Shropshire

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

Farm eggs and homemade preserves at breakfast, a good food pub just down the road for dinner and wildlife walks straight from the door

Converted Elizabethan barns on a beautiful estate. Walk through the deep countryside or to pretty Ludlow, return for terrific tasting menus

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

Elegant cottage a stone's throw from Ludlow's fabulous shops, market and restaurants. Better still, you can stay just for a long weekend

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

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 and lots of cheerful comfort. Vintage linen, old pine, patchwork and flowers - great breakfast too

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

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

Guests adore this place! It has everything a stressed out soul could want - massage, sauna, reflexology, deep comfort, wonderful food...

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

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

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

A very beautiful setting for this village Inn with superb food and calming bedrooms. Stride the Shropshire hills, return to much comfort

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

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

Cream tea on the terrace, candlelit dinners with garden veg, elegant rooms – for horses too! Roam 7-acre gardens or sweeping countryside