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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Whitchurch sleeps 12.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Drury Lane Barn is a fine example of a detached, traditional barn that has been sympathetically converted by its present owners to a high specification, with modern conveniences added for ease of use - visitors can also enjoy sole use of an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court during their stay. Set in a slightly elevated position away from main roads, and on the owners’ estate, there are far reaching views across open countryside and meadows - making this a truly peaceful setting. Drury Lane Barn is situated less than 5 miles from Whitchurch - a compact Shropshire town just inside Shropshire’s border with Wales. It is a town steeped in history with an array of beautiful buildings that house shops, pubs and some very notable restaurants. Built in Queen Anne style, the distinctive St Alkmund’s Church dominates the town, and the courtyard off the Bullring survives as the last remaining of several which existed until the 1950s. Close by are the villages of Hanmer and Malpas, with the City of Chester, Shrewsbury, and Llangollen with its river, canal, mountains and wonderful views of the Welsh countryside, all within easy access.
The barn’s central position on the Welsh, Shropshire and Cheshire borders makes it a perfect holiday base for exploring the sights of the three counties. There are a number of National Trust properties within an hour’s drive, and golf, fishing and horse riding are all available locally. Shop 1 mile. Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen. Utility. Double bedroom and twin bedroom with shared en-suite shower room and toilet. Further twin bedroom. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom and twin bedroom with shared access to en-suite shower room and toilet. Further twin bedroom. Bathroom and toilet.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Ironbridge sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This very attractive detached cottage with its own garden stands on a hillside, overlooking the River Severn as it flows through the famous Ironbridge Gorge. Completely renovated, it offers extremely comfortable accommodation in this fascinating World Heritage town, within walking distance of varied shops, pubs, restaurants and the famous Iron Bridge. Views from the Wrekin (5 miles) are magnificent, and nearby Telford (5 miles) offers superb leisure facilities. Shrewsbury 10 miles. Central location for all the county’s golf courses. Shops 100 yards. Pretty sitting-room with glazed door to spacious Victorian-style conservatory. Dining room. Modern fitted kitchen. First floor: Two pretty bedrooms; one double and one twin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Rugs on wooden floors throughout first floor.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle sleeps 3.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: The two delightful cottages (ref RGA and RGB), surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, are set high in the Shropshire Hills and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. Both are spacious and extremely comfortable allowing guests to relax and enjoy this remarkably peaceful location. Wonderful walking from the garden gate and just a short drive away are The Stiperstones and The Long Mynd. Historic Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Ironbridge are within easy travelling distance as are the smaller, equally interesting towns of Bishops Castle, Montgommery and Church Stretton. Many country houses, castles and gardens nearby. Fishing, riding, cycling, birdwatching, ballooning and gliding available locally. Shop 800 yards.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Norbury sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: At the heart of the conservation village of Norbury, with its ancient yew tree, Sun Cottage is comfortable and inviting, ideal for those seeking peace and tranquillity. Adjoining another Grade II listed building, it offers a welcoming atmosphere with wood-burning stove and south-facing terrace and garden. It is within walking distance of the Sun Inn (featured in the Good Pub Guide), which offers excellent home cooked food. This is an unspoilt, beautiful area is full of legends and myths, perfect for walking, birdwatching, painting and cycling. The Long Mynd, Stiper Stones, Shropshire Way and other long distance paths can be explored simply by walking from the front door. Pony trekking and golf are also available locally. Shop 4 miles, pub ¼ mile. Living room with wood-burning stove. Fitted kitchen/dining area with feature fireplace. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and 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 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury sleeps 5.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: This peaceful, rural retreat, awarded ‘5 Stars’ by VisitBritain, enjoys views over open countryside and mature woodland. A period, listed cottage, with exposed beams, it is set within the owners’ 5-acre grounds. An ideal holiday base from which to tour the spectacular countryside of Shropshire and The Marches, medieval Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Ellesmere Lakes and Llangollen are accessible. Hawkstone Park follies, Oswestry, Wroxeter’s Roman ruins and vineyard are within easy driving distance, as are many National Trust properties. Riding, swimming, fishing and golf available locally. Shrewsbury 3½ miles. Shop and pub 1 mile. Entrance via secluded garden. Ground floor: Hall. Beamed living room with open fire and door to garden. Dining room with beams and quarry-tiled floor. Fully fitted kitchen. Single bedroom with en-suite bathroom with electric shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Two beamed double bedrooms, each with sloping ceilings and en-suite bathroom with toilet; one with over-bath electric shower.