The Squire Farm is a small farm in the secluded, peaceful surroundings of the Redlake Valley in the southwest corner of Shropshire, near to the Welsh border. The farmhouse, barns and the two, dog friendly holiday cottages are surrounded by twenty-five acres of woodland and pasture grazed by sheep and horses. There are also chickens, dogs and cats.  A stream below the buildings meanders through some ancient woodland and the River Redlake runs along the northern boundary. The approach is by a private farm track, which ensures complete peace, privacy and safety.

The Squire Farm is about half a mile from the hamlet of Chapel Lawn where there is a village hall and a church.  Bucknell (3 miles) and Clun (5 miles) have shops, post offices, a choice of pubs and there is a railway station at Bucknell. The nearest town of Knighton, (6 miles) is an appealing Welsh market town and can supply most of one’s needs.  The very attractive town of Ludlow is about 15 miles east where you will find some highly acclaimed restaurants.

For walkers, riders and cyclists and dog walkers there are plenty of footpaths and bridleways including Offa’s Dyke and a mountain biking trail within 3 miles and for those interested in archaeology, Squire Farm sits at the bottom of Caer Caradoc, an ancient hill fort. Squire Farm is an ideal base from which to explore the many castles and historically important border sites or the numerous gardens and country houses.  Click here for more about the area.

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The Anglo-Saxons called the month (March) Hlyd monath which means Stormy month, or Hraed monath which means Rugged month.

Cottages are now closed until further notice.

Bookings are still being taken from July and for the rest of the year, but may have to be cancelled at the last minute.   

From Squire Farm you can explore the historic and beautiful Shropshire Hills on foot, on wheels or on four legs, then curl up with a book in front of an open fire in the evening.

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Book your stay on-line and pay by debit/ credit card or paypal.  You can also book by phone or e-mail and pay by bank transfer or cheque.

Up-to-date availability and on-line booking:  Squire Cottage and Xidong Ring 01547 530530 or e-mail for details                               

CoV19 Coronavirus update:

24th March 2020 After last night’s announcement from Boris Johnson, we are now closing our cottages until further notice, but at least until the end of April and possibly beyond.  I do not know yet how long this will be for and will depend on government directions mostly.  

If you do book to stay in one of the cottages from the beginning of July, please be aware that those bookings may not be able to be fulfilled, therefore, for the time being, providing the deposit has been paid, the balance payment need not be made until two days before the holiday.  I strongly advise people to take out holiday insurance at this time.