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The Coop is a single-storey shepherd's hut in Shropshire offering studio-style living with a private hot tub. This compact retreat sits in the peaceful countryside near Market Drayton. Perfect for couples wanting a rural escape with modern comforts.

The surrounding area features rolling farmland and quiet country lanes. You'll find traditional market towns within easy reach. The location offers genuine peace away from busy tourist spots.

The accommodation sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom. The open-plan layout combines sleeping, living and kitchen areas in one thoughtfully designed space.

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About The Coop

The Coop is a single-storey shepherd's hut in Shropshire offering studio-style living with a private hot tub. This compact retreat sits in the peaceful countryside near Market Drayton. Perfect for couples wanting a rural escape with modern comforts.

The surrounding area features rolling farmland and quiet country lanes. You'll find traditional market towns within easy reach. The location offers genuine peace away from busy tourist spots.

The accommodation sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom. The open-plan layout combines sleeping, living and kitchen areas in one thoughtfully designed space. Outside you'll find a private hot tub and outdoor seating area for enjoying the countryside views.

Hawkstone Park Follies sits 8 miles away (15 minutes). Blists Hill Victorian Town is 17 miles distant (30 minutes). Bridgnorth with its cliff railway lies 20 miles south (35 minutes). The Shropshire Union Canal offers waterside walks just 3 miles away (8 minutes).

The Coop works brilliantly for couples after a quiet countryside break. Book here for simple glamping comfort with proper privacy and that essential hot tub soak.

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Local Insights: The Coop

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Aston, Shropshire

Weather & Local Conditions

8°C

Mainly clear

Updated: 11 Oct 2026, 2:59am

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8.10°C
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14 km/h
Wind Speed
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88%
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever October throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • ✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
  • ✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • ✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • ✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A cosy glamping stay comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

The Coop sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Property

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • ✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • ✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • ✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • ✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

148m

(486 feet above sea level)

The Coop sits in a peaceful Shropshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a glamping escape.

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Aston
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What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • ✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • ✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • ✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • ✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Aston are typical Shropshire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.9676444° N | Longitude: 2.3644679° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Aston (Sunday, 11 October 2026):

6:26am

Sunrise

4:25pm

Golden Hour

5:25pm

Sunset

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Planning Your Days by Season

  • ✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • ✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • ✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • ✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (4:25pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

October Daylight

This month in Aston, you have approximately 10.97 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at The Coop.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Shropshire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Data updated: 11 Oct 2026 | Location: 52.9676444, -2.3644679

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their stay at The Coop

Private Hot Tub

Soak outdoors under the stars in your own hot tub with countryside views all around you

Peaceful Rural Setting

Genuine countryside quiet with farmland views and no near neighbours to disturb your stay

Cosy Shepherd's Hut

Thoughtfully designed compact space with everything you need for a comfortable romantic break away

Perfect for Couples

Intimate accommodation designed specifically for two guests wanting quality time together in the countryside

Pet-Friendly Retreat

Bring your dog along to enjoy country walks and outdoor adventures from this welcoming base

Outdoor Living Space

Private outdoor seating area lets you enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks in the fresh air

Getting To The Coop

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Coop by car, take the A53 towards Market Drayton and follow signs for the TF9 area. The shepherd's hut is easily accessible via country lanes and you'll have convenient off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Whitchurch, approximately 10 miles away. From there, a taxi will take you directly to your countryside retreat in around 20 minutes.

Off-road parking at the property
Whitchurch station (10 miles)
Accessible from A53 via country lanes

Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff to see & do on your glamping break!

