Shropshire Retreat
Shropshire, UK
Highlights
- Extensive landscaped grounds
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Open fire, gym, tennis court, racket ball, cricket ground and pavilion
Accommodates up to up to 19 guests, across nine bedrooms and six bathrooms
Shropshire, UK
Pet friendly
Property overview
Encompassing thousands of acres of wild countryside and parkland, the Grade II-listed Shropshire Retreat charts a long pedigree of entertaining. Built as a family estate in 1738, it’s long been a seat for country sports and became a popular base for hunting and equestrian parties during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, through a strong focus on sustainability, its family aims to preserve this landscape – and others – for future generations.
While staying at Shropshire Retreat, experience British country life at its best. The estate offers ample opportunities to try your hand at sporting pursuits, so whether you enjoy horse riding, cycling, fishing, wild swimming, or simply walking beside the lake, the call of the wild is ever-present.
With so much to offer, Shropshire Retreat is an elegant and exclusive base for family holidays, From grandparents to grandchildren, with space, interest, and outdoor activities for everyone. Defining luxury across the generations, this is rural life at its very finest.
Accommodation
Grand and generous, Shropshire Retreat can accommodate up to 19 guests, across nine bedrooms and six bathrooms. Each bedroom is uniquely styled, with the principal rooms featuring impressive, statement beds. Throughout the house, sensitive interior design is used to highlight the ornate architectural features and historic craftsmanship you’ll find here.
This feeling is mirrored in a prevailing tone of understated luxury. Rare antiques shine alongside contemporary art, while the tasteful use of technology incorporates the functionality of a high-end modern home. Although the house is imposing, the owners have perfected the kind of delicate balance that nevertheless encourages you to unwind and put your feet up.
And of course, there’s plenty of space to do just that. The property’s many reception spaces include a sitting room, playroom, drawing room, and two dining rooms: one in the stately former library. This means that after a day in the open air, you can come back to a classically warm welcome and some well-earned rest.
Outside, nature really knows how to put on a show. A gravel drive leads you towards the house, passing sophisticated topiary, lawns and sculptures, which enhance the existing beauty of your surroundings. Shropshire Retreat's gardens are landscaped to immaculate effect, showing off the estate and Shropshire Hills beyond.
Within the grounds, you’ll also find an outdoor heated pool and pool house, stables, and courts for tennis and racket ball. From April to September, guests can also opt for daily hire of the cricket pitch, which includes access to the pavilion – perfect for a true taste of the English countryside.
Location
Shropshire Retreat is just a ten-minute drive from the nearest town, with its medieval buildings and castle ruins. Surrounding the estate, the unspoilt Shropshire Hills are yours to explore.
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Shropshire Retreat
Shropshire, UK
Highlights
- Extensive landscaped grounds
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Open fire, gym, tennis court, racket ball, cricket ground and pavilion
Accommodates up to up to 19 guests, across nine bedrooms and six bathrooms
Shropshire, UK
Pet friendly
Property overview
Encompassing thousands of acres of wild countryside and parkland, the Grade II-listed Shropshire Retreat charts a long pedigree of entertaining. Built as a family estate in 1738, it’s long been a seat for country sports and became a popular base for hunting and equestrian parties during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, through a strong focus on sustainability, its family aims to preserve this landscape – and others – for future generations.
While staying at Shropshire Retreat, experience British country life at its best. The estate offers ample opportunities to try your hand at sporting pursuits, so whether you enjoy horse riding, cycling, fishing, wild swimming, or simply walking beside the lake, the call of the wild is ever-present.
With so much to offer, Shropshire Retreat is an elegant and exclusive base for family holidays, From grandparents to grandchildren, with space, interest, and outdoor activities for everyone. Defining luxury across the generations, this is rural life at its very finest.
Accommodation
Grand and generous, Shropshire Retreat can accommodate up to 19 guests, across nine bedrooms and six bathrooms. Each bedroom is uniquely styled, with the principal rooms featuring impressive, statement beds. Throughout the house, sensitive interior design is used to highlight the ornate architectural features and historic craftsmanship you’ll find here.
This feeling is mirrored in a prevailing tone of understated luxury. Rare antiques shine alongside contemporary art, while the tasteful use of technology incorporates the functionality of a high-end modern home. Although the house is imposing, the owners have perfected the kind of delicate balance that nevertheless encourages you to unwind and put your feet up.
And of course, there’s plenty of space to do just that. The property’s many reception spaces include a sitting room, playroom, drawing room, and two dining rooms: one in the stately former library. This means that after a day in the open air, you can come back to a classically warm welcome and some well-earned rest.
Outside, nature really knows how to put on a show. A gravel drive leads you towards the house, passing sophisticated topiary, lawns and sculptures, which enhance the existing beauty of your surroundings. Shropshire Retreat's gardens are landscaped to immaculate effect, showing off the estate and Shropshire Hills beyond.
Within the grounds, you’ll also find an outdoor heated pool and pool house, stables, and courts for tennis and racket ball. From April to September, guests can also opt for daily hire of the cricket pitch, which includes access to the pavilion – perfect for a true taste of the English countryside.
Location
Shropshire Retreat is just a ten-minute drive from the nearest town, with its medieval buildings and castle ruins. Surrounding the estate, the unspoilt Shropshire Hills are yours to explore.
Made to measure
We are Experience
Designers
Our team of highly experienced travel designers will guide you from beginning to end as you embark on a tailor-made journey of distinction, enjoying truly exclusive and authentic cultural experiences. We can fulfil your bucket-list dreams.