Child-friendly beautiful cottage with garden | Pets are welcome

Shrewsbury 7 miles. Stockbatch Granary at Pitchford Estate is an impressive converted barn set back on magnificent private grounds within the sleepy village of Pitchford. Home to seven bedrooms, this luxurious abode provides the ultimate setting for any large family or group getaway to Shropshire, whatever the occasion, boasting a games room with table tennis, a football table, and allows pets. First noted in the Domesday Book and admired for its evolving architecture across hundreds of years, Pitchford Hall's intriguing past, from medieval foundations to royal connections, is still unfolding, with its restoration featured on Channel 4's Saving Country Houses. Decorated with pretty blue cabinets and a sleek electric range cooker, the charming country kitchen/diner has been finished to a high standard, offering a wonderful space to prepare many delicious meals and delight in hearty home-cooked breakfasts throughout your stay. Across the way, a grand dining room is the perfect place to indulge in those more formal family feasts as you pop open a bottle of champagne and toast to making happy memories with your loved ones. Continue the evening in the sitting room and snuggle on the plush red sofas as you keep nice and warm from the heat of the eye-catching open fire, all whilst the children play happily in the games barn with some friendly competition at the football table or a quick game of basketball with the wall-mounted hoop. Choose to stay in one of the four beautifully-appointed ground-floor bedrooms comprised of a king-size, a double and two twins, each of which can be found benefitting from their very own en-suites. Here, guests will also find a quaint staircase leading up to a first-floor king-size with striking feature beams and a gorgeous open en-suite boasting a roomy tub. A second staircase can be found resting within the main entrance of the property and provides access to two additional bedrooms including a twin with an en-suite shower, and an arresting king-size hosting an attractive roll top bath and spacious walk-in shower.' When you can just about tear yourself away from this stunning home-away-from-home, be sure to make the most of your breath-taking surroundings with days spent hiking through Earl's Hill Nature Reserve and along The Wrekin. Venture into the centre of Shropshire and discover a sea of independent eateries and quirky local stores, as well as an abundance of attractions such as Shrewsbury Prison and the National Trust-owned Attingham Park Estate, offering something for the whole family to enjoy. Drop into The Fox at Ryton, a dog‑friendly village pub restored by the local community, where refurbished spaces, relaxed seating and views towards the South Shropshire hills create a welcoming place to pause with a drink. See colourful flower at the Shrewsbury Flower Show or wander the well-manicured lawns of The Quarry, before crossing through Gullet passage. Catch the train to Iron Bridge for a tour of the captivating museum of Gorge or step back in time at the fantastic Victorian town of Blists Hill, with many fabulous stores. Spend time at Dudley Zoo and Castle and enjoy a thrilling day out to Challenge Academy - Baggeridge Adventure, where you can learn some new forest skills or set about on a fun obstacle course. Explore the woodlands at Umberslade Adventure or head out on the waters with Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park. An incredible dwelling with adventure right at your fingertips, Stockbatch Grannary makes a superb setting for your next retreat to the Shropshire countryside.Shrewsbury lies in the heart of one of England's most beautiful counties. Set within a giant loop of the River Severn, it is one of England's finest heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings. Explore the picturesque cobbled alleys and squares or enjoy some of the events and festivals that take place each year, particularly Shrewsbury's 'Summer Season' which caters for every age and interest. The town offers a superb selection of independent and high street shops, along with plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs. The birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury also boasts Shrewsbury Abbey, founded in 1083 and home to the fictional Brother Cadfael. Shrewsbury Castle, an impressive sandstone building in beautiful gardens and grounds, houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum, while Quarry Park is home to the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show. Visit NT's stately Attingham Park, an elegant 18th century mansion, Wroxeter Roman City, the museums at Ironbridge, the castle and excellent restaurants of Ludlow, or Acton Scott working farm, as featured in the Victorian Farm TV series.