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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Dumbleton sleeps 3.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: Close to ridge and furrow rolling down to the River Isbourne... amidst 58 acres of Cotswold farmland. Set in glorious countryside with outstanding views towards the Cotswold Hills and Vale of Evesham, Cottons Farm enjoys a truly peaceful setting at the end of a long tree-lined drive,
300 metres from the road. It is just ½ mile from the pretty, unspoilt village of Dumbleton, easily accessible by road or footpath, and 5 miles from Broadway, the ever-popular ‘capital’ of the Cotswolds. The holiday cottages are surrounded by 58 acres of working farmland, with ridge and furrow rolling down to the River Isbourne, which lies 150 metres away from the cottages (toddlers beware!). Visitors are welcome to walk in the fields surrounding the farm and many public footpaths run nearby. Very tastefully converted from 150-year old farm buildings (including cart-shed, stable and dairy), these comfortable cottages are well equipped and furnished to a high standard.
Cool in summer, warm and welcoming in winter, they are all centrally heated and well insulated. Set near the owners’ home, yet retaining complete privacy, each cottage has its own individual character with many original features, and enjoys its own area of garden and patio. A perfect place to relax, they are ideally situated for walking and touring the Cotswolds.
Broadway with its old stone houses and fascinating shops also boasts Broadway Tower, now the centre of a country park and home to an observatory and exhibition. The market town of Evesham (5 miles) has tree-lined streets and pretty walks along the River Avon. Only a few minutes’ drive, on the edge of the Cotswold hills, is Toddington, where visitors can board a train on the Gloucestershire–Warwickshire Great Western Railway (mid March - mid October) and enjoy a ride through picturesque villages.
In nearby Winchcombe there’s Sudeley Castle, while the Cotswolds Farm Park (with its rare breeds of animals) and the bird sanctuary at Bourton-on-the-Water are easily reached, as are Stanway House, Hidcote Garden, Snowshill Manor and Cheltenham. Stratford-upon-Avon and the cathedral city of Worcester are within an hour’s drive. The neighbouring villages boast traditional pubs and many excellent restaurants. Riding, swimming, golf, tennis and fishing are all close by. Shop ½ mile.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Tenbury Wells sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In an elevated, rural postion, detached Wood Cottage, renovated to a high standard, enjoys spectacular views towards Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Access is via a working farm, and guests can enjoy two mature woodlands and carp pool (from 2012)330 yards away. This is an excellent base from which to explore Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire which have a wealth of activities. A short drive leads to Ludlow, famous for its castle, festivals, quaint streets and open markets; it also has an abundance of restaurants and eateries, some Michelin starred, and is a definite ‘must’ for a visit.
The area has a wealth of National Trust properties including Berrington Hall, Croft Castle, Hampton Court Gardens and Brockhampton Estate, all within easy driving distance. Enjoy a day out to the cathedral cities of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester and the abbey town of Tewkesbury. For the more active, there is golf, horse riding, swimming and canoeing available locally and Offa’s Dyke, the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons are within easy reach. Book lovers can enjoy a trip to the renowned town of Hay-on-Wye, whilst theatre lovers can visit Malvern or Stratford-upon-Avon. For the young at heart, the West Midlands Safari Park is 1/2 hour away. Or perhaps sit and relax, enjoying the peace and quiet of the unspoilt countryside or observe the activities on this working farm. Whatever guests do, one visit may not be enough! Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles. Until Dec 2011, the property will only sleep 6 and have 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms. There will also be no shower room until Dec 2011. Large beamed living room with electric ‘wood burner’ in inglenook fireplace and French door. Large beamed sitting/dining room with well-equipped kitchen area with tiled floor and two patio doors. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Three twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Tenbury Wells sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: High on a hill in 500 acres of farmland grounds, this spacious holiday cottage occupies a truly unique position, with superb panoramic views and its own garden and patio. Rebuilt with the mellow stone of the 300-year-old barn which once stood here, it has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard throughout. Visitors are welcome to walk along the many footpaths within the grounds.
Hollywall’s private and peaceful rural setting is equidistant from Ludlow and Worcester (15 miles), both steeped in history and crammed with ancient buildings. Ludlow is a delightful town, with beautifully preserved medieval buildings, fine 18th-century architecture, and a splendid Norman castle set high on a hill. There is an excellent choice of shops, including many antique shops, and eating places. Worcester is best known for its beautiful cathedral, and its Royal Worcester porcelain factory, open to the public. Closer to home, the old market town of Tenbury Wells (4½ miles) offers shops, inns and restaurants, as well as tennis and swimming. To the west, the Burford House Gardens display many unusual shrubs and roses, as well as the National Clematis Collection.
