The Wain House in Westhope near Church Stretton | Must-See Shropshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Wain House

The Wain House is a stone-built holiday lodge in rural Shropshire, between Church Stretton and Ludlow. This spacious three-bedroom property sits in a peaceful spot with countryside views. Perfect for families or friends looking for a proper escape from everyday life without sacrificing modern comforts.

Set in tranquil surroundings, this area offers excellent walking straight from your doorstep. The quiet location lets you properly switch off while still being just 6 miles from Church Stretton and 9 miles from Ludlow. The private hot tub is maintained daily - perfect for soaking your muscles after exploring the rolling Shropshire hills or for late-night stargazing with a favourite drink!

The accommodation includes a ground-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite, a first-floor double and a twin room that can become a super-king on request. There's a well-equipped kitchen with dining area, a comfortable sitting room with 43" Smart TV and a main bathroom with both bath and separate shower. The property also features a games room with pool table, table football and table tennis - though reviews suggest some equipment needs attention (like my ex-wife).

Nearby attractions include the medieval town of Ludlow (9 miles, 20 minutes) with its famous castle and food scene, the picturesque Church Stretton (6 miles, 15 minutes) known as "Little Switzerland," the Long Mynd for hiking (7 miles, 18 minutes) and Stokesay Castle (7 miles, 15 minutes).

The Wain House welcomes up to four dogs and comes with thoughtful touches like a welcome cake and wine. It's ideal for anyone wanting countryside quiet with easy access to attractions.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating
✓Double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, cafetiere, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 43" smart tv with freesat and amazon alexa, wifi
✓Shared games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, selection of books
✓Gym with tv and cross trainer, rowing machine, multi-gym and weights
✓All fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot, highchair and stairgate on request
✓Off road parking for 2 cars
✓Enclosed, gravelled patio garden with garden furniture, charcoal bbq (charcoal not included)
✓Private hot tub
✓Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shared bike storage
✓Shop 6 miles, pub 4.8 miles
✓Note: there is restricted head height in part of this property due to a low beam crossing one side of the first floor landing
✓Note: for any guests who wish to use the hot tub, the owner requires a disclaimer to be signed before use
✓This will be emailed to you by the owner once you have booked
✓Note: this property has a good housekeeping bond of £250

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Wain House

Excellent Hot Tub

The hot tub is checked daily, kept spotlessly clean and many guests rate it as the best they've ever used.

Welcome Treats

Homemade lemon drizzle cake, chocolate and wine waiting on arrival - a thoughtful touch that many guests mentioned.

Peaceful Location

The tranquil setting offers beautiful views and wonderful walking routes directly from the doorstep.

Spacious and Comfortable

Plenty of room for six people with good bedroom options including a ground floor bedroom with en-suite.

Dog-Friendly

Welcomes up to four dogs, making it perfect for pet owners wanting a countryside break.

Warm and Cosy

Several winter visitors noted how warm and comfortable the property stays even in February.

Getting To The Wain House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Wain House by car, you'll need to navigate the rural roads of Shropshire. The property is accessible from both Church Stretton (6 miles away) and Ludlow (9 miles away), with off-road parking available for two cars on arrival.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest stations are at Church Stretton and Ludlow, both on the Cardiff to Manchester line. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey to this rural property.

Off-road parking for two cars

Church Stretton station (6 miles)

Located between Church Stretton and Ludlow

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 9 miles

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Stokesay Castle

Distance: 7 miles

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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm

Distance: 8 miles

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Long Mynd

Distance: 7 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 6.5 miles

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Wenlock Edge

Distance: 10 miles

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Ludlow Town Centre

Distance: 9 miles

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Church Stretton High Street

Distance: 6 miles

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Craven Arms

Distance: 5 miles

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Church Stretton Taxi

Distance: 6 miles

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Ludlow Bus Station

Distance: 9 miles

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Shropshire Hills Shuttle Bus

Distance: 6 miles

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Ludlow Castle

Distance: 9 miles

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Stokesay Castle

Distance: 7 miles

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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm

