Shropshire

Brushing up against the Welsh border, pastoral Shropshire has a sprinkling of hills, a smattering of castles, and a pack of charming towns filled with historic timber-framed and handsome red brick buildings. Ludlow is a highlight, home to the country’s first food festival, a handful of Michelin-recommended restaurants, and a heap of independent food emporiums. Stock up at the Farmer’s Market in Whitchurch, hop on the oldest funicular railway in Bridgnorth and row across the bird-filled Mere in Ellesmere. Dotted around this rural idyll you’ll find our collection of special places to stay, all hand-picked by our trusty team, to help you get the most out of your travels.

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Lakeside Retreat
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
From £130 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
2 lakes, streams, landscaped gardens, woodlands and waterfalls... a paradise for families, nature lovers, peace-seekers and birdwatchers

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Ammonite Cottage
Wall under Heywood, Shropshire
From £85 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A 1750 one-storey former farm building, beautifully converted into a lovely hideaway for walkers, nature lovers and peace seekers

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Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel
Oswestry, Shropshire
From £120 p/n

Hotel

14 rooms for 2
Tradition and comfort on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with warm rooms, pretty gardens and delicious food

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The Castle Hotel
Bishops Castle, Shropshire
From £95 p/n

Hotel

12 rooms for 2 - 4
Lovely small hotel in quirky market town surrounded by miles of stunning country - pretty rooms, tasty food and fine ales wait

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