The Summer House

Eyton On Severn, Near Wroxeter, Shropshire

The Grade II listed Summer House and Octagonal Tower form part of a set of buildings constructed around 1607 by Sir Francis Newport for use as a banqueting house for entertaining guests, being the only parts that survived the main house's destruction by fire. It now serves a bright and welcoming escape from everyday life within the scenic surroundings of rural Shropshire.

It offers excellent views to the East, and views of the Shropshire Hills to the South and the West. The building, now part of the Raby Estate, has been sympathetically modernised to accommodate guests. This provides a very private and unique getaway.

The property is tucked away in the hamlet of Eyton-on-Severn, near the ancient Roman settlement at Wroxeter and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Immediately to the East rises the Wrexin, a formidable hill said to be the result of a giant depositing a spade of earth he had intended to use to bury Telford. To the south lies the River Severn, and beyond can be seen the Shropshire Hills, the last English heights before the Welsh border. All of the surrounding countryside can be readily explored from the Summer House. You can stroll amongst the fields and lanes directly from the door via nearby public footpaths, or explore further afield into Shropshire and the border counties.

The Summer House details

One double bedroom and separate bathroom.

West facing views onto orchards and open countryside.

Private patio and lawned garden.

Private parking area for one car.

WiFi.

Minimum of two night stay.

Cottage features

Oak windows, external doors and exposed roof beams.

Wood burning stove in the master bedroom.

Electric oven with hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, multifunction microwave, dishwasher.

Television in the master bedroom and also in the sitting room with Freeview.

Barbecue and patio furniture.

• Internet