Distance: 8 miles

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Long Mynd

Distance: 7 miles

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Carding Mill Valley

Distance: 6.5 miles

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Wenlock Edge

Distance: 10 miles

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Ludlow Town Centre

Distance: 9 miles

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Church Stretton High Street

Distance: 6 miles

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Craven Arms

Distance: 5 miles

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Church Stretton Taxi

Distance: 6 miles

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Ludlow Bus Station

Distance: 9 miles

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Shropshire Hills Shuttle Bus

Distance: 6 miles

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Is The Wain House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love The Wain House's games room with pool table, table football and table tennis. The enclosed garden is safe for play and the hot tub is a hit with families. Nearby attractions include Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (8 miles) where children can see traditional farming methods and meet animals. The hills and valleys offer natural playgrounds for outdoor adventures.

For Couples

The Wain House offers couples a peaceful countryside escape with luxurious touches. The private hot tub is perfect for starlit evenings with wine. The ground floor bedroom with en-suite provides privacy and comfort. Walking routes from the doorstep lead to stunning views, while nearby Ludlow offers romantic dining options in one of the UK's top food destinations.

Pet Friendly

The Wain House welcomes up to four dogs, making it ideal for pet owners. The enclosed gravelled garden keeps pets secure while they enjoy outdoor time. Numerous walking routes start directly from the property, perfect for daily dog walks. The rural location means plenty of open countryside for dogs to explore and the Shropshire Hills offer miles of pet-friendly paths.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Wain House

The Ragleth Inn

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The Green Dragon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Wain House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Wain House has a private hot tub in the enclosed patio garden. Many guests specifically praise the hot tub as exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with daily checks by the owners.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, The Wain House welcomes up to two dogs as standard, with the possibility of accommodating up to four dogs at the owners' discretion. The property has an enclosed gravelled patio garden where pets can safely spend time outdoors.

How many people can stay at The Wain House?

The Wain House accommodates up to six guests across three bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes a ground-floor king-size with en-suite, a first-floor double and a twin room that can be converted to a super-king upon request.

What facilities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an integrated oven and grill, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and cafetiere. It includes a dining area, though some guests have noted there could be more kitchen utensils for six people.

Is there parking available?

Yes, The Wain House offers off-road parking for two cars. Some guests have mentioned that parking spaces aren't clearly labelled, which can occasionally cause confusion if the site is busy.

What entertainment options are available at the property?

The cottage features a 43" Smart TV with Freesat in the sitting room, Amazon Alexa, WiFi throughout and a games room with pool table, table football and table tennis. Some guests have noted that certain games room equipment may need maintenance.

Is there a garden?

Yes, The Wain House has an enclosed gravelled patio garden with outdoor furniture and a charcoal BBQ (charcoal not included). Some guests have mentioned the outdoor area is smaller than expected from the website photos.

What local attractions are nearby?

The property is located 6 miles from Church Stretton and 9 miles from Ludlow, both offering shops, restaurants and attractions. The area is excellent for walking and cycling, with many guests praising the peaceful countryside location and scenic views.

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The Wain House Reviews

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.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from start to finish. We went for Christmas, wanted for nothing. No issues, all positive. Thank you

Elaine

Every aspect of the property was perfect. The support service was also 5 star for a small matter. A comfortable and relaxing break.

Audrey

We all had a fabulous stay at Wain House. It was spotlessly clean and very welcoming. So many goodies too including a lovely lemon cake. Although in quite a remote area it wasn't far from all the local landmarks e.g. Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Ironbridge. The hot tub was a success too.

Niculina

It is a nice property. Clean and quiet. A nice area. The hot tub a hit. Thank you.

Carolyn

Gorgeous cottage with beautiful views and quiet area. Nice to have a games room though we didn't get to use much as the weather was beautiful, so spent lots of time cycling and walking and exploring the area.

