History

The Hayloft is within the grounds of Sleapford Farm, which was part of the Duke of Sutherland Lilleshall Estate and dates back to the late 18th Century / early 19th Century.  James Loch, Land Agent for the Duke of Sutherland, made improvements to many of the cottages and farms on the Lilleshall Estate around 1820 and the surrounding land (The Weald Moors) was also extensively drained at this time. The Hayloft was originally the old brick built cowshed to Sleapford Farm with Hayloft above and had stalls with tyings and mangers for 4 cows and it is thought it dates back to around 1820 when James Loch made these improvements.  It was sympathetically renovated and extended by the existing owners in 2008 when the oak timber frame section was added to the original brick building on the footprint of what had been a corrugated iron extension to the original cowshed with stalls and tyings for a further 8 cows.

What Our Guests Say

"Lovely property and spotlessly clean.  Everything you could wish for.  We'll be back!"

Ryan family, Bradford

November 2022

"This was our second visit to The Hayloft. David and Carole were as welcoming and helpful as we could wish. Over the years we have stayed in many holiday homes and the accommodation provided by The Hayloft is of the highest standard: as good as or better than any we have visited. We would unambiguously recommend it to anyone, and very much look forward to our next visit."

Deidre, Jim & Catherine, London & Reading

October 2022

"IMPECCABLE & CHARMING!  We had a wonderful week at The Hayloft.  A big thank you to Carole and David for everything!"

Tanja, Nadja & Ernst, Eichstaett, Germany

August 2022

“We stayed for a week over Christmas 2021 and it was our second stay at this time of year.  Every room was spotless and the lounge was beautifully decorated for Christmas.   Our hosts had been meticulous in following COVID rules and we felt very comfortable.  The Hayloft is in a good position for visiting many places of interest and we enjoyed several walks and visited Ironbridge.  We would thoroughly recommend this holiday cottage.”

Judy, Ian, Nina & Hannah

Christmas 2021

"This is an excellent holiday cottage, comfortable, well equipped and beautifully kept.  The owners, who live next door, are very friendly and helpful. It is a convenient base for visiting Shropshire's many attractions."

Ann & John, Cambridge

November 2021

"The property was in excellent condition and we much appreciated the attention to detail from David and Carole with regard to everything we used during our stay.  The property is equipped to a very high standard.  It is in a great location and provided a good base for visiting the many places of interest in the area."

David & Heather

September 2021

"Another wonderful stay.  House has everything you need, and is spotless, comfortable and of the highest quality.  Weather really hot.  Thank you David & Carole"

Mark & Suzy, Durham

September 2021

"We found The Hayloft very comfortable, spotlessly clean, well equipped and everything was maintained to a very high standard inside and out.  There are lovely views out over arable farmland to The Wrekin.  The hosts were friendly and very helpful.  It is a great base for visiting Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shrewsbury, Attingham Park (National Trust) and RAF Cosford (all within 30 minutes drive)."

Margaret & David

August 2021

"Lovely place to stay.  Had everything we needed - so well equipped and very clean.  Enjoyed visits to National Trust properties; Severn Valley Railway; Shrewsbury plus Prison; Cosford, etc."

The Owen family - Dorset

July 2021

"Second visit! House is fantastic and spotless - can recommend.  Weather was perfect.  We visited Powis Castle - a beautiful castle in North Wales, plus we revisited some of the places we went to last time. Thank you David and Carole - we will be back!"

Deryck and Chris - North Yorkshire

June 2021

Booking Info and Tariff:

The Hayloft at Sleapford Farm

The Hayloft at Sleapford Farm, Sleapford, Wellington, TELFORD, TF6 6HQ

e: thehayloft@sleapfordfarm.co.uk | Tel: +44(0)1952 223827