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Peaceful and Isolated

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Outdoor dining
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Experience the tranquility of Alder Barn, nestled in a peaceful rural setting near Clun and Bishops Castle. With an open-plan kitchen/lounge, wood burner, and BBQ area, this converted barn offers comfort with thoughtful extras like free WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful and Isolated

Sleeps 8. Recently converted spacious single storey barn with four bedrooms and full wheelchair access. Located in a rural position on the Shropshire border between Clun and Bishops Castle. Furnished to a high standard, with two king sized bedrooms each with their own large en suite wet rooms, a third king sized bedroom and a single bedroom with an additional pull out bed, sharing a separate wet room. Open plan kitchen/lounge with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, TV, free WiFi, wood burner, BBQ and many thoughtful extras. Set in beautiful, peaceful surroundings with lawns leading to a stream, Alder Barn has a tranquillity that is addictive.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

Peaceful Isolated Craven Arms
Peaceful and Isolated Craven Arms
Peaceful and Isolated Private vacation home
Peaceful and Isolated Private vacation home Craven Arms

About the neighborhood

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Craven Arms, Shropshire

What's nearby

  • Shropshire Hills - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • High Street - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - 38 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 38 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Powis Castle and Garden - 43 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Hopton Heath Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse Inn, Clun - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn Newcastle Clun - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kerry Vale Vineyard - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful and Isolated pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful and Isolated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful and Isolated?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful and Isolated located?

This family-friendly Craven Arms vacation home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Shropshire Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Millennium Green and Lower Shortditch Turbary Nature Reserve. Clun Castle and High Street are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Peaceful and Isolated Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful spacious cottage for 8 of us and 2 dogs outdoor area so big for the children and dogs to play, it was so clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly peaceful

Very clean and comfortable, wonderful setting, owls, bats, red kites, buzzards, deer, butterflies. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We stayed here with kids, grandparents and dogs. We had a lovely weekend, there was plenty of space for us all, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay at Matt’s property. The location was great and the barn was clean and well equipped. The welcome goodies were very much appreciated. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed ourselves a lot. If we were in the area again we would happily stay at the barn again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adala L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

A beautiful property in a beautiful location. Great walks and lots of places to visit - I wish we had more time. Matt - property owner - was really great and communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Very clean, comfortable and spacious property. Peaceful location and lovely garden for our dog. Countryside is stunning and some lovely local walks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful break

Great quiet location for a multi generational holiday. Lovely cosy barn in a beautiful location. kitchen very well equipped and Matt very friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Anniversary Celebration with family

Great stay in lovely barn. Welcome from Matt and instructions on how everything works very helpful. Wonderful accommodation and comfy beds for all. Well equipped and perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful seclusion

Beautiful property exactly as described. A great escape. Idyllic surroundings. Great place to explore the area from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Away

The property was excellent, Matt made us very welcome and provided everything we needed. Tranquil and lovely to watch the wildlife from the decking. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Exactly as described. Brilliantly quiet and relaxing location. Matt (the host) was great and we will definitely look to go back again some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect venue for reunion with friends

A well equipped and spacious property, set in beautiful grounds and countryside. Lovely walks from the house and around local towns and villages. Thank you Matt for making us so welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Perfect for a multigenerational family holiday. Plenty of space for the children to play, indoors and out. Really close to footpaths to enjoy the magnificent countryside. Relaxing on the patio with a glass of wine, just sheep and tranquillity.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect peace in Shropshire

We travelled to England to celebrate our daughter’s birthday, and wanted a place to get away that was accessible. The cottage was perfect for us, we loved the countryside and the peaceful luxuries in the cottage. Matt was a wonderful host, providing us with good local food suggestions as well as some fresh food staples when we arrived. We also appreciated all the literature about the surrounding areas. We would definitely return if we can, as it is really well set up and laid out for anyone. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location and beautiful property

Matt hide away in the Shropshire Hills was the perfect weekend excape for our multi generational and mixed mobility family group the area is breathtaking and the property was immaculate and the host Matt was a absolute Gent with fantastic communication throughout and flexibility. A super property and a super host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends & Family Birthday Celebration

We stayed here for my husbands 'big' birthday. Wonderful location and beautiful barn. The pooches didnt want to leave! Perfect for coming together with loved ones. Fabulous walks and perfect for chilling on the decking listening to birds and watching wildlife. Barn is well equipped, spacious, lovely fireplace and host very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding property

Brilliant accommodation. Everything you could want was in this brilliantly refurbished barn from the log fire , comfy beds, beautiful kitchen, en-suite bedrooms and beautiful views Matt was the perfect host. We appreciated the tea coffee milk and eggs on arrival. Had a lovely week in sheer luxury

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful accessible accommodation

We had a fantastic 2 weeks staying in this stunning 4 bedroomed extremely spacious accommodation, Having two large wet rooms was an added bonus. Situated in the beautiful Shropshire hills with only sheep for neighbours. Would highly recommend this property to anybody, particularly those looking for accessible accommodation. Matt could not have been more helpful, always at hand if needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

This is our 4th visit to the barn and we plan to return in the autumn. Extremely comfortable property with excellent facilities. This year the weather has been particularly good so we appreciated the lovely new rattan furniture allowing us to sit out in comfort on the decking surrounded by the beautiful scenery. We did some great walks from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful secluded getaway

Matt’s house is stunning. It is fitted out to a very high standard with beautiful decor. The huge garden sweeping dow to its own stream was a dream for our kids and dogs. Matt had great communication with us throughout and was very accommodating. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

What a stunning place! Perfect for a family get together. So peaceful, beautiful grounds, ideal for dogs, beautiful bedrooms, lovely large tables in and out to eat and play games. Plenty of space for everyone. Highly recommend for visitors with limited mobility. Everywhere is fully accessible with well- designed wet rooms. Cannot fault this beautiful place
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi generational delight

A great long weekend for all three generations. Little ones could run around inside and out all on the same level. The older ones could walk, and walk, and walk, in the great countryside. Castle ruins close by. Pubs and shops close too (by car). Hightly recommend this lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th birthday celebrations

8 of us in our 50s to celebrate a 60th birthday. What a fabulous place. Beautiful, peaceful and perfect for us all to have an amazing weekend together. Stunning place. Nothing was too much trouble for host Matt. Lovely man. We will definitely be returning. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family weekend!!

A wonderful family weekend celebrating a special birthday. The property was in a beautiful location, very well appointed and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed it so much we all wanted to stay longer (or forever!!) 😂 Matt and Glen were wonderful hosts and were available and easily contactable and nothing was too much trouble. We would recommend this lovely accommodation to anyone as it suits everyone’s needs. We will definitely return in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great multigenerational property

Lovely property with perfect set up to accommodate older generation with significant mobility issues , but large garden and lovely set up for younger visitors and dogs . Welcome items really appreciated. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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