Clun, Heart of England
The Larches in Bryn, Shropshire, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.
The Larches is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
This home consists of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, woodburning stove, Smart TV with Sky and a selection of games, and a utility with fridge/freezer and washing machine. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin, serviced by a ground-floor shower room. Outside there is an enclosed wrap-around garden with patio, lawn and furniture, access to 1.5 acres of grounds and 25 acres of woodland with a stream, and off-road parking for three cars. Two well-behaved dogs welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a highchair, travel cot and stairgate. For a rural escape to Shropshire, book The Larches. Note: Dogs must be kept on lead in the woodland area. Note: Please supervise children and dogs near the stream. Note: Low beams in bedrooms. Note: There is a security camera over the driveway which will be switched off whilst guests are staying.
A.E. Houseman's poem, A Shropshire Lad, defined Clun as 'the quietest place under the sun', and with its dramatic ruin of a Norman castle, Saxon church, the bustling river which flows under the 14th century pack horse bridge, and a country inn, Clun is a rural gem situated in the South Shropshire Hills. It lies on the Shropshire Way in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the border of Wales, an area known as The Marches. This unspoilt part of Britain has an abundance of wildlife and beautiful unhindered walking and cycling routes winding their way through the countryside with the Clun and Kerry Forests, Offa's Dyke, and Kerry Ridgeway all close by. There are a wide range of festivals and shows on offer in the surrounding area throughout the year, including The Green Man festival in May. From Clun, you can also enjoy exploring the historic towns of Bishop's Castle, Presteigne, Ludlow, Shrewsbury, and Hereford, a must for visitors.
A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.
Short breaks may still be available.
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