The Milking Parlour in Westhope | Must-See Shropshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Milking Parlour

The Milking Parlour is a stunning 19th-century barn conversion in Shropshire's Hope Valley. This spacious holiday home sits on 250 acres of peaceful farmland, offering room for 11 guests across 5 bedrooms. The property maintains its rustic character while providing modern comforts. Want countryside seclusion without roughing it? This accommodation delivers.

Set against the backdrop of rolling Shropshire hills, the area offers plenty for nature lovers. Walking trails start right from your doorstep with the Long Mynd hills nearby. The location feels wonderfully remote but you're still within reach of civilization. Like your privacy? The reviews mention excellent seclusion from neighboring cottages.

The accommodation includes a super king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite, a king-size room with similar amenities, a twin room with dressing area, a ground floor twin and a versatile ground floor family room with super king-size bed (convertible to twins) plus a single bed. Every bedroom has its own bathroom - no morning queues here!

Nearby attractions include historic Ludlow (20 miles, 35 minutes), medieval Shrewsbury (22 miles, 40 minutes), the fascinating Acton Scott Working Farm (8 miles, 15 minutes) and countless walking trails across the Long Mynd hills (6 miles, 12 minutes). The property sits in a wonderfully quiet location that reviewers consistently praise.

The Milking Parlour is ideal for multi-generational family gatherings. The hot tub, games room with pool table and gym facilities keep everyone entertained. Pets are welcome too!

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 2
✓Bathrooms
✓4 Star Cottage
✓Waterside Views
✓Enclosed Garden
✓Internet Access
✓Pub Within 1 Mile
✓Shop Within 1 Mile
✓Beach Within 5 Miles
✓Fishing Onsite / Nearby
✓Towels Included
✓Travel Cot
✓Highchair
✓Arrival Time: 14:30pm
✓Good cottage for families
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Parking onsite
✓Oven with hob
✓TV

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Milking Parlour

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub gets mentioned in nearly every review. Perfect for unwinding after countryside walks or for evening socializing.

Spacious Living Areas

The open-plan living space with generous kitchen island works brilliantly for big groups. Plenty of room for everyone to gather.

Games Room Fun

The games room with table tennis, pool table and table football provides entertainment for all ages, especially appreciated by families.

Perfect For Groups

With five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, large families or friend groups can enjoy privacy while holidaying together.

Thoughtful Extras

Guests frequently mention welcome touches like wine, mince pies and even dog biscuits that make arrival special.

Countryside Setting

The peaceful location on 250 acres of farmland offers total quiet and privacy that guests love for a proper getaway.

Getting To The Milking Parlour

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Milking Parlour by car, you'll need to navigate some narrow country roads. Several guests mention the property is somewhat off the beaten track, so a good sat-nav and careful attention to directions is recommended.

By Train

For rail travelers, Church Stretton station is the closest option, approximately 7 miles from the property. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey as public transport is limited in this rural area.

Off-road parking for four cars

Church Stretton station (7 miles)

Located in Hope Valley, Shropshire

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Acton Scott Working Farm

Distance: 8 miles

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Ludlow Castle

Distance: 20 miles

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Shrewsbury Castle

Distance: 22 miles

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Long Mynd Hills

Distance: 6 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 7 miles

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Caer Caradoc Hill

Distance: 9 miles

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Church Stretton Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

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Ludlow Market

Distance: 20 miles

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Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 22 miles

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Church Stretton

Distance: 7 miles

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Craven Arms

Distance: 10 miles

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Bishop's Castle

Distance: 12 miles

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Acton Scott Working Farm

Distance: 8 miles

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Ludlow Castle

Distance: 20 miles

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Shrewsbury Castle

Distance: 22 miles

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Long Mynd Hills

Distance: 6 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 7 miles

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Caer Caradoc Hill

Distance: 9 miles

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Church Stretton Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

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Ludlow Market

Distance: 20 miles

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Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 22 miles

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Church Stretton

Distance: 7 miles

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Craven Arms

Distance: 10 miles

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Bishop's Castle

Distance: 12 miles

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Is The Milking Parlour Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Milking Parlour is fantastic for children. The games room with table tennis, pool table and table football keeps kids entertained for hours. Safety features include stairgates, highchair and travel cot. The enclosed patio area provides secure outdoor space. With five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, there's plenty of room for families with children of all ages.

