price and there wasn't any issues with the use of it. The games barn was brilliant, it is just an unused barn with run down stuff in it but perfectly usable and a great addition for the kids. The grounds were superb, the dogs loved the freedom of it and the children were able to fly a kite and run around plenty. Hot tub was lovely after a day of walking both in Wales and the Shropshire AONB. The owners were great both before and during the visit. Perfect place for a dog and child friendly holiday where you can just switch off from normal life.

Our stay at Owlbury barn was in general a good one . However we were surprised that the cottage was not segregated from the owners house in the description it say the grounds were secure for pets but in reality the grounds are open which was disappointing . The WIFI was also very poor and the only way we could watch tv was through a firestick and our phones .The property as previous reviews suggest is tired and a little more effort could make it more appealing both internally and externally. Overall we thought bearing in mind we stayed in peak holiday season the price was reasonable but we would invest more money in the future to secure a higher standard of property .

One or 2 small negatives, wifi was very patchy, although part of being away is to switch off so its not a biggie, but could be for some people. Sliding doors in bedrooms do not seem to open so could get a little warm downstairs in the sun. A couple of electric fans would be useful I feel in the hot weather. It looks like it would be lovely in the winter with all the heaters and log burners. IF I went again at this time of year I would bring fly spray, need the windows open to keep cool so a lot of flies get in. No storage in middle bedroom, didn't really bother us but might be useful for people to know. Saying that we had an excellent time, the location is superb, the land was great for the children and dogs to run around, always felt very safe at any time of the day. The inside space was plenty big enough for the 7 of us to sit around in comfort. Hot tub was a nice feature. Would definitely consider staying there again, it pretty much met all of our requirements and cost was reasonable considering facilities and the number of people we had.

We had a very enjoyable stay Owlbury hall barn, very quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed exploring the area walking with our dog. We loved meeting James who was so friendly and Ruby his dog. A great place to stay.

Claire

Beautiful setting and lovely spacious accommodation . The only thing that could be improved is the WiFi which was intermittent.

Elaine

Fab break away with dogs. Loved the fact that there was so much space for them. Hot tub was a bonus. Will definitely return.

Carole

A stunning location. Beautiful setting. A lovely big house to stay in. Had everything you needed but it was a tad tired for the money. We had 3 families and so the living space was awesome. If I could suggest a new oven or an air fryer as the main oven is just a warmer im sure. The patio doors in the bedroom were all very precarious and weren't to be used. Lovely comfy beds, very dog friendly place. Would go again but more prepared.

Pros owner has been very helpful and responsive. Barn is really big and spacious. Cons Badly maintained house Both bathrooms were leaking between the silicone probably needs redoing. Barn is not suitable for families with young kids. Floor boards were creaky and and some were uneven and even loose which was extremely dangerous for crawlers and toddlers. Walls were really thin. We had white noise machine blasting but it was still very loud downstairs. There were lots of flies around even before we had arrived. Seems to be a clear issue as we found fly spray in the kitchen which we could not use due to chemicals being dangerous for dogs and babies. Beds were also overused can feel every spring through the mattress. Owners were really lovely but honestly would not go back.

Deborah

Great location gardens perfect for dogs and very safe for them to run off lead ... Great location gardens perfect for dogs and very safe for them to run off lead ,stunning views from the upstairs lounge area there was a few complications with working the tv but your in the countryside and WiFi although in the property is unpredictable the host James is very helpful and Elise I will definitely be returning again bishops castle is only a ten min drive away and lovely to walk around I found the shop keepers very friendly we stayed for a long weekend

Claire

The barn is in a beautiful setting and the barn itself very spacious ideal for dogs. The fenced back was ideal for letting your dogs out at night and the paddocks great for the day plenty of enrichment for the dogs. The road down to the barn was a bit like an extreme sport as much of it needs repair and is single track but barely any traffic so not a problem.

Rachael

We had a lovely few days at owlbury barn. Absolutely beautiful barn, with stunning views and grounds. Very clean and spacious. Our children loved the games. James was very helpful on arrival, we knew we could just ask if anything was needed. The hot tub was a perfect addition to the barn. Thank you for a lovely stay

Andrew

Lovely stay at Owlbury Barn. Beautiful Outlook and surroundings. Loved the upside down layout. James and Elise were very helpful . Great place for a family holiday and the dogs loved it and meeting their new friend Ruby! Will definitely look forward to returning

We had a wonderful stay at Owlbury Hall Barn. It is in such a lovely place.The barn is spacious and comfortable and has everything you need. The grounds are huge and extremely beautiful. The hosts are fabulous and very friendly. Our pup Margot loved her first doggy holiday, especially playing with Ruby, their Lab. We loved every minute of our stay and we can't wait to return.

We had a really lovely stay at Owlbury Hall Barn. The barn is stunning very spacious, immaculate and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The surroundings are beautiful with plenty of space for our young children and fur babies to run and explore, with the added bonus of a pool table, ping pong table and a hot tub. The owners are really lovely and approachable and made us feel very welcome. The local area is lovely with plenty of walks and we would highly recommend a trip to Powis castle. We will definitely be returning to Owlbury Hall Barn, thank you all so much.

A lovely charactered barn in beautiful rural setting. Peace and tranquility in abundance Perfect for dogs and humans alike to recharge your batteries. We will definitely be returning.

Deborah

Amazing space, beautiful surroundings, friendly host, highly recommended for exploring the area, relaxation and just being in nature.

Nicola

Fabulous holiday. Accommodation was spacious, clean and well equipped. Lots of space outdoors for children and dogs to play. Would recommend and book again.

Kimberley

Amazing week. . cottage delightful.. so much to do and see in the surrounding area. Beautiful little villages.. so enjoyed having lunch at Ragleigh inn little statton And coffee at many quaint village tea rooms. Walked the Montgomery canal lots of geocaching along the way. The national trust at little stratton walk was stunning with a lovely waterfall at the end. And the walk up to roundton hill, Montgomeryshire.. this was volcanic many many years ago views were incredible.. saw the red kites all around us. They are such elegant birds. All in all. Great holiday. Loved every minute oh and the jacuzzi was a perfect end to a perfect day. And our dogs had an amazing time too. Thank you James & Elise. X

Caroline

We really loved Owlbury Hall Barn and James was very helpful including when we nearly got snowed in. It is a wonderful peaceful setting and lots of glorious walks. We'll be back

Salman

We had a fantastic few days over half term staying at Owlbury Hall Barn family of 4 with 2 x 15 year old boys. The house is brilliant, so much space & the living room is great for relaxing in the evenings. The area is lovely with great walks on the doorstep & Bishops Castle is a nice small town with everything you need. Thank you to our hosts who could not have been more friendly or helpful. Were looking forward to hopefully coming back again.

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Owlbury Hall Barn, Snead

About Owlbury Hall Barn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Accommodation

Dog-Friendly Grounds

Beautiful Setting

Hot Tub Relaxation

Woodburning Stove

Great Walking Location

Getting To Owlbury Hall Barn

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Owlbury Hall Barn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Castle Hotel

The Three Tuns Inn

The Bridges

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Owlbury Hall Barn Reviews