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Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 54
Weekly prices from £250

Self catering accommodation in Shifnal sleeps 54.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 54

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Weston Park details

Rural Retreats are proud to present Weston Park, offering luxury accommodation, 5-star service & award winning cuisine. The perfect venue for your corporate event (located on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border, an ideal conference venue for delegates based around the country), or large gathering with friends & family. Weston Park has it all. Exclusively yours with a minimum booking of 12 of the 28 rooms.

Gifted to the nation in 1986 by Richard, the current and 7th Earl of Bradford, Weston is now owned and maintained by the Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust.

The formal lines of the 19th century gardens fuse dramatically with the naturalistic style fashioned by Capability Brown in the 18th century.

Choose from 28 (22 doubles, four double/twin and two singles) bedrooms located within the House, all of which are furnished with family heirlooms, antique furniture and original paintings along with televisions, fluffy towels and robes. Every room has either an en-suite or private bathroom with views of either the formal gardens, ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland or the Temple of Diana. Fully manned with butlers, chefs and housekeepers.

During the Park open seasons, children can enjoy the woodland adventure playground with its slides, zip wire, cargo net and miniature railway. Little ones will enjoy the activity room with a fabulous traverse wall, board games and dressing up boxes!

Hampton Wafre Cottage, Docklow, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Docklow sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

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Hampton Wafre Cottage details

Hampton Wafre Cottage has been converted from a 17th century stone barn. The detached cottage has its own private enclosed garden and is located half a mile up a private drive on a working arable farm. It enjoys a rural holiday location which offers country walks with stunning unspoilt views, indigenous wildlife and carp fishing exclusive to the cottage on a peaceful idyllically situated lake.

Docklow village is within easy walking distance and it is here that you will find the village pub, the Kings Head, which offers good hospitality, real ales, and simple meals. Docklow Pools are also located within the village which offer excellent fishing, together with their own pub and restaurant.

There is easy access to attractions such as stately homes, parks and gardens as well as the historic cathedral city of Hereford and ancient market towns Ledbury and Ludlow, the latter of nationwide fame for its many high quality restaurants. The nearest town, Leominster (BR Station) 10 minutes away, offers excellent shopping facilities and Worcester (M5) can be reached in 30 minutes. The area offers fantastic walking, cycling, fishing, and horse riding facilities. Hampton Wafre Cottage comes with fishing in its own idyllic location - please bring your own fishing tackle.

The cottage is some 135 miles from London, 58 miles from Birmingham, 158 miles from Manchester, and 54 miles from Cardiff. It will take you approximately two hours 40 minutes from London by road. Train stations are located at Worcester, Hereford and Leominster. Leominster train station is some seven minutes by road.

Wall Hills Barn, Thornbury, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £989

Self catering accommodation in Thornbury sleeps 12.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 12

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Wall Hills Barn details

Wall Hills Barn sits on top of a hill, next to the site of an iron-age fort, with breathtaking views that stretch across Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Wales. This luxury self-catering property is situated one mile up a very quiet lane and is truly an idyllic country retreat.

The nearest facilities are only five minutes' drive away in the historic market town of Bromyard in Herefordshire which offers pubs, banks, post office, chemist, supermarket, delicatessen and butchers. Places to visit include the cathedral cities of Worcester and Hereford and the market towns of Ledbury and Ludlow which are all within 30 minutes' drive, and the beautiful Wye Valley and Welsh Borders approximately one hour away. There are several good gastro-pubs within 15 minutes' drive and many National Trust properties that are well worth a visit.

Wall Hills is the ideal celebration venue for family or friends. The open plan kitchen/living/dining area in the main barn makes it most suitable for special social occasions. The smaller stone barn is connected on the first floor and offers a quieter snug/living room, two further bedrooms and a well equipped playroom for young and old guests alike.

Bearwood Cottage, Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £372

Self catering accommodation in Pembridge sleeps 5.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 5

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Bearwood Cottage details

Bearwood Cottage is a half-timbered property in an idyllic rural holiday setting. It lies in the grounds of Bearwood House but is completely separate with its own drive and garden.

Six bicycles, including a tandem, croquet, badminton, boules and other games are provided. There is a Wii, iPod docking station and a good selection of board games.

The 15c New Inn, village shop, delicatessen and farm shop are a mile away in the picturesque "black and white" village of Pembridge. The Michelin-starred Stagg Inn is within 15 minutes' drive and the market towns of Ludlow (with a further two Michelin-starred restaurants) and Hay-on-Wye are within 25 minutes' drive.


Places to visit within the area include:
Berrington Hall - A fine house created by Henry Holland, explore the many rooms or relax by the lake.
Croft Castle - Home of the Croft family for nearly 1000 years the castle has many stories to uncover.
Hampton Court and Gardens - Offering a variety of events throughout the year, the castle dates back to the 15th Century and has an interesting history.
Hergest Gardens - Set in the Heart of the Welsh Marshes with stunning views towards the Black Mountains.
Ludlow Castle - A fine Medieval Castle with a fascinating history, makes a great day out for all the family.
Hereford Cathedral - A beautiful building and home of the Mappa Mundi.
Monkland Cheese Dairy - A working dairy farm. Learn and discover the methods of cheese production with an experience day.
Dunkertons Cider Mill - Makers of traditional organic Cider and Perry with a shop on site.
Leominster Antique Centre - Situated in the middle of the town with over 25 antique shops to visit.

Special Events within the area include:
Hay on Wye Festival Offering two festivals through the year, the Winter festival taking place 29 November - 1 December 2014, followed by the next taking place 21-31 May 2015.
Ludlow Food Festival Taking place at Ludlow Castle and around the town, the event takes place between 11th to 13th September 2015.