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Oswestry sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: With breathtaking views of the countryside, this traditional detached coach house conversion lies in the Tanat Valley on the Shropshire/Powys border. Set within the owner’s estate, amongst its own gardens and courtyard, it is the ideal holiday retreat in which to relax and unwind. Nearby attractions are Powis Castle, lakes Vyrnwy and Bala. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum, full of history, is a great day out for all the family. Snowdonia National Park is easily accessible from The Coach House, with its majestic mountains and cascading waterfalls. Walking, fishing, cycling, canoeing and white water rafting are all popular activities within this idyllic landscape. The Berwyn mountains are within easy reach, ideal for sailing and tennis, or leisurely pursuits on offer such as golf and fishing. This area is also a renowned mountain bike hot spot with a varied range of challenging routes for enthusiasts. Highly recommended days out Chester races or Bangor-on-Dee. Also view the countryside differently on nearby Welshpool’s steam train or travel lazily along the canal on the various barges. Interesting things for the children are ample and varied. There is a trampoline on site with a safety net and a large paddling pool provided on request. There are local swimming pools - those at Welshpool and Wrexham boasting wave machines and slides. Boreatton Park provides a great PGL experience and nearby Crazy Knights is a indoor climbing area which suits tiny tots up to mums and dads. Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium and the Royal Air Force Museum are also close by. For those seeking a more cultural experience, there are NT properties such as Chirk Castle, Erddig and Attingham Park. All these have super walks and scenery for a memorable day out. Also worth visiting are the historical sites of Whittington Castle and Ellesmere. Nearby Oswestry has become a natural setting for a vibrant market town and has the longest street market in the borderlands; with specialty shops and eateries jostling with the market stalls it makes a wonderful trip out. Flowers and celebratory cakes can be organised by prior arrangement with the owners, and nearby restaurants recommended and booked. Supermarket delivery also available. Shops 4 miles, good traditional pubs nearby. Beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with quarry tiled floor. Twin bedroom (can be double on request) with en-suite wet room and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.
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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 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 5
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Newport sleeps 5.
Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Honeysuckle Cottage is a delightful 18th-century detached farmworker’s cottage situated in a quiet hamlet on the edge of Edgmond village in North Shropshire. Places to visit are Church Stretton, Cardingmill Valley, Ironbridge, Alton Towers, the Black Country and the potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, with NT properties at Attingham Park, Shrewsbury and Shugborough. The area is ideal for cycling (two cycles available) and there are plenty of countryside walks as the cottage is situated on a bridle path. Shop, two village pub/restaurants ½ mile. Newport 2 miles. Telford 10 miles. Large living room with gas ‘wood burner’. Dining room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen with breakfast area and gas range (for cooking). First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with TV and DVD. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment, bidet and toilet. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Situated just 3 miles south-west of the heart of the medieval town of Shrewsbury, this detached holiday cottage lies in a rural position on the edge of a small village and enjoys views over fields, woodland and Rea Brook. Adjacent to the owners’ farmhouse, on a small working farm, it has been restored and converted to a high standard and has easy access to the surrounding beautiful unspoilt countryside and local walks – such as the Kingfisher Walk nearby. Good road access exists to the south Shropshire Hills, Ironbridge and Wales. Shops 1½ miles, two pubs in village. Beamed living room with French doors to patio. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Beamed twin bedroom with wash basin. Shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth sleeps 6.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Formerly the ferryman’s home and once part of the church’s estate, this pretty cottage is idyllically set on the bank of the River Severn, just a short distance away from the popular Shropshire town of Bridgnorth. Accessed by a track, it stands detached and enjoys views extending over open countryside. The popular tourist attractions of Ironbridge and Church Stretton are an easy drive away and walking, fishing, cycling and horse riding are all available locally. Shop ½ mile. Pub within easy walking distance. Beamed living room with open fire. Snug. Dining room. Fitted kitchen with range and gas cooker. Utility room. Two steps up to double bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Steep narrow stairs to first floor: Two beamed bedrooms, each with sloping ceiling; one double and one twin bedroom.
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