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.

This former gardener’s workshop has been refurbished to the highest standards, offering a spacious open-plan living space, wood burning stove, hi-spec kitchen and large bedroom with luxurious en-suite bath made for two. Set in the historic Weston Park Estate which offers 1,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown with direct access through a secret door to The Granary Restaurant.

Information correct at time of writing. Weston Park is situated on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, ideally placed to explore the wider region including the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site (20 mins drive), the stunning county town and birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury (30 mins drive) and great shopping experiences in the historic city of Chester (1 hours’ drive). The fine medieval town of Ludlow (1 hours’ drive) is one of the gastro capitals of England with award winning Michelin restaurants, secluded gastro-pubs, a historic market square and famous castle ruins. There are an abundance of walks within the Park where you often spot an array of wildlife. Slightly further afield and you can walk up The Wrekin – a well-known landmark in the area, or Cannock Chase, a huge area of parkland. On the estate the delicious Granary Restaurant is located within Weston Park, open daily for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner on a Friday and Saturday evening. The Rose Paterson Art Gallery is situated on the estate. Selling exhibitions by acclaimed artists from the UK and beyond, along with items on loan to the gallery from private collections. Weston Park hosts events on site throughout the year. Please click here for a full listing of future events Good pubs and restaurants in the area include The Granary Restaurant, our menus draw inspiration from local and estate produce, with seasonal dishes, sharing boards and our signature Weston Park Burger. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner on a Friday and Saturday evening. The Fox, Pave Lane, Chetwynd Aston, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9LQ, . A lovely big Edwardian-style pub serving excellent food, just a 10 minute drive. Booking advisable. The Oakley Arms, Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, ST19 9BQ, . A charming pub on the outskirts of Brewood. Booking advisable. The New Inn, 2 Stafford Road, Newport, TF10 7LX . Award-winning friendly pub with good...