Good points As described, very clean and tidy, lovely place to stay in. Easy to get to and directionsinstructions very useful. Less good points Not a lot of kitchen utensils for 6 people. Parking was very difficult, other cars had parked in the space allocated to our cottage likely because it isnt clearly labelled in the car park making parking very difficult.

Fabulous property, well equipped and comfortable. Perfect for an Autumn getaway with friends.

Excellent cottage for me and my family. Kids loved it. Very comfortable. Owners had a homemade lemon drizzle cake, chocolate and a bottle of wine waiting for us on our arrival. Not a lot around the cottage but if youre willing to drive 3050mins to destinations theres amazing places around. Two which we would highly recommend are the Shropshire sculpture park and carding mill valley perfect for a walk and to dip feet in the reservoir

Lovely stay. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to stop, rest and relax.

We loved the cottage and the lovely little welcome touches, we were however a little disappointed in the outside area, the bbq was too small and the area was all gravel and concrete and smaller than we expected from the pictures on the Web site. The garden would be no good for a large dog. We enjoy our stay the location is good.

Stephen

Great property for my family stay of 5 adults, an infant, a baby and dog. Lovely warm property for this February stay 2024. The hot tub was very clean and we used it each day. Plenty of hot water and good showers. My recommendation for the property would be to increase the freezer size in the kitchen which limited our storage a little bit, but not too bad.

Lovely house with a cottage feel. Lots of space for 6 and enough wardrobes etc. We only stayed for 2 nights but a week would be great. Lots of utensils and pans etc in kitchen. Bathroom and kitchen tiles need a bit of TLC but all areas were clean. We didnt use the games room but the hot tub was really nice and the temperature was perfect. There are quite a few holiday lets on the farm so quite a few other people around the car park areas but once inside the house you dont notice. It was very warm and snug. Nice welcome with cake and wine. We would come again with friends or family . Such a lot to do in the area. Very good contact from owner management team with useful information and quick responses. Thank you

I've stayed here 3 times now. Hot tub is the best we've ever used very clean and they check on ittop it up etc every day. Kids loved all the lights outside the house driving up. Homemade mince pies were amazing.

Fantastic property and a lovely stay.

The property was good set up as usual with lovely wine and cake on arrival. Hot tub was excellent. However the games room is rubbish with most things broken and unusable. Unfortunately the holiday was ruined with all the wasps and massive hornets surrounding the property Site stores the waste bins for the complex 5m from the property and this caused so much distress. Wasps bombarded the property during the day that much we couldnt sit outside. Then at night it was the hornets turn to come say hello attracted by the lights.

Comfortable clean and very welcoming hot tub excellent the only disappointment was the games room for the children the football game was broken and the small poole table not level and worn we took ages to find a ping pong ball for the table tennis on the very messy shelves which were such a muddle it wants a good tidy up with some decent games and up to date books and a specific storage spot for ping pong balls well labelled I think if it was tidier guests might keep it tidier too finally we were not too clear on where to put the food waste as could only find bins marked recycling?

We had a really lovely week , the cottage was well appointed and its in such a tranquil location ! Chloe the housekeeper was friendly and really helpful . Lots of lovely touches eg , the cake , milk, tea, sugar etc ! Thank you for a really fabulous holiday , we cant wait to come back !!

Property wasn't clean I did email them ,food and spillages down the wall ,hairs ... Property wasn't clean I did email them ,food and spillages down the wall ,hairs in the oven and all over the furniture, skirting board filthy , mouldy areas and broken tiles in the bathroom definitely over rated , garden no privacy pictures make the property look totally different from reality Wouldn't recommend it at all very overpriced and felt a complete waste of money

Very nice clean comfortable accommodation. Peaceful location,and near to many areas of interest for walking and sightseeing. Nice walks from the doorstep. Cupboards were well stocked with lots of kitchen essentials, and crockery which left us with the dilemma of where to store our food! Maybe a larder cupboard would be helpfull Mismatched cutlery was a bit disappointing for a 5 accommodation. Bed linen was to a very good quality, and super comfortable mattress. We enjoyed our stay very much. It's a shame that not all of Sykes accommodation is to the same high standard of cleanliness as The Wain House.

