Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Orchard View is a luxury detached and award winning holiday home, having gained Visit England Gold Status and 5 stars. The property is set in a peaceful rural position within the South Shropshire Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Information correct at time of writing. Local amenities can be found in Dorrington which has a village shop & post office, doctor’s surgery, butchers, public house and Persian influence restaurant. The property is set within the South Shropshire Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close by are the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley and Wenlock Edge which are perfect for walking, cycle routes and bridle paths. The medieval town of Shrewsbury is just over 10 miles away with its many independent shops, and traditional farmers and craft markets. Shrewsbury’s famous flower show is in August, together with other music, food and arts festivals throughout the year. Riverside restaurants, the Quarry Park & Dingle and the Theatre Severn can also be found in Shrewsbury. Other attractions in the area include: Ludlow Castle, Stokesay Castle, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and Acton Scott Historic Working Farm near Craven Arms. Ironbridge Gorge with its interactive Museums is a short distance away. Mainline rail services from Crewe and Birmingham run to the local railway stations of Church Stretton and Shrewsbury respectively. Journeys from London Euston will take...