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Holiday let- a luxurious converted 2 bedroom barn in a remote, undiscovered pocket of Shropshire
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31/07/2024

We now have last minute availability for August 13th -16th and as it’s less than two weeks away it qualifies for a discount when you book on Air BnB….

(That’s Black Sheep Barn in the photo hiding behind the bushes)

….and you get to watch the chickens enjoying themselves in the Sun as they are now allowed in the field with the sheep.

There’s also a vacancy for August 27th-1st Sept

24/06/2024

This was about 9.45pm last night.
Trying to make the most of these lovely long evenings on Brown Clee hill.

23/04/2024

Red Kite over Black Sheep Barn today. Nice.

09/04/2024

Pretty pleased with the reviews recently! Thanks so much to all 261 of you who have left such lovely reviews.

19/03/2024

Sunshine, rain clouds and cherry blossom. It must be spring time at Black Sheep Barn.

05/03/2024

Think we saw a bit of the Northern Lights. This is looking north from just above Black Sheep Barn. Not a great photo I realise as I was holding the phone in my hands trying not to wobble…

03/03/2024

What a beautiful day! Can’t wait to get out exploring in the snow!

09/02/2024

This photo pretty much sums up how it felt to begin the mammoth task of ‘doing up’ Black Sheep Barn. Here’s Chris on the roof with a crowbar and hammer, pulling up every nail that held the leaky tin roof down.

From the very beginning we knew we wanted to reuse as much of the material as possible. From a financial as well as environmental and sustainability point of view - it just makes sense doesn’t it.

The corrugated metal sheets have been used for a sheep shelter and our garden shed, the telegraph poles that had been used for the roof structure are a retaining wall and the massive timbers that were the roof purlins became the decking you can see in the other photos. We even kept all the nails and recently reused them for fixing down a membrane under a new path….All for free! Hooray.

19/01/2024

Dennis knows all the best sunny spots.

17/01/2024

This is my favourite window! I had a big smile on my face after I (nervously) cut the hole in the wall for the window and saw this for the first time. Love a framed view.

04/12/2023

Last minute reduced rate availability for December. We now have availability for 11th -21st December and as it’s less than two weeks away it qualifies for 15% off!

The photo is of Brown Clee Hill in Shropshire. Black Sheep Barn sits on the side of the hill at 400m above sea level, roughly in the centre of this photo. You can step from the door into miles of footpaths and beautiful wild open access land.

The local towns of Ludlow and Bridgnorth are good to visit too and a good place for alternative Christmas shopping with many independent shops.

Brown Clee Hill is the highest hill in Shropshire and from the top, if the weather is on your side, you can see the Cotswolds, Snowdonia and the Black Mountains.

Please see the link to our Airbnb page if you’re interested or search ‘Black Sheep Barn’

30/09/2023

Decided to leave my phone filming in the sheep trough…
Up close with the black sheep of Black Sheep Barn

27/09/2023

The latest edition to Black Sheep Barn….
I’m quite looking forward to the dark skies of winter now!

25/09/2023

Exploring the dappled sunshine in the woods near Black Sheep Barn*

*sunshine (dappled or otherwise) not guaranteed if you visit….

12/09/2023

Can you spot Black Sheep Barn…..?
If you want to get away from it all - you know where to come.

With miles of wild hill to explore from your doorstep, a half mile long track to the nearest road and only 3 miles in different directions to two nice pubs and a lovely cafe - all serving delicious food - if you like it remote, we hope you’ll like it here!

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07/09/2023

Running or walking, swimming and exploring - you’ll have the trails and water pretty much to yourself and right from your door when you stay at Black Sheep Barn, high up in the Shropshire Hills. You’d be very welcome!

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06/09/2023

I wasn’t sure where to go on my run this morning when this path - that I’ve never noticed before - appeared before me in the glorious sun light. Love exploring open access land! Come here on holiday and explore Brown Clee Hill from the doorstep of Black Sheep Barn!

It was a lovely path by the way- can’t believe I’ve not been there before…

05/09/2023

Look who I bumped into on the hill today? Haven’t seen the horses for a while - always a privilege.

03/09/2023

It’s a beautiful day for a swim on the hill….finally!

25/07/2023

We now have availability for 8-15th August at Black Sheep Barn - please see the link on our page or search online for ‘Black Sheep Barn’ to book or find out more.

Whilst you’re here you can take the shortish walk to this bench to check the Sun goes down ok like this evening!

