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Sustainable Property
Sustonica, the first global sustainability standard for holiday lets.
Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
you can read more about them in our Impact Report.
This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"The cottage was spotless and beautifully maintained."
The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming and even took the time to show our two children around the farm and let them help feed the ducks and chickens which they absolutely loved. We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone and would stay here again.
Reviewed by Corienne5.0★Jul 2025
"Lovely cottage and very helpful, friendly owner."
It was good to have two bathrooms as I was sharing with my brother! A bigger fridge/freezer would be good if staying for longer than four nights, but the rest of the cottage was really good.
Reviewed by Maggie4.7★Jun 2025
"The holiday barn was absolutely beautiful."
When we arrived it was all set up ready for Christmas with a real tree. The barn was lovely and cosy fully central heated. Everything was there that was needed. We could have done with instructions on how to work the cooker and microwave ( guess we were abit thick ). Also remember to take usb connections if you need to charge phones and stuff. Robert ( the owner ) came over for a quick chat when we first arrived which was lovely. But left us in peace saying if we needed anything just pop over to the house. Lovely peaceful break. Love to go back.
We were very happy that you had a peaceful break with us in Shropshire.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Melanie4.7★Dec 2024
"The owner was very helpful and called us ahead of our stay to ask if there was anything we needed."
Lovely property and everything was wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Thankyou for your lovely comments. We are very happy that everything was right for your stay at Acorn Cottage.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Robyn5.0★Sep 2024
"Beautifully clean, as always (4th time of staying here)."
Has become a real home-from-home. A total break, much needed.
Thank you for your lovely feedback and choosing to stay with us again. It was lovely to see you as always and so glad you enjoyed your stay in Shropshire
Property Owner
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2024
"As always, a wonderful stay at Acorn Cottage 2."
We love it so much here. Always so comfortable, and such a quiet location. Great to get away from it all for a few days. Robert and Barbara were lovely hosts as always, and had even got me a card to congratulate me on my recent graduation. Thank you so much :)
It was lovely to see you all again and catch up. Glad you enjoyed your stay and coming back to us in Shropshire
Property Owner
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Aug 2024
"The property was like a new building."
Everything inside was as though it was just bought. Everything worked and their were no issues. The owners were great to talk to and very welcoming and helpful. The wildlife and birds around the property was great and the property was peaceful and relaxing.
The owners was also a land rover owners which was also a bonus. Really one of the best holidays we have had recently and just what we both needed.
Thank you for your lovely comments and so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and in Shropshire
Property Owner
Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Aug 2024
"Ideal for a getaway, lovely cottage in a beautiful setting."
Host very welcoming
Thankyou for your lovely feedback & we are happy you enjoyed your stay
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2024
"A lovely stay in our home county of Shropshire prior to our move overseas."
A little cottage, had everything we needed to cook lovely meals, wash our clothes and relax in front of the TV on rainy days.
It was everso slightly cramped for us, but that was only because we could have done with an extra bedroom - that's our problem though, as we were aware this one had 2 bedrooms prior to booking. The cottage itself was a lovely place to base yourself for a stay.
Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback and good luck for your move.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Grant4.4★Mar 2024
"We had a great 3 night stay at Acorn Cottage."
The cottage was spotlessly clean, very cosy and had everything we needed. There were a number of great pubs nearby for eating out. I would recommend a stay there.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2023
"The accommodation was lovely, so comfortable & clean."
The setting was perfect, so peaceful. The lounge had views of the apple orchard.
My dad & I really enjoyed staying here.
If you are looking for a holiday where you are surrounded by beautiful countryside & in a peaceful environment then this is the place!
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Sep 2023
"A wonderful, peaceful, bolthole."
Our 3rd visit.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2023
"Accommodation was excellent, really comfortable with all comforts and facilities ..."
Accommodation was excellent, really comfortable with all comforts and facilities and the hosts are friendly and inviting
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2023
"We enjoyed our stay in Acorn 2 very much."