Hawkstone Park Follies
Distance: 8 miles
SY4 5UY
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Distance: 17 miles
TF7 5DU
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
Distance: 20 miles
WV16 4AL
Shropshire Union Canal
Distance: 3 miles
TF9 2BX
Hawkstone Park Woodland Trails
Distance: 8 miles
SY4 5UY
Brown Moss Nature Reserve
Distance: 6 miles
SY13 2HB
Market Drayton Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 1PF
Tesco Superstore Market Drayton
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 3AJ
Whitchurch High Street
Distance: 10 miles
SY13 1AX
Market Drayton Bus Services
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 1PF
Whitchurch Railway Station
Distance: 10 miles
SY13 1PN
Local Taxi Services Market Drayton
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 1PF
Hawkstone Park Follies
Distance: 8 miles
SY4 5UY
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Distance: 17 miles
TF7 5DU
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
Distance: 20 miles
WV16 4AL
Shropshire Union Canal
Distance: 3 miles
TF9 2BX
Hawkstone Park Woodland Trails
Distance: 8 miles
SY4 5UY
Brown Moss Nature Reserve
Distance: 6 miles
SY13 2HB
Market Drayton Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 1PF
Tesco Superstore Market Drayton
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 3AJ
Whitchurch High Street
Distance: 10 miles
SY13 1AX
Market Drayton Bus Services
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 1PF
Whitchurch Railway Station
Distance: 10 miles
SY13 1PN
Local Taxi Services Market Drayton
Distance: 4 miles
TF9 1PF

Is The Coop Right For You?

Is this hot tub glamping retreat best suited to couples or families? What standout glamping features and private hot tub can you look forward to? And is it a dog-friendly getaway? Discover if this short break is the right for you.

For Families
The Coop is designed specifically for couples rather than families with children. The single bedroom sleeps just 2 guests in a compact shepherd's hut layout. The open-plan studio space and outdoor hot tub suit adult guests better. Families wanting child-friendly glamping should look at larger properties with separate sleeping areas and enclosed gardens.
Glamping Features
The shepherd's hut centres around outdoor living with a private hot tub taking pride of place. You'll find dedicated outdoor seating where you can enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks. The compact studio layout keeps everything within easy reach while maintaining a cosy atmosphere. The rural setting means you can relax outside without overlooking neighbours. Perfect for stargazing from the hot tub on clear nights.
Pet Friendly
The Coop welcomes dogs so your pet can join your countryside break. The rural location provides excellent walking opportunities straight from the door with quiet country lanes and footpaths nearby. The Shropshire Union Canal sits just 3 miles away offering waterside walks. The outdoor space gives your dog room to relax alongside you. Remember to bring bedding and bowls for your pet.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Coop

The Corbet Arms

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TF9 1PF

Red Lion Inn Market Drayton

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TF9 3BU

Sandbrook Vaults

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TF9 1JF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Coop

Is The Coop pet-friendly?
Yes, The Coop welcomes pets so you can bring your dog along. The rural location provides excellent walking opportunities right from the door.
What type of hot tub does the property have?
The shepherd's hut features a private outdoor hot tub for your exclusive use. It's positioned to take advantage of the countryside views surrounding the property.
How many guests can stay at The Coop?
The accommodation sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom. The compact layout makes it ideal for couples rather than larger groups or families.
What cooking facilities are available?
The open-plan living space includes a kitchen area with essential cooking equipment. You'll find everything needed to prepare meals during your stay.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, off-road parking is provided at The Coop. You can park directly at the accommodation for easy unloading of luggage and supplies.
What's the nearest town for supplies?
Market Drayton sits approximately 4 miles away with supermarkets and shops. The town offers all essential supplies plus cafes and restaurants for eating out.
Can I use the hot tub all year round?
The hot tub is available throughout your stay regardless of season. It's particularly enjoyable during cooler months when you can warm up under the stars.
What outdoor space comes with the shepherd's hut?
The property includes a private outdoor seating area alongside the hot tub. This gives you space to relax outside and enjoy the rural surroundings in comfort.

