The Gardener’s Bothy Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire
The Gardener's Bothy, a delightful, romantic property for two is where the Garden's team would have stored their equipment and stopped for a well-earned cup of tea and a rest. With its exposed brick and old country wooden floor, the Gardener’s Bothy has been given a warm scheme with unique touches including a table made out of an antique grape bin.
Entering the property through large glazed doors, the open plan living space features a hi-spec kitchen, wood burning stove, sheep skin rugs and a comfy sofa. The large bedroom has a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a bath made for two, heated floors, twin sinks and soft lighting. A secret door from the garden leads into the historic walled garden with direct access to your very own entrance to the Granary Restaurant for you to explore and enjoy at your leisure.
Set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown Parkland, Weston Park is a stately home, events venue, visitor attraction and luxury get away all rolled into one. At certain times of the year you will need to share the estate with a wide variety of events that take place in and around the Parkland. There are also times of the year where no events take place on the Estate so please click here to take a look at the calendar – you may even be planning to come along to one! The Shropshire/Staffordshire area also has plenty to explore with the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge and its famous museums, foodie destination Ludlow and historic Chester all within easy reach.?
The Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust who own and maintain the estate, has given each property a new lease of life balancing comfort and modernity whilst remaining sympathetic to their extraordinary heritage thus providing a rare opportunity to stay in the heart of this historical Estate.
Begin your stay on the Weston Park estate with a delicious meal ready for you in your cottage - prepared by Weston's team of Chefs with the finest of ingredients.All meals come with seasonal vegetables straight from the Walled Garden. Meals need to be ordered prior to your stay by calling Weston Park on 01952 852100. For the menu please click here.
The team in our 1767 Granary Restaurant will prepare your welcome hamper which will include: tea, coffee, sugar, milk, lemon drizzle cake and a bottle of wine which are sourced from food heroes that we work with both locally and further afield. If you don’t feel like cooking, the Granary Restaurant is just a short walk or drive from each property and is open daily from 9:30am to 5pm serving breakfast, light bite lunches, coffee and homemade cakes. We also offer our A La Carte dinner menus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Weston Park estate on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border is home to seven unique historic holiday properties, each with their own story. Temple of Diana (6 guests); The Knoll Tower (2 guests); The Victorian Wing (10 guests); Pink Cottage (2 guests); The Gardener’s Bothy (2 guests); The Potting Shed (2 guests); and the main house, Weston Park (up to 54 guests in 28 rooms).
Additional Information: Please note, unlike the main house at Weston Park, The Gardener's Bothy is not licenced for weddings. All wedding enquiries must be directed to Weston Park please. Please note, there is no washing machine or dryer at this property. Sorry, no children or pets. The estate benefits from the on-site Granary Restaurant and a children's adventure playground and miniature railway. Regular events are held within the grounds throughout the year. Please click here for a full listing of future events Electric car charging point available on request. Prior to your booking commencing, the owners will require a payment card number to securely hold £100 to act as a security deposit.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
Events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Shifnal
Weston Under Lizard, a neighbourhood in Shifnal, is home to this cottage. Weston Park and Royal Air Force Museum Midlands are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include David Austin Roses and Oakengates Leisure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Castlecroft Stadium, or consider a night out at KK's Steel Mill. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre - 31 min drive - 27.6 km
Utilita Arena Birmingham - 54 min drive - 52.9 km
Getting around
Albrighton Station - 10 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe India - 5 min drive
The Kings Yard Micropub - 10 min drive
Refuel Café - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gardener’s Bothy Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Gardener’s Bothy Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire?
As of 20 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gardener’s Bothy Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Gardener’s Bothy Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is The Gardener’s Bothy Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire located?
Located in Weston Under Lizard, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Weston Park and St. Bartholomews Church. Boscobel House and Shifnal Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd
What makes this property unique
All Ground Floor Accommodation: Enter the property through large glazed doors to open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room Kitchen With an electric hob and oven, microwave, Nespesso coffee machine (pods provided), fridge and dishwasher. Dining area Between kitchen and sitting room area. Sitting room With a wood burning stove and television with Freeview. Bedroom With a 6’ super-king size bed (which can convert to twin 3' single beds on request). En-suite bathroom With a large shower and free-standing bath for two, double wash basin and WC.
Outside: Access to a pretty walled garden through a secret door which leads to The Granary Grill. On-site parking. Electric car charging point available on request.
Languages:
English
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