The house is lovely and the hosts are very helpful and friendly!
Reviewed by Leo5.0★May 2023
"Wonderful cottage, so quiet with dark starry skies and so much to do without travelling far."
Wi-fi was excellent and extras such as cling film, shower gel, condiments etc. were provided together with milk, eggs and biscuits which were much appreciated. Beds comfortable, lots of space and bathrooms excellent. Robert and Barbara were super friendly and helpful. We visited Oswestry (get a walking plan in town to get the most out of it), Ellesmere (and sculpture trail), Lake Vrnwy and Chirk Castle (NT) over the Easter weekend. We loved the cottage and would definitely choose it again for more Shropshire/Wales explorations combined with rest and relaxation in a fantastic setting.
Reviewed by Penelope5.0★Apr 2023
"A great home and a very peaceful stay."
It had all the equipment you might need for a 2 week stay and the owners are very friendly and helpful. A beautifully located property and very quiet! We would definitely use again if we were in the area.
Reviewed by Judes5.0★Sep 2022
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Acorn
Very friendly owner and very informative it enhanced our stay."
Clean nice and relaxing.
Reviewed by Elazar5.0★Aug 2022
"We enjoyed our time in Acorn 2 very much!"
The house is lovely and our hosts were very friendly and welcoming!
Leo
Reviewed by Leo5.0★May 2022
"This a really grat cottage toi stay in."
Lovely and cosy.
Reviewed by Diarmuid5.0★Mar 2022
"A really good property in a fabulous location."
If you are after peace and quiet I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2021
"This was our 3rd visit to Acorn Cottages."
Every time we have been greeted like family by the hosts (Robert and Barbara). The cleanliness was second to none, and the cottage was comfortable as always. Beautiful countryside location, great for stargazing at night (no light pollution). Thank you to the Cookseys for their hospitality as always. Plenty in the local area to do. Good local pubs (we highly recommended the Red Lion just down the road at Myddle). Supermarkets about 15-20 minutes away.
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Aug 2021
"Fridge with ice box would be very useful rather than fridge /freezer."
Reviewed by Melvyn4.1★Jul 2021
"Great little cottage!"
Far exceeded our expectations and was far better than it looked online. Our only suggestion would be to reduce some of the furniture in the main room to make a bit more space! For a family of 5 that would have been ideal!
Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Dec 2020
"I can really say we had a wonderful stay in acorn2 cottage."
First time we've had a holiday like this and totally impressed with all the facilities and amenities. The cottage itself is extremely well equipped and presented to a very high standard. Being on a farm, I thought it might be a bit noisy at times but it was so quiet and peaceful. The hosts were very helpful on arrival with general information and were around if you needed anything. This is a place I would stay in again.
Reviewed by Nicky5.0★Oct 2020
"Lovely and clean."
Much larger cottage than expected and well equipped.
Fridge space a little small, and no ice tray in freezer compartment.
No instructions for cooker or TV.
Could do with a radio in the cottage.
No recycling bins.
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Oct 2020
"Fabulous spacious cottage."
Well appointed and extremely clean and comfortable. Very peaceful, rural location but an excellent base to stay whilst exploring the many attractions in the local areas of Shropshire, Wales, Liverpool etc. Extremely friendly and helpful owners who could not do enough for you. Have not visited this area before and didn’t want anywhere crowded this year. Exceeded all our expectations. Really great accommodation in a beautiful area. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Aug 2020
"Lovely cottage, ideally located in a quiet rural area."
Friendly owners.
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2020
"A lovely cottage in a quiet location, Robert couldn't have been more helpful and went that extra mile to ensure that our stay was enjoyable."
Our only comment would be that we'd rather have a dishwasher than a washing machine in the cottage, but that's just our personal preference.
Reviewed by Julie4.7★Jul 2020
"Really nice owners, and nothing is too much trouble."
Lovely accommodation, very peaceful location.
Reviewed by Brian4.7★Aug 2019
"We absolutely love coming to Oakdene farm."