For Couples

While The Milking Parlour sleeps 11, couples might find it spacious for just two. However, the private hot tub, woodburner and countryside setting create romantic moments. The super king bedroom with en-suite offers luxury. Perfect for couples who want space or plan to invite friends. The peaceful location ensures quiet, intimate evenings under Shropshire stars.

Pet Friendly

The Milking Parlour welcomes two well-behaved pets. Set on 250 acres of farmland, dogs will love the countryside walks straight from the door. The enclosed patio provides a secure outdoor space. Previous guests mention thoughtful touches like dog biscuits on arrival. The Long Mynd hills nearby offer excellent walking routes for active pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Milking Parlour

The Green Dragon

Located 4.8 miles from your accommodation.

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Located 5.5 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Milking Parlour

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Milking Parlour features a private hot tub in the enclosed patio area. The owner requires guests to sign a disclaimer before use for safety reasons.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes two well-behaved pets. Previous guests have mentioned that dog biscuits were provided as a welcome gift and the surrounding farmland offers plenty of space for walks.

How many people can the cottage accommodate?

The Milking Parlour sleeps up to 11 guests across 5 bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes super king-size, king-size, twin rooms and a family room with flexible sleeping arrangements.

Are there facilities for children?

The cottage is very family-friendly with a travel cot, highchair and stairgate available. Children particularly enjoy the games room which features pool table, table football and table tennis.

How far are the nearest shops and pubs?

The nearest shop is 6 miles away from the property. The closest pub is 4.8 miles from the cottage, so having a car is recommended for your stay.

What's included in the rental?

The rental includes fuel, power, bed linen, towels and a starter pack for the woodburner. The property also provides WiFi, four TVs with Freeview and access to shared facilities including a games room and gym.

Is there parking available?

Yes, The Milking Parlour has off-road parking for up to 4 cars. Guests mention the access road is quite narrow, so larger vehicles might need careful navigation.

What special features does the property have?

The property boasts an open-plan living area with woodburner, a well-equipped kitchen, seven bathrooms (most en-suite), a hot tub, access to a shared games room and gym facilities. The enclosed patio includes outdoor furniture and a BBQ area.

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The Milking Parlour Reviews

It was a fabulous home in a great setting with an extremely well equipped kitchen. Great space for the whole family of adults to live comfortably. Games room needs some tlc and would be better if heating had worked but nothing else probably one of the best christmas houses we have rented.

Michelle

We hired 3 properties for a family gathering of 22 people and could not have been happier. It has been an amazing stay and we will be booking again in 2026.

Beautiful cottage very well equipped and in lively surroundings. We had a great time!

Jeannette

Myself and my family had a wonderful holiday at the milking parlour. The property was very comfortable with everything you needed. I am disabled so having the downstairs bedroom was a bonus. We found lots to do in the area. Highly recommend.

Nadine

What a wonderful find! We had the best time staying in The Milking Parlour. The wine, homemade cake and chocolates on arrival were a lovely touch. Some basic essentials were in place, including a starter kit for the provided bbq which was really helpful. The hot tub was heated and ready to go and maintained well over our weeklong stay. Our family celebrated a 90th birthday during our stay. Our youngest member was 4 years old. All the ages in our party had the best time. Our beautiful barn conversion was conveniently located near scenic walks and places of interest, yet beautifully peaceful and relaxing. I would highly recommend!

Amanda

Wonderful property and perfect for a getaway with a group of friends. Beautifully finished and decorated with plenty of space extremely comfortable beds and comfortable sofas. Equipped with everything we could possibly need for a weekend away and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub. Such a gorgeous local area too.

