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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Clee Stanton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Situated down a quiet lane, this former old chapel has been sympathetically renovated by the current owners to provide comfortable accommodation close to one of Shropshire’s most popular towns – picturesque, medieval Ludlow. Single-storeyed, it boasts a cosy and welcoming wood-burning stove, and pleasant secluded garden outside where barbecues can be enjoyed. Taking a break from culinary chores, Ludlow offers some of Britain’s finest restaurants to tempt the diner and variety of festivals hosted by the town provides good entertainment. Golf, horse riding, fishing, bird-watching locally, together with some of the best and most varied walking in England. Shops 3 miles. Living room with wood-burning stove. Fitted kitchen/dining room. One double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
  
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Sleeps 20
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Acton Scott sleeps 20.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 20
Accommodation overview: The flexible accommodation at Acton Scott can be taken together by larger parties so that 36 people can stay for family gatherings and weddings etc. Thirty minutes’ drive to the north, near Shrewsbury, is Cronkhill Farmhouse, sleeping 14, which is also managed by the Acton Scott estate. See property ref RN5.
This large and finely restored period property is situated within extensive and picturesque parkland and provides every modern day comfort and style.Dating back to the 16th century, Henley Farmhouse occupies an idyllic position affording uninterrupted views from south-facing lawns and patios, towards Wenlock Edge and Flanders Folly. Thoughtfully appointed and boasting a wealth of period features including beamed ceilings, oak floors and open fires, this is a desirable and spacious ten-bedroom character property.
Restored to an excellent standard, it provides large relaxing and entertaining space including dining for 20, two spacious living rooms and a separate children’s play area. There is a bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen and convenient secondary kitchen/utility. Its ample bedrooms are thoughtfully appointed and there are nine bath/shower rooms, seven en suite. The property is furnished throughout with a mix of new and antique andthe use of traditional English fabrics.
Very popular with families and groups of friends, Henley Farmhouse achieves many repeat bookings, not least as it can be adapted to suit the individual needs of larger parties, with six of the ten bedrooms offering either twins or doubles.
Accommodation: Entrance porch/boot room. Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Beamed sitting room with open fire in stone fireplace. Dining room with feature fireplace and table seating 20. Well-equipped, bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen with two gas/electric ranges and island. Children’s play area with adjacent kitchen/utility. Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles). Wet room and toilet. Separate toilet. Three staircases to separate areas of the first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, and one with oak floor. Two large double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles) and feature fireplace; one with inter-connecting door to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two further double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles); one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Three staircases to separate areas of the second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with beamed sloping ceiling; one with en-suite bathroom with centre stage roll-top bath and toilet, and one with roll-top bath within bedroom and en-suite toilet. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds (can form 6ft double) with wooden floor and sloping ceiling.
Location: You will discover a piece of British history at Acton Scott, for it achieved national fame as the setting for BBC2’s hit TV series Victorian Farm, acknowledging the Acton family’s championing of sustainable practices. It has been followed by another Acton Scott-based BBC TV series Escape in Time, new for 2010 and presented by Ben Fogle.
Guests can enjoy a memorable setting and a multitude of activities on this lovingly preserved estate, including the Historic Working Farm - where the land is worked with heavy horses to preserve a way of life before the age of the tractor. This visitor attraction is a firm favourite with families. There’s the handy School House café (open April to October) and lovely guided walks and cycle rides.
The prettiest market towns and traditional country pubs are all close at hand, including Shrewsbury to the north, on the banks of the River Severn; and Ludlow, to the south, in its medieval castle setting. This is a food paradise with Michelin star restaurants and artisan shops galore. The spectacular Stretton Hills and Welsh Marches offer riding, cycling and walking. Among the many nearby sites are Attingham Park, the famous Ironbridge Gorge and its many museums, the castles of Powis and Stokesay and Wroxeter Roman city.
But if you simply cannot tear yourself away from Acton Scott, the finest local produce and home prepared meals can be delivered to your holiday house, with a la carte catering available to pre-book for special occasions.
Henley Farmhouse is one of three holiday houses at Acton Scott. The Shooting Lodge is a finely restored and spacious character property set in its own private grounds, sleeps 8+3, ref RNP. Henley Cottage, an authentic Victorian farm labourer’s cottage, as seen on TV, sleeps 4+1, ref ROO4. All three properties may be rented together or individually, to accommodate the needs of larger parties.
Three miles to the east of Shrewsbury, Rupert Acton is also the custodian of Cronkhill Farmhouse on the National Trust’s Attingham Park Estate. A spacious 17th-century timber framed property with spectacular views towards the River Severn, it sleeps up to 14, see ref RN5.
