Situated in the heart of North Shropshire with views over beautiful open countryside, the cottage is a fully self contained part of the owner’s farmhouse. Although extended over time the original farmhouse dates back to the late 17^th century and some of the original timber structure can still be seen.

Lakeview cottage, accessed through its own separate entrance, has recently been extensively modernised to provide high quality accommodation in which guests can unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet this rural setting affords. The cottage is situated in the centre of the owner’s land where cattle and sheep graze the pastures along with the ducks, geese and hens. A short walk across the field gives access to the lake where guests can sit and watch the resident waterfowl peacefully going about their lives; they are extremely photogenic so bring your camera and pack a picnic.

The farm is home to an array of wildlife, hares, pheasants and grey squirrels regularly pass though the garden to the fields, a pair of swans, Canada and Bean geese and a variety of ducks are winter visitors to the lake, flocks of Fieldfares stop off to feed on their migration, Swallows are summer visitors whilst three types of resident owls can often be heard and seen. July and August are great months for spotting the young of many of our residents and summer visitors.

If you fancy exploring, the best way to experience the area is on foot, bring wellingtons or walking boots. A footpath runs through the farm and maps are available to borrow to ensure your safe return. The village of Moreton Say (the burial place of “Clive of India”) is worth the short stroll to see its beautiful Norman Church. The local town is Market Drayton, home of Gingerbread, which has both a farmer’s livestock auction and a colourful street market on Wednesdays and offers easy access to the Shropshire Union Canal. For those wanting attractions further a field please refer to the Visit section.

Access from the highway is via a long stone and concrete track, past a neighbouring farm and cottage with Styche Farm at the track end. There is no passing traffic. There is an large level concrete area for parking two cars and can also be used by children to ride their bicycles.

Lakeview Cottage

 SELF CATERING          SLEEPS 6           ALL-ENSUITE          QUIET LOCATION           COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS           HDTV / DVD / WiFi

Adjacent to the courtyard, Lakeview cottage is the largest property at Styche Farm. It offers all the comforts of a modern 21st Century home, with the charm and character of a 17th Century farm cottage. Sleeping up to 6. Access to Lakeview is to the lounge, up a small step and through double French doors that lead from the courtyard.

The single-level open plan ground floor is under-floor heated throughout and has the kitchen, dining area with farmhouse dining table, living area with TV and hallway with sofa and piano. A well appointed and equipped handmade fitted kitchen with electric range cooker, American style fridge freezer, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine and dishwasher allows a truly self catering experience for the master-chef in your family. Dishcloths and dishwasher tablets are included in the tariff.

The ground floor extends into a spacious lounge area with leather sofas, 40” HD TV and DVD player with a selection of DVD’s. French doors from this area open out to the spacious grounds and seating areas and offer excellent views over the pastures and local landscape. The ground floor double bedroom leads off the lounge and has French doors that open onto the patio.

The double sided, open sweeping staircase rises to the galleried landing where a large bookshelf and reading area overlooking the farmyard gives a more separate place to read and relax.

The south facing first floor seating area has 3 luxurious leather sofas for you to relax in while looking out over the breathtaking views of fields and lake through a complete wall of floor to ceiling glass (bring your binoculars, there’s a lot to see). The mezzanine area also has large dining area.

Bedroom One has a lovely view of the lake and contains a metal framed double bed, wardrobes and chest of drawers. There is an en suite with toilet, basin and shower with heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two has a pair of 3’ single beds, built-in wardrobe, an en suite with toilet, basin, shower and heated towel rail.

All heating and water is included in our cottage tariffs, as is WiFi which can be accessed throughout the house. Bed linen and towels are also provided and each bedroom has a hairdryer. A washing machine is available in the utility/boot room that leads to the fully tiled wet room.

Living Area	Farmhouse Kitchen	1st Floor Viewing Area
Bedroom One	Bedroom Two	Double Staircase & Entrance
The Mezzanine	Bedroom Three