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Yes, you can hire Walcot Hall exclusively. We love it when couples takeover the whole site; it becomes like your own wedding village, or mini festival!
We believe that the first meal you enjoy as a married couple should be food you love. At Walcot we have five fantastic caterers we work with closely and highly recommend.
We have a beautiful piano in the anteroom which adjoins the ballroom and another one which can positioned for use during ceremonies in the main hall.
Yes absolutely. Our bar manager will work with you to create a bespoke drinks package. We want your day to be just as you would like it to be!
We have a seated capacity for 120 in the day up to 200 for a party in the evening.
Yes, our premises and wedding venue in Shropshire are dog-friendly, subject to a surcharge of £5 per dog (up to two dogs per unit). For the comfort of all guests and the cleanliness of our facilities, we kindly ask that you ensure their proper supervision and control, refraining from allowing them access to upper floors and furniture.
Yes! We have multiple options both indoors and outside.
All our glamping accommodations are quipped with a small camp stove and kettle. There is a shared kitchen area with a gas burner and running water in the arboretum, where you will also find crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, gas, washing up liquid, tea, coffee and sugar, so you have everything you need for a relaxing digital detox.
We supply you with bed linen, but we ask you to bring your own towels.
Walcot Hall’s hidden hideaways are glamping in the truest sense of the word! We are off-grid, so don’t expect to find electricity, but there are fairy lights and candles for when the night draws in.
In the yurt field you will find hot showers and quirky flushing loos, you’ll also fresh water points around the site. A refillable water container will be provided in your accommodation.
If you are looking to book at the beginning or end of the season, please be aware that nights can get chilly, so it’s best to come prepared! We do provide hot water bottles and logs (if your chosen accommodation has a wood burner).
Please note our glamping accommodation is only suitable for the more agile and adventurous. Sturdy footwear and a torch are essential, especially if you’re arriving after dark, as there are no lights in the arboretum. Wellies are also useful if it has been wet.
If you would like to bring a cool box for your food we have a communal freezer in the passageway by the Estate office, where you are welcome to refreeze your blocks.
Essentials Packing List
● Clothing
Bring clothing suitable for a countryside environment.
● Walking shoes / boots / wellies
Depending on the time of year!
● Toiletries
● Food
Bring any food you want for your stay, or buy it on the way. If you forget anything you’ll find essentials in Bishops Castle, our closest town.
● Camera
The best way to take home memories of your stay.
● Swimwear
For those adventurous enough to take a dip in one of our beautiful natural pools.
● Torch
Essential!
● Towels
● Kitchenware
You may wish to bring essentials like foil, cling film & kitchen roll.
Seasonal
Summer
A picnic rug, hamper, and ice-block to keep your lunch fresh is essential. You may also choose to bring insect repellent for when you’re taking a woodland walk and sun cream for when you’re relaxing on a dappled glade!
Winter
Layering: lots of layers, gloves, and a hat are perfect for a long winter walk or bike ride. Just make sure your gloves and boots aren’t too tight, and try not to wear too many pairs of socks – restricting blood flow to your hands and feet will make it even harder to get them warm. Wool is the way forward: When cotton gets wet it loses its insulating qualities. Opt for wool or synthetic materials to keep warm.
We can sleep up to 110 guests between our glamping and cottage; these are hired out from Friday to Sunday for a Saturday wedding or Monday to Friday for a Wednesday wedding.
We are pleased to inform you that our cottages in Shropshire are dog-friendly. However, please note that there is a surcharge of £5 per dog, and a maximum of two dogs per unit is allowed. To ensure the comfort of all our guests and maintain the cleanliness of our facilities, we kindly request that you supervise and control your pets, prevent them from accessing upper floors and furniture, and if they are wet, please keep them out of reception and carpeted areas.
Walcot Hall is a unique place. It is actually a family home to the Parish family where Robin and Lucinda live with their 4 children, 4 dogs and 2 horses and Mrs Pig! We don’t have a hotel style check in. You will be contacted in advance of your arrival and given directions to your holiday cottage, so you can head straight there and get settled in.
We’ve complied a host of local activities and conveniences on our Explore Page. Everything from Eating Out and Local Shops, to lovely walks and places to visit.
You are very welcome to bring your own BBQ.
We get booked up pretty quickly for weddings and accommodation, so we usually recommend booking as far in advance as possible. For weddings, we suggest at least a year in advance.
If you’re arriving by car you can find directions to Walcot Hall here.
If you’re using a sat-nav which requires a postcode, please type in: SY7 8AU. This will take you to the village of Lydbury North, look out for The Powis Arms Pub, which is at the entrance to our drive. Please do not use the drive marked Walcot Farm.
We are in a remote location, so if you’re using public transport we recommend planning ahead. Taxi’s will need to be booked in advance.
Craven Arms is our closest station.
Local taxi companies:
Arms Cars – 01588 672734
Rez’s Cab – 07487 899102
Alan’s Cab – 07970 683126
Rocket Cars – 07890 904732
Jerry’s Personal Transport Service – 01588 673225
