Title: SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/506633e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/270-66f048ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/76c87892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/270-dd434dfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, table tennis, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31946700/31946624/23b54a8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a conservation area, The Smithy offers a peaceful retreat amidst 17.5 acres of private land and the Trent and Mersey Canal at its rear. This beautifully restored barn conversion boasts modern comforts, including WiFi, underfloor heating, and fully-loaded appliances. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached We are pleased to offer for holiday rental our first complete fully restored barn THE SMITHY, Dating back to 1604 , history buffs can research the property and see the local sign at the rear of the site by the canal, which tells of the life of shirleywich farm over its many decades, our beautiful complex is nested in a conservation area and consists of a large double fronted Georgian farm house, 5 beautiful barn conversions, set in 17.5 acres of our own private land which runs to the Trent and mersey canal at the rear, and with ample, epic safe riding and hacking galore, our spot has many attractions, for anyone who wants to bring a horse or 2, with grazing and stabling available, pets are welcome as we are a farm with horses and dogs of our own. you are welcome to bring fishing, bikes, canoes etc,,, to take advantage of the spot and the canal at the rear, or a short trip to the river Trent down the wonderful private Trent drive which leads to ingestre and one of the worlds top riding stables, a short walk further brings you to the ingestre golf club, and then off onto the delights of shugborough hall, and Cannock chase, national heritage forest. Ideal for walkers, bikers, riders, or anyone who wants a break away in the beautiful English countryside, we are surrounded with fields, and countryside so you will not be disserpointed, excellent road connections to many neighbouring towns and heres just a few of the local attractions listed below, so if you are wanting a break away to relax or an adrenaline fun filled adventure holiday theres plenty to fill your boots with, from fine dining and spas, to zip wires and hardcore mountain bike trails, horse riding to hot air balloons, narrowboat trips to family days out, you will not be board unless you decide to, and appreciate the calm tranquility of our unique complex. We cater for all occasions, and let for 2 3 4 or can arrange weekly lets for longer periods as we are located to many areas we cater for working away professionals who do not wish to stay in bnb's or hotels, we also cater for larger groups split between our 2 barn conversions both detached and this can allow us to hold a group/party of 6-8 and 2-4 with sofa bed options, hosting 3 large bedrooms in The Stables and our studio barn the smithy one bedroom and sofa bed. We can arrange and help to make your special occasion extra special, with pre booked/planned events, or group team building, corporate days, weekends etc. STAFFORD COUNTY SHOW GROUND- we host riders and horses for the horse trials held 3 times per year at the show ground, spaces go fast so book in advance, brick stables with tack room, field shelter fully fenced and gates grazing with Hugh hacking potential. There are opportunities to take your horse to ingestre to have a per booked lesson, or organise group party rides, there is also a local show every first Sunday from April to October, STAFFORD COUNTY SHOW GROUND SHUGBOURGH HALL ALTON TOWERS- UKS BIGGEST RIDES PARK ALTON TOWERS SPLAH LANDINGS- WATER/SWIMMING/RIDES WATER WORLD- WATER/SWIMIMG/RIDES HOAR CROSS HALL -FIRST CLASS ADULT RETREAT SNOW DOME TAMWORTH CASTLE STAFFORD CASTLE STAFFORD THEATRE CANNOCK CHASE TREKKING CENTRE- HORSE HACKING AMERTON FARM- GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY FARM GO APE- ZIP WIRE GO APE- MOUNTAIN BIKING- CANNOCK CHASE- NEW COMMERS TO SERIOUS BIKERS!!! CANNOCK CHASE- VARIOUS FREE PARKING AND MANY BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO EXPLORE OVER 4 PARKS IN ACRES OF FORST AND FIELDS, MANY HOURS OF WALKING RIDING OR CYLING. GRUFFALO TRAIL AND PARK- CANNOCK CHASE WICKES HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES AMERTON FARM CENTRE AMERTON ANGLO NARROW BOAT - HIRE AVAILABLE WESTON HALL- FINE DINING- WEDDINGS/ SPECIAL OCCASSIONS, MEALS THE WOSELEY INN- FANTASTIC COUNTRY PUB- OPPOSITE THE WOSELY ANTIGUES VILLAGE AND NATURE TRAILS WITH GARDEN CENTRE AND SOFT PLAY- END OF OUR STREET, THE SARACENS HEAD, LOVELY WALK ALONGSIDE THE REAR OF OUR PROPERTY CANAL TO THE BEAUTIFUL PUB WITH ALPACKERS. THE WOOL PACK- WESTON VILLAGE GREEN- PLAYFIELD AND PARK THE BARLEY MOW-ALWAYS A WINNER, OPPOSITE CANNOCK CHASE-MILFORD COMMON, ACE FOR WALKING BIKING ETC.., WITH A FANTASTIC PUB WITH SEPERATE WACKY WAREHOUSE FOR THE KIDS, I PERSONALLY LIKE TO RIDE THERE PITCH UP NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM VAN POP AND HAVE A CHEEKY HALF AND RIDE HOME, MOST PUBS ARE DOG FRIENDLY, AND THE OTHERS HAVE LARGE GREENS FOR THE HORSES TO GRAZE.. PLUS MANY MANY OTHERS TOO MANY TO LIST... THESE ARE OUR FAVORITES Family friendly animal friendly complex with further barns for the next year expanding our site into camping, fishing, and motorhome, please feel free to look at our site, email or call myself Rachael or my husband Nick and we can see what we can do to make your break special, we have spent 10 years restoring