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Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 54
Weekly prices from £250

Self catering accommodation in Shifnal sleeps 54.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 54

Accommodation overview:

Weston Park details

Rural Retreats are proud to present Weston Park, offering luxury accommodation, 5-star service & award winning cuisine. The perfect venue for your corporate event (located on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border, an ideal conference venue for delegates based around the country), or large gathering with friends & family. Weston Park has it all. Exclusively yours with a minimum booking of 12 of the 28 rooms.

Gifted to the nation in 1986 by Richard, the current and 7th Earl of Bradford, Weston is now owned and maintained by the Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust.

The formal lines of the 19th century gardens fuse dramatically with the naturalistic style fashioned by Capability Brown in the 18th century.

Choose from 28 (22 doubles, four double/twin and two singles) bedrooms located within the House, all of which are furnished with family heirlooms, antique furniture and original paintings along with televisions, fluffy towels and robes. Every room has either an en-suite or private bathroom with views of either the formal gardens, ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland or the Temple of Diana. Fully manned with butlers, chefs and housekeepers.

During the Park open seasons, children can enjoy the woodland adventure playground with its slides, zip wire, cargo net and miniature railway. Little ones will enjoy the activity room with a fabulous traverse wall, board games and dressing up boxes!

Hampton Wafre Cottage, Docklow, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Docklow sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

Hampton Wafre Cottage details

Hampton Wafre Cottage has been converted from a 17th century stone barn. The detached cottage has its own private enclosed garden and is located half a mile up a private drive on a working arable farm. It enjoys a rural holiday location which offers country walks with stunning unspoilt views, indigenous wildlife and carp fishing exclusive to the cottage on a peaceful idyllically situated lake.

Docklow village is within easy walking distance and it is here that you will find the village pub, the Kings Head, which offers good hospitality, real ales, and simple meals. Docklow Pools are also located within the village which offer excellent fishing, together with their own pub and restaurant.

There is easy access to attractions such as stately homes, parks and gardens as well as the historic cathedral city of Hereford and ancient market towns Ledbury and Ludlow, the latter of nationwide fame for its many high quality restaurants. The nearest town, Leominster (BR Station) 10 minutes away, offers excellent shopping facilities and Worcester (M5) can be reached in 30 minutes. The area offers fantastic walking, cycling, fishing, and horse riding facilities. Hampton Wafre Cottage comes with fishing in its own idyllic location - please bring your own fishing tackle.

The cottage is some 135 miles from London, 58 miles from Birmingham, 158 miles from Manchester, and 54 miles from Cardiff. It will take you approximately two hours 40 minutes from London by road. Train stations are located at Worcester, Hereford and Leominster. Leominster train station is some seven minutes by road.

Turtledove Hideaway, near Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £525

Self catering accommodation in near Whitchurch sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps

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Turtledove Hideaway details

Stylish and exuding elegant sophistication and romance, Turtledove Hideaway is the perfect bijou bolt hole for lovebirds looking for a romantic break whilst being surrounding by pastoral landscapes, offering views across the rolling hills and beyond.

This sweet self-catering hideaway is sure to inspire romance in all those that visit. Beautifully furnished, the interiors are straight from the front pages of a magazine. Being only 320 square feet, it was recently named as one of the most amazing tiny homes in the UK. In June 2014, it featured in Ideal Home Magazine as an extreme transformation, it made for interesting reading as to how what was originally a garage became such a beautiful retreat.

Approached via a private lane, with the main house alongside, guests can enjoy privacy and seclusion from the main house courtesy of the screened willow.

Situated in the oldest market town in North Shropshire, close to the border of England and Wales. Shrewsbury, Chester and Wrexham are all easily accessible. Whitchurch is indeed itself a thriving market town, offering a wealth of independent shops, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes. The Cross Foxes in Erbistock is a short drive and sunny evenings are best spent sitting looking up river watching the fisherman in their waders casting flies for salmon. Ludlow also nearby has seven Michelin starred restaurants. For those that may wish to completely relax there is the option of arranging for an in-house chef prepare a mouthwatering meal in the comfort of the romantic surroundings (subject to availability and additional charges).

After a day exploring you can return to snuggle up on the comfortable sofas in front of a beautiful crackling fire, or enjoy the vast walking opportunities on offer in the Shropshire countryside. A vast range of historic houses and gardens lie within a 20 mile radius, making Turtledove a great place from which to explore.

Pool Head Cottage, Westhide, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £397

Self catering accommodation in Westhide sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

Pool Head Cottage details

Located on the Westhide Estate, Pool Head Cottage provides a contemporary and cosy holiday get-a-away, in the beautiful county of Herefordshire. The quiet village of Westhide is hidden away, just two miles from the A4103 which links the charming cities of Hereford and Worcester making it easily accessible from the M5. Hereford is just six miles away and benefits from a mainline station so access by rail is an option. Both cities are within easy driving and offer a wide choice of restaurants, shops, entertainment and attractions.

