Welcome

Steeped in history, Stud Farm Barns, in the peaceful hamlet of Goldstone, close to Market Drayton, offers two unique, holiday barns available for hire in 12 acres of unspoilt farmland. No matter how long you plan to stay for you will find these beautiful, converted barns are perfectly located for you to explore the best that this picturesque part of the UK has to offer. Whether you are planning peaceful walks or leisurely bike rides, visits to historic castles and museums, pretty gardens, or family attractions such as Alton Towers’ theme park, you will find all are in easy reach of your luxurious base.

Dating back to the early 1900s, both barns, Clive Barn and Darwin Barn, have been lovingly and carefully restored to create accommodation that offers guests both a modern and relaxing retreat in the heart of rural Shropshire. And not only have period features been retained, wherever possible, including original, wooden beams, the cottages give yet another historic nod to the area’s famous past too. For the properties are named after two of Shropshire’s most famous sons, Robert Clive and Charles Darwin.

Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, was the commander-in-chief of British India in the 1700s, and Charles Darwin was the English naturalist and geologist responsible for creating the theory of evolution.

What's here?

Both barns are spacious and available for hire for a long weekend, a mid-week break, full-week’s stay, or even longer, and comfortably sleep up to six people. And for those looking to venture further afield than Shropshire, the neighbouring counties of Cheshire, Staffordshire and North Wales are also within easy reach of Stud Farm Barns.

Just some of the attractions, activities and amenities nearby include:-

The nearest shop is 4 miles away

The nearest pub is 750 yards away

The nearest restaurant is just 1 mile away

Walks and cycle rides (there is a cycle store on site) along the Shropshire Union Canal can be taken from Stud Farm Barns to the historic market town of Market Drayton;

Just some of the popular walking spots in the area include The Wrekin and Long Mynd

The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, is 20 miles away

Medieval Shrewsbury is 20 miles away

Ironbridge is 24 miles away

Hawkstone Follies is 10 miles away

Cannock Chase is 32 miles away

Chester is 35 miles away

Ludlow is 50 miles away

Llangollen is 52 miles away

There are several National Trust properties in easy reach of Stud Farm Barns, including Sunnycroft, Attingham Park, Shugborough Hall and Little Moreton Hall

Chester Zoo and Blue Planet Aquarium are within an hour’s drive;

Alton Towers and Drayton Manor theme parks are within an hour’s drive

There are several golf courses within 5 miles

Fishing is available on-site (no licence is required).

For more information on things to do and places to visit in the region, you’ll find a selection of maps and books in both Clive Barn and Darwin Barn.