Shropshire

Brushing up against the Welsh border, pastoral Shropshire has a sprinkling of hills, a smattering of castles, and a pack of charming towns filled with historic timber-framed and handsome red brick buildings. Ludlow is a highlight, home to the country’s first food festival, a handful of Michelin-recommended restaurants, and a heap of independent food emporiums. Stock up at the Farmer’s Market in Whitchurch, hop on the oldest funicular railway in Bridgnorth and row across the bird-filled Mere in Ellesmere. Dotted around this rural idyll you’ll find our collection of special places to stay, all hand-picked by our trusty team, to help you get the most out of your travels.

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The Bear Inn
Hodnet, Shropshire
From £120 p/n

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12 rooms for 2
A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

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The Castle Hotel Gallery

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The Castle Hotel
Bishops Castle, Shropshire
From £95 p/n

Hotel

12 rooms for 2 - 4
Lovely small hotel in quirky market town surrounded by miles of stunning country - pretty rooms, tasty food and fine ales wait

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The Old Rectory Gallery

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The Old Rectory
Smethcott, Shropshire
From £125 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

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The Shippen Gallery

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The Shippen
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
From £99 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

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Middle Farm & Cottages: Daisy's Place Gallery

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Middle Farm & Cottages: Daisy's Place
Betchcott, Shropshire
From £94 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A sweet bolthole around a courtyard on a smallholding, extremely comfortable, bright and spacious inside and with a communal garden

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Middle Farm & Cottages: Gooseyard Cottage Gallery

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Middle Farm & Cottages: Gooseyard Cottage
Betchcott, Shropshire
From £94 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A very attractive stone building on a smallholding with all mod cons, a bedroom for stargazing, Guest Farm Shop and pretty communal gardens

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Middle Farm & Cottages: The Barn Gallery

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Middle Farm & Cottages: The Barn
Betchcott, Shropshire
From £128 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A bright and prettily beamed barn with very comfortable interiors, private outdoor seating and a shared courtyard for barbecues and games

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Hardwick House Gallery

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Hardwick House
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
From £85 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Tea in the summerhouse, breakfast by the fire, fresh flowers all around this warm family home. Step out to historic Shrewsbury high street

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