The cheery red door of this splendid Georgian house is opened by Steven and he welcomes you in with offers of tea and a home-baked something. The peaceful rectory is at the foot of the Long Mynd, so the walks and views are glorious.
Inviting bedrooms, named after former rectors, come with slippers, robes and comfy seats, homemade biscuits and chocolates made by a nearby chocolatier. Steven and James are keen to support local businesses and there’s a fantastic choice at breakfast: continental with fruit salad, cakes and pastries or a full cooked spread with leek and herb pork sausages and roasted cherry tomatoes. Two separate antique tables are placed in front of the windows in the drawing room overlooking the lovely garden.
Set aside an afternoon for a hike up Ragleth Hill, then sit out on the flower-filled terrace with a glass of wine before walking into the centre of the market town for dinner – just five minutes away.
The perfect place to stay to escape from the busy world. There is so much to do and see from the front door of the Rectory, especially if you enjoy walking and want to get away from the crowds onto the Long Mynd. Then there's the train station that can take you to see so many fascinating towns. Exercise would have to be on the cards looking at the breakfast feasts on offer!