Cottages in Shropshire

Start planning your next getaway in the rolling pastures and valleys of Shropshire Hills or Shropshire and Staffordshire Plain. Find a beautiful cottage surrounded by spectacular landscapes filled with amazing heritage and incredible listed buildings in Shrewsbury. Feast your eyes on a myriad of gorgeous scenery along the Offa’s Dyke and marvel at the magic of this place while enjoying your nice cosy cottage during your stay. Find incredible cottages in Oswestry Uplands, Whixall Moss, Teme Valley and Herefordshire Lowlands as well. Don’t wait any longer and find your cottage in Shropshire.

Book a cottage for the family or celebrate a gathering with friends. Some cottages have capacity for groups up to 15 people. Enjoy a refurbished property with all the modern cons you need during the holidays. In the summer, the garden is the perfect area to enjoy sunny days, times of relaxation, fun in the swimming pool with the children and lovely al fresco dining after a long day visiting. In the winter, the lounge is ideal for those conversations by the fireplace and a cup of hot chocolate. Warm, cosy and the feeling of being at home. This is what Shropshire offers you. Ready to enjoy your cottage?

Get your gear on and pack your sense of adventure! Enjoy the hills and valleys of south Shropshire and the endless possibilities for incredible adventures. Enjoy the outdoors walking the moorland of the Long Mynd, or the arboraceous escarpment of Wenlock Edge. Hiking lovers will be delighted to hike up Shropshire’s beloved The Wrekin, also known as ‘little mountain’. Shropshire offers a wide range of footpaths for easy ambles and also for demanding and long-distance walks including the Shropshire Way and Offa’s Dyke Path. But if you prefer cycling, there are miles of cycle paths, adrenaline-pumping downhill courses and easy rides along old railway lines. The Jack Mytton Way and Humphrey Kynaston Way are bridleways for horse riding. For rainy days you could also try indoor climbing, and if you prefer the outdoors, paragliding, rock climbing, bush craft, high ropes courses, or orienteering should be on your list. Missing some adventure on the water? Try your skills in a small, circular boat sitting on top of the water, known as a coracle. And this is just the beginning! Come and have your own adventures in Shropshire!

When it comes to festivals, Shropshire has a great offer for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the Shrewsbury Food Festival. Don’t let anything stop the fun and have a great family day at the Shropshire Kids Festival with hundreds of activities, bouncy castles, foam, water, and endless fun. And what happens when you put together 80 Real Ales, tasty food, live music and comedy? Yes, the Oktoberfest Festival is on! Get to know more about the origin of the food on your plate. Enjoy craft stalls, live music, children educational activities, and of course, a myriad of food and drink stalls and many more. There is time for fun and entertainment for the whole family and your friends. Don’t wait any longer and join the fun!

Enjoy a fantastic canal boat day trip with Lyneal Trust in the Llangollen Canal as you enjoy some of the finest scenery in the country. Start your trip in Ellesmere at Lyneal Wharf and get on board the Shropshire Lady that accommodates up to 12 people including two wheelchair users and enjoy the beautiful sights on the Llangollen Canal. You can have light refreshments on board, take a picnic or enjoy a pub lunch. Completely up to you!

The RAF Museum Cosford is where you can explore the gripping story of the RAF and of the thousands of people who have served in. The museum is home to over 75 historic aircraft and artefacts including the Spitfire, the unique TSR2, the powerful Vulcan bomber and an award-winning National Cold War Exhibition. This is all waiting for you in the Test Flight Hangar and the Air Hangar. To let your imagination fly, try the Spitfire 360° virtual reality experience or take flight onboard the Museum’s 4D Experience with incredible special effects.

Ludlow Golf Course will give you a warm welcome. It offers a friendly environment to enjoy a good day golfing with friends or family any day of the week or the weekends. Enjoy the green fairways and challenge yourself to strengthen your skills. Get your clubs ready and have a great game. Head to the clubhouse and get some tasty snacks or a delicious meal to top up your day! In addition, you can visit Ludlow and its listed buildings, food fairs, markets or enjoy a Michelin Star meal!

Shrewsbury is Shropshire’s centre and it is encircled by a meandering loop of the River Severn. Visit the different churches, the stunning Shrewsbury Castle, admire the beautiful timber-framed houses and get a sweeping sight of the riverside parkland known as Quarry Park. Go shopping, admire the 660 listed buildings in town, a town that is the birthplace of Charles Darwin. Explore the surroundings including the Georgian hall, Attingham Park’s grounds, the awe-inspiring ruins of the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, at Wroxeter and follow the River Severn to enjoy views of rural Shropshire.

Explore the heart of Shropshire and visit the impressive Norman castles of Bishop’s Castle, Stokesay Castle and enchanting Saxon hillforts. Go to Acton Burnell Castle, visit the picturesque and romantic ruins of Whittington Castle near Oswestry or the fantastic ruins of Clun Castle. Walk around the ruins of Hopton Castle. Marvel at the stunning and well-preserved Ludlow Castle and the beautiful red sandstone Shrewsbury Castle, in the heart of Shrewsbury. Let your imagination take you back to the times of knights and castles.

You can visit Shropshire and bring your four-legged friend with you. Explore hundreds of pathways, hills and woodland with your pooch. Shropshire has several English Heritage attractions, Forestry Commission places and National Trust properties where dogs and their owners, of course, are more than welcome! Go for a nice walk around Severn Valley Country Park, for a romp at Lyth Hill Countryside Site or head to the old Racecourse Common in Oswestry. But also when you need to get some rest and have a nice cuppa, there are plenty of pubs and cosy cafés that allow you to bring your pet. It goes without saying that many properties also allow dogs, although you have to ask in advance before you book your accommodation. Where will you take your best friend to in Shropshire?

The old town of Bridgenorth is home to an ancient funicular dating back from the 19th century, making it England’s Oldest and steepest inland electric funicular. It was set up betwixt the High Town, the Low Town, and the River Severn. This funicular was called the Bridgnorth Castle Hill Railway. At present, powered by an electric winding engine, the funicular still makes 150 trips to the top daily!