For more information visit www.actonscott.com
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Winners of 2010/2011 tourist board Gold Awards, these two delightful, detached holiday cottages are tucked away in the heart of the rolling Shropshire countryside near the village of Wentnor, with the East Onny river running through the garden. Each has its own garden and guests are welcome to enjoy the shared grounds with orchards. There is a network of paths in the area for walkers and cyclists and the Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley are close by. Bishop’s Castle with its ‘House on Crutches’ and other historic buildings tumbling down the main street is well worth exploring and the Acton Scott Working Farm is also within easy reach. Golf in Church Stretton. Shop and pub ¼ mile.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Situated in the heart of the south Shropshire countryside, Kingfisher Cottage occupies an outstanding position overlooking the Severn Valley and Chelmarsh Reservoir. This thoughtfully designed, spacious, detached holiday cottage is perfect for family gatherings and groups. The large family kitchen with glazed dining area overlooks the garden and outside patio area, whilst the spacious comfortable living room offers a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings in. The property has the added benefit of a ground floor en-suite bedroom, as well as five further en-suite bedrooms on the first floor. The gardens and barbecue area provide wonderful waterside views.
Surrounded by the owners’ farmland, with footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes from the doorstep, Kingfisher Cottage is the perfect country retreat. Another popular pastime in the area is fishing, which is available for guests of the cottage on Chelmarsh Reservoir and also on the River Severn (day permits can be purchased from local fishing tackle shops). Ideally located near to the historic town of Bridgnorth and the Severn Valley railway, with RAF Cosford a short drive away, the cottage makes an ideal base for touring. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum and the hills of the Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge are about 10 miles away, whilst there are many interesting walks from the door as well as numerous picturesque villages waiting to be explored. Further afield a great place for a day trip is the West Midlands Safari Park. Shops 3 miles, pub ½ mile. Large living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room. Twin bedroom with zip & link beds and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, two additional single beds (for +2) and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Four twin bedrooms, each with zip & link beds and en-suite shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Baschurch sleeps 13.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 13
Accommodation overview: This excellent property stands detached amid its own enclosed gardens, in a peaceful setting in the attractive Shropshire village of Baschurch. Spacious rooms, modern conveniences and a full range of leisure amenities make it an excellent choice for large family holidays or group gatherings whatever the season. Guests benefit from year-round use of an indoor heated swimming pool, games room (with pool table and darts), sauna and Jacuzzi available 2pm-7pm, as well as their own enclosed lawned garden complete with furniture and barbecue. Close to the village church, the house is also conveniently located within walking distance of a range of shops and the village pub.
Just 9 miles north west of historic Shrewsbury and close to the Welsh Borders, Field House stands in an ideal position for exploring and sightseeing within this lovely region. England’s largest inland county, Shropshire remains one of the country’s least populated and unspoilt landscapes, where bustling ancient market towns lie encompassed by acres of countryside. This is an area immersed in history, with Domesday Book associations; noteworthy castles include the English Heritage castle at nearby Moreton Corbet, the hilltop remains at Montgomery and Clun to the south, and of course the splendid sandstone fortifications which dominate the centre of Shrewsbury. Whether you crave nightlife, history, culture or shopping, nearby towns have plenty to offer all tastes and ages. Oswestry boasts the legendary King Oswald’s Well, said to have curative powers, and nearby Wem has plenty of rustic pubs in which to sample the local ales; the 200-year-old ale brewing tradition can still be observed at Wem’s Hanby Ales brewery. Other notable attractions include Hawkston Historic Park and Follies, Wroxeter Roman City, Hodnet Hall Gardens and Attingham Park (NT). Go karting, paint balling and quad biking are available in the local area, depending on the season. Shops ¼ mile. Large living room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire and patio door to garden. Dining room with countryside views. Modern kitchen with breakfast room. Utility. Games room with board games and nursery equipment. Double bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with sloping ceiling and two additional single beds (each for +1). Bathroom with shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This spacious single-storey converted barn is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Corve Dale, on a working family farm, where lambing takes place from mid-February to April. Standing detached, and beamed throughout, it boasts its own large garden as well as an enclosed courtyard. Centrally located for touring, the property is within easy reach of Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Ironbridge. Superb walking, riding, golf and fishing are all available locally. Shop 4 miles, pub 2 miles. Step to entrance. Large living room with French windows to garden. Large well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Cloakroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury sleeps 13.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 13
Accommodation overview: Enjoying uninterrupted views over parkland towards the River Severn and Wrekin Hill, Cronkhill Farmhouse occupies a delightful elevated position on the National Trust’s Attingham Park Estate.
