Everything we needed was there with little treats. There was lots of information about the area including walk books. Kirsty and Chris were really friendly and helpful. It was lovely to be able to walk from the door. The area is beautiful, we loved Ludlow castle and the path by the river and there is plenty more to do if we go back.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing, all perfect!

So comfortable, spotlessly clean. Warm and cosy, a perfect retreat in the Shropshire hills with lovely helpful owners.

Stayed in September 2024

There was nothing I couldn’t have liked!

It’s Barn/Rustic feel! Hay Bails and Tractors around which added to the aesthetic of the Stay. It was so peaceful, overlooking the beautiful Shropshire Hills! Inside it was very Cosy and really luxurious, facilities were fantastic.

Stayed in September 2024

Sliding door to the bathroom was a little awkward

Beautifully furnished and decorated, compact but cosy, lots of thoughtful touches and much appreciated welcome pack.

Stayed in August 2024

Great location for a weekend walking on Longmynd.

Stayed in July 2024

Induction hob in kitchen - managed to set alarms off Dooh! 🤣

Easy to find close to Long Mynd Well finished interior, convenient parking Excellent utility/drying rooms for outward bounds

Stayed in July 2024

Location was perfect for walking and exploring. Cottage was cosy and comfortable with everything you need. Hosts were friendly and the welcome pack was extremely thoughtful.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

Quiet and peaceful location yet within a working farm. Property was well equipped Location was ideal for walking

Stayed in June 2024

Location is great for biking and walking, but it is quite far from the nearest pub or shop. Bring your own provisions!

Personal touch, very friendly and helpful hosts. Apartment had lovely furnishings and everything you could possibly require. Location was brilliant for biking and walking.

Stayed in May 2024

Perfect sized, cozy, clean, welcoming, close to amenities

Stayed in May 2024

Rarely do you find a top scoring great little conversion where you are made to feel really important! This place is a gem.

Stayed in May 2024

Charming old barn conversion in a lovely rural location Ideal for walking, birdwatching or just relaxing in the Shropshire hills. We had a 2 night stay at Alf's bull pen, everything we needed was there and some little extras which made for a fantastic short break.highely recommend will definitely be back. Russ and Jan Wrexham

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was perfect

Brilliant location, beautiful property! Everything you need at the property with a fully stocked kitchen. Was so quiet and peaceful. Brilliant little touches makes it so special

Stayed in May 2024

It was quite small, not much place for luggage.

A comfortable studio cottage, very smartly laid out. Wonderful host and lots of information about the area. Questions were promptly addressed.

Stayed in May 2024

Our host was stunning and super accomodating,,beautiful animals,was absolutely stunning scenery couldn't of asked for a better quiet getaway. Will definitely be back.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing!

Spent a couple of nights here to walk the Long Mynd and explore the area. Kirsty and Chris were very welcoming when I met them on the second day. They had provided a hamper of goodies too, which was a wonderful bonus! Very relaxing, with a VERY COMFY bed. Loads of amenities, including a utility room for muddy and wet gear to dry out in! The bathroom has underfloor heating, which feels very luxurious. Car parking is well thought out, so you're out of the way of the farm vehicles. Very friendly cats!

Stayed in April 2024

No complaints at all. We had a great time.

-The friendly and helpful owners -Clean and well maintained property with excellent amenities -We liked being on the farm and hearing all the birds in the morning

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing! It was perfect!

It was a lovely location, and such a sweet cozy little barn. The bed was so comfy! There was a little welcome hamper upon arrival which was a lovely touch! The bathroom had underfloor heating which was a lovely surprise and the kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing we could of disliked the stay was perfect

Alfs Bull Pen made For the perfect weekend Stay. The barn was incredibly clean and well equipped. There was Nothing the hosts didnt think of, the utility room was perfect to keep our muddy Kit after a gorgeous walk Up to Pole Bank and round the town. The Location was perfect! Highlights included the Super comfy bed we had an amazing sleep, the Stunning modern bathroom and the cute, friendly farm cats who stopped to say hi!

Stayed in March 2024

Very thoughtfully set up, very clean and well organised but simultaneously cosy and comfortable. Kirsty and Chris were very helpful and friendly, they were responsive and accommodating.

Stayed in March 2024

Our only comment to each other was that the basin in the bathroom could have done with being a bit bigger but other than that it more than met our expectations 😊

The accommodation was spotlessly clean and very well appointed to a high standard. It was warm & cosy which considering it rained a lot of the time made it a wonderful bolt hole for my husband and I. The farmer, Chris, was very warm & friendly and even helped my husband fill up our car’s windscreen washer reservoir and kindly gave us some windscreen wash. It was lovely to come back each day to a warm, cosy space when it was cold & wet outside. We would have no hesitation in recommending Alf’s Bull Pen to anyone wanting to explore the area around Church Stretton.

Stayed in February 2024

We couldn’t fault it at all.

What can we say! We could not fault our stay here at all. From the moment we arrived we instantly felt relaxed and taken care of! The holiday cottage is a beautifully (and cleverly) renovated farm building, completed to a very high standard, with lots of little extra touches from the thoughtful hosts to make your stay even more relaxing and enjoyable. The farm is set a few miles outside Church Stretton, which we found to have lots of decent amenities, places to eat etc (we recommend the Jaipur Indian and the Sawaddee Thai restaurants). There are countless walks and mountain bike trails accessible from the farm, as well as the likes of Iron Bridge - a 30 min drive away. The hosts, Chris & Kirsty, are genuinely lovely people, and were always available if we needed anything. They really have created a little paradise here, where you can escape from the world for a while - we can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing weekend stay with my partner to enjoy some peace and quiet, hosts were amazing and on hand to deal with any questions we had.

Stayed in December 2023

Some shelves and hooks were very high up - quite a stretch for little people like me. But not a real problem.

Did our own food but there were cornflakes and milk in the courtesy hamper, which was nice, and a little bottle of wine! Thank you. Kitchen was nicely equipped and we cooked our own supper very satisfactorily. Our stay was very wet (storm Babet) so we were glad to be able to tuck up warm and be out of the rain.

Stayed in October 2023