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Shropshire Holiday Cottages

The county of Shropshire consists of green hills and valleys, punctuated by picturesque little towns such as Ludlow. The limestone ridge of Wenlock Edge dominates the South East while the River Severn meaners lazily through this charming county. Holidays and weekend breaks in Shropshire offer a rich variety of plush settings and historical attractions. See Cottages 4 You for Shropshire holidaycottages.

The twin hills of Titterstone Clee and Brown Clee add variety to the rural beauty of the county while the Corvedale region, with its collection of 15th and 16th century manor farms, is an idyllic spot. There are also extensive remains of a huge 11th century sandstone keep, Ludlow Castle, which stands near the River Teme.

Ironbridge, birth place of the industrial revolution boasts 10 museums while Charles Darwin's birthplace, Shrewsbury is the cultural capital of Shropshire. It's also one of the finest Tudor Towns in the United Kingdom. Traditional market towns like Bishops Castle, Bridgnorth and Cleobury Mortimer have a long history and offer a large selection of timbered 18th century buildings and houses.

The hills of South Shropshire are designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty and Caer Caradoc and the Stipersones offer a certain untouched, romantic beauty. Shropshire can also boast 32 castles in all, which include Stokesay and Clun. For further details regarding Shropshire self catering accommodation, see the property and link which follows this guide.

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Lilac Cottage - Shropshire Cottages From Cottages 4 You
This detached holiday cottage is situated near Ludlow and has plenty of traditional features such as inglenook fireplace, ceiling beams and an open fire. It sleeps up to 5 people with 2 bedrooms, both with Victorian beds. There's also a Z bed available if required. The lounge, dining area and kitchen are located on the ground floor and pets are welcome. Shropshire holiday cottages and other self catering properties are available to rent through the cottage rental agent listed above.

Shropshire self-catering attractions

This section contains details of the most popular visitor attractions, outdoor activities, restaurants and pubs in the county of Shropshire. We've provided links where possible.

Outdoor activities
Gliding and hot air ballooning are both very popular in Shropshire - the Real Ballooning Experience offers balloon excursions from £100. Hawkstone Historic Park, voted Family Attraction of 2004, is also notable and features a rich landscape of wooded gorges, caves and crags.

Food, drink and entertainment
The Boathouse in Shrewsbury, which is situated on the River Severn is delightfully informal and serves local cask ales and traditional pub food. Other good pubs include The Six Bells in Bishop’s Castle, with its Fidget Pie house special, and the La Laterna in Shrewsbury, which serves authentic Italian food.

History and Culture
Stokesay Castle is located in South Shropshire. It was constructed in the 12th century and features a well-preserved Great Hall. The moated fortress of Whittington Castle is of the same period and is also worth seeing. Other historical attractions include Attingham Park and Shrewsbury Abbey – the latter was made famous as the home of Brother Cadfael and was founded in the eleventh century.