Hay Vacay
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- Glampsite on a Shropshire farm 20 minutes’ drive from Shrewsbury
- Wroxeter Roman City 20 minutes’ drive and Ironbridge 35 minutes
- Accommodation in a converted horse box with exclusive-use bathroom
Now living its best life as bijou glamping accommodation in Shropshire countryside, The Hay Vacay is a cleverly renovated horse box set on a working sheep farm. At 20 minutes’ drive from Shrewsbury, it can sleep up to four guests and has a fully enclosed private garden with a hammock for relaxing while soaking up the rural views.
Inside, the kitchen corner is kitted out with the essentials (kettle, toaster, air fryer, hob and fridge) for making simple meals, and there’s a barbecue and firepit for alfresco cooking. Guests receive a welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar and milk, and washing-up liquid, tea towels and so on are under the sink. Steps away from the horse box is a private shower room in a converted trailer.
Walkers will be pleased to hear that footpaths wend their way across the farm, and it’s less than five minutes on foot to join The Shropshire Way – OS maps are provided. There’s a village shop in Dorrington (five minutes’ drive), and supermarkets in Shrewsbury, plus several pubs and takeaways (the latter collection only) within 10 minutes by car.
Rules of the site: dogs are welcome, but keep them under control due to the livestock. Please keep noise to a minimum after 9pm, and on leaving, put waste into the outside bins. Recycling boxes are provided for paper, cardboard and glass bottles.
Site type
1Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Pitch close to accessible bathroomsLocation
Hay Vacay
Moat Farm
Stapleton
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England
SY5 7EL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52,62654°N
2,80816°W
Nearest transport
Coach10,1 km Bus Station
10,4 km Rural Cottages
10,4 km Rural Cottages
Rail9,9 km Church Stretton Rail Station
10,3 km Shrewsbury Rail Station
20,6 km Craven Arms Rail Station
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Local attractions and activities include:
- Shrewsbury (castle, museums, galleries and Severn boat cruises): 20 minutes’ drive
- Wroxeter Roman City (bathhouse and museum): 20 minutes
- Attingham Park (mansion, deer park and gardens): 20 minutes
- Haughmond Abbey (woodland trails and abbey ruins): 20 minutes
- Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings (world’s first iron-framed building from 1797): 25 minutes
- Stiperstones National Nature Reserve (hikes to rocky crags): half an hour
- Ironbridge (UNESCO listed museum and iconic bridge): 35 minutes
- Hawkstone Park Follies (cliffs, caves and fantasy walks): 40 minutes.
Must see
Much Wenlock Priory 17,1 km
Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 21,2 km
Enginuity 21,3 km
Blists Hill Victorian Town 21,3 km
Ironbridge Gorge Museums 21,3 km
National Trust
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 9,1 km
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 9,4 km
Attingham Park 11,5 km
Wilderhope Manor 14 km
Sunnycroft 21 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONDOVER HALL 4,3 km
The Lawley 6,8 km
PITCHFORD HALL 7,5 km
ACTON BURNELL 8,9 km
Church Stretton - Carding Mill Valley - Long Mynd 9 km
Local events
- Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, 28 August 2026 – Friday, 28 August 2026)
Shrewsbury, England 10,4 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hay Vacay have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hay Vacay dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hay Vacay? Local attractions and activities include: - Shrewsbury (castle, museums, galleries and Severn boat cruises): 20 minutes’ drive - Wroxeter Roman City (bathhouse and museum): 20 minutes - Attingham Park (mansion, deer park … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hay Vacay?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hay Vacay? From R3 707,36 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.