A sympathetically converted, beautiful 18th-century brick built cottage, standing in an elevated position, enjoying lovely views over the Teme Valley and surrounding farmland. Rhyse Cottage is just 2 miles from historic Ludlow (part of the Cittaslow network), famous for its Michelin starred restaurants and summer Shakespeare Festival. An open air market is regularly held and there is splendid walking, cycling and riding in nearby Mortimer’s Forest and Offa’s Dyke, with golf and horse racing locally. Midland Safari Park and Ironbridge 1 hour’s drive.

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. Pub ½ mile.

’A finely restored character property set within the spectacular landscape of the South Shropshire hills’

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Shooting Lodge is located on the historic country estate of Acton Scott providing an idyllic setting for holidays and recreation. Enjoying a landscape largely unchanged for two centuries, this privately owned estate today consists of a number of small farmsteads, stone and timber framed cottages, ancient woodland and rolling pasture, amounting to some 1,200 acres.
The Shooting Lodge has been finely restored to offer every modern day convenience whilst retaining its original character and period detail. Approached by a private track that winds through fields and woodland, the property occupies a secluded position set within its own picturesque grounds. Its south-facing terraced lawns and patio command stunning views across open parkland towards Wenlock Edge. The Shooting Lodge is one of three holiday houses at Acton Scott (the others being Henley Farmhouse, sleeping 20, ref RJJ3, and Henley Cottage, sleeping 4+1, ref  ROO4). The properties may be rented individually or booked together to accommodate the needs of larger parties. Dating back to the mid 18th century, The Shooting Lodge boasts a wealth of original features including beamed ceilings, oak floors and open fires. Renovated to an excellent standard, it is a unique property with its spacious oak-framed banqueting room for relaxing and entertaining, a large bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen, a rustic log cabin summerhouse with viewing platform and an external table tennis room.

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. Pub and shop 1 mile.

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.