On the Map

On the Map: Favourite Shropshire Retreats

2 March 2022

The comic writer P.G. Wodehouse once described Shropshire as “the nearest earthly place to paradise”. And once you’ve clapped eyes on the county’s legendary landscapes, you’re sure to agree.

Steeped in history, myth, and untold magic, you can set out on the King Arthur Trail, visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, and hike through the majestic Shropshire Hills… and that’s just for starters!

Of course, any story-worthy holiday begins with a unique place to stay. So why not grab a cuppa and browse some of our favourite Shropshire retreats?

Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Temple of Diana | Shifnal, Shropshire

Rest on the Hill

Oswestry, Shropshire, England

Luxury, architect-designed, self-catering accommodation near Oswestry, Shropshire, close to English-Welsh border.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£685 (3 nts)

The Knoll Tower

Shifnal, Shropshire, England

Historic former hunting lodge in Shropshire's Weston Park - a romantic retreat for two.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£723 for a 7 night stay

Temple of Diana

Shifnal, Shropshire, England

For a truly unique escape, the Temple of Diana blends classical architecture and a heavenly location, making for a stay you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£1679 for a 7 night stay

Walcot Hall Glamping

Lydbury North, Shropshire, England

Get ready for incredible dog-friendly glamping at Walcot Hall, where the fantastical blends with the fabulous for an unforgettable retreat.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies (2-4 per unit)

From

£30 p/n to £250 p/n

Oswestry Church

Oswestry, Shropshire, England

A cool celestial conversion by the Welsh border, ideal for group breaks in a lively setting filled with art, style and colour.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 8

From

£150 / night

Walcot Hall Estate Chapel and Cabins

Lydbury North, Shropshire, England

Imaginative accommodation, set amongst 30 acres of picture-perfect grounds in the Shropshire Hills.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£380/4 nts

Woodland Escapes

Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Feel compelled to relax in a luxury dome, lodge or treehouse, soothingly set amongst 45 acres of magical Shropshire countryside.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£100 / night midweek

The Pink Cottage

Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, England

An idyllic country retreat, magically secluded amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland in the heart of a private Shropshire estate.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£445 (3 nts)

Meadow View Hill House

Newcastle, Shropshire, England

A magical and gloriously romantic storybook retreat, gently nestled on an organic farm in Shropshire surrounded by rolling hills.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£120 / night

Sham Castle

Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England

A historic, captivating, and luxurious Grade II-listed folly, gently elevated over immaculate landscaped gardens and a shimmering lake in rural Shropshire.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 4

From

£867 (3 nights)