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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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Oswestry

School Farm Holidays

We are a small family run site offering unique luxury self catering glamping pods & a self catering cabin holiday accommodation surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. All of the Pods and Cabin offer double or triple glazed windows and are centrally heated, with large kitchens and bathrooms to ensure comfort for all the family […]

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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

Fox and Hare Cottages

Looking out over the beautiful Briedden Hills, Fox and Hare Cottages welcomes guests looking for  accommodation for extended families to enjoy memorable holidays together. Based on a historic farm in the village of Shrawardine, the cottages are surrounded by meadows full of wildlife, where the only neighbours are cattle and horses. We positively encourage guests […]

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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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Myddle

Shropshire Floats

When in Shropshire, why not book a Floatation and Seychelles sunroom session. We’re located just 7 miles north of Shrewsbury or 35minutes from the Ironbridge. 2 pods can be booked for the same time Floatation therapy is a unique relaxation treatment designed to give your mind and body the complete freedom to unwind and heal. […]

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Shrewsbury

Marton Hall

Set in its own beautiful, secluded grounds, Marton Hall provides luxury accommodation in a picturesque Shropshire hamlet, 9 miles from Shrewsbury. Sleeping up to twelve guests, this detached Arts and Crafts home has been revived to expose the house’s original character by restoring every detail. The owners have worked tirelessly over the last three years […]

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Cleobury Mortimer

Broome Park Farm B&B

Broome Park Farm is a working farm, located in the southern most corner of the County, close to the Worcestershire and Herefordshire borders. The spacious guest accommodation offers 2 ensuite guest bedrooms, with exclusive use of a private sitting and dining room. Guests are offered a teatray of homemade cakes and tea or coffee on […]

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Leominster

Cruckbarn

We hope you’ll have an unforgettable holiday in this quiet, hilltop, rural retreat. Enjoy breakfast with beautiful views over Shropshire and Herefordshire, and out to the hills near Ludlow. Roam Cruckbarn’s woodland and field, or explore the country walks behyond. Star gaze at night by the camp fire, or cosy up inside around the log-burner. […]

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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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Shrewsbury

Burlton Cottages & Spa

Just 20 minutes from Shrewsbury, the four 4/5 Star Gold Awarded stylish holiday cottages, swimming pool and luxury spa are set on a friendly, family-run private farming estate in the heart of the north Shropshire countryside. The cottages sleep 2/2/4/6 people  and offer unspoilt peace, tranquillity and escapism; it’s the perfect rural retreat at any […]

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Shrewsbury

Boat House Lodge

The Boat House Lodge is an oasis of tranquillity, located on the banks of the River Severn in the ancient village of Wroxeter, Shropshire. Built in 2018 and newly refurbished, The Boat House Lodge was designed with the scenery and views as the focal point. Floor to (almost) ceiling windows look out over the garden, […]

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Oswestry

Sweeney Farm Glamping

Luxurious glamping holiday and fitness/wellbeing retreat venue. Sweeney Farm Glamping is located at Sweeney Farm which is a family-run, organic dairy farm on the Shropshire-Welsh border just 3 miles south of the market town of Oswestry. The accommodation includes 3 individual safari style, tented lodges : Pump House Lodge, Mountain Lodge and Breidden Lodge. All […]

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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.

From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?

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