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The Coop Reviews

Joanna
The cottage was just amazing. Very clean, the bed was very comfortable, kitchen perfectly organized, you can find all needs to preper a meal as well as have a cup of tea provided by owner with pack of biscuits. The hot tub took us about 5hours to warm up, but it was freezy outside, around 0 degrece. Onec warmed up keeps temperature for a long time. Nice and cosy place to spend for a romantic time, as we didn't see anybody for a whole staying. Thank you.
We have stayed in many places similar to the coop but are yet to return to any of them. Until now. We will 100 be returning as we enjoyed our trip so much. It's completely private we didn't see one person the whole time. But help was on the other end of the phone should we need anything. The coop is clean, spacious and warms up very quickly. The hot tub took a good 5 hours to heat up but we expected this and once it was hot it was well worth the wait. There's an amazing pub a 5 min drive up the road The swan with 2 necks. If you're wanting to unplug and escape, get back to basics without having to actually camp.. i couldn't recommend this place enough. We had trouble connecting to wifi but 5G worked.
I booked this for the beginning of December as a surprise for my partners birthday, from the very beginning the hosts were so accommodating and helped me achieve the visions I had for the weekend. The site itself is easy to find, very private and discrete, and absolutely beautiful. Theres only two usb charging cables and limited power when overcast, but that really did not bother either of us. The hut gets so cosy and warm within 10 minutes of the log fire starting, as well as the hot tub. Both easy to maintain. Would 100 recommend booking with these, theyve started something genuinely beautiful! Be back soon
A beautiful welcoming accommodation. A wonderful setting with amazing views. A fantastic place to hide away. Bravo and thank you. Jon
Absolutely stunning location and was exactly what we needed, the quiet, the escape and the ability to just switch off. Relatively easy to find following the instructions but a sign opposite the entrance to the hit may help as we c drove past this initially and despite knowing about it on a return trip missed it a second time as it sends quite hidden as you come up the track. Would definitely stress to other guests this cabin sits between top end clamping and a Shepards hut getaway. Theres only one USB type socket across the property, so leave your hairdryers etc, and the fridge is only really small so avoid bringing lots of bits that require a refrigerator as it wont fit. The hot tub is a lovely addition but you will need to stay with it to warm it up and it can take a while, we thought we could set a fire and go out for a walk for it to be warm on return but this isnt the case Maybe the addition of some insulated foam to the cover may help with heat escape and time it takes to warm up, also have noted that people had mentioned leaves, this looked more to us like sediment build up from the pipes as only became visible to us once water was circulating with the heat. We may have been stupid, but is there heating within the cabin beyond lighting the log fire? We couldnt find instructions and the panel that we thought may have worked a little generator didnt work. Despite all of the above, these are only little niggles, Id definitely come back again despite these.
A lovely cosy cabin in a beautiful setting with stunning views all around. It was very peaceful and quiet which is just what we needed to unwind from the stresses of everyday life. The accommodation had everything we needed for our weekend stay, it was warm and cosy and the bed was very comfortable. The hot tub was a nice extra although we only used it briefly on our first night as the weather wasn't great storm Amy
Michael
Very relaxing & enjoyable stay at the coop. We were surrounded by the most stunning scenery perched on a hill. Perfectly enclosed & gated area ideal for our dog to run free. Log burner is so toasty & quickly heats the coop. Wood fired Hot tub amazing & heats up very quickly. Shower was excellent & very powerful. Ideal place to detach from the stresses of everyday life & if you want to catch up on any tv etc bring a tablet & a good data package & you are set. You have to be prepared to be creative with your culinary skills due to limited ways in which to cook, but this is advertised prior to booking. We had fun discovering just how creative you can be. Baking potatoes wrapped in foil & dropped into the fire pit. To sum up the coop was ideal for us & we highly recommend it for a relaxing break. We were fortunate to have exceptionally good weather.
Elisha