This spacious, timber framed farmhouse is located in extensive and picturesque grounds including a sun trapped walled garden, fruit trees and brick apple store. Dating from the 17th century and Grade I listed, it was remodelled by John Nash, the famous Regency architect, to match the adjoining property (also National Trust and open 6 days a year).
Cronkhill Farmhouse retains many period details, including beamed ceilings, quarry tile floors and open fireplace. Providing spacious living accommodation, well equipped farmhouse-style kitchen and large dining and entertaining space, it can sleep up to 14. Its idyllic situation combines a very convenient location, close to the bustling town of Shrewsbury and the prettiest villages of Shropshire.
The property is especially popular with families and groups of friends, as it can be adapted to suit their individual needs, with four of the six bedrooms providing either twins or doubles. A la carte catering for special occasions and a freezer filling service are available to pre-book.
Accommodation: Entrance hall/boot room. Large living room with open fire. Spacious dining room. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with electric range. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Two double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles) and additional single bed (each for +1). Two further double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (can form two 3ft singles). Shower room with toilet. Further bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet.
Location: A local post office, shop, gastro pub and traditional country pub are all within ½ mile of Cronkhill. The National Trust’s Attingham Park is just 1 mile away, at the centre of which is a fine Regency mansion set within a deer park designed by Humphrey Repton. There is extensive year round walking to be enjoyed here.
This is an excellent central base from which to explore Shropshire. Shrewsbury lies 3 miles to the north, with its fine period architecture, cinemas, restaurants and excellent shopping. To the south are the spectacular Shropshire Hills and Acton Scott’s Historic Working Farm, as seen on BBC TV’s hit show Victorian Farm and a firm favourite with families. In its medieval castle setting, Ludlow provides a food paradise with Michelin star restaurants and artisan shops galore. Eight miles to the east is the World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge and its many museums. Three ruined abbeys and the remains of the ancient Roman city of Wroxeter are all within a 20-minute drive.
The custodian of Cronkhill Farmhouse is Rupert Acton who helps to manage his family’s Acton Scott estate, famous for providing the film location for BBC TV’s Victorian Farm and new series, Escape in Time, presented by Ben Fogle. A thirty minute drive south of Cronkhill, three further holiday houses may be found at Acton Scott. Henley Farmhouse, sleeps up to 20, ref RJJ3; The Shooting Lodge, sleeps 8 + 3, ref RNP; and Henley Cottage, an authentic Victorian farm labourer’s cottage, sleeps 4+1, ref ROO4.
For more information see www.actonscott.com
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Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury sleeps 14.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 14
Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated within the extensive grounds of the Pitchford Estate, these two properties offer superb holiday accommodation. Windy Mundy Farm has been converted from an 18th-century threshing barn and deer shelter and is located on an old deer park at the centre of the estate. Built on top of a south-facing hill overlooking Row Brook, and part of a working arable farm, it is surrounded by fields of wheat and barley and has spectacular, far-reaching views towards the Shropshire hills. Enclosed by a long stone wall, the farm has its own courtyard garden with a terrace and barbecue. Stockbatch Granary is reached by a mile-long drive passing through the mixed arable land of Stockbatch Farm, with its fields of corn encircled by woodland. It comprises an 18th-century granary, clapperboard barn, stables and cowsheds, and nestles on a south-facing slope, at the bottom of which a stream wends its way gently along. A courtyard garden enclosed by a red sandstone wall provides a pleasant sitting-out area from which to survey the countryside views.
Within 6 miles of each property is historic Shrewsbury with its fascinating architecture, castle, museums, fine shops and wealth of traditional inns and restaurants. Easily accessible is popular Church Stretton, and Shropshire’s finest town Ludlow, framed by the gentle Clee Hills, with its impressive castle, magnificent church, many half-timbered buildings and Georgian red-brick houses. Bridgnorth has what is reputed to be the steepest cliff railway in Britain and superb cliff-top walks overlooking the River Severn below. From here, during summer, the Severn Valley Railway’s steam train chugs the scenic 16-mile route to Kidderminster. Attingham Park (NT), Benthall Hall (NT), Ironbridge Gorge and the old market town of Much Wenlock (with its medieval priory) are all within easy driving distance. Riding, sailing, fishing, golf, pubs and restaurants locally. Shop 2 miles.