Lovely stay at wain house our 2nd time visiting the place nice to get away from ... Lovely stay at wain house our 2nd time visiting the place nice to get away from normal day to day rat run off life and enjoy the scenery and take some lovely walks from your door step, and on return the hot tub and games room are a added bonus would definitely recommend staying there

Kathryn

We had a fabulous time. House was beautiful and suited all our needs. Beds very comfortable and all rooms were spotlessly clean. The only ask would be for some serving dishes to use at meal times. Would recommend the Wain house. Thank you

What a lovely stay. We were a family of six but upon arrival found that there were not enough plates and other items. This was rectified within 30 minutes using the method suggested in the welcome pack. All of the little extras were a lovely touch and it was great to find the essentials available too. Would have been good to have somewhere to run the dog but otherwise perfect

Lovely property, plenty of room for us all. A nice touch was the cake, chocolate and wine when we got there The hot tub was lovely to relax in and watch the sheep in the fields The gym was a big hit with my son and we used the games room . Our first holiday with 4 week old grandchild and we made some lovely memories. If i had one negative it would be the very narrow road, but we got used to it and people were very courteous. Would defintely recommend

Catherine

Lovely cottage, great facilities hot tub, pool, table tennis, gym in a beautiful tranquil valley

Kyrene

Really enjoyed it . Location is quite remote and very peaceful .

Michelle

The Wain House is beautiful, comfortable in a quiet location with lots of amenities. The Games room and hot tub were brilliant for all the family, we really enjoyed them. Chloe the manager very approachable, we had a small issue with the oven which was quickly rectified. Only one issue we found was that the dining chairs in the kitchen were a little big for the table which meant some members of the family found it tight on there legs. Overall a wonderful place to have a stay cation.

Lorraine

Loved it so much we have already booked again for next year L Loved it so ... Loved it so much we have already booked again for next year L Loved it so much we have already booked again for next year

This is my third stay at this lovely cottage, the welcome gifts are such a personal touch, the house is immaculate and the hot tub is fabulous! I have recommended to friends and they also love their stays here! Its in a remote location so perfect for a getaway into the country to recharge

We had a great time loved the hot tub and games room and the house was amazing,in lovely country side

Really nice accommodation, with good facilities including games room. Great location to explore Shropshire and surrounding areas. The garden in the Wain House could be a little more private, a higher fence would make it more secluded. The hot tub is visible from from the drive road.

Claire

We had a fantastic holiday in Shropshire and the cottage had the best hot tub I've ever been in. It was so nice to be able to look out over the fields from the water. Beautiful cottage, would love to come back again.

Rebecca

Great holiday. was a lovely touch to have wine, milk, home made cake, choc. Lovely and clean.

Jeanine

An unusually hot week so evenings spent relaxing in the hot tubwonderful! The layout of the complex has been carefully thought out with privacy and parking respected. A lovely welcome of wine, cake and milk for the first cuppa.

Antony

We have been twice before to this property and we love it. The furnishings had been improved since our last visit, the lounge looked cleaner and brighter. We will return again.

Lovely stay, everything was clean and tidy. Beautiful location. Owners were only a phone call away.

We loved the peace and tranquillity of the Wain House. It was beautifully presented and very comfortable.waking up to the alpaca in the field opposite was a treat and Id highly recommend the alpaca walk.

What a lovely stay we had! Hot tub was amazing, lovely fields to walk across. Not far from the nearest pub with lots of shops at hand and restaurants. Chloe, is a fantastic host and would 100 love to come back!

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The Wain House, Westhope

About The Wain House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Excellent Hot Tub

Welcome Treats

Peaceful Location

Spacious and Comfortable

Dog-Friendly

Warm and Cosy

Getting To The Wain House

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Wain House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Ragleth Inn

The Green Dragon

Berry's Coffee House

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Wain House Reviews