A cosy colourful kitchen, a warm wood-burner and a sky-lit bedroom with gorgeous views - stock up with provisions in foodie Ludlow!

Down a tiny lane to this working farm with oodles of cheerful comfort. Vintage linen, old pine, patchwork and flowers - yummy breakfast too

All is spacious and glossy in this sleek barn conversion. Perfect for walkers, families, groups, on edge-of-village in rural Shropshire

Garden trees laden with bounty, sheep grazing the hills: a delicious Shropshire setting for a friendly, comfortable, family-size retreat

2 lakes, streams, landscaped gardens, woodlands and waterfalls... writers will take root, idlers will dawdle in style. Bliss!

Beautifully restored Georgian house. Antiques, sumptuous fabrics, individually designed rooms, country views. Thoughtful, engaging hosts too

This welcoming country inn draws a devoted crowd for its excellent food. Attractive bedrooms, local ales and good walks wait

A special place indeed, steeped in history, good taste and much comfort. Exhausted townies will heave a sigh of relief on arrival

Wrekin views from your private garden, rooms swooping to the rafters, funky seating by the wood-burner - good hiking and biking territory

Charmingly rambling, inside and out: blazing log fires, riotous patterns, oak panelling, prolific garden, and big, comfortable, antique beds

Tea in the summerhouse, breakfast by the fire, fresh flowers all around this warm family home. Step out to historic Shrewsbury high street

Independence in the stylish barn rooms: tea and cake, well-dressed beds, luxurious bathrooms. Generous breakfasts over in the main house

Stride off to Offa's Dyke from the deep comfort of this millside home, with a wildflower garden behind and the river to lull you to sleep

In a quiet Shropshire town, a stylish and charming cottage with bird-feeders in the garden and shelves full of books. Walk Offa's Dyke...

Gaze out to green meadows from a roll top bath – or four-poster! Smashing breakfasts get walkers going; return to a roaring fire

Peace in a South Shropshire barn set in acres of wild flower meadows. Hike from the door, or simply follow the river through the valley

A gorgeous old estate, a beautiful house at its heart, and a bunch of lovely cottages for 4-10. Near foodie Ludlow & Clun – good pubs abound

Lovely small hotel in quirky market town surrounded by miles of stunning country - pretty rooms, tasty food and fine ales wait