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Sleeps 15
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth sleeps 15.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 15
Accommodation overview: This large sandstone 17th-century holiday cottage stands detached on the banks of the River Severn with stunning views of the Severn Valley from both the house and the delightful lawned garden. It is located just 50 yards from Highley station and the Engine House Museum on the Severn Valley Railway, with steam trains running past the rear of the cottage. Journey from Marylebone station and change at Kidderminster to complete the fabulous journey by steam train. It is a perfect location for exploring the beautiful Severn Valley with its many footpaths, bridleways and river walks, with the famous Severn Way passing directly in front of the cottage and a country park just 50 yards away. This famous stretch of Stanley Water on the River Severn is one of the most prolific for barbel fishing in the country, producing barbel to 17lb on the BAA stretch of water outside the cottage. There are also two day ticket stretches at £5 per day, and lots of local carp fishing lakes. Highley 18-hole golf course is just a 5-minute walk and there are five other courses within a 15-minute drive. The West Midlands Safari Park is a 15-minute drive away, and this property makes an excellent base for visiting Bridgnorth, Bewdley, Ludlow, Worcester, Ironbridge, Wenlock Edge and the Long Mynd, all within an hour’s drive. Shop 3/4 mile, pub 500 yards. Large living room with open fire. Dining room with patio doors. Beamed kitchen with electric range, electric cooker and tiled floor. Conservatory with river views. Separate toilet. Narrow staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional single bed (for +1), balcony, river views and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Three double bedrooms, each with river views. Bathroom with double size bath, separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Separate spiral staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with two additional single beds (for +2), Velux windows and en-suite bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 17
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle sleeps 17.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 17
Accommodation overview: The Laurels is a superb example of a large, Grade II Listed town house, which is decorated to a very good standard, located in the very small, friendly town of Bishops Castle. The holiday home is within walking distance of the many interesting little shops in the main street, two banks, PO and five pubs, two of which are famous for brewing their own beer. There are several good restaurants and also a very good Indian restaurant. Shrewsbury - a delightful medieval town with the River Severn flowing through its midst makes for a pleasant day out, as do Ludlow, Powys Castle, Offa’s Dyke, the Long Mynd and Acton Scott Working Farm Museum. There are also many picturesque villages in the surrounding area. Many National Trust properties are nearby and the whole area is very popular with walkers and hikers. The Welsh coast with its beautiful beaches lies 63 miles distant. Shops ½ mile. Living room with electric ‘flame-effect’ fire and French windows looking out to walled garden and patio. Oak-panelled dining room. Large well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area. Beamed breakfast room. Laundry room. Sun room looking out to walled garden and patio. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, Sky TV, additional pull-out beds (for +2) with adjoining bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet shared with twin bedroom. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, one with 6ft bed. Twin bedroom with additional single bed (for +1), and single bed (for +1) in small adjoining room. Second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and additional single bed (for +1). Bathroom with walk-in shower, double basin, bidet and toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Newport sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This tasteful and spacious former drift barn is idyllically situated amidst 400 acres of conservation farmland with stunning views of the Wrekins 1,334-ft summit. The holiday property is located on a working livestock farm and is encircled by an Iron Age scheduled ancient monument. The RSPB award winning farm, in tranquil surroundings, has rare breeds of cattle and sheep, wildflower meadows, farmland walks and a bird hide. Numerous National Trust properties are within easy reach. Ironbridge World Heritage Site (10 miles) and Hawkstone Park (8 miles). Shop 2 miles. Single-storey, built into the hillside, with entrance through French doors into living/dining room with ‘wood burner’, polished floor and rugs, and modern fitted kitchen area. (Alternative access via external steps to hallway from lower level.) Spacious double bedroom with 6ft bed and TV, sitting area and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Ludlow sleeps 7.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 7
Accommodation overview: This timber-framed, detached property, original parts of which date back to the 17th century, is set midway between the market towns of Tenbury Wells and Ludlow. Only a short drive from Ludlow, famous for its culinary delights and award-winning Michelin starred restaurants. Shops and pub 2½ miles. Living room with multi-fuel burner, flagstone floor and beams. Dining room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace, wooden floor and beams. Kitchen with breakfast area and beams. Sun room. Single bedroom with French doors to patio. Separate toilet. Spiral staircase to lower ground floor: Utility. First floor: Double bedroom with original decorative fireplace and beams. Twin bedroom with beams. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Shower room with toilet. Separate toilet. Second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and beamed cathedral ceiling.
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