A lush, fertile region dominated by the Shropshire Hills, there’s plenty to see and to when staying in your luxury cottage in Shropshire. Its varied history is interlinked with its landscape, from the 18th century canals that snake across the county, its ruined castles (and not so ruined, such as Stokesay Castle), and astonishing Roman remains (it’s home to the fourth largest Roman city, Wroxeter). It’s villages and towns are flecked with black-and-white Tudor buildings (Ludlow and Shrewsbury have excellent examples) whilst there are stately homes and gardens to explore too. Ironbridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, gives insight into the Industrial Revolution, and Acton Scott Historic Working Farm offers a fascinating look into our agricultural past. Don your walking boots and explore the numerous natural wonders such as the vast Long Mynd and the Stiperstones, two huge hills with exceptional views, and the Offa’s Dyke path that follows the Welsh/English border.