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Shropshire and Staffordshire
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Attingham East Lodge, Shropshire
Part of the grand entrance gates to the mansion and parkland at Attingham Park, with the medieval town of Shrewsbury and Roman ruins nearby. Sleeps four.
Explore 200 acres of parkland after visitors have gone home.
There are miles of walking trails on the estate, through grassland, woodland and along the River Tern. The fallow deer in the deer park are descended from the original herd that was established in the early 1800s.
You'll be surrounded by history.
The area is full of pretty market towns, like Shrewsbury, and the remains of a Roman city are just a 10-minute drive away. There are plenty of other National Trust places to visit within an hour's drive of the lodge, such as Dudmaston Hall and the medieval Powis Castle.
Featured cottages
Dog-friendly cottages
From cosy, country lodges, bunkhouses and barns to a cottage with a cave in the garden, find dog-friendly stays in Shropshire and Staffordshire. Image: 1 Morville Barn
A 19th-century barn with original trusses and tiles
Mose Barn brings together a root house, granary and a series of cowsheds, and is both modern and full of character. Sleeps six.
A retreat for two in Shrewsbury
Town Walls Tower is a four-storey tower that once formed part of Shrewsbury’s medieval town defences, with the bustling town on the doorstep. It’s full of original character, with arrow slits, wooden floors and exposed stone walls. Sleeps two.
A cottage with its own sandstone cave
1 Sternsmill Cottage on the Dudmaston estate has countryside views and in its secluded garden, you'll find a sandstone cave in the cliff. The estate is full of interesting things to see and do - the house contrasts family charm with formal galleries, and the terraced gardens featuring outdoor sculptures. Sleeps four, dog friendly..
An accessible barn for seven
Sandybury Barn has double-height windows and an open-plan living area, and accessibility features in the ground-floor bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Sleeps seven.
Group holidays
We have plenty of comfortable places for group get-togethers in Shropshire. Whether you're best suited to a cluster of neighbouring barns or a bunkhouse for 16, set up base to explore the county's history and hills, or take it easy in spaces with open-plan layouts and warming woodburners.
Two barns for ten guests
1 and 2 Morville are semi-detached barns with cosy, rustic interiors. They're near the vibrant town of Bridgnorth and medieval Much Wenlock. Each sleeps five. Dog friendly.
Five converted barns in a quiet spot
In a quiet northern part of the Attingham Estate, surrounded by 4,000 acres of park, farm and woodland, you'll find Tern Barn, Wharf Barn, Canal Barn, Severn Barn and Forge Barn. Together they sleep 23.
Dudmaston Bunkhouse
Simple group accommodation that’s a short five-mile drive to Bridgnorth and within easy distance of the Shropshire Hills.
Things to see and do
From the quirky homes carved into the rock at Kinver Edge to the grand manor houses on country estates, and from wild swimming in the reservoir in the Carding Mill Valley to walking the heathland, there's plenty to see and do in Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Area
Shropshire and Staffordshire
From open countryside to magnificent houses, explore special places in Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Place
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic red sandstone rock houses
Place
Carding Mill Valley on the Long Mynd
Take a walk across the wildlife-rich heathland and enjoy the views across the Shropshire Hills, or simply play in the stream in the valley.
Wild swimming and other outdoor activities
The reservoir at Carding Mill Valley is a popular spot for wild swimming. Read more about how to stay safe in the water and plan for your swim. With miles of bridleways, footpaths and permissive paths to explore, Shropshire and Staffordshire are great places to enjoy the great outdoors on horseback, bike or foot..
Activity
Outdoor activities at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
Enjoy the great outdoors at Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills. Find out about the best routes and keeping yourself safe while out walking and cycling on the Long Mynd.