Such a lovely property! Very small and cosy. The hot tub gets really warm and we made the most of it during our stay with bad weather. The views of the land are also beautiful. Would stay again! Only downside is theres only 2 USB ports. Would be great to have a microwave as it opens up food options & a mirror for convenience.
Sydney
Could have done with a mirror for shaving, make up etc gas oven and ONE 240V ... Could have done with a mirror for shaving, make up etc gas oven and ONE 240V Socket would have been lovely, but views from Hot Tub Amazing
We had a really nice stay, very nice and peaceful surrounding area. The cabin was exactly as described and was perfect for our stay, i cant recommend enough
Jessica
Had a lovely 3 night stay at the Coop. Managed to find it no problem using the owners handy instructions and the setting is absolutely beautiful! Not another soul around apart from a pack of cows that me and my boyfriend enjoyed watching mooch around. The wood fired hot tub is a little tricky to get right but that is our fault not the places I would definitely recommend setting it off 2 hours before you want to get in on the first day as it takes a while to heat up and if you are staying for a while maybe drain and refill the tub if this is allowed? I slept great the only criticism is there are a lot of flies but the owners do provide you with fly spray and a swatter in the cupboard but this is bound to happen on a farm and the views out way this. I also would recommend a mirror being put up or taking one with you as there isnt one in the lodge. Again such a minor inconvenience but I didnt realise how much I use one until it was taken away! The pubs are fantastic near by and a very relaxing three day stay.
Beautiful stay. Absolutely stunning views from the decking or in the hot tub. Loved loved loved that there were cows in the field right next to us! Would definitely recommend and will most likely stay again in the future
Tiegan
Absolutely beautiful place , so peaceful. Lovely get away
The Coop was absolutely lovely Well finished with a high attention to detail the biscuits and bottle of Asti were a lovely surprise and amazing location if looking for a relaxed retreat and somewhere offgrid Super quiet surroundings and peaceful. Lovely long drive up to the Coop and tucked out of the way, the only noise was from the cows and the occasional tractor driving past! Outdoor decking area was huge along with the patio and enclosed grass area so plenty of room to sit out. Hot tub was nice and easy to operate, just took 2 hours to warm up on the first night so bear this in mind but after this warmed up relatively quickly lots of wood provided to keep it going. Cutlery, plastic glasses etc are provided. Only negative we had and no fault of the owners, was the abundance of flies we walked into when we first accessed the property due to the farm and cow fields this lodge looks over and the constant influx of these into the property over our weekend here something we also mentioned to them. There was a fly swatter and spray provided to help remove these which was helpful, however I found I spent a lot of time removing the flies which was a real shame and became a bit of a pain. AGAIN NO FAULT OF THE OWNERS! All in all, amazing stay and scenic setting Perfect for anniversary weekend. Some lovely walks to do nearby too, just bear in mind youll probably need to drive somewhere to get something to eat if youre not planning on cookingBBQing All are included within a handy bookletfolder found within The Coop. Hosts were great and accommodating over text there if we ever needed anything but most importantly left us to enjoy our weekend! Couldnt recommend enough!!
Abigail
We had an amazing stay, and absolutely loved your lil cabin. We will definitely be back. Only negative was a lot of flies but completely not your fault due to farm location!
Hannah
We loved our stay at The Coop and will definitely be back! It was a lovely secluded area, it had everything you could need in the kitchen and we were pleasantly surprised by the bathroom facilities, with plenty of hot water for showers. We came with our dog who loved the large secure space to run around as well. The only thing to note is that the directions on the booking weren't quite right, though this may user error. Our only very minor request for the future would be a hook or similar to keep the door open.
Philip
We had a lovely stay at the coop the whole experience was just perfect we ... We had a lovely stay at the coop the whole experience was just perfect we thought it so very cute to be greeted by a heard of heifers being inquisitive the hot tub was just lovely and the fire pit was perfect managed to bbq 2 lovely stakes on it Only down point was disappointed to find no frying pan so we bought one for you on the Sunday morning and enjoyed a good English breakfast thanks for the stay it was so so lovely
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was in an idyllic location and so peaceful.
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