Shropshire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stunning old house lost in the countryside, shining with period splendour - beautiful bedrooms and a panelled hall wait

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

In peaceful hills on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with lovely rooms and scrumptious food

Escape to Church Stretton, known by Victorians and Edwardians as 'Little Switzerland', and be looked after well at this elegant rectory

Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

The sort of remote English countryside most of us have long forgotten surrounds you at this converted eco farm building near Church Stretton

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

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

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

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

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