Built into the garden walls of Croft Castle, you’ll feel intertwined with nature in this dreamy 'gothic' style cottage. Green shrubs climb its walls and pruned lawns encompass the property. It’s no surprise that it was once home to the estate’s…
Lyveden Cottage sits in a secluded landscape, accessible via a lane. Stay here and step into a tranquil oasis of calm waters, ancient forests and green gardens, nestled in rolling farmland. On one side, a curving moat divides the cottage from the mounts and…
A converted brick and timber barn on the Attingham Park EstateBuilt at Smethcote Farm in the 1700s, the Threshing Barn is now a comfortable countryside retreat for six people.The hallway leads to an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room area with a double-height ceiling,…
Diston’s Cottage was the home of the Diston family for three generations and now makes the perfect Cotswold country break for two. The pretty, end-of-terrace stone cottage boasts a wood burning stove, enclosed terraced garden and old fashioned stable…
Once moved 100 yards to the south west because of the Trent Valley rail line in 1845, this former gate lodge on the boundary of Shugborough’s 900-acre estate is the perfect spot for getting away from it all. And with out of hours access to the parkland and wild deer…
Pretty much a mirrored image of Lichfield Lodge 1, this former gate lodge on the boundary of Shugborough’s 900-acre estate is the perfect spot for getting away from it all. And with out of hours access to the parkland and wild deer roaming on the doorstep, you’ll…
Kitchen Garden Cottage was built around 1892 along with the nearby Gardens House (now the Garden Tea Room). Due to its proximity to the walled kitchen garden, vineries and the formal gardens, the cottage is thought to have been used to house either a number of workers from the…
Originally believed to be stables, this early 18th-century converted barn offers a cosy and rustic stay for family and friends who want a place to go away together. What’s more, this holiday cottage is part of a new National Trust project to carefully bring to life 16…
Originally believed to be stables, this early 18th-century converted barn offers a cosy and rustic stay for family and friends who want a place to go away together. What’s more, this holiday cottage is part of a new National Trust project to carefully bring to life 16…
A newly-converted barn on the Attingham Park Estate.Wharf Barn is one of five newly-converted barns in the quiet northern part of the Attingham Estate. It is surrounded by 4,000 acres of park, farm and woodland. Built in late 1700s or early 1800s as a threshing barn, it is now a…
Always dreamed of staying in one of those pretty river-side cottages with a perfectly pruned garden? Lock Cottage is just that, the very epitome of a Thames-side cottage with ivy-clad walls, pruned shrubs and a rustic interior full of charm. Step inside to knobbly stone walls,…
South Wing is a second floor apartment within Hanbury Hall which was built in 1701 in the William and Mary style. You'll love the wooden beams wooden panelling and stunning views over parkland and gardens. Discover Hanbury Hall before the estate is open to visitors and…
As a former gatehouse, Rowthorne Lodge is located in a secluded spot on the edge of Hardwick estate. The one-bedroom cottage is the perfect couple’s retreat with each room tastefully furnished for a comfortable stay. The luxurious bathroom, comfy sofas and roaring fire are…
Hanbury Lodge is the original late 18th century front lodge to Hanbury Hall. This listed building has original features such as false windows and doors to show its grandeur, but inside has a very homely and cosy feel with low ceilings and quaint rooms, with an open fire in…
Sitting pretty in a romantic woodland garden, accessed only by a wooden footbridge over a stream, is this dreamy chocolate box cottage. With its rose-clad walls and small peeping windows, Old Mill Cottage feels like a fairy-tale hideaway. It dates back to the 15th-century and…
This quaint cottage is full of character, with exposed beams, lots of natural light and countryside-inspired décor. Nearby historical landmarks and places in our care are easily within your reach if you fancy a slice of history on your break.The Old Slaughter House is…
A retreat in town for two, in the last remaining watchtower on Shrewsbury’s medieval walls.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…
A neo-classical lodge at the grand entrance to Attingham ParkAttingham West Lodge, commissioned by Richard, 5th Lord Berwick and built by 1862, is now a comfortable holiday cottage with Georgian style to link with Attingham’s history. The lodge is a Grade II listed building…
For a romantic Cotswold getaway that oozes rustic charm, stay at Spring Cottage. Inside the one-bedroom nook, original low beamed ceilings, wood burner and mosaicked floors add to its country cottage character. It sits in the secluded, but pretty village of Snowshill, where…
Heath End Lodge is a former gatehouse that sits at the southern entrance to Calke Abbey. Built in 1806, the lodge is Grade II listed and boasts an open fire and large lawn area. Its intriguing pentagonal shape and large windows create a bright and spacious interior where light…
From the wildness of the Peak District to the Cotswold's cosy charm, the counties that make up the Heart of England, can offer rolling hills, ancient woodlands, dramatic moors, heritage rich Oxford and the spa towns of Cheltenham and Bath. Cider trails in Herefordshire and canal routes in Staffordshire.