Spectacular countryside, castles and canals…and a great heritage. Up the River Severn into Shropshire and the Ironbridge Gorge – a World Heritage Site. The ten museums and the Iron Bridge preserve the history of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
On up the river to the county town, Shrewsbury. A red sandstone castle guards the entrance to this medieval gem. Walk Fish Street. Then there’s Ludlow, another architectural treasure house, with its castle dominating the area. Nearby Stokesay Castle is a classic fortified 13th century manor house, with a fine moated garden.
Among Shropshire’s great houses and gardens is Hodnet Hall with its unusual water gardens. Visit also Mawley Hall and its modern gardens, and Morville Hall, telling the story of English gardening.
Let’s take to the hills. The Wrekin, with its stunning views across 15 counties is topped by a hill fort. It was the setting for Middle Earth in Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’. The Long Mynd – or ‘Long Mountain’ – has ancient tracks running its nine miles, and Wenlock Edge has more wonderful walks and breathtaking vistas.
One of Shropshire’s famous ‘black and white’ towns became the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement after a local doctor founded the Much Wenlock Olympian Society, which inspired the global event.
Another of Shropshire’s claims to fame: Market Drayton is known as the home of gingerbread.
Former railway station, lovingly renovated
An ideal couples retreat in a spacious 1 bedroom barn conversion on the edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB
Half-timbered farmhouse with spectacular views
Accommodation offered on a ROOM ONLY basis – A charming 18th century cottage with period features, just 5 minutes walk from the historic Ironbridge gorge
Former manor house in peaceful location
A semi-detatched barn conversion sleeping 4 in the hamlet of Dudleston near Ellesmere
A semi-detatched barn conversion sleeping 5, in the hamlet of Dudleston near Ellesmere
A stunning 500 year old characterful house, sitting within its own land with orchard, forest and an ancient motte and bailey.
Unique Stable and Hay Barn conversion
A medieval cruck-framed timber house dating from 1420. Set in glorious cottage style gardens.
A striking property situated on the southwest facing hills looking across to the Clwydian Mountains in an unspoilt National Landscape
Large country house set in mature gardens
Beautifully restored 15th Century house on a family run working farm
400 year old house in centre of medieval village
Delightful Tudor cottage in central village location
Hayloft converted into first floor apartment in central village location
Attractive converted apartment overlooking the large garden, situated in the delightful village of Weobley
Self-contained accommodation, all on the ground floor, situated in the delightful village of Weobley
Attractive farmhouse on a working farm overlooking the Peak District
Country house in attractive and rolling countryside just 20 minutes from Birmingham. The Stud farm has competition horses and beef cattle
Discover a slice of history at Sink Green Farm, a 16th-century working farm, nestled on the scenic banks of the River Wye
Edwardian farmhouse set in peaceful countryside
A large and attractive Victorian home in a Seafarers and Merchants conservation area. Short distance from the city centre
Quiet and spacious Self-catering accommodation adjoining a 19th century Stable Block
Moated Tudor farmhouse on arable and dairy farm
Charming country house
Former Victorian artists studio attached to main house overlooking the Lledr Valley
Spacious Georgian farmhouse on working farm
Former estate office on traditional working farm
Former granary with original exposed beams
A unique Holiday Cottage in the beautiful hamlet of Millers Dale, near Tideswell in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District