Andrew

All very good and we had a great week. House was in a great positionlocation and had all the major things we needed. Lots of room. Nice welcome the cake was great. On a minor maintenanceequipment front no corkscrew and the tin opener didn't work bought and left behind a new tin openercorkscrew dining room chairs need the bolts for the legs checking some becoming loose we couldn't find a dust pan and brush, which would have been really useful.

Fabulous stay, and would highly recommend. A beautiful property in a stunning location. Spotlessly clean, as described with plenty of bathrooms for all. A well stocked kitchen of pans, utensils and crockery, a big fridge and separate freezer ,made for easy delivery of meals. Loved the hottub and the games room . The little touches of the home made Victoria sponge, chocolate and wine, plenty of info on what to do, plus the selection of local walks thoughtfully done dependant on how energetic you were feeling All round fabulous stay which my guests loved

The Milking Parlour offered perfect accommodation for all three generations. We especially enjoyed the layout of kitchen , dining area and sitting room which made for a very sociable space. The location meant that there were plenty of beautiful dog friendly walks and places nearby to visit.

We had an absolutely incredible time! Fantastic location with terrific amenities!

Elaine

The Milking Parlour was so much more than we expected. It was so comfortable and plenty of room for our party of 11 for my Dads surprise 80th Birthday

Nicola

The house was amazing. It was clean, well equipped and had plenty of space for a family get together. The games room was ideal especially for a family that have played table tennis. It is some where you would definately go back to. A place where you can make memories.

Judith

This was a lovely property. We were impressed with the quick response to the wasps nest. The house was clean comfy and well presented. We found the entrance road super narrow by t otherwise loved it.

Jessica

The property was wonderful, clean, safe and great space for everyone. Owner was extremely helpful and friendly highly recommend

The pictures on the website dont do the cottage justice. It was a lot bigger than we imagined. The hot tub and games room were a godsend for the children. The added touches on arrival the wine, mince pies, milk, even the biscuits the dog were much appreciated.

Hayley

The cottage was absolutely gorgeous and the attention to detail was lovely. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the mince pies and mulled wine were a lovely surprise. The only criticism is the early 9.30am check out time as this was a struggle with 4 small children. But other than that, it was wonderful and wed definitely come back!

Jonathan

This property worked really well for a family group of 3 generations. We loved the open plan living area and generous kitchen island. It was great to have a bathroom for every bedroom with the extra benefit of a downstairs toilet. The downstairs bedrooms worked well for a family and we really enjoyed using the hot tub and outside seating area. It was a really quiet location and there were plenty of local walks, as well as not being too far from places like Ludlow and Shrewsbury. A really lovely week.

Jennifer

Our party of 6 adults and 3 children had a great holiday at The Milking Parlour. We found it clean, welcoming and comfortable, with the hot tub and games room an added bonus. A lovely barn conversion with very spacious rooms but also very cosy. Location in a quiet valley with walks through woods to views of the hills. A short scenic drive to Church Stretton led to the Long Mynd and the beautiful Carding Mill Valley. The Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is worth a visit and we were pleasantly surprised the local supermarket there had everything we needed. Tuffins is well worth a visit!

Lovely property. For us it was tricky to find & a bit more off the beaten track than I would have preferred I probably should have researched the area better as it didnt matter for myself & husband but we had family joining us from all over & it caused issues. We were disappointed that the sun was mostly at the front of the property, where the garden, seating area, hot tub were all shaded, so that affected our use out there we had glorious sunshine but not where it was needed. But it is a lovely area & we had a wonderfully relaxing week. Thank you

Brilliant holiday cottage was very well furnished and fitted out for a party in excess of 12 so it was great for our party of 9. The children loved the hot tub and the games room and gym. Big enough for 3 generations so we were not tripping over each other or fighting over the tv control as ther were 4 tvs.

Lovely cottage well kept and spacious.

