Marrington Hall In Montgomery, Montgomery

Glamorgan. Sleeps up to 14

Truly stunning 16th-century country house is set in idyllic South Shropshire countryside with fantastic walks available from the front door. Enjoy a peaceful break with friends and family, looking out across the spectacular backdrop of the Shropshire Hills. Explore the nearby Montgomery (5 miles) and enjoy a walk around the medieval castle or a drink in one of the local pubs. Explore picturesque Church Stretton (15 miles) and enjoy a walk along the National Trust-owned Long Mynd or enjoy looking around the independent shops. Shrewsbury (20 miles), one of the finest Tudor towns in the UK, has a beautiful waterfront and some great local restaurants to try.

The approach to this spectacular county house is along a private driveway which takes you up through the extensive gardens that surround the property. Make your way into the stunning grand entrance hall which leads you off into the elegant drawing room and the family-sized TV room with plenty of space to enjoy. Continue through the ground floor and into the spacious, fully equipped kitchen, ideal for a self-catered break. For those of you celebrating a special occasion, the kitchen is ideal to treat yourself to some outside catering and private chefs to look after you. The property has impressive original features throughout including the baronial dining room with plenty of space for your whole group to enjoy a lovely meal together. There is a further lounge making the perfect space for multi-generational groups with lots of room for everyone to enjoy. Head upstairs from the hall to seven enchanting bedrooms, three family bathrooms and two en-suites. The variety of layouts makes this the perfect choice for family gatherings, celebrations and special events.

Outside there’s so much to discover. Walk around the rolling lawns and try a game of croquet or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool (end of March to end of September). Lounge around the pool or sit in the shade of the pool house to drink in the Shropshire vistas. For the family, there is table tennis and a climbing frame with a slide, climbing wall and swings for the more energetic youngsters. As the sun goes down, gather around the fire pit to toast marshmallows or enjoy al fresco dining in the extensive outdoor seating area.

This vacation home is located in Montgomery. Old Bell Museum and Glansevern Hall Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shropshire Hills and Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd.