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Shropshire as a rural retreat: plan your hideaway holiday here

Shropshire is one of Great Britain’s last rural idylls – a perfect retreat from a busy life in the modern world. In many parts of the county our landscape is sweeping, green and timeless. Much of south Shropshire is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Feel your shoulders dropping and your everyday cares drift away as you admire Shropshire’s hills, ancient and steadfast. Stay in a Shropshire shepherd’s hut, log cabin, glamping destination or bunkhouse and immerse yourself in true rural beauty. You’ll find sights and wonders in Shropshire that you may never have seen before. Visit the mysterious stone circle of Mitchell’s Fold on Stapeley Hill. Explore the meres and mosses of north Shropshire. On the atmospheric plateau of the Long Mynd you might encounter wild ponies, grazing in the heathland. Discover exquisite churches and chapels, far away from or disproportionate in size to the tiny villages they now serve. Look for castles and castle ruins, recalling Shropshire’s border legacy and ancient feuds with Wales. Quiet and beautiful, Shropshire is an ideal honeymoon destination. Escape to a Shropshire cottage or country hotel, just you and your new husband or wife. Dine in a cosy pub. Go stargazing in the hills. Visit a romantic stately home and wander in its luscious gardens. Walk hand in hand for miles without encountering another human being. Perhaps you’d like to hire bikes or even a tandem, and explore the Severn Gorge on two wheels. Whatever your plans for your English honeymoon, rural Shropshire is the perfect place to start married life, far from the cares of the everyday world. Are you ready for your rural retreat in beautiful Shropshire?

Shrewsbury

Summer House Holiday Home

The Summer House | Sleeps 2 | Shrewsbury The Summer House and Octagonal Tower built in around 1607 by Sir Francis Newport was originally used as a banqueting house for entertaining his guests to dinner. Unfortunately the main house was destroyed by a fire and never rebuilt and therefore The Summer House is the only […]

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Cleobury Mortimer

Lea Farm House

Settled amongst the grounds of the owners working farm, on the outskirts of the charming town of Cleobury Mortimer, in Shropshire, rests this remarkable ten-bedroom detached holiday home, Lea Farm House. Boasting a spacious and contemporary interior in a delightful countryside setting, Lea Farm House makes the ideal base for a rural retreat for both […]

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Newport

The Wellbank

We are    ‘The Wellbank’Wellbank VillaPickstockShropshireTF108AH Situated in the Hamlet of Pickstock, on what was a Smallholding breeding Rare Breed Pigs and Sheep .The site now comprises of 3 x Hand built Shepherds Huts made locally with locally sourced materials. Insulated with our own Rare Breed Sheep’s wool . Off grid , solar for lighting […]

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Clun

White Horse Inn, Clun

Hi, we are Jack & Hannah the proud proprietors of The White Horse Inn since 2001. Our small 16th-century inn is on Clun’s ancient market square. We have a great pub and have been working over the past years to make it even better for you and our local community. We have added four more […]

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Newport

Ellerton Hall

Ellerton Hall is a classic English country house, located in the beautiful rural county of Shropshire, available for you to host your celebrations and exclusive holidays with family and friends. The Hall has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard, and now presents elegant and generously proportioned accommodation for up to 12 guests, with younger […]

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Shrewsbury

Riverside Inn

New for 2021, Greene King Inns welcomed the Riverside Inn, Shrewsbury, to the family.  At the postcard-perfect Riverside Inn, you will feel instantly at home with a warm welcome, exceptional service, delicious pub classics and expertly curated drinks. The charming grade II-listed Inn boasts idyllic views over the River Severn and fascinating heritage around the […]

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Pennerley

Heather and Stone

Escape to the heart of the Shropshire Hills and discover the stunning Heather and Stone Cabin, an idyllic sanctuary designed for those seeking tranquillity, privacy, and a touch of luxury. Nestled amidst rolling green landscapes and on the edge of a pine tree woodland with views of the Stiperstones rocky Tors, this beautifully designed cabin […]

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Shrewsbury

Summer House Holiday Home

The Summer House | Sleeps 2 | Shrewsbury The Summer House and Octagonal Tower built in around 1607 by Sir Francis Newport was originally used as a banqueting house for entertaining his guests to dinner. Unfortunately the main house was destroyed by a fire and never rebuilt and therefore The Summer House is the only […]

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Whitchurch

Combermere Abbey

Step inside the Combermere Abbey Estate – Treat yourself to the Simple Pleasures in Life and Leave refreshed and rejuvenated.  Steeped in a thousand years of English history, come and explore acres of rolling parkland and ancient woodlands alongside spectacular Gothic architecture and enchanting waters an, just waiting for you to discover them down a […]

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Telford

WonderDays

From Shrewsbury Prison escape room experiences to short breaks glamping with a hot tub, WonderDays has plenty of things to do in beautiful Shropshire. An experience day company based in Shropshire, WonderDays has activities such as afternoon tea, UK weekend and short breaks and even hot air balloon rides on offer here in the county. […]

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Presteigne

Hicks Farm Holidays

Hicks Farm is a quiet livestock farm situated on the borders of the three counties Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys. Here the beautiful Marches landscape greets you as soon as you step outside the front door. On the farm you will find Rose Cottage and Orchard House. Both properties are homely and superbly equipped, sleeping 7 […]

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Whitchurch

Hadley Park Farm - Caravan Park, Glamping, Equine, Café and Fishing

Set in the beautiful countryside of Shropshire on the Welsh border this newly formed and developing campsite promises a relaxed holiday.  The family owned business with an onsite refreshments café, fishing pool and small toilet block set in close proximity to the Shropshire Union Canal which towpath offers a delightful walk into the oldest market […]

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Coalport

Coalport Station Holidays

Coalport Station Holidays – your ticket to an extraordinary experience. Recently featured in The Guardian. Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in two railway carriages in the grounds of the old Great Western Railway at Coalport. Come and stay in one of the renovated railway carriages and relax in comfort surrounded by two acres […]

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Did you know Shrewsbury Castle's foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery? 
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.

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