Robert

An ideal venue for our family get together of 11 people and not forgetting Nuno, the dog. We all loved it. Plenty of space, both indoors and outdoors, for everyone and the split of the bedrooms was ideal. The hot tub was the right size and everyone enjoyed it. We ordered a Tesco home delivery and they were there for when we arrived. The large fridge was full and so was the smaller freezer by the time we had finished. Would have preferred a larger freezer because of the amount of food ordered, but fortunately because of the late arrival time we were able to eat the large pizzas etc on the night so all was ok. The games room was located close by and both the younger and older members of our party made use of it. There are a number of walks close by, mainly on the roads and we thought that may be difficult dog walking. Fortunately the roads were not used by much traffic and so this didnt cause any issues. A minor issue cropped up during our stay and a quick call to Chloe resolved it. We loved the extra info sent by Chloe to us prior to our stay and I was able to copy to everyone in our group. Really enjoyed our stay and will I am sure be booking again

Nicole

We had a lovely stay here and found the house to be well equipped with everything we needed

What a amazing weekend, the accommodation was fab, also the amenities were spot on. The children thoroughly enjoyed the games room , said the adults ! Would recommend this cottage to anyone . This visit was a celebration of a 70th birthday, it was perfect with a welcome bottle of wine & lovely homemade Victoria sandwich cake , what more would you want !

Tracey

Fabulously well presented and equipped house. We had a great weekend stay.

Deborah

House was brilliant for our extended family holiday 4 generations. There was plenty of room for all of us, everything there that we could possibly need. Owners and staff really friendly and helpful, would love to go back again.

Beautiful holiday house with outstanding country views. The house has everything you need, and you can tell that a lot effort and care is put into running the holiday house. I have stayed here twice! I would recommend staying here. Thank you for the lovely stay.

Christmas trees, where a lovely touch and the cake and wine where delicious,and the dogs had a great time too.

Beautiful cottage, well equipped, can highly recommend

The cottage was beautiful. Very well equipped, clean and spacious

Hannah

We had an amazing family holiday! We would defo recommend the milking parlour.

A superb property ten of us spent a weekend at the Milking Parlour for my wifes 50th. Lots of thoughtful touches on arrival such as milk, wine and a very nice victoria sponge, great layout and fantastic facilities. Dealt with Marianne and Chloe at the site before arrival, their support and advice was spot on regarding taxi and pub recommendations. Overall, very impressed thanks for a great weekend!

Rebecca

Awesome place, loads of space, all in perfect condition, great communication with owner, delicious cake and wine and chocolate. Massive thank you.

Angela

I have absolutely no complaints about The Milking Parlour but because I had the property for a week I was having a changeover of guests from family to friends. I needed to get a change of bedding for those rooms but I was told categorically No by the girl at Sykes who said it would be like having two bookings I dont think so. I later found out after having the washing machine on several times that this is a service that the Milking Parlour offer!

Excellent. Very clean cottage. Lovely helpful staff.

The Milking Parlour provided a great place for our annual family summer holiday. We loved the layout of the property and all the bathshower facilities. The bedrooms provided a suitable mix of sleeping arrangements for our three generation group. The beds were large but a little too soft for some of us! The kitchen area, though quite compact, was very well equipped. Throughout the property there were plenty of comfortable places to sit around the dining table, in the lovely open lounge area and outside on the enclosed, private patio. The grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and the shared games room. We very much appreciated being allowed to walk the dogs in the field opposite our holiday home. There were so many interesting places to visit in the local area that we were never short of something to do and we wished wed had a few more days to explore this beautiful, peaceful area. The owners were very welcoming and helpful.

Fabulous house for big family, surrounded by beautiful countryside. We all had a great time.

Welcomed soon after arriving and lovely touch to have a homemade cake plus wine and chocolate waiting. Everything was exactly as described and very clean and comfortable.

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The Milking Parlour, Westhope

About The Milking Parlour

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spacious Living Areas

Games Room Fun

Perfect For Groups

Thoughtful Extras

Countryside Setting

Getting To The Milking Parlour

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Milking Parlour Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Green Dragon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

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The Milking Parlour Reviews