Cottage Holidays in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England

Rural country cottages in Bishops Castle. Bishops Castle sits in the marches on the border between England and Wales. This south Shropshire town is well known for its welcoming pubs, great food and as an excellent base for walking in the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There are two museums in the town, a variety of specialised and traditional shops and the oldest brewery in the UK. It’s a great base for walkers and nature lovers, and has been awarded Walkers Are Welcome status, several paths will take you out into the Clun Valley and Offa’s Dyke is close by. The Shropshire Way also passes through the town offering a long distance path and a series of day walks.

The Shropshire Hills are home to many other fascinating towns all worthy of a visit, from the gastronomic delight of Ludlow, through the rural idyll of Cleobury Mortimer to historic Craven Arms home of the impressive Stokesay Castle. We trust that you will enjoy browsing through the self-catering cottages available in Bishops Castle.