Shropshire

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

Buy the best from artisan producers, then bring back your spoils to this dapper bolthole for 2 - in the Slow Food heart of England

In peaceful Bishop’s Castle, a red-brick cottage with sweeping views from the garden and beautiful walking nearby. Dog-friendly too

Sweet, peaceful cottage within popping distance to all of Ludlow’s historical and culinary delights

A cracking place full of fun and interest where you feel instantly at home. Large peaceful rooms, delicious breakfasts, countryside views

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce

Come for glorious walking countryside and warm fuss-free Sally, who gives you freshly baked scones when you arrive and beautiful bedrooms

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

A gracious old country house with a friendly family feel and lots of space. Fuel up for long walks on local bacon and milk from their cows

Award-winning Aga-cooked breakfasts, scented candles, gorgeous beds... Come for a break from clock-watching and a spot of Shropshire air

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

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

A very roomy, 13th-century monastic grange with Victorian gothic additions, sitting in pretty gardens with views over the Severn valley

From a sweet Shropshire estate cottage for 2, where comfort and a sense of fun rule, footpaths and cycle paths start from the door

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

Close to Ludlow and brilliant for walkers – Neenton is close to Brown Clee Hill – this restored dining pub has 3 spanking new bedrooms

Utterly peaceful barn conversion in the Shropshire Hills, with bright, modern interiors and exquisite views out onto a private lake

Tradition and comfort on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with warm rooms, pretty gardens and delicious food