Holiday cottages in the shires of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire

The Heart of England is a special place for country holidays. Fabulous self-catering cottages are set in secluded and green locations in the farmland of west England. A self-catering holiday in this part of England comes with a promise of relaxation and serenity. Rent a cottage or barn conversion in a tranquil spot and you'll sleep better than the proverbial log. Take gentle strolls after a hearty breakfast of organic produce from a farmer's market and admire the endless green fields, the cows chewing cud and handsome horses.

There are some seriously good and impressive country cottages to rent in this area, accommodation that leaves guests feeling as contented as the cows in the field. The chances are that views from your cottage will be of hills and woodland - just the thing to wake up to on a holiday.

There is a great deal of pleasure to be had from sampling the local foodstuffs, cider and real ale - Worcestershire is famous for its apples and scrumpy. Shropshire has excellent markets in Ludlow and other market towns.This entire area thrived on farming and its prosperity has grown into high quality holiday homes that we can all enjoy albeit for a week or two.