The accommodation on the Westhide Estate offers a peaceful environment in which to relax and unwind. Enjoy walking through its 400 acre oak woodland, fishing in one of its many pools or just sipping a glass of wine whilst enjoying incredible views of the Malvern Hills and Black Mountains - both of which provide outstanding hiking, mountain biking and horse riding opportunities. Enthusiastic walkers can easily walk the three miles to the neighbouring village of Withington to find the Cross Keys public house, (bar only), and local shop. Food and wine connoisseurs will enjoy visits to Westons Cider, the Three Choirs vineyard and historic wool town of Ludlow - famous for its numerous Michelin Star restaurants - time it right and you could enjoy one of the many fantastic local food festivals, including Abergavenny and Ludlow .

Other attractions in the area include the historic Eastnor Castle, the beautiful gardens at Hampton Court, Symmonds Yat, horse racing at Hereford and Cheltenham and the many farmers' markets hosted in the local market towns of Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye - also home of the Guardian Literary Festival.London to Westhide approx. three hours.

The Oaks, Inwood, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £904

Self catering accommodation in Inwood sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 10

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The Oaks details

The Oaks is a detached country holiday house in a tranquil position in the South Shropshire hills, one of the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Situated on the side of the Long Mynd, this luxury self catering rental enjoys stunning views over the surrounding hills.

The Oaks has been refurbished to a high standard and offers contemporary, spacious and light accommodation. The garden is approximately two acres and is surrounded by post and rail fencing and hedges. Two large, sunny stone patios with teak furniture face west and south with delightful views over Shropshire's Caradoc and Lawley Hills.

Situated in an ideal location for an outdoor break with numerous walks and mountain bike rides from the front gate, which leads directly onto National Trust land. The nearest golf course is at Church Stretton and is the third highest in the country with fantastic views! A number of traditional country pubs with great food, open fires and real ale are situated a short drive away.

The property is ideally placed for visiting the medieval Shropshire town of Shrewsbury with its speciality shopping, fine foods and amenities. Five minutes away is Church Stretton, a Victorian spa resort and finally Shropshire's gastronomic capital Ludlow, with its Michelin-starred restaurants.

Nearby for children, is Shropshire's historic working farm at Acton Scot, the Secret Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms or the interactive museums of Ironbridge.

The Old Cwm Barn, Mainstone, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 598

Self catering accommodation in Mainstone sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This three bedroom property in the village of Mainstone is able to sleep up to five people.

This delightful 18th Century, stone-built barn conversion is situated close to the owner’s farmhouse on a 4.5 acre smallholding. Specialising in rare breed pigs, sheep, ducks and chickens, the farm is also home to a wildlife pond and is set on the outskirts of the hamlet of Mainstone. The property itself is surrounded by wooded pastures and offers comfortable, well-equipped accommodation. This includes a spacious, triple aspect sitting room with superb views, three lovely bedrooms and a cosy lounge. The large garden boasts a spring-fed stream with decking across it, making this an incredibly relaxing outdoor space.

The Hop Barn, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £297 to £ 514

Self catering accommodation in Cleobury Mortimer sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This former barn conversion cottage is situated in the village of Neen Sollars, three miles from Cleobury Mortimer in Shropshire and sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

The Hop Barn is a former barn cottage, located in the rural village of Neen Sollars, three miles from Cleobury Mortimer in Shropshire. This ‘upside down cottage’ sleeps four people and has two ground floor bedrooms consisting of a super king size double with a roll out single bed and a single bedroom, as well as a family bathroom. The cottage also has a first floor living area with a kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove. To the outside of this cottage, there is ample off road parking and sitting area with furniture and BBQ. The Hop Barn is a lovely cottage suitable for a family holiday or romantic retreat.

Pool House, Whitton, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £339 to £ 906

Self catering accommodation in Whitton sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Four Poster Bed • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Able to sleep eight people across four bedrooms (the master room contains a fabulous four poster bed and en suite facilities) whilst the living room of this stunning property is set on the first floor to maximise the beautiful views over the neighbouring farmland.

This property is one of four picturesque locations in this 19th Century brick-built barn conversion. Situated in the centre of the pretty village of Whitton and just five miles from the medieval market town of Ludlow, this lovely cottage boasts a wealth of exposed oak beams and roof trusses, and an unusual ‘upside down’ layout. Visitors can enjoy shared use of the large garden as well as the two patio areas - both of which come with furniture and a barbecue.