Craven Arms 2 miles. This first floor apartment is one of two set within a stone-built converted stable, standing opposite the owner's large farmhouse on a 360-acre livestock and arable working farm in Strefford, two miles from Craven Arms. Sitting in a delightfully scenic spot at the foot of Wenlock Edge, this picturesque Craven Arms self-catering apartment provides cosy accommodation that is perfect for a romantic break. This Craven Arms character apartment offers original features that provide a homely atmosphere, including exposed stone walls, wooden beams and trusses. The king-size double bedroom, which can conveniently be transformed into a twin, boasts an en-suite bathroom, and offers a comfortable place to lay your head at the end of a long day spent in the open, green countryside. Relax or dine alfresco on the front balcony at this apartment near Craven Arms, and admire the expansive views that stretch as far as the dramatic Long Mynd Hills. Only two miles away is the small town of Craven Arms which has shops, cafes, a hotel with a bar and restaurant, as well as the medieval Stokesay Castle plus the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with its virtual balloon ride over Shropshire. There are many wonderful walks close by including the Strefford Hall Farm Trail available from the doorstep, plus Wenlock Edge and the Corvedale Valley close by, along with the lovely Long Mynd Hills to explore surrounding Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland. Take your pick of the many impressive NT properties close by; Attringham Park, Croft Castle and Powis Castle can all be reached within easy driving distance. An excellent Craven Arms apartment for discovering all of Shropshire at any time of the year. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 24740 and 928796, together they sleep 10.
The small market town of Craven Arms, known as The Gateway to the Marches is conveniently located between the beautiful medieval town of Ludlow and delightful Church Stretton. Craven Arms is an ideal base, which nestles close to the scenic Wenlock Edge and Corvedale Valley with fine walks from the town to lovely Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manors, or the very popular Shropshire Hill Discovery Centre. The town also has some charming and historic houses, including a round house, thought to be a recognisable rest house for pilgrims travelling between Wigmore and Shrewsbury Abbeys and the fascinating 'Museum of Lost Content'. Just two miles away in the village of Wistanstow is the Plough Inn, a good local wood brewery. ChurchStretton is close by and nestles between the Long Mynd and Caradoc Hills, renowned for their scenic walks and excellent golf course. The historic towns of Bishops Castle, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a short drive away, and offer magnificent castles, riverside walks, wonderful shops, pubs, restaurants, exciting theatres and a variety of festivals. This is a perfect base for touring all of beautiful Shropshire at any time of the year.