The Knoll Tower, Weston-under-Lizard Shifnal, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £354

Self catering accommodation in Weston-under-Lizard Shifnal sleeps 2.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 2

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The Knoll Tower details

The Knoll Tower, built circa 1865, is located in the midst of the ancient and historic park of Weston Park, with panoramic views of the Shropshire countryside and Welsh borders.

This luxury self-catering bolt hole is available for week or weekend short breaks throughout the year. Sleeping two this Victorian Hunting Lodge was built in the late 1800s by the third Earl of Bradford. Set over three floors, leading up to a top floor sitting room with stunning panoramic views over Capability Browns stunning 18th century parkland, the Tower combines all the home comforts you could would want but in a unique historic hideaway.

The Knoll Tower is situated on the outer reaches of the Park and as well as unrivalled views across to the magnificent 17th century stately home and the Temple of Diana, also enjoys views across the Shropshire Hills, affording total privacy for a relaxing escape.

The magnificent 17th century stately home, which can be seen from the Tower was built in 1671, the estate also features two more Grade 1 listed buildings, the Temple of Diana and the Roman Bridge in Temple Wood. Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a frequent visitor to Weston, suggested building a hunting lodge on the Knoll and so the Tower was created.

Guests staying at Knoll Tower can enjoy walking through Temple Wood, one of only five Capability Brown Pleasure Grounds left intact in the UK. The Granary Grill and Deli on the estate is open all year round with the Grill serving lunch and dinner and the Deli stocking a wide range of speciality food and drink.

Although the Earls of Bradford owned much of the land around Weston the Knoll on which the Tower was erected was owned by the Durrant Family of Tong, a village close to the Park, up until 1855 at which time their small estate was put up for sale.

The Durrant Family of Tong had made their money in the Caribbean in the sugar trade. The last owner before the sale of the estate divorced his wife after which he led a fairly extravagant life style. A character not loved locally, he erected a monument on the Knoll to celebrate his divorce. On his demise, his two sons blew the monument up and we believe there is a remnant of the masonry in the woodland near the Tower.

The Weston Park Foundation took over the Weston Park estate in 1986, the Tower was unused and semi derelict at that time. In 2002 it was restored and permission granted to build an extersion providing kitchen, bathroom and heating. In December 2013, the property went through a major redecoration programme to enable the charity to offer the property as a unique destination for short breaks.

Coach House, Fishpools, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £274

Self catering accommodation in Fishpools sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

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Coach House (Herefordshire) details

The Coach House is a studio conversion quietly situated in the grounds of Fishpools which is a traditional 16th century timber framed house. Rated 4-star by the tourist board, it is reached via a quarter of a mile track and is in a very rural position.

Guests will enjoy a south facing private decked area with far-reaching views across fields and farmland which is perfect for watching the sun go down, making this an ideal cottage for a romantic holiday.

Leading directly from the cottage is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways where badgers, woodpeckers, buzzards and owls may be seen.

Tenbury Wells, an attractive spa and market town in the Teme Valley, is four miles away and the fine Georgian town of Ludlow is only a 25-minute drive.

Pine Cottage, Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £665

Self catering accommodation in Broadway sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Pine Cottage is a lovely, spacious holiday cottage, located in a quiet spot a short walk from the centre of the historic and picturesque Cotswold village of Broadway. The cottage which is very warm and welcoming, is perfectly located for enjoying Broadway's lovely choice of shops or for touring the many, many stunning villages in the near vicinity. The famous Broadway Tower is about 30 mins walk away! The cottage has a family 'feel' to it, with large spacious rooms throughout, as well as the little stream which runs past the bottom of the garden. The two bathrooms make it a good choice for two couples looking for a privacy in their country get-away. We feel that for many the main appeal to this property, is its location which is moments from Broadway's beautiful High Street one of the Cotswolds most pictureseque scenes amd host to some excellent pubs and shops. This cottage has excellent facilities and is therefore absolutely ideal for a family of four or two couples.  ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to Hall, with hanging for coats etc.Living Room with gas 'coal-fire effect' fire, two large sofas plus additional seating, flatscreen TV with DVD and surround sound system. Doors to garden.Dining Room with table and four chairs. There is a small snug area also with chair, plus doors to garden. Kitchen fully equipped with gas hob, oven and grill, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.  Access to the garden. Cloakroom with WC and washbasin.UpstairsMaster Bedroom with King Size double bed, wardrobe and chests of drawers, plus Ensuite Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and handbasin, Bedroom Two with standard doubkle bed (4ft6in) and wardrobe Bathroom Two with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin. OutsideTo the rear of the property is a private, enclosed garden with seating area under pergola on raised deck overlooking stream, garden furniture. Please note that the stream is NOT protected and therefore is not suitable for children of a young age. Central heating, all gas and electricity included all year. Regret No Pets. Please No children under 12 due to the stream. Babes in Arms welcome! Off street parking for two cars. Cot only supplied.The Owner requires a damages deposit before you arrival.

Spinney Retreat, Cardington, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £299 to £ 532

Self catering accommodation in Cardington sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This luxury, pet friendly, Grade II listed barn conversion cottage for 4 people is located in the village of Cardington near Church Stretton in Shropshire close to the towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Bridgnorth.

Spinney Retreat is a gorgeous property that has been sensitively converted from an old stable building into a charming holiday cottage. There's a lovely rustic wood burner in the sitting room, which is a great place to gather the family together. Whoever stays in this property has access to the owners’ games room on the farm and the farm grounds too. The property is all laid out on one floor and comprises of 1 double bedroom with en suite, 1 twin bedroom, a bathroom with bath and a shower, a fully fitted kitchen and a neat sitting room. There are exposed wood beams dotted about the property as well, which adds an authentic rural feel to the house.