Craven Arms
The nearest town to the cottage,
with most essentials available.
Church Stretton
Is set in Mary Webb and A E
Housman country. Nestling in the valley between the Long Mynd and
Wenlock Edge, flanked by Caer Caradoc and Ragleth Hills, the
Strettons extend to the visitor, the charm, and the peace of an l8th
century market town, combined with the convenience of excellent
shopping, eating and parking facilities.
Ludlow
Is a thriving market town - an
architectural gem with a lively community feel, and bustles
with exciting events throughout the year. It is surrounded
by the unspoilt and beautiful hilly countryside of south
Shropshire and the Welsh border country, known as the Welsh
Marches.
National Trust - Carding Mill Valley
Covering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered
hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills.
Other local sites listed too.
Ludlow
Food Centre
The Ludlow Food Centre is a unique food shopping experience where
farming, food production and retailing infuse together to create a
very special environment.
Clun
A rural gem in the
South Shropshire Hills. It lies in a designated area of
outstanding natural beauty close to the border with Wales in
what is termed the Middle Welsh Marches
South
Shropshire
Of all the districts of England few offer
the beauty, tranquillity and history of South Shropshire.
The Shropshire
Star
The local
evening newspaper, covering local, national and
international news.
Things to do
A quick link
to an introductory page of things to do and see.
The Aston on Clun
Arbor Tree
A black poplar tree, where each year, we celebrate Arbor Day, with a
children's pageant remembering the 1786 wedding of a local squire.