Wharf Barn

Wharf Barn is one of five newly-converted barns in the quiet northern part of the Attingham Estate. It is surrounded by 4,000 acres of park, farm and woodland. Built in late 1700s or early 1800s as a threshing barn, it is now a light and comfortable space with plenty of character and charm.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads up a couple of steps to the family bathroom and a double bedroom. Beyond this, you’ll find the open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room area with a woodburning stove, exposed beams and a double-height window. The barn has a second hallway at the back of the building, and there’s a shower room here. The back stairs, one of two staircases, take you to a double bedroom on the first floor. You reach the first-floor twin bedroom by stairs from the front entrance hall.   

The five barns share an enclosed garden, with a lawn, a firepit ready for barbecues and a dining patio. Outside the barns you’ll also find electric car charging points, a bicycle store and a dog shower.  

There are a great many walks, cycle routes and waterways on the estate. A canal leads from the bottom of the drive to Berwick Wharf. You’ll have free entry to the Attingham Park’s Regency Mansion, Walled Garden and Field of Play, as well as other National Trust properties in the area during opening hours. There is access to the parkland anytime during your stay.  Attingham’s Carriage House Café, Stables Shop and second-hand bookshop are open every day.

The village of Atcham and local pubs are 3 miles away, with the vibrant town of Shrewsbury a 15-minute drive. Close by, there are canals, the rivers Severn and Tern, great Shropshire walks, and attractions including Wroxeter Roman City and World Heritage Site Ironbridge Gorge.

Larger groups can also book neighbouring barns Tern Barn, Canal Barn, Severn Barn and Forge Barn.

Heating: Air source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout. A woodburning stove is provided in the open plan room in the seating area.

Parking: There are 3 parking spaces for Wharf Barn in the shared parking area. There are shared electric vehicle charging points.

Garden: There is a shared enclosed garden between the five cottages, this is fairly level and laid to lawn. Outside the cottage there is a patio with table and benches to seat six people.  

Wifi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur so it should not be relied upon.  

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free access to Attingham including the Mansion and Walled Garden during opening hours, but also have access to the wider parkland out of hours. Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm. 

Please note: At the bottom of the drive on the roadside there is a Canal leading to Berwick Wharf, this is in addition to many waterways on the estate, please supervise children walking on the parkland. The cottage is part of a group of five holiday cottages, as well as a tenanted house, so there maybe noise from other guests during your stay.