The Beauty of South Shropshire

The Beauty of South Shropshire

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Explore rolling green hills, quiet footpaths and stunning views in this area of outstanding natural beauty.

I made south Shropshire my home in 1999. What attracted me? The beautiful scenery and the quirkiness of the town that became my home, Bishops Castle. The walks in this area are delightful: gorgeous green rolling hills, stunning views and quiet footpaths, with the next tea shop or pub never too far away. Each day we will explore a different part of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Church Stretton and the Long Mynd, the Stiperstones, the hills on the skyline view from Church Stretton, Ragleth and the Iron Age hill fort of Caer Caradoc as well as walking from Bishops Castle for one of our walks.

Holiday highlights

• Take in views across England and Wales from Pole Bank, the highest point on the Long Mynd.
• Walk the hills on the skyline from Church Stretton; the mighty Caer Caradoc and Ragleth.
• Discover the mysterious Stiperstones rocks and visit the Bog tearooms.
• Explore the quirky town of Bishops Castle and walk the ancient drover’s route, the Kerry Ridgeway and a section of Offa’s Dyke.

Accommodation

Ads Ventures has a brilliant new base for this holiday: the relaxed, friendly and elegant Victoria House in Church Stretton. With its back garden overlooking the 11th Century church, this charming Victorian townhouse is centrally located yet within easy walking distance of the Shropshire Hills.

Using antique furniture, original artwork and luxury soft furnishings, the interiors have been individually styled and tastefully decorated to a high standard to create guest rooms with character.

A delicious breakfast served each day in the breakfast room overlooking the garden, is cooked to order using local quality produce wherever possible.  With six guest en-suite rooms to choose from, there is a room to suit every taste. As each of the rooms is individual, they are also individually priced for this 5-night break. On this holiday, dinner is not included, however, on each evening I will book a table at a local pub or restaurant, either in Church Stretton, or just down the road in Little Stretton to give the opportunity to eat together. Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements for dinner each evening.

Holiday price for 5 nights

Each room is priced individually: If more roooms are needed I will find alternative accomodation in Church Stretton of a similar standard. Breakfast will still be taken in Victoria House.

Rooms in Victoria House

All rooms are equiped with bathrobes and toiletries and have a fridge along with complimenary sherry, teas, coffee, hot chocolates and biscuits.

Single rooms

1. Wee single: A tiny wee room with a single bed at the top of the house, £565
2. Snug: En-suite shower room with small double bed, £675
3. Durbar: En-suite shower room with walk-in shower and standard sized double bed £715
4. Albert: Twin en-suite room with a walk in shower £715
5. Osborne: En-suite room with bath and a king sized bed £740
6. Florinda: Large en-suite room with a large corner bath and overhead shower. Super king bed £785

Double rooms

1. Durbar: En-suite shower room with walk-in shower and standard sized double bed £545 pp
2. Albert: Twin en-suite room with a walk in shower £545 pp
3. Osborne: En-suite room with bath and a king sized bed £565 pp
4. Florinda: Large en-suite room with a large corner bath and overhead shower. Super king bed £595 pp

Included

• En-suite accommodation with breakfast in the lovely Victoria House.
• Guided walking with a qualified and professional leader each day.

Not included

• Evening meals. Whilst these aren’t included, each evening I will make a reservation at a local restaurant for us to eat together.
• Lunches -these can be bought locally in Church Stretton.
• Incidental expenses such as drinks.
• Transport to and from walks.