Company information
Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.
Property information
The Haughmond is a beautifully converted barn set in the grounds of the owners country pub, in the heart of Upton Magna. This charming cottage boasts three king-size double bedrooms (zip/link can be twins on request), sleeping six guests altogether. Inside is also a shower room with a large walk-in shower and an open-plan living room with a kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area. To the exterior is ample off-road parking, as well as a small seating area in the grounds of the inn with views over countryside. The Haughmond offers lovely accommodation for a well-earned holiday in Shropshire. This property has a good housekeeping bond of 200.
Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of 200
Neighbourhood information
Situated some seven miles from Shrewsbury, engulfed by beautiful Shropshire countryside, is Upton Magna. This village and civil parish boasts the oldest still-standing cottage in Europe, Cruck Cottage, a Grade II listed building dating back to before the 15th century. This charming village is also situated on the National Cycle Route 81 and is home to a primary school, a Church of England parish church, a village hall, a pub, post office and small business park. Shrewsbury, one of England's finest heritage towns, boasts cobbled alleys and half-timbered buildings, as well as many exciting events and festivals taking place each year, catering for every age and interest. Browse the shops, dine at the many cafes and restaurants and enjoy refreshing drinks in a lovely selection of bars and pubs. Shrewsbury Abbey was founded in 1083 and is home to the fictional Brother Cadfael. Shrewsbury Castle, an impressive sandstone building in beautiful gardens and grounds and is home to the Shropshire Regimental Museum. There is also Attingham Park nearby, Wroxeter Roman City and the large town of Telford, named after the renowned civil engineer, Thomas Telford. Enjoy a walk along the nature trails in Telford Town Park, play a round of mini golf, or hire a bike and cycle to Ironbridge. The ancient market town of Oswestry is slightly further afield enjoying shops, tearooms and a mixed Welsh and English heritage. Discover museums, visit the Cambrian Heritage Railway and climb the Old Oswestry Hill Fort for rewarding views over the town and across the county of Shropshire