The Welsh borders, the Malvern Hills and the Wyre Forest are within easy reach, and Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon are only an hour’s drive. Cheltenham offers entertainments of international repute, including theatre, music, dance and comedy, as well as a superb racecourse, while historic Warwick boasts England’s finest medieval castle. Stratford is alive with culture and history, boasting five houses associated with Shakespeare, as well as the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The Severn Valley Railway and Bewdley Safari Park offer further interesting day trips. Fishing locally. Excellent golf facilities 2 miles. Mountain bike hire 10 miles. Shops 41/2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Spacious sitting-room with wood-burning stove and French doors to patio. Large, farmhouse-style fitted kitchen/dining room with very large table. Twin bedroom with sitting area, additional colour TV and French doors to garden. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Three spacious bedrooms; two double, one with en-suite bathroom and toilet, and one twin. Bathroom with bidet and toilet.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Hadley sleeps 3.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: Situated at the end of a long, private drive, this detached barn conversion offers the perfect holiday location. Adjacent to the owner’s home, it sits within acres of farmland and the views can be admired from the wonderful picture window. Worcester (6 miles) offers a fabulous cathedral and racecourse. Bewdley, Kidderminster, Malvern and Ledbury are a short drive. Stratford-upon-Avon is a 30-minute drive and offers Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Mary Arden’s Farm and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The Malverns and the Cotswolds are a short drive away. Numerous cycle paths and footpaths provide fabulous scenery and countryside. Shops and pub 1½ miles. External stairs to first floor: Spacious beamed living room and kitchen area with wooden floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle and toilet. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £388 to £753
Self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle sleeps 4.
Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Hot Tub Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: With its solar panels and wood pellet stove this newly built log cabin offers eco-friendly and cosy accommodation in a magnificent position high on the Kerry Ridgeway with far reaching views across the Shropshire Hills. After a glorious day's walking or cycling on quiet rural lanes visitors can relax in the blissful hot tub. Bishop's Castle a charming market town with two breweries shops pubs and eateries is 5 miles. Ludlow Shrewsbury and the Welsh borders are all a short drive. Homemade meals are available on request.
Large open plan sitting room with wood pellet stove dining area and fully fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arrangement) and ensuite shower room/W.C.
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle sleeps 4.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Winners of 2010/2011 tourist board Gold Awards, these two delightful, detached holiday cottages are tucked away in the heart of the rolling Shropshire countryside near the village of Wentnor, with the East Onny river running through the garden. Each has its own garden and guests are welcome to enjoy the shared grounds with orchards. There is a network of paths in the area for walkers and cyclists and the Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley are close by. Bishop’s Castle with its ‘House on Crutches’ and other historic buildings tumbling down the main street is well worth exploring and the Acton Scott Working Farm is also within easy reach. Golf in Church Stretton. Shop and pub ¼ mile.
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Sleeps 13
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Baschurch sleeps 13.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 13
Accommodation overview: This excellent property stands detached amid its own enclosed gardens, in a peaceful setting in the attractive Shropshire village of Baschurch. Spacious rooms, modern conveniences and a full range of leisure amenities make it an excellent choice for large family holidays or group gatherings whatever the season. Guests benefit from year-round use of an indoor heated swimming pool, games room (with pool table and darts), sauna and Jacuzzi available 2pm-7pm, as well as their own enclosed lawned garden complete with furniture and barbecue. Close to the village church, the house is also conveniently located within walking distance of a range of shops and the village pub.
Just 9 miles north west of historic Shrewsbury and close to the Welsh Borders, Field House stands in an ideal position for exploring and sightseeing within this lovely region. England’s largest inland county, Shropshire remains one of the country’s least populated and unspoilt landscapes, where bustling ancient market towns lie encompassed by acres of countryside. This is an area immersed in history, with Domesday Book associations; noteworthy castles include the English Heritage castle at nearby Moreton Corbet, the hilltop remains at Montgomery and Clun to the south, and of course the splendid sandstone fortifications which dominate the centre of Shrewsbury. Whether you crave nightlife, history, culture or shopping, nearby towns have plenty to offer all tastes and ages. Oswestry boasts the legendary King Oswald’s Well, said to have curative powers, and nearby Wem has plenty of rustic pubs in which to sample the local ales; the 200-year-old ale brewing tradition can still be observed at Wem’s Hanby Ales brewery. Other notable attractions include Hawkston Historic Park and Follies, Wroxeter Roman City, Hodnet Hall Gardens and Attingham Park (NT). Go karting, paint balling and quad biking are available in the local area, depending on the season. Shops ¼ mile. Large living room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire and patio door to garden. Dining room with countryside views. Modern kitchen with breakfast room. Utility. Games room with board games and nursery equipment. Double bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with sloping ceiling and two additional single beds (each for +1). Bathroom with shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Little Marcle sleeps 2.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Tastefully furnished, this detached single-storey property offers comfortable holiday accommodation opposite the owner’s home within a courtyard setting of seven properties. It is perfectly placed to enjoy the delights of the surrounding area. Enjoy a visit to Ledbury, a pretty black and white market town with independent shopping, also Ross-on-Wye and Malvern. The Forge is within easy driving of the cathedral cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester, and in a great walking area, where golf and fishing can be found nearby. Shop and pub 2 miles. Small step to entrance. Living room/dining room with wood-burning stove, beams and kitchen area. Double bedroom. Shower room (double cubicle) with toilet.
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