our beautiful home and now wish to share it with the world, anniverserys, birthdays, valentines, Christmas term and out of term, working weekly lets, all considered. DETACHED- PATIO/ PARKING 2-4 OPTION DOGS/HORSE STABLES/GRAZING/ FULLY RESTORED ALL APPLIANCES FULLY LOADED WIFI, NETFLIX, FULL BATH SHOWER TOILET, STUDIO KITCHEN LIVING ROOM, SOFA BED SLEEPS 2 SEPERATE BEDROOM SLEEPS 2- KINGSIZE, 2 TVS, WASHER DRYER FRIDGE FREEZER, COOKER, UNDERFLOOR HEATING, BRAND NEW - REFURB, ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### 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 ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: 2 dogs per barn ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Stafford, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and Ancient High House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeside Golf Club and Hartland House Spa. Alton Towers and Amerton Railway are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. [Visit our Stafford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Stafford.dx5692) [View more Vacation homes in Stafford](https://www.expedia.ca/Stafford-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5692-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.84103%2C-2.03395&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h28nEfn-MF7NiwVFNZZgHEI-RHs=) stafford, England ### What's nearby - Staffordshire County Showground - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre - 10 min drive - 9.5 km - Shugborough Hall - 12 min drive - 10.7 km - Stafford Castle - 17 min drive - 11.8 km - Alton Towers - 29 min drive - 35.1 km ### Getting around - Stafford Station - 9 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Weeping Cross Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sunny House - ‬6 min drive - ‪Saracens Head - ‬9 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Canalside Cafe - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Amerton Railway and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Staffordshire County Showground. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and Evans Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## SHIRLEYWICH HOLIDAY BARNS, EQUESTRIAN AND DOG FRIENDLY, SLEEPS 2-4, detached Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jean W. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jean W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah W. Sep 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay We very much enjoyed our stay at the Smithy. The location was great & we had fun taking our 1 year old son to Trentham Monkey Forest & Amerton Farm. The only real disadvantage was that all the kitchen cupboards were low down & our son loved to play with them & their contents! But aside from having to keep a close eye on our son, the accommodation fitted our needs & we'd consider coming again next year ##### Rebekah W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan S. Sep 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Accommodation Excellent accommodation - socked with everything you could need for a weekend stay. Very clean and cosy. ##### Jonathan S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay! We had a great stay in The Smithy. The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. Rachael and family were very helpful and made us feel very welcome. Our 1 year old loved feeding the horses and the pony too. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### lucie f. Jul 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luxury countryside pad A tastefully, stylish property in countryside surroundings. Exceptionally well-run by Rachael and her husband, who are extremely helpful and accommodating. We found this property as needed somewhere close to family but we would definitely return for a getaway. Location pros - picturesque canalside walks, local pubs and amazing local farm shop. Highly recommend. ##### lucie f. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helena D. Jun 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant stay in a beautiful property - highly recommend I have just come back from a brilliant stay at the Stables & couldn’t recommend it more highly. The property was immaculate and there were some lovely touches. Rachael was a fantastic host & made everything very easy for us. Thanks heaps - we will definitely be visiting again! ##### Helena D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris t. May 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host Had a great weekend at Shirleywich Farm. Accommodation was tastefully decorated and extremely clean. Lots of good recommendations from Rachael, which was much appreciated. Had lovely walks along the canal to the farm shop each morning before breakfast and a great day out at Cannock Chase. Would definitely Stay again if visiting this area. ##### chris t. Stayed 3 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### josu m. Mar 5, 2019 #### Pristine, cozy and with all modern life needs covered We had a great time even in the middle of winter. the place is handy to get to, but also in the middle of the countryside, so lots of walks, rivers, the canal... The barn was really clear and warm, and had all commodities you need. Rachel was lovely and recommended us some walks round the area too. Originally we only went there to attend the Bird show, we didnt expect the area to be such a hidden gem! thanks for everything, and good luck with the business, you have worked hard enough, and results show it. I would definitely advise to book early. ##### josu m. 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