2 cottages, each 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom. A right royal welcome awaits you at The Dairy and The Byre (both sleep 2 + cot), newly converted, well appointed, 18th Century barns adjoining the owners house. The accommodation is on the ground floor with only shallow steps to the front doors.

The cottages have both been awarded 4 Stars from the English Tourist Board.

In an area of outstanding natural beauty in an elevated position halfway between Ludlow and Church Stretton and 1 mile from Craven Arms they are very cosy, with underfloor heating and lpg fires.

The holiday cottages are on a level site with a large parking area and secure garden. Under a mellow Welsh slate roof they have waney edged timber in the local style, exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings with many original oak beams, oak kitchen units and slate floors in the living areas.

Separate patios with Coalbrookdale furniture overlook the stunning views.

The Byre (sleeps 2 + cot) looks out over the whole twenty mile length of Wenlock Edge from the Corvedale nearly to Ironbridge with a splendid view of Sir Benjamin Flounders folly once owned by the actress Julie Christie and recently fully restored.

The Dairy (sleeps 2 + cot) looks out over the former farmyard and beyond over Stokesay to Whitcliffe and the Mortimer Forest.

WONDERFUL FOR TOURING & THE OUTDOOR LIFE
The unsurpassable 12th Century fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle is close by and Craven Arms, one mile away is home to South Shropshire's award winning Secret Hills Discovery Centre and the Land of Lost Content Museum as well as providing shops, post office and a main line rail station on the Manchester - Cardiff route.

Right outside the gate to Highgrove and into Long Lane, the old Turnpike road is now a quiet byway and turning in either direction leads to wonderful walks or (energetic!) cycle rides up to Wart Hill and beyond or down to the River Onny meadows. Or perhaps bring your horse with you and board it out at the neighbouring Highgrove House stables.

A twenty five minute stroll towards the Long Mynd brings visitors to Wistanstow, famous for The Plough Inn and Wood's brewery, home of the prize winning Shropshire Lad and many other real ales. Talking of which, A.E.Housman's inspiration for his poem A Shropshire Lad, the villages around Clun - "the quietest under the sun" - are westwards just over Hopesay Hill and still sleepy timeless places for peaceful contemplation.

Buzzards circle overhead and you may catch sight of a Red Kite, a Ring Ouzel, a Kingfísher or a Dipper and experience the liquid notes of the Curlew over the meadows or even foxes and badgers sporting themselves in broad daylight.

Within seven miles or so are Cardingmill Valley and Church Stretton, known as Little Switzerland and Ludlow, reputed by many to be the finest medieval town in England. Famed nowadays for its Michelin starred restaurants it still holds its ancient street markets several days a week and annual culture and food festivals centred around its magnificent lofty castle.

There is however, no necessity to travel far for good food as pubs and restaurants serving a range of mainly locally sourced foods are within easy reach. A Rare Breeds Society butcher, a rarity in itself, is based in Craven Arms.

Ancient churches abound in idyllic towns and villages as well as modern, lively places of worship in local communities.

Ironbridge's World Heritage sites are a half hour drive away close to Telford, with its shopping malls and large town attractions. North and South along the A49 are the county towns of Shrewsbury and Hereford respectively. Craven Arms itself is known as the gateway to the Marches, as this Welsh border country has been referred to over the centuries, and many villages have Welsh names although nowadays firmly in England.

We warmly invite you to come and sample the hospitality and friendliness of this relatively undiscovered, but stunningly beautiful part of Britain, and to stay with us at Highgrove whatever your interests and at any season of the year - this is truly an all-year-round holiday place.

DIRECTIONS:

From A49 South proceed through Craven Arms past Total Petrol Station on left. Turn left signed Edgton, over level crossing past business park, over minor cross roads, up hill for approx 1/4 mile. Turn left after second SLOW sign on road into entrance to Long Lane Farm. Highgrove Farm is straight ahead through iron gates.

From A49 North turn right just after 30mph limit countdown signs and follow instructions from Long Lane Business Park as above.

Guest Comments

"Thanks Robert & Chris for a friendly and hospitable welcome (loved the cake and wine!) and lovely cottage. It was great being here with everything brand new. For those who follow us: Things to do…Stokesay Castle is a must – a smashing tea room for lunch and walk 41 from your “50 Walks in Shropshire” in the afternoon. Amazing views. Walk 42 from above book is a dream. Start from here and go straight up the road to point, past a milestone in the right hand bank “ Bishops Castle 7, London 152”. The tiny point on Wart Hill is a good spot for picnic. If it has rained over night wear wellies! Good beer at the Plough Inn (closes at 2.30 ) For the Long Mynd, park in Hinton and take footpath Minton Batch to the gliding Club. Good views of the other side from the ‘Parascending Viewpoint’ Return to Minton via Yaspel Bank and the Pachet Stone.

A great stay – Thanks and God Bless your new venture.

Steve & Pauline Barnes

"We have had a fantastic few days staying at ‘The Dairy’ It is a beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need. We were especially impressed with the ‘under floor heating’! Thank you for the lovely welcome, hope we can stay again soon."

Katherine de Sainte Croix & Richard Greenhalf

"We found the accommodation beautifully equipped, down to the salt and pepper mills and sharp knives, which we usually have to take with us. Very high standards of furniture and fittings – a real home from home. A particularly welcome touch was the welcome pack and the flowers on the table. It makes a nice change to find plenty of essentials e.g. loo and kitchen rolls. On top of this it is all set in a wonderful location and Mr & Mrs Tromans couldn’t have made us more welcome. We hope to return and shall be recommending it to friends."

Kevin & Shirley Jackson

"The Byre - a self-catering gem - how lucky we are to have found you. Thank you for the thoughtful touches."

Andy & Jude, Hampshire 24/10/05