11/07/2023

The moment when, after it’s been pouring all day, the Sun drops below the clouds.

05/07/2023

Anyone know their mushrooms? Found this beauty in the field below Black Sheep Barn this morning and it would be nice to know it’s name.

05/07/2023

10pm last night and still light enough to read the viewpoints and poem on the toposcope on the summit. Loving these long summer evenings.

25/06/2023

This swimming spot is a bit special.
It’s a lovely twenty minute walk from Black Sheep Barn.
If you know it…..shhhhh, don’t tell everyone. Don’t worry we’ll help you find it if you come and stay!!

20/06/2023

Miles of mountain bike trails and views like this right from your door .

Come for a holiday here and this could be you! This view is about a mile from Black Sheep Barn, across wild hillside.

Come for a break, explore on your bike or on foot and enjoy the miles of varied landscapes without having to drive anywhere.

You could visit one of the several good pubs or cafes for lunch or head back to the barn and treat yourself to some food treats from nearby foodie town Ludlow.

02/06/2023

Just missing a bottle of something.

02/06/2023

Pretty pleased with how the cladding in the king size bedroom turned out. It used to be the cladding round the outside of the barn when it had animals in here rather than relaxing holiday people.

02/06/2023

Plenty of books to read and feel free to take it with you if you haven’t finished - or alternatively come and stay again.

02/06/2023

Introducing the hens - the source of the lovely eggs waiting for as you arrive! Thanks girls.

02/06/2023

Table for four? Certainly.

Address

Black Sheep Barn, Abdon
Ludlow
SY79HX

Website

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/20784339

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Decided to leave my phone filming in the sheep trough… Up close with the black sheep of Black Sheep Barn #blackwelshmountain #blackwelshmountainsheep #holidaylet #diy #selfbuild #airbnb #smallholding

Exploring the dappled sunshine in the woods near Black Sheep Barn* *sunshine (dappled or otherwise) not guaranteed if you visit…. #ukholiday #selfcatering #staycation #holiday #selfcateringaccommodation #holidaycottage #travel #nature #accommodation #dogfriendly #airbnb #hiking #holidaylet #getaway #holidayhouse #holidayhome #architecture #croft #contemporary #foraging #shropshirehills #trailrunning #fellfunning #shropshireway

I have never seen so many birds here! I was sitting quietly by the edge of the water after a swim when they appeared out of nowhere. Mostly Sand Martins I think* but they brought some pigeons and crows along - the sound of wings and bird calls was amazing! Anyone fancy a swim? *(please let me know if you think differently- I would love to know) #blacksheepbarn #wildlifetrust #rspb #sandmartin #wildswimming #openwaterswimming #shropshirehills #holidaylet #midcentury #birder #twitcher #trailrunning

What does it sound like at Black Sheep Barn? This… #peaceandquiet #birdlovers

Black Sheep Barn is without the black sheep for a little while whilst they holiday (at our neighbours). We do it to try to rest the ground a bit, to break parasite lifecycles and hopefully use less medicines and chemicals over all. Have a nice holiday guys. #blackwelshmountainsheep #shropshirehills #smallholding #holidayletsuk #organic #organiclamb #grassfed (except the occasional bucket to keep them listening! )

What a beautiful Friday. Had this all to ourselves! #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #wildswim #walkingholidaysuk #hiking #hikinguk #holidayletsuk #shropshirehills

Getting the sheep in today. They can’t resist the bucket…. #selfcatering #staycation #holiday #selfcateringaccommodation #holidaycottage #travel #nature #accommodation #dogfriendly #airbnb #hiking #holidaylet #getaway #holidayhouse #holidayhome #architecture #croft #contemporary #foraging #shropshirehills #trailrunning #fellfunning #smallholding #mountainbike #weekendgetaway #getawayfromitall

The Cuckoo got here on 15th April and hangs around nearby. There’s a busy spring thing going on with the birds today. #cuckoo #sparrows #birding #twitcher #rspb #birdwatching #birdwatchingholiday

Calling all dog owners! Black Sheep Barn is dog friendly. Come and explore the hill together and then let your dog relax on the heated utility room floor. You can lie on the heated floor too if you want although there are sofas and comfy beds. #dogholiday #dogsofinstagram #selfcateringaccommodation #selfcateringcottage #selfcateringholidays #selfcateringholiday #shropshirehills #browncleehill #doglover