The owners, Barbara and Robert go above and beyond to ensure a memorable and comfortable stay. This is our second visit this year.
This time, Robert was incubating chicken eggs, which started hatching the day before we left. Our son was able to handle the chicks and observe them, which was an amazing experience.
Barbara also invited us into her art studio to do some activities, which was great fun!
We had a couple of minor issues, but Barbara and Robert helped to rectify them immediately. We cannot praise them enough for the excellent job that they do.
A huge thanks to the Cookseys for yet another week of memories.
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Aug 2019
"This is a comfortable and well appointed cottage, tastefully furnished."
Being all on the ground floor made access easy for my husband, who has limited mobility. Fixtures and fittings are modern, clean and in good condition. The owners live on-site and are very friendly and helpful. There is a pretty courtyard garden at the front and a large lawned area at the back, both shared with other cottages. The setting is peaceful and tranquil. The only downside is that - as stated in the description - the WiFi is very weak so we used a lot of 4G and couldn't stream anything. But we had a lovely time and would like to return in the future.
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2019
"Super accomodation , well decorated & spotlessly clean ."
Plenty of room to relax & such a bonus to have 2 bath/shower rooms ! Set on a picturesque farm up a country lane overlooking beautiful Shropshire countryside. Would highly recommend Acorn Cottage......the hosts welcoming and genuinely friendly!
Nice touches ..bath & shower gel, pint of milk in fridge tea & coffee and even a packet of biscuits to welcome us after a long drive!
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request), 1 x double with large en-suite shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi via BT Openzone
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off-road parking
Shared surrounding lawn and front courtyard with furniture and charcoal BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Note: WiFi strength can be weak due to the rural location, and it may not be suitable for streaming
Note: This property only allows bookings on Friday and Monday.
The property
This well-presented stable conversion sits amongst the Shropshire countryside, close to the village of Burlton.
It offers comfortable accommodation for four people with enticing open-plan living, exposed wooden beams and an en-suite master bedroom, making it ideal for couples, friends and families to enjoy.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 974817, together they can sleep eight.
Oakdene Farm Cottages
The two charming farm building conversions at Oakdene Farm, rest at the top of the hill in Petton just outside the village of Burlton amid luscious Shropshire countryside. These two similar cottages make up the former farm buildings at Oakdene Farm, still retaining the original stable doors to sustain its wonderful charm. Both Acorn 1 and Acorn 2 cottages benefit from homely open-plan living, comprising of a modern and well-equipped kitchen and a lovely dining area looking out towards the surrounding countryside. There is also comfortable seating gathered around a Freeview TV. Three of the four bedrooms across the two properties benefit from their own en-suite facilities while all of the bedrooms are complete to a delightful standard, accommodating up to eight people in total. To enjoy the refreshing location take advantage of the social courtyard to the front of these barn conversions; rustle up a delicious BBQ with a drink in hand whilst watching the resident ducks and chickens go about their day. An array of beautiful footpaths and trails abound from the doorstep of Oakdene Farm, while the nearest pub can be found in the nearby village of Burlton. This is a fine location for touring Shropshire, as you sit in between the stunning market town of Ellesmere and the magical spot of Shrewsbury with its plethora of listed buildings and much more to see and do. The Shropshire Hills AONB provide even more opportunities for you outdoor enthusiasts, while Oswestry, Wrexham and Chester are all accessible with a venture north. Two welcoming cottages, ideal for couples, families and friends.
Where you’ll be staying
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BURLTON
Ellesmere 7.5 miles
Shrewsbury 10 miles
Whitchurch 13.7 miles
A pretty Shropshire village, nestled in the stunning Shropshire countryside, surrounded by pockets of woodland and close to the beautiful Ellesmere glacial lakes and extensive canal network. Situated virtually equidistant between the market town of Ellesmere and the medieval town of Shrewsbury, Burlton is a perfect base to explore the undulating Shropshire and Welsh Marches countryside and local historic towns and all they have to offer.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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