holiday rentals and lettings in Shropshire Hills

Take a trip to this peaceful Shropshire destination where the charm, warm hospitality and slowed down pace of village life awaits you! Spend long, lazy days exploring beautiful heritage towns and villages, enjoying local pub food and national treasures such as castles and grand manor houses. Enjoy a wide selection of quaint, traditional pubs or explore the fabulous menu options from a marvellous selection of top rated gastropubs in the area such as the highly rated Golden Cross in Shrewsbury.

Find a perfect Shropshire haven just for two with everything you need for a wonderful stay or browse a selection of fully equipped, stylishly furnished, immaculate lettings to suit a family of four. Size up and find a stunning spacious, stone build rental perfect for as many as 12 guests! Several of the lovely holiday lettings and rentals in the area feature a private pool with many properties boasting a lovely peaceful garden with a surrounding view of the countryside where you are sure to hear plenty of birdsong as you sip your morning brew!

This gorgeous, rural, heritage, upland region of Britain is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there is so much to see and enjoy in this peaceful and remarkably beautiful part of the world. Located just over one hour west of Birmingham by car on the Welsh border you will find delightful villages and lovely restaurants, pubs and renowned attractions nestled amongst the picturesque hills of this beloved holiday destination. Come for a weekend or stay for a week!

The Shropshire Hills are replete with incredible National Trust heritage attractions such as Attingham Park where you can easily get lost for a whole day! The hilly landscape of Shropshire features a myriad of old, historical settlements and really ancient sites. Of these, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are best known for their delightful, whimsical charm and many of the towns in the area reflect a rich heritage from the Middle Ages. This is the ideal place for village hopping on a motoring holiday as every village in the Shropshire Hills offers its own unique ambience and quirky charm to explore. Take a splendid driving trip and be sure to stop and explore on foot along the way too!

This region is an absolute delight for lovers of history and architecture. The heritage centre in Whitchurch displays some 2000 enthralling artefacts dating back to ancient Roman times while visitors to Ironbridge are in for a treat at Blists Hill Victorian Town Open Air Museum that showcases the Victorian era in a fascinating recreated Victorian town replete with real life Victorian townsfolk! The small town of Much Wenlock features a Tudor Guild Hall dating back to the 1500s and Wenlock Priory, a spooky ruin of a twelfth century monastery. These are just some of the splendid sights that await you in the Shropshire Hills!

Nature lovers will find plenty of peaceful places to reconnect with nature in this stunning region. Mortimer forest near Ludlow is a gorgeous 1000 acre forest filled with stunning hiking and biking trails, majestic trees and delightful picnic spots. The Quarry Park is Shrewsbury offers you the tranquil beauty of 29 acres of parkland encircled by the River Severn with an absolutely splendid heritage formal garden. In August this park is the location of the Shrewsbury Flower Show that features 3 million blooms! In and around the hills and dales and between villages you will find miles of glorious discovery walks and hikes for hours of wonderful outdoor rambling in the fresh country air!

Step back in time at this striking 13th century manor house complete with a moat that is one of the finest surviving fortified, medieval manor houses in all of England! Be amazed at the Great Hall that has remained unchanged for over 700 years and climb to the top of a tower that appears to be straight from a fairytale picture book for incredibly beautiful sweeping views over the Shropshire Hills. There is a stunning, verdant walled garden to explore and a moat walk and the lovely cafe will provide you with cake and tea and a delicious lunch when you are done exploring!

You can enjoy spectacular heather clad hills and moorland scenery on one of the hiking trails on offer in Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd moorland plateau. The Light Spout Waterfall Walk is a gentle 2.4 km hike that takes you on a gentle ascent along a pretty stream to a four metre waterfall cascade. The Victorians called these falls a “miniature Niagara”! If you enjoy long hikes, the splendid 10 km Ratlinghope Ramble will take you across Long Mynd. Look out for gorgeous grazing ponies and stop at The Bridges pub to refuel en route!

This heritage town of enthralling beauty is widely acclaimed for its unique historical architecture, food, rich culture and charming street scenes. Here you will find some 500 beautiful, listed, half timbered or flat fronted buildings typical of the building style of the 1700’s. Ludlow is a wonderful place for a daytrip where you can spend time relaxing at one of the many pavement cafes and watch people pass by or browse the delightful, six day a week local market. Why not visit Ludlow Castle too for a full historical tour!

Take a trip to this stunning National Trust English Country House and estate in Shropshire just a stone’s throw from the village of Atcham. Here you can explore a fabled historical mansion filled with priceless heirlooms, a spectacular walled garden and The Deer Park that is home to a large herd of beautiful deer. The grounds offer you around 200 acres of lush scenery to explore. The Carriage House Cafe offers a lovely, elegant, contemporary place to relax after strolling about and you can browse for beautiful upmarket gifts at the Attingham’s Stables Shop.

Hawkstone Park Follies near Shrewsbury is a historic, 100 acre parkland created in the 18th century and became known as one of the great historical theme parks in Europe! Centred around the ruins of medieval Red Castle and the imposing Grotto Hill, you can explore a labyrinth of beautiful pathways, arches, bridges, ravines, towering cliffs and follies with lovely woodland walks. Pack a picnic and head out for the day to wander about and be amazed by one of Britain’s first and most original tourist attractions!