A unique horse-drawn mini showman’s wagon for two people on a working farm in north Shropshire.
KEY POINTS
- Unique farm glamping
- Authentic vintage circus wagon
- Sleeps 2
- 2 night minimum stay
- Private location
- Dark skies
- Private fully fitted shower room with toilet and washing-up facilities
- Comfy double bed
- Bedding and towels
- Private accommodation with cooking area
- TV (will only play DVDs)
- Large DVD film library
- Welcome tray including home-made cake
- Perfect for nature lovers
- Safe parking
- On a working farm
- Indoor hot tub (optional and not shared)
- Wi-Fi can only be received in the parking area
- Adults only
- No smoking, personal fire pits or BBQ trays
- No pets or children
- Arrival 4pm – 8pm (please do not book if you cannot arrive before 8pm)
- Depart 11am
Glamping In Shropshire
Maggie is nestled in rural Shropshire and is a world away from the bright lights and fast pace of modern life.
The wagon was used for the clowns and fortune tellers at the circus and was horse-drawn by one of the circus horses on their travels. The hand-painted ceiling has illustrations of horses who belonged to the gypsy who lived in this wagon with his pet parrot. We found many sunflower seeds under the flooring when renovating!
Maggie lives on her own and well away from our cottages in a private secluded space overlooking our Shropshire fields with our three pet sheep – One Eye, Boss Hogg and Junior – as neighbours and the many rabbits and birds. It is a natural haven for bird song, peace and quiet and so please do not play any loud music as this will spoil the tranquility which our cottages and showmans wagon has to offer.
There’s a double memory foam bed (4ft 2in wide x 6ft 2in long) with quality bedding to ensure a good night’s sleep.
The gypsy table is perfect for playing cards and board games and offers fine views of the sunrises we have whilst you are having your morning cup of coffee.
Outside, you’ll find a bespoke balcony which has comfortable seating illuminated by fairy lights, and where guests will hear bird song, the occasional ‘moo’ in the distance and the the ‘hoot’ of our resident barn owl. Guests have the option of using our very relaxing hot tub which is perfect after a good days walking and is totally private and not shared and is perfect in all weathers.
The Fluffy Butt Hut
The Fluffy Butt Hut is situated next to Maggie and is where our guests can cook, eat, relax and even watch a good film whilst watching the world go by in the cuddle chair made for two. It’s well equipped with cooking utensils and has a two-ring hob, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge. We also supply complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits, cooking oil and home-made cake.
The Hen Coop
The wagon’s guests have their own private bathroom in a separate building – just a seven-second walk away. There’s a flushing toilet (not compost) and a spacious shower cubicle. The room has central heating and there are also facilities for washing pots and pans. We supply washing-up liquid, soap and tea towels.
Outside
A lovely old rocking chair for two is next to the beautiful buddleia bushes with their many visiting butterflies. A picnic table and chairs is found outside the Fluffy Butt Hut for al fresco meals among the fairy lights and under the stars. We have dark skies with a lot of stars and so no street lights and traffic noise here.
Wi-Fi
There is a Wi-Fi signal from our cottages wifi in the car park and a good signal from your own phone supplier on Maggies site. There is also a good phone signal.
Parking
Cars can be parked in our cottages’ yard and not next to the wagon.
Hot Tub
Guests have the option of hiring the Frog’s Retreat which houses our five-seater electric hot tub. This room is private with a glazed French door that opens to fine views of our fields, our cattle and the many birds that live on our farm. This room has overhead coloured lighting and is central-heated during the cooler months – so there’s no getting out in the cold night air. The hot tub is kept at 38 degrees at all times, unlike a wood-fired hot tub where you have to wait for it to warm up, and even then it might not be warm enough. Our hot tub has two very relaxing loungers, a host of jets and a waterfall. Please let us know when booking Maggie if you wish to use this facility and is is available from 9-30am until 9-30pm. It is advisable to book this facility when booking Maggie to ensure that you have prime use of the hot tub during the duration of your stay and will be private and not shared.
Please do not use this hot tub if you have a fake tan as this will contaminate the water and damage the pump and jets. Please consult your doctor if you have a heart problem or pregnant.
Smoking And Candles
Strictly no smoking or candles in the wagon. the hut or in the immediate surrounding area.
Laundry Room
Ponder through the DVD library and select one of the many good films to watch. Coats and suitcases can also be kept here as well as muddy boots after a long day’s walking. There is a coin-operated washing machine for guests to use and proceeds go to a local dog rescue charity.
